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STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS Over the past nineteen years, I have had...
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...
Obituary: Katherine Musick Brown
Katherine Musick Brown, 88, of Cave City, Arkansas, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday,…
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,…
Search continues for person of interest after fatal Independence County shooting
Christopher L. Johnston (Image: Independence County Sheriff’s Office) UPDATE, March 24, 2026, 1:25 p.m.: An intensive search ended…
A milestone for Arkansas healthcare: Lyon College dental class dons white coats
Members of the inaugural class of the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine receive their white coats Friday…
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…
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,…