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Obituary: Betty Ann McClusky
- August 12, 2022 10:11 am|
Betty Ann McClusky, 93, of Southside passed away August 10, 2022, in Southside. She was born January 31,…

Obituary: Joyce Alene Winkle
- August 12, 2022 9:59 am|
Joyce Alene Winkle, 83, of Batesville, was called to her Heavenly Home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Alene…

Obituary: Sue P. Upchurch
- August 12, 2022 9:53 am|
Sue P. Upchurch of Mountain View, Ark. April 17, 1928 – August 9, 2022 Sue Nell Peeler McGroom…

BHSC students, teachers celebrate AP scores
- August 10, 2022 9:43 am|
Advance placement (AP) scores show Batesville High School Charter students rank above the average Arkansas student and global…

Mountains Music and Motorcycles begins in Mountain View Aug. 19
- August 9, 2022 3:06 pm|
Riding enthusiasts agree that some of the best motorcycling in America is in the Ozarks. In fact, Roadrunner…

Arkansas lawmakers begin special session on tax cuts
- August 9, 2022 2:35 pm|
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers have begun a special session that’s focused on tax cuts and…

Southerners host media day
- August 8, 2022 3:38 pm|
The Southside Southerners hosted their media day Friday, Aug. 5, at the football stadium. Varsity and junior high…

Smith, Anderson talk 2022 Independence County Area Sports Hall of Fame Ceremony
- July 20, 2022 1:30 pm|
Stu Smith and Gary Anderson with the Independence County Area Sports Hall of Fame recently visited with Wes…

Lyon’s Jenkins recognized as Bob Burchard AMC Athletics Director of the Year
- July 8, 2022 9:43 am|
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – American Midwest Conference of Lyon College has been named the 2021-22 Bob Burchard American…