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Rosemary Williams (pictured above, center, with Midland Elementary Principal Jessica Gilmer, left, and...
The recent discovery of two bodies in an Independence County residence is now...
Josey Duncan (pictured above with UACCB Chancellor Dr. Brian Shonk on left), a...

Obituary: Lena Pearl Scribner
- April 21, 2025 1:55 pm|
Lena Pearl Scribner, born January 6, 1934, went to be with Jesus April 19, 2025, at the age…

Obituary: Sandra O’Dell Arnold
- April 21, 2025 1:53 pm|
Sandra O’Dell Arnold, 77, of Evening Shade, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Evening Shade. She was…

Obituary: Rita Jane (Block) Roach
- April 21, 2025 10:34 am|
Rita Jane (Block) Roach of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the age…

Deputies honored for heroism; road crews praised at quorum court meeting
- April 16, 2025 7:14 pm|
Above: Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens stands with Cpl. Keashawn Robinson (left image) and Officer Cheyanne Malloy (right…

Two found dead in Independence County home, investigation underway
- April 16, 2025 10:05 am|
This story had been updated. Click here. Authorities are investigating after two people were found dead inside a…

Arkansas Folk Festival returns to Mountain View this weekend
- April 16, 2025 12:00 am|
Sponsored content The Arkansas Folk Festival, a cherished celebration of Ozark heritage and folk traditions, returns to Mountain…

Lyon College Sports Wrap
- April 14, 2025 9:34 am|
Scots split SLIAC doubleheader at Westminster FULTON, Mo. – The Lyon College baseball Scots split a doubleheader with…

Lyon College to host 6th annual Bad Boy Mowers Scots Spectacular
- April 8, 2025 1:21 pm|
Lyon College will host its sixth annual Bad Boy Mowers Scots Spectacular on Saturday, April 12, at 6…

Lyon College Sports Wrap
- April 7, 2025 10:58 am|
Lyon College men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams compete at Bryan Phillips Invitational SEARCY, Arkansas –…