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Obituary: Billy Wayne Elumbaugh
- February 8, 2026 5:41 pm|
Billy Wayne Elumbaugh May 12, 1946 ~ February 6, 2026 Billy Elumbaugh passed away on February 6, 2026,…

Obituary: Bong Van Nguyen
- February 6, 2026 1:51 pm|
Bong Van Nguyen of Southside, Arkansas March 2, 1952 – February 5, 2026 Bong Van Nguyen, 73, of…

Obituary: Ivan Gene Lewis
- February 5, 2026 1:48 pm|
Ivan Gene Lewis, 59, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, surrounded by his…

Citing state Supreme Court ruling, Independence County Quorum Court repeals paper ballot measure
- February 4, 2026 9:56 pm|
Noting a recent Arkansas Supreme Court decision, Independence County officials say voters heading to the polls on March…

Leadership Batesville program opens applications for 2026 class
- February 4, 2026 10:23 am|
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2026 Leadership Batesville program, a competitive leadership…

Batesville High earns top-four finish in national cheer competition
- February 3, 2026 2:38 pm|
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
- December 6, 2025 7:31 am|
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
- December 4, 2025 10:48 pm|
Cedar Ridge capped a historic football season Thursday night by winning its first AAA 8-man state championship, defeating…

Cedar Ridge Timberwolves heading to 8-Man State Football Championship
- December 4, 2025 9:55 am|
The Cedar Ridge Timberwolves are heading to the state championship after a season already marked by school history.…



