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Batesville police executed a search warrant Thursday at a local residence as part...
A 30-year-old man already in custody is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges...
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With an eye on growth and long-term student success, Batesville School District leaders...
Obituary: Jimmy Earl Conyers
Jimmy Earl Conyers, 77, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026, in Batesville. He was born…
Obituary: J. C. Blanchard, Jr.
J. C. Blanchard, 72, of Batesville, departed this life on Monday, January 26, 2026, in Batesville. He was…
Obituary: Dale Weaver
Dale Weaver, 80, of Ash Flat, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, surrounded by his…
Head-on crash kills Batesville woman, injures second driver
A 76-year-old Batesville woman died Thursday afternoon after a head-on collision on Camp Tahkodah Road in Independence County.…
Brandi Schulz outlines 2026 vision for Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce
Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brandi Schulz In a town of fewer than 2,000 residents,…
Independence County January sales tax revenue tops projections
Independence County’s one-cent, countywide sales tax balance for January 2026 came in above projections. The county reported a…
Batesville High earns top-four finish in national cheer competition
The Batesville High School cheerleading team earned a fourth-place finish in the Game Day Division at the National…
Furry Frenzy Toy Toss helps fill Angel Tree needs in Independence County
A shower of stuffed animals covered the court at Becknell Gymnasium as Lyon College held its annual Furry…
Cedar Ridge rolls past Woodlawn for program’s first football championship
Cedar Ridge capped a historic football season Thursday night by winning its first AAA 8-man state championship, defeating…