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A local man faces a felony assault charge after police say he pointed...
Arkansas secretary of state candidate Bryan Norris has filed a lawsuit against Independence...
A 76-year-old Batesville woman died Thursday afternoon after a head-on collision on Camp...
Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Brandi Schulz In a town...
Obituary: Patricia Maud Chrestman (Morrison)
Patricia Maud (Morrison) Chrestman, born September 8, 1940, passed away on February 5, 2026. Patricia was preceded in…
Obituary: Lou Ann Rooks
Lou Ann Rooks, 89, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026, in Batesville. She was born…
Obituary: Terry Wade Johnson
Terry Wade Johnson, a devoted servant of God, beloved husband, and tireless community leader, has stepped out of…
Ed’s Outdoor Haas-Cast — Episode 121
All of your outdoor updates with Ed Haas in episode 121 of Ed’s Outdoor Haas-Cast!
Citing state Supreme Court ruling, Independence County Quorum Court repeals paper ballot measure
Noting a recent Arkansas Supreme Court decision, Independence County officials say voters heading to the polls on March…
Leadership Batesville program opens applications for 2026 class
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2026 Leadership Batesville program, a competitive leadership…
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…