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Independence County’s one-cent, countywide sales tax balance for January 2026 came in above...
The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville will host two free events...
All of your outdoor updates with Ed Haas in episode 121 of Ed’s...
Noting a recent Arkansas Supreme Court decision, Independence County officials say voters heading...
Obituary: Ivan Gene Lewis
Ivan Gene Lewis, 59, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, surrounded by his…
Obituary: Kenneth Anthony David Billingsley, Sr.
Kenneth Anthony David Billingsley, Sr., 69, of Southside, departed this life on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was…
Obituary: Clifford Gerald Peer
Clifford Gerald Peer, 85, of Floral, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. He was born July 25,…
Ed’s Outdoor Haas-Cast — Episode 120
All of your outdoor updates with Ed Haas in episode 120 of Ed’s Outdoor Haas-Cast!
Mountain View folklife advocate Kay Thomas to receive 2026 Governor’s Arts Award
Mountain View folklife advocate and musician Kay Thomas is among the 2026 recipients of the Governor’s Arts Awards,…
Polar Plunge returns to Batesville to benefit Special Olympics Arkansas
Community members and first responders will brave icy water later this month during the 2026 Batesville Polar Plunge,…
Furry Frenzy Toy Toss helps fill Angel Tree needs in Independence County
A shower of stuffed animals covered the court at Becknell Gymnasium as Lyon College held its annual Furry…
Cedar Ridge rolls past Woodlawn for program’s first football championship
Cedar Ridge capped a historic football season Thursday night by winning its first AAA 8-man state championship, defeating…
Cedar Ridge Timberwolves heading to 8-Man State Football Championship
The Cedar Ridge Timberwolves are heading to the state championship after a season already marked by school history.…