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Obituary: Gregory Scott Mears
Gregory Scott Mears of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the age of…
Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Southard
Elizabeth Ann Southard, 81, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas.…
Obituary: Franchelle Harrell
Franchelle Harrell, of Newport, departed this life on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 97. She…
Batesville council to weigh water utility merger, zoning, budget, and more
The Batesville City Council is scheduled to consider a range of public safety, planning, and infrastructure matters when…
Authorities caution residents about fake jury duty arrest calls
Law enforcement officials in north-central Arkansas are warning residents about an active phone scam in which callers falsely…
Reward increased in Chelsea Woods disappearance
Authorities have increased the reward to $10,000 for information in the disappearance of a Clinton woman who has…
Furry Frenzy Toy Toss helps fill Angel Tree needs in Independence County
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
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
The Cedar Ridge Timberwolves are heading to the state championship after a season already marked by school history.…