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Obituary: James Timothy Sweeney
James Timothy Sweeney (aka daddykins, jughead, and Pa Tim), departed from this world on Oct. 15, 2024. Tim…
Obituary: Jason Davis
Jason Davis, 47, of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born November 2, 1977,…
Obituary: Edith “Edie” Marie Rone
Edith “Edie” Marie Rone, 50, of Batesville entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024. Edie…
Arkansas Lime Company celebrates 100th year at Limedale
Above: A shot of Arkansas Lime Company’s plant taken from Bethesda Road in Independence County. On his social…
ELECTION DAY 2024
Election Day 2024 has finally arrived, and voters are heading to the polls. Click this link from the…
Batesville Motor Speedway owners announce iconic racing venue is for sale
After years behind one of Arkansas’ longtime dirt track racing venues, Connie and Mooney Starr announced late Monday…
Lyon College Scots Sports Wrap
Scots volleyball sweeps SLIAC tri-match at Eureka to cap regular season play EUREKA, Ill. — Scots volleyball defeated…
Winningham-era basketball players to reunite for halftime tribute at Lyon College
Above: The Arkansas College Basketball 1960-61 team and Coach R.C. “Dick” Winningham – Lyon College Athletics Former Arkansas…
Lyon College men’s basketball ranked first; Scots women’s basketball picked fourth in SLIAC preseason rankings
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – The St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC) preseason basketball ranking for the 2024-25 season…