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Above: Batesville Mayor Rick Elumbaugh (left), Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery By Emily...
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
Lena Pearl Scribner, born January 6, 1934, went to be with Jesus April 19, 2025, at the age…
Obituary: Sandra O’Dell Arnold
Sandra O’Dell Arnold, 77, of Evening Shade, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Evening Shade. She was…
Obituary: Rita Jane (Block) Roach
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
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
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
Sponsored content The Arkansas Folk Festival, a cherished celebration of Ozark heritage and folk traditions, returns to Mountain…
Lyon College Sports Wrap
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
Lyon College will host its sixth annual Bad Boy Mowers Scots Spectacular on Saturday, April 12, at 6…
Lyon College Sports Wrap
Lyon College men’s and women’s outdoor track and field teams compete at Bryan Phillips Invitational SEARCY, Arkansas –…