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With an eye on growth and long-term student success, Batesville School District leaders...
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...
Obituary: Lila Bell Sutterfield
Lila Bell Sutterfield, 92, of Fox, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 8, 2026, at the Blossoms Nursing…
Obituary: Lindsey Duane Harness
Lindsey Duane Harness, 92, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2026, at his home,…
Obituary: Johnny Andrew Payne
Johnny Andrew Payne, 75, of Batesville passed away Monday, February 9, 2026 at White River Medical Center. He…
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…
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…
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…