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Arkansas voters Tuesday reshaped the judicial landscape in the 16th Circuit and decided...
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Obituary: Ron Hudson
- March 3, 2026 3:27 pm|
Ron Hudson, 69, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed on to his eternal home on Friday, February 27, 2026. Ron…

Obituary: Polly Ann (Ashmore) Johnson
- March 3, 2026 3:23 pm|
Polly Ann (Ashmore) Johnson, 83, of Batesville, AR, passed from this life into the next on February 25,…

Obituary: Georgia Faye Hollowell Claxton
- March 3, 2026 10:06 am|
Georgia Faye Hollowell Claxton, lovingly known by her family and friends as Georgie, 81, of Cushman, Arkansas, passed…

Arkansas primary Election Day is Tuesday; early voting ends today
- March 2, 2026 10:52 am|
Arkansas voters have one final opportunity to cast an early ballot Monday before polls open statewide tomorrow for…

42 Arkansas wildfires rage Saturday; rain expected to ease danger this week
- March 1, 2026 9:07 pm|
Forestry crews responded across Arkansas on Saturday to battle 42 wildfires in a single day, but meteorologists say…

Man arrested after allegedly brandishing gun, making threats at Batesville McDonald’s
- March 1, 2026 7:39 pm|
A 22-year-old Bradford man remains in custody following his arrest on Tuesday after he allegedly brandished a handgun…

Batesville boys swim team claim fifth straight state swimming title
- March 2, 2026 11:08 am|
The Batesville swimming boys team captured its fifth consecutive Arkansas 5A State Championship over the weekend, capping a…

Lyon College to host 7th annual Scots Spectacular on April 18
- February 17, 2026 9:33 pm|
KC Johns Lyon College will host the seventh annual Bad Boy Mowers Scots Spectacular on Saturday, April 18,…

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…



