Latest News
Happening Here
A Calico Rock man was arrested Tuesday morning after leading authorities on a...
Article by Emily Wang, White River Now The Independence County Quorum Court discussed...
Andrea Bruner (pictured), executive administrative specialist at Network of Community Options, Inc., has...
A registered sex offender is in custody on a $50,000 bond after authorities...

Obituary: Donald Gene Wherry
- February 11, 2025 4:11 pm|
Donald Gene Wherry, 83, of Charlotte, AR, died on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Don was born on March…

Obituary: Brenda Carrizales
- February 11, 2025 1:40 pm|
Brenda Carrizales, 73, of Newport, passed from this life on February 10, 2025. She was born in Newport…

Obituary: Betty Blevins
- February 11, 2025 1:20 pm|
Betty Blevins, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Betty, 72, of Newport, passed away peacefully at her…

Lyon College School of Dental Medicine receives initial accreditation
- February 10, 2025 10:59 am|
The Lyon College School of Dental Medicine announced today it has received initial accreditation from the Commission on…

Rutherford donates Black history books to Lyon College library
- February 10, 2025 10:41 am|
Featured image, left, from left: Dr. Branndii Peterson, Lyon College Black Student Association (BSA) adviser, BSA member Alexis…

Batesville High dance team achieves historic milestones
- February 10, 2025 10:20 am|
The Batesville High School dance team, the Prancers, made history this season with a series of firsts, including…

Lyon College Sports Wrap
- February 9, 2025 9:28 pm|
Scots split double-header at University of the Ozarks CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas – The Lyon College Scots softball team traveled…

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…