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Obituary: Earnest “Dwight” Branstetter
Earnest “Dwight” Branstetter September 1, 1939 — October 26, 2024 Batesville, Arkansas Earnest Dwight Branstetter of Batesville, Arkansas,…
Obituary: Theresa Harmon Branscum
Theresa Harmon Branscum, 64, of Batesville passed away on Monday, October 28, 2024. She was born August 29,…
Obituary: Charles Edgar Selvidge
Charles Edgar Selvidge, 79, of Possum Grape, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024. He was born in…
State police launch investigation after Searcy County couple found dead
Searcy County officials have requested that the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Unit investigate the deaths of a…
Arkansans can’t afford proposed utility rate increase, lawmakers tell regulatory agency
Rep. Jon Eubanks, R-Paris, shares concerns about Arkansas’ poultry growers being left out of the conservation on a…
Ribbon-cutting held to celebrate Polk & Paddle opening
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new downtown Batesville restaurant and private club was held last week. The Batesville…
Lyon College Scots Sports Wrap
Lyon College women’s soccer falls to Greenville 5-0 BATESVILLE, Ark. – The Lyon College women’s soccer Scots fell…
Lyon College Scots Sports Wrap
Scots men’s soccer knocks off Blue Jays 3-1 in Fulton, Mo. FULTON, Mo. – The Lyon College Scots…
Ribbon-cutting held for Jean and Carl Garner Student Recreation Center at Lyon College
Lyon College President Dr. Melissa Taverner cuts the ribbon at the official opening of the Garner Recreation Center…