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Council hears updates on youth sports, police, other activities By Andrea Bruner, White...
James Paul Crowe Community members in Salem will gather this week to remember...
Maureen Harrod - Kimberly Edington A recount has confirmed Kimberly Edington as the...
A Shirley man faces multiple felony charges, including a child pornography count, following...
Obituary: Wanda Duene McCarty
Wanda Duene McCarty, 97, of Mountain View, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at The Blossoms Nursing…
Obituary: Alice Gayle Trammell-Forshee
Alice Gayle Trammell-Forshee, of Mountain View, Arkansas, was born February 20, 1959, and went home to be with…
Obituary: Helen (Page) Criswell
Helen (Page) Criswell, 88, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026. She was born on August 27, 1937,…
Senior citizens luncheon a ‘blessing’ to Cave City community
Jenny Davis (left, black shirt) and Kerrie Sullivan (brown shirt) visit with patrons at the Cave City Senior…
Severe weather causes damage, road hazards in Independence County
Severe storms early Saturday knocked down dozens of trees, damaged structures and left thousands without power across Independence…
Local quilters aim to inspire new generation during March display at library
Just some of the many quilts on display during March at the Independence County Library. With March being…
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,…
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…