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Scotty Ray Gardner A Faulkner County judge has scheduled an August hearing to...
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed new member The Twisted Spud...
State Sen. Kim Hammer, Army veteran Bryan Norris, and Miller County Judge Cathy...
Dr. John C. Davis Ten years ago, few could have predicted how quickly...
Obituary: William Henry “Sonny” McIntosh
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, William Henry ‶Sonny″ McIntosh passed quietly at his home; he was 86 years…
Obituary: Anna Lee Brown Butler
Anna Lee Brown Butler, 97, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on February 21, 2026, in Batesville. She was…
Obituary: Betty Jo Sterling
Betty Jo Sterling, 74, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Batesville, AR. She was born on June…
$150,000 bond ordered for Independence County man following child abuse investigation
An Independence County man was arrested Wednesday on a felony sexual assault charge involving an 11-year-old girl, officials…
Independence County Sheriff warns of phone scam targeting residents
If your phone rings and the caller claims you owe money for a warrant or court summons, hang…
Independence County issues temporary burn ban amid dangerous fire conditions
A temporary burn ban is now in effect across Independence County, as officials warn that weather conditions have…
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…
Arkansas fishing guidebook updates trout limits on Bull Shoals, Norfork and Greers Ferry
Anglers heading to Arkansas’ most popular trout waters this year will want to check the fine print before…