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Obituary: Billy Eugene Thrasher
- March 5, 2026 3:20 pm|
Billy Eugene Thrasher of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at the age of…

Obituary: Paul Monroe Slagley
- March 5, 2026 3:17 pm|
Paul Monroe Slagley, 61, of Cash, peacefully passed from this life on March 4, 2026. Born on July…

Obituary: Michael Edward Foster
- March 5, 2026 10:07 am|
Michael Edward Foster, 73, of Batesville, Arkansas, passed away on March 3, 2026. Mike was born on December…

2026 Primary Election Results
- March 3, 2026 8:08 pm|
🗳️ March 3, 2026 Election Results Results will update throughout the evening. Refresh this page for the latest…

Primary election underway across Arkansas
- March 3, 2026 9:41 am|
Arkansans headed to the polls Tuesday for a primary election where victory in several local contests will effectively…

Arkansas primary Election Day is Tuesday; early voting ends today
- March 2, 2026 10:52 am|
Arkansas voters have one final opportunity to cast an early ballot Monday before polls open statewide tomorrow for…

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…




