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Obituary: David Marion Carpenter
- February 16, 2026 3:22 pm|
David Marion Carpenter, 64, of Bethesda, Arkansas, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born May 22,…

Obituary: Edith Yolanda Hughes Williams
- February 16, 2026 1:32 pm|
Edith Yolanda Hughes Williams, 62, of Locust Grove, departed this life on Saturday, February 14, 2026, in Batesville.…

Obituary: Barry Randy Turner
- February 16, 2026 1:29 pm|
Barry Randy Turner, 64, of Tuckerman, Arkansas, was born September 29, 1961, and departed this world on February…

The Call expands support for local foster families
- February 15, 2026 8:57 pm|
Ashley Beller, director of The Call in Sharp and Independence Counties The Call in Sharp and Independence Counties…

Veterans services officer shares details about monument project
- February 15, 2026 8:18 pm|
Independence Veterans Service Officer Josh Morrison speaks at last Thursday’s City-County Connections meeting By Andrea Bruner, White River…

Rutledge to be featured at social event sponsored by the Tri-County Conservative Women
- February 12, 2026 7:23 pm|
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Arkansas fishing guidebook updates trout limits on Bull Shoals, Norfork and Greers Ferry
- February 12, 2026 9:43 am|
Anglers heading to Arkansas’ most popular trout waters this year will want to check the fine print before…

Batesville High earns top-four finish in national cheer competition
- February 3, 2026 2:38 pm|
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
- December 6, 2025 7:31 am|
A shower of stuffed animals covered the court at Becknell Gymnasium as Lyon College held its annual Furry…




