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Bill Davis sells trucking business, reflects on legacy

After a half century in the trucking business, Bill Davis says it’s time to shift gears and slow down. He’s handing the keys to ...

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Obituary: Billy Wade Inman

Billy Wade Inman departed this life and entered his heavenly home on July 15, 2025, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Billy was born on June 1, ...

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Obituary: Doyle Finley Lawrence

Doyle Finley Lawrence was born April 15, 1939, in Melbourne, Arkansas, to Eugene Alvis Lawrence, Jr and Verna Lee (Finley) Lawrence. Doyle graduated from ...

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Obituary: Gerald Franklin Sutton

Gerald Franklin Sutton, 79, of Batesville, AR, died on Friday, July 11, 2025. Gerald was born on December 8, 1945, in Batesville, AR, to ...

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Traffic stop leads to pursuit and two arrests

A routine traffic stop for no insurance led to a high-speed chase and two arrests in Independence County earlier this month. According to the ...

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Obituary:  Vera Brann

Vera Brann of Newport, Arkansas, departed this life on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born August 14, 1944, ...

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Obituary: Christopher Floyd Green

Christopher Floyd Green, 47, of Locust Grove, Arkansas, passed away on July 4th, 2025. He was born July 12th, 1977, to Floyd David and ...

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Obituary: Teddy Wayne Cheshier

Teddy Wayne Cheshier, 85, of Newport, passed from this life on July 9, 2025. He was born on August 14, 1939, in Batesville to ...

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Lyon College professor and students collaborate on migraine study

New research co-led by a Lyon College professor is shedding light on how migraines affect brain activity and automatic body functions. The study could ...

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Little Rock imposes temporary 10 p.m. weekend curfew for minors after city board vote

Little Rock’s Board of Directors unanimously approved a new, citywide weekend curfew for young people under 18 years old Tuesday evening, effective immediately. The ...

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