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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,...
Christopher L. Johnston (Image: Independence County Sheriff's Office) UPDATE, March 24, 2026, 1:25...
Obituary: Linda Faye (Searcy) Rorex
Linda Faye (Searcy) Rorex, lifelong resident of Swifton, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at…
Obituary: Sister Mary Claretia Patterson
Trying to find the right words to sum up Sister Mary Claretia’s incredible journey as a Religious Sister,…
Obituary: Bob Hulett
Bob Hulett, of Glenn Heights, Texas, departed this life on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at the age of…
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…
Deputies searching for person of interest after fatal Independence County shooting
Christopher L. Johnston (Image: Independence County Sheriff’s Office) BREAKING, March 24, 2026, 1:25 p.m.: Johnston has been found.…
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,…