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Heath Wilson By Brianna Goodman, Special to White River Now While many people...
Lulu, played by Eden Bodeker, asserts her independence in Lyon College Harlequin Theatre’s...
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating Forrest Office...
The Old Independence Regional Museum is inviting families to step back in time...
Obituary: James “Jimmy” Barton Wilson
James “Jimmy” Barton Wilson, 95, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by his…
Obituary: Jonathan Eugene Coe
Jonathan Eugene Coe, born April 28, 1966, in Eureka Springs, AR, to William Eugene and Maudie Quindora (Taylor)…
Obituary: Erica Guzman
Erica Guzman, 51, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2025, at her home in the…
UACCB prioritizes student success, earning national recognition and expanding programs
At the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB), improving lives isn’t just a mission statement —…
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…
WorkWired celebrates ‘Year of Wins’ for Independence County’s future workforce
WorkWired, an IMPACT Independence County initiative powered by the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce, is marking a “Year…
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.…
Batesville teen honored with national Musial Award for act of sportsmanship
An Arkansas high school runner who stopped to help a struggling competitor during the state cross country championships…
Dem-Gaz: Razorbacks’ coaching search in final stages
Alabama defensive coordinator Kane Wommack In state sports news, one of the leading candidates for the vacant Arkansas…