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Christopher Lee Johntson A man sought in connection with a deadly pre-dawn shooting...
Angalina Cossey, Jessy E. Richmond (Images: Sharp County Sheriff's Office) A search warrant...
Joseph Schwartz (File image) A former nursing home executive, once responsible for the...
The Independence County Sheriff's Office announced Tuesday afternoon that Christopher L. Johnston (pictured,...
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Moses Whitaker
With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Jerry Wayne Moses Whitaker, beloved father, Pa, brother, friend,…
Obituary: William Lee Tharp
William Lee Tharp, also known as “Bo,” age 59, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, March 25,…
Obituary: Milton “Buck” Harris
Milton “Buck” Harris, 89, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026. He was born May 5,…
Batesville business boom: Chamber welcomes new tech, tourism, and trade
The ceremonial scissors have been busy in Batesville lately. The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce has welcomed four…
Late-night coal yard fire controlled at Independence Power Plant
Multiple fire departments battled what was described as a “significant” blaze at the Independence Power Plant coal yard…
Authorities urge caution following string of grass fires in Independence County
The Ruddell Hill Volunteer Fire Department at the scene of a grass fire Monday morning on State Highway…
Democrat-Gazette looks at Batesville’s Mark Brissey ahead of Razorback start on Tuesday
Batesville native Mark Brissey is scheduled to start Tuesday as the No. 7 Arkansas Razorbacks host Northern Colorado…
Batesville boys swim team claim fifth straight state swimming title
The Batesville swimming boys team captured its fifth consecutive Arkansas 5A State Championship over the weekend, capping a…
Lyon College to host 7th annual Scots Spectacular on April 18
KC Johns Lyon College will host the seventh annual Bad Boy Mowers Scots Spectacular on Saturday, April 18,…