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Search underway for missing man on White River

Batesville, Arkansas · Batesville

Search underway for missing man on White River

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Authorities 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

Golfers rally for a cause at annual Lyon College Bill Walmsley Golf Classic

Golf · Batesville

Golfers rally for a cause at annual Lyon College Bill Walmsley Golf Classic

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BATESVILLE — 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

Obituary: Lou Evelyn (Rutledge) Edley

Newark · Newark

Obituary: Lou Evelyn (Rutledge) Edley

Lou 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

Obituary: Betty Sue Maxwell

Betty Sue Maxwell – Juhant, of Batesville, Arkansas, died Monday, July 7, 2025, at home after a brief battle with cancer. Although Betty was born into a world of silence, she was one of the loudest people I know, never once allowing the silence to stop her from communicating with the world and making sure everyone understood her. Born in Elaine, Arkansas, on November 12, 1949, Betty attended Arkansas School for the Deaf and went on to obtain her…Batesville, Arkansas · Batesville Read Article

Inside the youth ranch: House parent shares internal perspective

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Lyon College announces new hires in music, women's basketball

Michael Peckham, Dr. Bethany Neese / Images provided by Lyon College Lyon College has announced two key appointments, with Dr. Bethany Neese named director of vocal activities and assistant professor of music, and Michael Peckham taking over as head coach of the Scots women’s basketball program. Neese, a fifth-generation native of the San Francisco Bay Area, brings more than 23 years of experience in education, performance and leadership. In her…Basketball · Batesville Read Article

Spring River Club to study human locomotion at July 4 presentation

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Batesville School District names new leaders at junior high, district level

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On the record June 2025

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Certificates of absolute divorce or annulment issued through Independence County:Batesville, Arkansas · Batesville Read Article

Batesville Area Arts Council raises over $12,000 at Summer Celebration

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Independence County GOP Chairman Cody Smith announces election bid for Arkansas State Representative District 39

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