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Obituary: Gregory Scott Mears
- December 19, 2025 1:12 pm|
Gregory Scott Mears of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the age of…

Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Southard
- December 19, 2025 10:43 am|
Elizabeth Ann Southard, 81, of Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Batesville, Arkansas.…

Obituary: Franchelle Harrell
- December 17, 2025 3:18 pm|
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
- December 15, 2025 11:06 pm|
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
- December 15, 2025 10:38 pm|
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
- December 15, 2025 11:38 am|
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
- 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.…





