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A temporary burn ban is now in effect across Independence County, as officials...
An 18-year-old has been charged with manslaughter following the death of a juvenile...
A Batesville man faces a felony charge following an investigation into illegal digital...
By Andrea Bruner, White River Now Despite the recent loss of the project...
Obituary: Betty Jo Sterling
Betty Jo Sterling, 74, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Batesville, AR. She was born on June…
Obituary: Donald Ray Jackson Sr.
Donald Ray Jackson Sr., 85, of Searcy, passed away on February 15, 2026, in Searcy. Born on April…
Obituary: Robert “Bobby” Stegall
Robert “Bobby” Stegall, 61, of Smithville, Arkansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.…
Grant Hardin receives additional sentence for prison escape
A convicted felon who briefly escaped an Arkansas prison has been sentenced to additional prison time after pleading…
ASU–Newport students place in statewide Microsoft Office qualifier
Ian Holland (left) of Jonesboro and Danica Brown (right) of Pleasant Plains Two students at Arkansas State University–Newport…
LISTEN: Actor Ricky Dean Logan talks White River Fan Con, coming this weekend
The third annual White River Fan Con returns to Batesville from Feb. 20 through Feb. 22 at the…
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,…
The Call expands support for local foster families
Ashley Beller, director of The Call in Sharp and Independence Counties The Call in Sharp and Independence Counties…
Arkansas fishing guidebook updates trout limits on Bull Shoals, Norfork and Greers Ferry
Anglers heading to Arkansas’ most popular trout waters this year will want to check the fine print before…