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Obituary: Nay Eugene Broderson
- February 5, 2025 3:38 pm|
Nay Eugene Broderson, 62, of Southside, AR, died on Sunday, February 2, 2025; Nay was born on November…

Obituary: Carol Gay (Dockins) Bates
- February 5, 2025 3:35 pm|
Carol Gay (Dockins) Bates, daughter of the late Freeman Dockins and Estella (Brown) Dockins was born June 29,…

Obituary: Robert Lee Wisdom
- February 5, 2025 9:55 am|
Robert Lee Wisdom, 62, of Cave City passed away February 3, 2025 in Cave City. He was born…

Bill restricting Arkansas students’ cellphone usage clears first hurdle
- February 4, 2025 10:15 am|
By Antoinette Grajeda, Arkansas Advocate A legislative committee on Monday approved a bill that would require Arkansas school…

Chamber celebrates businesses at Annual Meeting, Gala
- February 4, 2025 10:00 am|
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted its Annual Meeting and Gala, themed the “Alchemy Affair,” on Jan.…

Lyon College sets Black History Month events
- February 4, 2025 7:38 am|
Lyon College will honor Black History Month this February with a series of special events hosted by the…

Batesville High’s Allison Angel named AAA Outstanding Cheer Coach of the Year
- February 3, 2025 3:54 pm|
Batesville High School (BHS) cheer coach Allison Angel has been named the Arkansas Activities Association Outstanding Cheer Coach…

Lyon College Sports Wrap
- February 3, 2025 1:17 pm|
Scots men’s wrestling competes well at 2025 Cumberland Open LEBANON, Tennessee — Lyon College men’s wrestling had a…

Lyon College breaks ground on Bad Boy Stadium
- January 31, 2025 3:08 pm|
Article by Emily Wang, White River Now Opening the ceremony with the sound of bagpipes, Lyon College broke…