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Obituary: Vincent Lafon Rutledge
- March 17, 2026 2:11 pm|
With heavy hearts, the family announces the passing of Vincent Lafon Rutledge, beloved son, father, pawpaw, significant other,…

Obituary: Bonnie Jefford Frazier
- March 17, 2026 2:08 pm|
Bonnie Jefford Frazier went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 16, 2026. She was 96,…

Obituary: Janice Earlene Carter
- March 17, 2026 2:04 pm|
Janice Earlene Carter, 85, of Cord passed away Monday, March 16, 2026. She was born on January 3,…

UACCB, UA Little Rock create transfer pathway for nursing and education students
- March 16, 2026 3:42 pm|
UA Little Rock Chancellor Christina S. Drale and UACCB Chancellor Brian Shonk signed a memorandum of understanding between…

Batesville man faces new drug charges while awaiting trial on robbery case
- March 16, 2026 3:24 pm|
A Batesville man already facing felony robbery charges is now accused of selling methamphetamine to a police informant…

Strong cold front triggers power outages, damage across region
- March 15, 2026 9:47 pm|
A powerful cold front swept through Arkansas on Sunday, triggering a wave of severe weather and non-thunderstorm wind…

Batesville boys swim team claim fifth straight state swimming title
- March 2, 2026 11:08 am|
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
- February 17, 2026 9:33 pm|
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
- February 15, 2026 8:57 pm|
Ashley Beller, director of The Call in Sharp and Independence Counties The Call in Sharp and Independence Counties…




