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Obituary: Kathryn “Kathy” (Cason) Tryon
Kathryn “Kathy” (Cason) Tryon of Tuckerman departed this life on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the age of…
Obituary: Edwina Irene Vanscoder
Edwina Irene Vanscoder, 82, formerly of Brawley, CA, died on March 26, 2026, in Batesville, AR. She was…
Obituary: Jon Robert Pearrow
Jon Robert Pearrow passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on…
Delta Symphony Orchestra to present ‘America 250: A Musical Journey’ April 12 at Lyon College
The Delta Symphony Orchestra, pictured at Lyon College in 2024, will return to Batesville April 12 for “America…
Authorities identify Beebe man who drowned in Newport Lake
Authorities have identified a Beebe man who drowned Saturday evening after falling into Newport Lake at Lockwood Park.…
Missing Level 2 sex offender in custody in Sharp County
Tomas Matthew Garza (Image: Sharp County Sheriff’s Office) A tip from a local resident led to the arrest…
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,…