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Batesville, Arkansas · BatesvilleAuthorities are searching for a man who went missing Friday night on the White River near the Stone and Independence County line. Independence County Sheriff Shawn Stephens said a call came in around 9:30 p.m. on July 4 reporting the disappearance of a man near York Island. The man was last seen after entering the river from a boat while shooting fireworks, according to Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffrey. Multiple agencies are assisting in …See the Story
Search underway for missing man on White River
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Golf · BatesvilleBATESVILLE — Easton and Caden Griffin teamed up with Braxton Davis and Conner Foree to win the championship flight of the 2025 Bill Walmsley Golf Classic on Friday, June 20, at The Course at Eagle Mountain in Batesville.See the Story
Golfers rally for a cause at annual Lyon College Bill Walmsley Golf Classic
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Newark · NewarkLou Evelyn (Rutledge) Edley departed this life on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at the age of 86. She was born May 23, 1939, in Oil Trough, the daughter of Cecil and Lou (Pridmore) Rutledge. Mrs. Edley was a graduate of Newark High School. She was a homemaker and she worked the cows with her family. Mrs. Edley loved being a 4-H Leader and tending to her garden and flower beds. Her hobbies included embroidery and jigsaw puzzles. Mrs. Edley was a member …Read Article