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A severe storm system packing confirmed tornadoes and heavy hail swept through north-central...
The Mountain View Iris Festival returns May 1-2, bringing a weekend of floral...
The Mountain View School District issued a statement Monday morning clarifying its position...
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Obituary: Jasper Alex Beede
Jasper Alex Beede, 72, of Beedeville, passed from this life on April 26, 2026. Born in Searcy, Arkansas,…
Obituary: Odis Dean Stevens
Odis Dean Stevens, age 85, went home to be with his Lord on April 24, 2026, at his…
Obituary: Betty Lou (Birdno) Hays
Betty Lou (Birdno) Hays, 89, of Batesville, AR, died on Thursday, April 23, 2026. Betty was born on…
Police investigate bomb threats at Walmart stores in Batesville, Ash Flat
Local and federal authorities are investigating a pair of bomb threats that targeted Walmart stores in Batesville and…
Batesville High School student named National Merit Finalist
Batesville High School senior Mai Lan Ho (Image provided by the Batesville School District) A local high school…
Lawmakers file new rules for “breakaway” districts
State lawmakers have filed a new amendment to a proposal addressing a funding dispute involving breakaway school districts.…
Southside High taps former Arkansas standout Higginbottom for coaching roles
Izzy Higginbottom, a Batesville native and former University of Arkansas standout, has been hired as an assistant coach…
Former All-American Tucker to lead Lyon College volleyball as interim head coach
Paeton Tucker (Image: Lyon College) Lyon College Director of Athletics Kevin Jenkins announced the appointment of Paeton Tucker…
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…