at Batesville to Ervin and Karen (Turner) Lambert He was over shipping/receiving at LaCroix and was a Christian and loved his daughter Jadyn will all his heart Kurt loved everyone; he never met a stranger and poured into many lives over the years He was preceded in death by his grandparents Atlee Lambert of Conway and Avery Lambert of Trumann; nephew Aiden Lambert of Batesville; one great niece Rowyn Jones of Trumann along with a host of other relatives and friends at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel with Bro Burial will follow in the Cave City Cemetery Greensburg run-ruled Batesville 11-1 in girls varsity softball last Thursday Tamara Kay “Tammy” (Armstrong) Cole GE Aerospace is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Batesville Various projects that represent a significant investment by the company including its recently announced $11 million investment The expansion will add industrial equipment precision measuring tools and high-precision machines which will enable the Batesville site to maintain quality as it increases the production of components used in narrow-body and wide-body aircraft engines and military fighter jet and helicopter engines the GE Aerospace site has been at the forefront of manufacturing cutting edge parts that are key for the future of aviation The site’s role and number of employees continues to grow advanced materials play a key role in providing more efficiency and durability in GE Aerospace’s newest engines We are grateful for the partnership we have with the county and Mississippi to strengthen manufacturing in the region,” says Brian Rapien “This latest investment ensures 100 more Mississippians can find rewarding good-paying work with this global aerospace leader right here at home and this latest win once again shows the world that we have the talent the resources and the pro-business attitude that make companies like GE Aerospace want to grow here,” says Governor Tate Reeves.   “What impacts our area the most is the sustainability of a great American company this expansion confirms our area’s consistent ability to provide GE Aerospace with a highly skilled workforce Their investment brings an even more advanced innovation to our workforce making our GE Aerospace shop more relevant and essential within the aeronautical industry We are always proud to say that when you fly the plane is likely to be using a GE Aerospace Batesville jet engine,” said Panola Partnership Director of Economic Development Joe Azar The Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive MDA also is assisting with building improvements and equipment relocation TVA and Northwest Mississippi Community College are assisting with the project We are grateful for the partnership we have with the county and Mississippi to strengthen manufacturing in the region,” said Brian Rapien The company expects to fill the jobs over the next three years.  Yearly Subscriptions: $56 for Full Access (Print and Digital)Digital Subscriptions: Are $46 a Year Copyright 2024-2025 Coopwood Publishing Group | PO Box 117 | Cleveland Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Guadalupe “Javier” AyalaGuadalupe (Javier) Ayala 2025 at Uvalde Memorial Hospital in Uvalde He didn’t have the opportunity for much formal education but that didn’t stop him from being an exceptional provider From working in the fields for 28 years to driving semi trucks for 21 in his early and prime years once retired (Javier) spent his time raising livestock such as; numerous goats and pigs He also created a small personal nursery with various trees and many plants He always spent his time outdoors caring for his plants building a new project or just sitting outside with his trusty companion “Tango” his German Shepard dog at 2:00pm and a rosary to follow at 7:00pm at Rushing-Estes Knowles Funeral Home 2025 at 10:00am with interment to follow in Batesville Guadalupe is survived by his loving wife Manuela (Mela) Ayala of 52 years; five children Francisco Ayala and wife Shavonne of Batesville and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren  He was preceded in death by his father Jose Ayala; mother Manuela Torres-Ayala; brother Pablo Ayala and son Armando Javier Ayala both of Monterrey Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Ind.) - All area children from grades 3 to 12 are invited to participate in a choral and vocal music camp at Batesville High School (BHS) in early June The camp will provide lessons in choral singing and appropriate performance practices in a relaxed setting choir director at the Batesville Community School Corporation (BCSC) and camp director Students do not need to be enrolled at BCSC to participate “Being a part of a music camp is a great opportunity for students to develop their talents as musicians Friday’s agenda also includes a pizza party followed by a camp festival concert for the public at 5:00 p.m Optional private voice lessons will also be offered for those age 12 and older The camp fee of $95 includes a t-shirt and daily snacks More information and a digital flyer with a registration link are available at https://shorturl.at/IZ18r Registrations are due no later than May 23 contact Borns at dborns@batesville.k12.in.us The program provides grants to Rising Sun-Ohio County School Corporation teachers Eighteen students statewide will serve on the committee Your Hometown Radio Station playing Florida Georgia Line and Tim McGraw - May We All Scots baseball sweeps doubleheader from Principia College – The Lyon College baseball Scots had to wait a day and a half to complete the first game of a SLIAC doubleheader with Principia College due to weather delays on Saturday they swept the Panthers to finish the regular season The Scots finally won the first game 13-3 after it was stopped on Saturday with Lyon leading 10-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning Lyon College won the second game 12-6 and finished their SLIAC season with a record of 20-20 overall and 9-9 in the conference Eli Marcotte homered to center field to give the Scots a 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning Landon Swallow doubled to left field to score Ashton Compton for a 2-0 advantage After Principia scored a run in the bottom of the first Marcotte hit a sacrifice fly to score Walker Smith then Garrett Graef stole second base and Andrew James scored on a throwing error Compton hit a sacrifice fly to bring in Graef to make it a 5-1 Scots lead Principia scored in the bottom of the second to make it 5-2 Marcotte homered for the second time in the game Braden Hendrix was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to score Kooper McCoy then a wild pitch allowed Braden Bramlett to score for an 8-2 lead Bramlett singled to center field to bring in Compton and Smith singled to center to score Bramlett to make it 10-2 Principia scored a run in the bottom of the sixth when play resumed on Sunday afternoon McCoy singled to center field to bring in James and Graef to make it 12-3 Swallow hit a sacrifice fly to plate Logan Lightner for a 13-3 Scots lead Brayden Anderson was the winning pitcher for Lyon College who went one inning and gave up one hit and two runs Anderson pitched four innings and gave up one hit and one run Parker Paschal pitched three innings on Sunday Owen Sanders came in to pitch for one inning and had two strikeouts while not allowing a hit or a run Bramlett doubled to left field to score McCoy in the top of the first inning Swallow singled to center to bring in Bramlett Principia got another run in the bottom of the fifth on a solo homer Marcotte hit a three-run homer to make it an 8-4 Lyon College lead Principia came back in the bottom of the eighth to score a run Slade Inman singled to right field to score Misael Santiago McCoy drove in the final Scots run with a base hit to left field that scored Inman for a 12-5 lead Colton Will picked up the win for the Scots Connor Taylor started the game and pitched 4.1 innings Carter Spraigue pitched 1.1 innings and allowed three hits and one run then Kenny Jennings finished the game by pitching the final 1.2 innings allowing two hits and one run while striking out one batter Scots baseball drops 7-2 game at Westminster the Lyon College baseball Scots dropped a 7-2 decision to the Westminster Blue Jays in a non-conference game in Fulton The Scots (18-20) took a 1-0 lead in the first inning Eli Marcotte reached on an error and scored when Ashton Compton grounded out and the ball was over the bag and out of play for him to score easily Marcotte homered in the top of the third inning to put Lyon College up 2-0 Westminster returned with six runs in the bottom of the third inning Then the Blue Jays added a homer in the bottom of the fifth to lead 7-2 Tyler Davis started the game on the mound for Lyon College and pitched 2.1 innings Patrick Babcock came in to pitch 3.1 innings He gave up four hits and two runs and had four strikeouts Scots baseball drops doubleheader to MUW at Fred Wann Field – The Lyon College baseball Scots dropped a SLIAC doubleheader to the Mississippi University for Women Owls on Saturday MUW picked up an unearned run in the top of the fourth and scored three more runs in the top of the eighth inning to lead 9-2 The Owls added another unearned run in the top of the ninth Lyon College scored two runs on six hits and four errors in Game 1 Swallow led the team with three hits in four at-bats Patrick Babcock was the losing pitcher in the game Tyler Davis came in for one inning of work and gave up a run on two walks Colton Will came in for the next four innings and allowed two hits and one run Brayden Anderson finished the game by pitching the final two innings the Scots scored one run on seven hits and made four more errors MUW scored two runs in the top of the first inning and the score stayed 2-0 through the bottom of the sixth Swallow doubled to left-center to score Slade Inman for the Scots to make it a 2-1 game Hits for the Scots included a 2-for-3 performance from Walker Smith Aiden Connolly was the losing pitcher for Lyon College Connor Taylor pitched the final three innings Spalding takes two games from Lyon College softball on Senior Day – It was an emotional day on Saturday for the Lyon College Softball team who watched their five players say their goodbyes on Senior Day at Howard and Mary House Field and Olivia Orf will be leaving the team at the end of the semester Parents and family members gathered around the diamond to wish them a farewell on a day where the SLIAC’s top ranked team were in town to play the final doubleheader of the year against the Scots Sophie Varela led off the bottom of the first inning with a walk and Skylar Foreman doubled to bring in Varela for a 1-0 lead Orf also came in to score when Brianna Morquecho singled for a 2-0 Scots’ lead Spalding came back to score four times in the top of the second inning for a 4-2 lead Then Spalding scored two more runs in the top of the fourth to lead 6-2 Rebecca Rodriguez singled down the right field line Gabby Thomas came in to run for Rodriguez at second base setting up a triple to right field by Varela The Scots trailed 6-4 and did not threaten again in the game Holzer pitched seven full innings for her final complete game as a Lyon Scot Spalding scored another run in the top of the fourth inning to close the game to 3-2 then took a 4-3 lead in the top of the fifth Spalding added two more runs in the top of the seventh to lead 6-3 Thomas stole second base and advanced to third on a Bergman groundout Martinez singled to left center field to bring in Thomas and Soni Beene came in to run for Martinez Anna Voth put down a sacrifice bunt to move the runners up but a pop-out to the shortstop ended the game and the season for the Scots Lyon College finished the regular season 13-27 overall and 7-11 in the SLIAC Scots softball sweeps Principia College in SLIAC doubleheader – The Lyon College Softball Scots swept a SLIAC doubleheader from Principia College on Saturday 7-9) outscored Principia a combined 22-0 in both games Lyon College won the first game 14-0 in five innings and defeated Principia 8-0 in five innings in the second game the scoring started at the bottom of the first inning for the Scots Sophie Varela led off with a single to left-center MK Duffield hit a triple down the right field line to score Varela and Voth Olivia Orf singled to center field to bring in Duffield Orf advanced to second on a throwing error by the Principia catcher Brianna Morquecho reached first on an error Rebecca Rodriguez singled to left-center field to score Orf Emily Martinez walked and took off for second base Duffield was hit by a pitch and scored when Orf tripled down the right field line Skylar Foreman walked and stole second base Martinez singled to left-center field and Foreman scored Martinez advanced to second on a wild pitch Duffield singled and advanced to second on an error which allowed Varela and Voth to score for a 12-0 Lyon College lead Gabby Thomas tripled to right-center field Georgia Holzer was the winning pitcher for the Scots She pitched five innings and did not allow a hit or a run She walked one and had three strikeouts in the shutout In the bottom of the second inning of the second game Orf and Morquecho moved up a base on a wild pitch then Rodriguez doubled to left-center to score both for a 2-0 lead Fallon Lancaster singled to score Rodriguez to make it 3-0 Voth led off with a single to center field Foreman singled to right field to score Duffield and Rodriguez singled to right-center to bring in Thomas Voth singled down the right field line to bring in Varela Orf doubled to right-center to score Voth for a 7-0 Lyon College lead Ohnrie Bergman doubled to right field with one out and Madison DeRoussel came in to run for her Lancaster hit a walk-off single that scored DeRoussel to end the game with the Scots leading 8-0 She walked two and struck out four batters Scots men’s golf ranks 4th of 13 after round one of SLIAC Championships – The Lyon College men’s golf team is ranked fourth of 13 teams after the first day of competition at the SLIAC Championship Tournament at Timberlake Golf Course in Edinburgh John Blake Turner led the Scots with an even par 72 in round one Ryan Kriz was second for the Scots with a one-over 73 in round one Michael Winne shot a 77 and birdied holes three and nine He parred holes four through eight and 10 through 13 Manav Perfecto shot a 77 and birdied holes five and seven For the entire scores from the tournament, go to this link: SLIAC CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUND ONE The Scots continue play in round two on Monday and finish the tournament on Tuesday women take 7th at SLIAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships – John Paul Morgan was named the SLIAC Men’s Field Athlete of the Year as the Lyon College men’s outdoor track and field team took fourth place and the women’s team finished in seventh at the SLIAC Championships held at Greenville University on Friday and Saturday For results of the entire meet, got to the following link: SLIAC Championships Have a news tip or event to promote? Email White River Now at news@whiterivernow.com Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter And don’t forget to download the White River Now mobile app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store Catch CBS News around the top of every hour on 1340 KBTA Insights > Entergy Arkansas celebrates Arbor Day with Batesville Elementary School students Elementary students in Batesville learned about Arbor Day and the impact of trees in our communities with hands-on activities and some special guests Batesville-area employees from Entergy Arkansas visited West Elementary School this week where they spent the morning with around 100 second grade students The goal for the visit is to help educate the next generation about the importance of trees and the important role they play for the environment photosynthesis and the different types of trees but that is just the beginning,” said Chris Millay vegetation operations coordinator for Entergy Arkansas “Members of our team also provide demonstrations and hands-on learning experiences for the students throughout the morning.” Activities included watching tree contractors climb a tree and work with a bucket truck alongside a discussion about tree trimming Local line workers talked to the students about powerline safety showed the kids the relationship between bees and trees Volunteers from the engineering and customer service groups also helped with the event The final activity of the morning was a tree planting on the West Elementary School campus The students chose to plant three ornamental trees that will bloom in the spring for all to enjoy: a dogwood forest pansy redbud and a Yoshino cherry tree “The tree planting exercise gives us the opportunity to teach and show them the correct way to plant a tree,” says Millay “We also tell them where trees should and shouldn’t be planted Hopefully this helps prevent future trees being planted near the Right of Ways.” The Batesville crew also provided coloring activities for the students to take home from school Teachers say the students will remember the fun morning for a long time “They love seeing all the equipment and learning about the big trucks and power lines they see around town,” said Kay Treadway second grade teacher at West Elementary School “We hope this will be a catalyst that motivates them to do other things to take good care of the earth.” The Arbor Day event is part of Entergy’s commitment to maintaining Tree Line USA certification which holds the company to high standards of best practices for public and private utility arboriculture The company has been recognized with this certification for the last 19 straight years 2025 at Margaret Mary Health in Batesville he was the son of William Linville and Quita (nee: Griffin) Linville Bill graduated from Batesville High School in 1976 1986 at the Batesville United Methodist Church He worked with Wendy’s Restaurants for 10 years as a manager before serving 25 years managing for McDonalds Restaurants Bill loved to hike at state parks across Indiana taking family vacations to the Smoky Mountains and the beach He was an avid pilot for over 30 years and earned his private pilot’s license during that time Louis Catholic Church in his younger years hunting and playing and watching sports including the Reds and Bengals He also loved watching the weather and studying the stars Eric (Bridget) Linville of Oldenburg and Casey (Jamie) Rhoads of Batesville; sisters Donna Speckman and Brenda Henretty both of Batesville; brothers Bob Linville of Batesville and Ken Linville of Greensburg; grandchildren Aurora Linville and Finley Linville; great-grandchildren Oaklyn Schmidt All services are private at the request of the family Memorial contributions can be made to the Ronald McDonald House of Cincinnati by mailing to Meyers Funeral Home Please feel free to leave a memory or message of comfort for Bill’s family in the online guestbook at www.meyersfuneralhomes.com IN) – The 74th annual National Day of Prayer was observed across the country  on Thursday the 21st annual Batesville Community Prayer Breakfast took place at the Knights of Columbus Hall After Batesville Kiwanis President Tricia Fasbinder welcomed attendees and Mayor John Irrgang made remarks the pastor at Holy Family Catholic Church in Oldenburg which reflected the theme based on Romans 15:13: “Pour out to the hope of God and be filled.” “I felt like he really resonated with the theme and talked about hope in our community which in our small town is really important to us,” Fasbinder said “He talked about how important it is to not let fear overcome Entertainment was provided by the Oldenburg Academy Singers The prayer breakfast is sponsored by the City of Batesville Speed Limit Change Coming to State Road 46 in New Point The intersection of 3rd and Main Street in Batesville will close at 12 p.m Thursday as The Levitt AMP Batesville Block Party Concert Series returns to downtown and family-friendly entertainment to the city’s Entertainment District Hosted by Main Street Batesville in partnership with the Levitt Foundation the free outdoor concert series will take place every Thursday at 6 p.m Organizers say the 2025 season will feature a blend of nationally touring musicians and local performers The 10-week lineup includes artists such as Christian French (May 1) Additional acts include Kings & Associates and Trevor Graddy are also scheduled to perform throughout the series the event will offer a Kid Zone and Toddler Zone Organizers attribute the series’ continued success to strong community backing Presenting sponsors include Bad Boy Mowers Gold-level support comes from Intimidator Group and Atlas Asphalt with additional sponsorship from local businesses and organizations For more information and a full schedule of performances visitors are encouraged to consult the event’s activities map A Mountain View teen died Wednesday afternoon following a two-vehicle accident in rural Cleburne County According to the Arkansas State Police fatality report was driving her 2013 Mini Cooper east on State Highway 92 near Matthews Road when a westbound 2012 Toyota Prius driven by Nathaniel Laverne Franks crossed the highway centerline and into the path of the Mini Cooper resulting in a collision in the eastbound lane while Franks was transported to White River Medical Center for treatment The report noted that rainy weather and wet road conditions were present at the time of the accident IN) – The second of this year’s four heavy trash collections for Rumpke customers in the Batesville city limits takes place tomorrow which means you should get items out on the curb tonight to ensure materials will be collected These include materials too large to fit in a garbage can or weigh more than 75 pounds Visit the city’s website for the list of items that will and won’t be accepted you’ll have two more opportunities on August 2 and November 1 passed away surrounded by family on April 30 to the late Clyde Mohlke and Hattie “Sellers” Mohlke Lena was a longtime member of Concord Methodist Church and dedicated her professional life to being a hairdresser She had a deep love for gardening—both flowers and vegetables—enjoyed sewing and took great joy in these simple pleasures and she cherished every moment spent with them She also shared a special bond with her two beloved dogs who brought her daily comfort and companionship She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Angela Roberson Stroud and Kim Roach (James); her grandchildren and Braxton Roach (Patrica); her great-grandchildren She also leaves behind her dear friends Barbara Brunch and her beloved Concord Methodist Church family Interment will follow at Alderbrook Cemetery and Jason Stanley will be honored to serve as pallbearers and unwavering love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her Virginia; daughter of Elmer and Mable (Barnette) Worley Peggy worked as a licensed nurse at Dearborn County Hospital from 1980 until her retirement in 2005 She enjoyed listening to music and was known as a dedicated worker Peggy will be missed by her long-time love and companion Randolph Smith of Washington DC; children John Hurd of Moores Hill and Joey Griffin of Manchester; and several grandchildren Peggy was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Mable Worley and her brothers and sisters Wyman Memorials may be given in honor of Peggy to The Waters of Batesville Activity Center Laws-Carr-Moore Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements: PO Box 243, Milan, IN 47031; (812) 654-2141. Please visit our website at www.lawscarrmoore.com to share your condolences and memories of Peggy James Housdan (pictured) has been named principal of West Elementary School the Batesville School District announced Thursday The selection followed a review of candidates for the position Kenneth James recommended Housdan to the school board citing his extensive experience in teaching and administration Housdan currently serves as principal of Westside Elementary a role he has held for the past five years His previous positions include assistant principal at Parkers Chapel Elementary School and teaching roles across elementary Housdan holds certification as a Science of Reading assessor and has experience as a professional development facilitator Officials credited him with improving ESSA School Index Scores over a three-year span and noted his work in implementing standards-based grading and Universal Design for Learning Housdan has excelled in various positions during his tenure and has built extensive professional relationships with his staff and colleagues,” the district said in a statement Housdan is a graduate of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators’ Aspiring Superintendent Academy we learned that Heaven had gained another angel Teresa was of Christian faith and attended church at both The Cowboy Church and Second Chance Church Teresa was selfless and had a servant’s heart Whether that meant just being an uplifting presence for those around her when life got hard or volunteering her time to feed the homeless and participate in jail ministry She was an advocate for victims of domestic violence and for those who were in recovery from addiction She loved to help people walk in victory and touched countless lives She will be truly missed by those left to carry on her legacy and her mother Patricia Anderson; her first love and husband (the father to her son) Jimmy Cole; her son Timothy “T.J.” Neal; her brothers Steven Cole (Shanda) and Daniel Cole; her sister Aiyana Burt (Brandon Dittius); her nephews and Braxton Yates; and many extended family members and friends Services are entrusted to Willis Funeral Service of Batesville There will be a memorial service for both Teresa and her mother at the Willis Funeral Service Chapel in Batesville Visitation will be from 1 PM until 2 PM with the service beginning at 2 PM The family would like to recognize the following people as honorary pallbearers:  Dexton Gavin donations may be made to the Victims of Domestic Violence Foundation Gary served in the US Army and was a Vietnam veteran He delivered newspapers for the Batesville Guard and the Arkansas Democrat Gazette for over 30 years He was a hard worker and a responsible person Gary enjoyed arrowhead hunting in his early years Teresa Dale (Darrell) of Batesville; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild He is preceded in death by his parents and one sister Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley Cemetery Visitation will begin at 9:00 am prior to the service Memorials may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Association at https://www.alz.org/arkansas at Walnut Ridge to Marvin and Winnie Hartsell She was a medical transcriptionist and enjoyed crafts and Tytan Nguyen (Lilly); great grandchildren at the Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Chapel Graveside services will be private per family request GE Aerospace will boost its Batesville Composites Operation with an $11 million investment and the creation of 100 jobs to increase production of its popular jet engine parts good-paying work with this global aerospace leader right here at home,” said Governor Tate Reeves “Great things are happening in Mississippi the resources and the pro-business attitude that make companies like GE Aerospace want to grow here.” The investment will fund an industrial oven for ceramic matrix composites allowing the Batesville site to maintain quality as it ramps up production of components used in narrowbody and widebody aircraft engines and military fighter jet and helicopter engines.  “Since first breaking ground in Panola County more than a decade and a half ago GE Aerospace has been key to the success of Mississippi’s aerospace and defense industry,” said Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) executive director Bill Cork “This is a world-class company that’s globally recognized for its jet engines and we’re proud to say the composite components that go into those engines are made in Batesville MDA is glad to support innovation in our communities and this latest win serves as another reminder that ‘Made in Mississippi’ is known as a stamp of quality here in the U.S Established in 1917 under General Electric the Ohio-based corporation opened its 300,000-square-feet Batesville plant in late 2008 with advanced composite engine components unique to the aviation industry rolling out in 2009.  The facility initially produced two composite parts for GE’s new and popular GEnx jet engine that power the Boeing 787 and 747-8 aircraft: fan platforms (installed between the engine’s front fan blades) and the fan case assembly a large circular structure that encases the front fan The fan platforms and fan case are made of carbon fiber and epoxy resin composite material. Because composite materials are lighter in weight the GE Aerospace site has been at the forefront of manufacturing cutting edge parts that are key for the future of aviation,” said Brian Rapien “The site’s role and number of employees continues to grow We’re grateful for the partnership we have with the county and Mississippi to strengthen manufacturing in the region.” Since announcing plans in 2006 to locate a manufacturing plant in Mississippi GE Aerospace has worked closely with MDA and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) “TVA and Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association congratulate GE Aerospace on its decision to expand operations in Batesville,” said John Bradley senior vice president of economic development for TVA “It’s always an exciting day when we can celebrate a company’s continued commitment to growth in the region.” GE Aerospace’s investment announcement was welcome news for Batesville a southern city of 7,000 people known as “The Gateway to the Delta.” Originally inhabited by Chickasaw Indians Nearby Enid Lake is a very popular recreational destination “What impacts our area the most is the sustainability of a great American company,” said Panola Partnership’s Joe Azar We’re always proud to say that when you fly the plane is likely to be using a GE Aerospace Batesville jet engine.”  MDA is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive and is supplementing some cost of building improvements and equipment relocation.  GE Aerospace plans to fill 100 jobs within three years “The region’s highly skilled workforce has powered GE Aerospace’s cutting-edge operations forging strong partnerships among education “This latest expansion underscores the growing demand for advanced training upskilling and collaboration to equip workers for high-tech GE Aerospace’s investment reinforces Mississippi’s position as a leader in aerospace innovation and we’re proud to play a role in building the talent pipeline that fuels that success.”  Batesville employees are trained in team building and advanced manufacturing processes with assistance from Northwest Mississippi Community College.  “Northwest Mississippi Community College is proud to support GE Aerospace’s expansion in Batesville,” said NMCC president Dr “This investment not only brings 100 high-tech jobs to our region but also reaffirms the vital role our college plays in preparing a skilled workforce for today’s most advanced industries We’re honored to partner with GE Aerospace to help equip students with the training and expertise needed for these transformative careers GE Aerospace has teamed with Mississippi State University’s (MSU) College of Engineering and its Raspet Flight Research Laboratory to demonstrate the highly technical manufacture of composite components It’s part of GE’s investment of $1 billion annually in jet propulsion R&D programs The Mississippi investment is part of a broader strategy to meet increasing demand for aerospace products and services positioning GE Aerospace for future industry success revenue of $38.7 billion and a roster of 53,000 employees.  By joining our newsletter, you are confirming that you agree with the Privacy Policy 2007 at Batesville to Terry Joshua and Ashley Marie (Williams) Fields Gabriel was a student at Batesville High School where he was a member of the High School Band National English Honor Society and Beta Club was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Batesville.  Survivors include his parents of the home; his grandparents Charley and Lori Williams of Batesville along with a host of other relatives and friends.  at the First Church of the Nazarene in Batesville with Dr Arrangements by Qualls Batesville Funeral Service Honorary Pallbearers will be the Batesville High School Band The Batesville Area Arts Council will hold a grand opening Friday for its newly expanded and renovated Work/Shop on Main located in the heart of the city’s historic downtown The public event is scheduled for 6 to 7 p.m A private preview reception for sponsors and BAAC members will begin at 5 p.m The expansion project includes a new gift shop and a Community Gallery that will highlight work by local artists The gallery’s first exhibition is sponsored by First Community Bank “We are so excited to share this new chapter with our supporters and the community,” said Carly Dahl executive director of the Batesville Area Arts Council “This renovation was made possible through the generosity of our sponsors and community investors and we can’t wait to celebrate with everyone.” Guests will have the opportunity to tour the updated space Sponsors and community partners who contributed to the project include First Community Bank More information about the event and the Batesville Area Arts Council can be found at www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) to commemorate the grand opening of its newly expanded and renovated Work/Shop on Main The event marked a major milestone for BAAC which recently completed an expansion within its historic building on Main Street The renovations include the addition of a new gift shop and the introduction of a Community Gallery dedicated to showcasing the artwork of talented local artists BAAC Board President Abby Perrine spoke to the assembled crowd detailing the organization’s journey in transforming the space from a rental property into an enhanced extension of the previous workshop This updated area will now be able to accommodate a greater number of participants in the various art classes offered by BAAC “None of this would be possible without the visionary talent and drive of our BAAC Executive Director this wouldn’t be possible without her leadership and talent the workshop space can now seat 40 students and host more classes for the community.” Dahl also shared her enthusiasm for the newly renovated space “We are so excited to share this new chapter with our supporters and the community,” said Dahl I want to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make my vision come true helped with a long list of last-minute tasks so I want to thank him for making today possible.” Chamber ambassadors in attendance include Kendra Collier-McMahan (Approve Home Health and Caring Hands) Alexandra McClain (Myers-Davis Life Coaching) Christina Watts (LaCroix Precision Optics) A building that once housed a restaurant that served a popular southern fried chicken buffet and strawberry cobbler before closing seven years ago is reopening – this time the Batesville City Council gave its blessing for Fathead Pizza of Batesville to apply for a private club permit from the Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division for a private club permit Fathead has plans to open at 1325 East Main St the site of the old Kelley-Wyatt’s Restaurant Kelley-Wyatt’s opened in 1934 and was the first restaurant in Batesville to run a buffet (called a “smorgasbord” back then) Independence County currently has 17 active alcohol permits and one pending application Independence County ABC permits are as follows including permit name (and doing business as There is also one microbrewery on the list: Serving Others Inc the ABC lists one application in processing: The Board on 3rd Inc. There are also three inactive permits on the list including Batesville Lodge (DBA Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge 1839) Louis St.; and Dixie Dining Club (DBA Bryan’s Grill) Batesville Police Chief John Scarbrough gave his monthly report and presented a promotion of Cpl with — from left — council members Julie Hinkle and Fred Krug along with Batesville Mayor Rick Elumbaugh) to sergeant Scarbrough said there had been three stolen vehicles recovered in the past month and the license plate reader subscription is funded by the city’s alcohol tax Scarbrough also said the city had signed an MOU (memorandum of understanding) with the Arkansas State Police for Investigator Brenda Bittle to join the Internet Crimes Against Children team He said the ASP will provide training and equipment for Bittle to start conducting crimes of that nature January was a less busy month than December with 860 calls for service compared to 1,036 the month before; 35 accidents (63 in December) Scarbrough attributed the significant decrease in the number of traffic accidents to officers working more traffic enforcement Scarbrough also said two officers completed the first cycle of cross training with investigators in January and the officers were able to write search warrants and criminal affidavits will help the officers in their current roles Batesville Fire Chief Mark McCollum had a presentation of his own – Randy Jones (pictured below with — from left — Batesville Mayor Rick Elumbaugh and Fire Chief Mark McCollum) received a certificate for being named best firefighter by the readers of Batesville Guard Jones joined the fire department in 2011 and is now a captain when the fire was reported on River Street Randy and another firefighter carried him out Jones is also the department’s public education officer having been appointed to the position in January 2023 when McCollum took over as chief “Randy does a great job talking with the public and is a dedicated reliable firefighter – the Batesville Fire Department appreciates his service,” McCollum said McCollum also presented his monthly report to the council two grass/woods fires and one vehicle fire; three medical assistance calls excluding accidents two gas leaks and one carbon monoxide call The department installed one smoke detector (which the city received grant money to pay for) conducted 15 plan reviews and three inspections Public Works Engineer Damon Johnson gave his regular update Excavation is expected to begin near Riverside Park to the new water treatment plant and concrete subcontractors are preparing sites There will be a groundbreaking at the plant at 10:30 a.m He did say the current water treatment plant “had a little upset” recently where it “struggled to make water for a few hours.” “We are seeing moments where we are really excited for the new plant,” Johnson said The streets department is “mostly chasing drainage problems with all the rain,” and the speed tables have been installed per the request of the Eagle Mountain Homeowners Association (EMHA) “They (the bumps) work and they’ve been happy with them,” he added noting the EMHA may be inclined to put in some more The council approved an ordinance authorizing the purchase of equipment or materials not to exceed $42,921.00 without competitive bidding This was a figure chosen by the Arkansas Legislature City Attorney Tim Meitzen told the council Mayor Rick Elumbaugh said the city still “shops around” for the best deal on items The council waived the second and third readings of the ordinance which was then passed with an emergency clause to make it effective immediately The council approved an ordinance to revise and update the municipal code with the second and third readings also waived The ordinance states that the method of preparing and presenting preliminary and final plats has changed dramatically over the past several decades to a largely digital format; existing language in the subdivision regulations are outdated and in need of revision to reflect current practice and need for digital data to update city digital data files the city planning commission approved the revisions James Scales came back before the council to talk further about public service announcements (PSAs) to promote Batesville He said he had researched television advertising and found costs of $3,500 for 10 minutes of airtime such as the scope of a nonprofit organization or entertainment purposes He said his company would create the PSAs and would like to partner with Lyon College and the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville to provide a more comprehensive look at our community Scales said he was raised in Batesville and wants to do this as a way to give back the council appointed Micah Bryant to the unexpired term of Lackey Moody (who now serves as an alderman) on the planning and zoning commission also served on the planning commission as well as the city council Under the citizens’ comments portion of the agenda Marcus Jackson came forward to share some information about a faith-based organization called Laborer’s Academy & Ministry working with the Arkansas Department of Correction He said many people within prison are “trapped in this revolving door of this recidivism,” but he feels he was called to Batesville “I didn’t even know where it was in Arkansas; I’m a person of faith and this is where God wanted me to be.” He said he went to work at the municipal golf course with Randy Palmer who admitted to him he was strategically pairing Jackson with certain individuals performing community service in hopes of showing them a better life “You don’t have to call me to work in the Africa mission field “I love Batesville and I am willing to help.” Elumbaugh asked the March council meeting be moved due to a conflict with an upcoming conference and the council agreed to set the meeting for March 23 Alderman Fred Krug also announced that there will be a pickleball tournament fundraiser benefiting Jeff Owens and Krug encouraged city officials to attend whether they play pickleball So far more than 50 players have signed up for the tournament which is being sponsored by First Community Bank Alderman Robb Roberts noted that delivery trucks are incorrectly parking on areas along the new Main Street streetscape and suggested the city look into installing more barriers because not only will the weight of the vehicle bust up the sidewalks Aldermen Landon Reeves and Scott Fredricks were absent She grew up in the First Church of the Nazarene and recently attended Jubilee Family Church She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 30-plus years and Bill Furrow (Amber) of Desha; one daughter Angela Goodwin (Robin) of Newark; two sisters Geri Eno (Tim) of Batesville and Ann Hill (Randy) of Hot Springs; fourteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren along with a host of other relatives and friends local officials report that the Social Security Administration (SSA) office on Dry Kiln Road in Batesville is not scheduled for closure Independence County Judge Kevin Jeffery posted on his Facebook page Thursday that the Batesville SSA office is set to remain open Jeffery noted that while the SSA office is staying open a hearing room at the facility is being relocated as part of budget adjustments being implemented nationwide the local SSA office now requires an appointment for most services was named on Monday to receive the April Citizens Bank Above & Beyond Award Citizens Bank said in a release that Eary is respected by students and staff alike and that her “deep care shines forth in her dedication to creating an effective learning and teaching environment at White River Academy.” Citizens Bank and the Batesville School District have recognized staff members who go “above and beyond” to realize the district’s mission to empower today’s students for tomorrow’s challenges Staff in all schools and departments throughout the district nominate award recipients a $25 gift card and a 16-ounce insulated cup from Citizens Bank The award is presented at the Batesville School Board meeting each month An Arkansas man arrested when Missouri authorities discovered a body in his vehicle after a 2024 police confrontation has been formally charged with first-degree murder was arrested following a shooting involving law enforcement in Festus authorities found the body of Clara Blaxton the affidavit filed in Independence County Circuit Court stated Sheriff’s Office contacted Arkansas State Police on Dec 10 after determining that the alleged homicide may have occurred in Arkansas Special Agent Jeremy Hughes of the Arkansas State Police detailed the investigation in a sworn affidavit the Missouri medical examiner estimated Blaxton had been dead for 24 to 48 hours before the shooting incident in Missouri Surveillance footage placed Cousins at a gas station in Batesville while other footage showed his vehicle crossing into Missouri at approximately 6:59 a.m The affidavit outlines Cousins’ movements the day before the incident he was recorded on surveillance video at a Family Dollar store in Pleasant Plains and witnesses did not report seeing her that day A witness later reported seeing Cousins near the property of a relative Earl told investigators that Jarrett arrived at his property around dusk and implied that something had already happened to Blaxton Earl said he helped load Blaxton’s body into the passenger seat of Jarrett’s truck told investigators that Jarrett Cousins arrived at a residence there wearing a bulletproof vest They said they did not see Blaxton and that Cousins told them not to worry about her He allegedly told investigators that he and Blaxton were married and had made a pact to die together rather than go to jail He said they argued about him shooting her Jarrett Cousins said the shooting took place on Earl Cousins’ property Cousins’ first-degree murder charge was set at $1 million MS with the interment to follow at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery The family will receive friends Tuesday morning beginning at 11 :30 A.M MS to the late William Clifton (Cliff) Howell and Evie Jim Oliphant Howell She graduated high school from Batesville High School in 1951.She met the love of her life Hurston Newcomb (to whom she was married for 65 years) on a blind date and they were married in 1955 They moved to Texas where they began their family and she began her career Through the years she worked as the Executive Secretary for Headrick Petroleum in Houston Texas and at the MSU Extension Office in Starkville they purchased a farm in the Mount Olivet Community and in 1968 moved back to Batesville She worked for Farmers Home Administration where she helped numerous people to achieve their dream of owning a home The blooms she cultivated were a reflection of her heart,much like the love she shared with those around her She loved caring for God's creatures which was evidenced by the care of her pets the birds that returned yearly to her yard She enjoyed growing fruits and vegetables in the garden with her family and was never selfish about sharing her bounty with others She was devoted to her family and enjoyed spending time with themespecially her granddaughters Anna and Jennifer and her great-granddaughter Louise which served as her guidinglight and an inspiration for all who knew her Bruce's family includes her beloved son who will carry forth her legacy of love and resilience.She was preceded in death by her son her sister Marcella Fletcher and her parents Cliff and Evie Jim Howell Memorials may be made to the Cemetery Fund at Mt Olivet Methodist Church c/o Ronnie Taylor 2974 Mt MS 38606 or to the Cemetery Fund at Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church 470 Pilgrims Rest Road Batesville Add to Calendar Complete the form below to RSVP for the Visitation for Bruce Howell Newcomb Complete the form below to get directions for the Visitation for Bruce Howell Newcomb Add to Calendar Complete the form below to RSVP for the Funeral Service for Bruce Howell Newcomb Complete the form below to get directions for the Funeral Service for Bruce Howell Newcomb Add to Calendar Complete the form below to RSVP for the Interment for Bruce Howell Newcomb Complete the form below to get directions for the Interment for Bruce Howell Newcomb Several key highways in Independence County have reopened after recent closures according to the Independence County Sheriff’s Office Highway 69 from Batesville to Newport is now open to traffic along with Highway 122 between Highways 69 and 14 Highway 14 from Batesville to Oil Trough has reopened officials said some routes remain impassable as does Highway 14 from Oil Trough to Newport A Batesville man was arrested on Tuesday for charges stemming from a domestic incident that occurred on Saturday outside Clarkesville with the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office had allegedly been on the run since the incident that took place on Saturday.  A member of the Habersham County Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit spotted Allen at around 5:30 p.m “Deputy Sheriff Helcher and other deputies responded to the area Tuesday afternoon after receiving a report that Allen was walking in the area,” Moore said Helcher saw Allen walking on Raper Mountain Road toward Ga 197 North and when he activated his lights Allen reportedly ran into the woods Moore said Helcher and K9 Bane pursued Allen into the woods simple battery under the Family Violence Act criminal trespass and multiple failure to appear warrants from The simple assault charge was from Mar. 30 aggravated assault and criminal trespass under the Family Violence Act charges were related to the April 19 domestic incident in the Batesville community Allen is also being charged with obstruction of an officer Allen was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center Habersham for medical treatment and then booked at the Habersham County Detention Center Floodwaters in Independence County began to recede Sunday after the White River crested lower than expected prompting officials in Batesville to begin preparations to remove levee gates and ease access restrictions The river reached a crest of 25 feet over the weekend—lower than initially forecast—leading city officials to declare the immediate flooding threat over the City of Batesville announced Sunday night that the process of removing the levee gates on Southerland Drive Southerland Drive and connecting streets between Southerland and Lawrence will stay closed until all levee gates have been removed and related work is completed Lawrence Street remains open for employee access to nearby businesses Other flooded streets will stay closed until waters fully recede The weekend’s heavy rainfall will also cause disruptions for the Batesville School District Jennings Street—known locally as the “Baja”—will be the main access route for students and staff traveling to Batesville Junior High and Senior High campuses Those heading to the junior high will be directed along the Baja to the campus by school resource officers while those bound for the high school will take Golf Street and then turn left onto Pioneer Drive District officials are warning families to expect delays due to limited access and advised allowing extra time during morning commutes passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday Cathy was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Pauline (Hountz) Oswald Cathy was a woman of quiet strength and deep passions she found joy in stories on the screen and loved spending time in the kitchen collecting and crafting new recipes Her green thumb brought beauty to her garden and she shared a special bond with her beloved cats throughout her life Cathy devoted many years of her life working as a veterinary assistant where her love and compassion for animals touched many lives William Green (Amberley Green) and Devonna Wolter (Adam Wolter) Cathy also leaves behind her adored great-granddaughter and the love she shared with her family and friends Friends and family may call from 11am -1pm on Monday Burial will follow in the Batesville United Methodist Church Cemetery Memorials can be made to the Batesville UMC Cemetery by bringing to services or mailing to Meyers Funeral Home Please feel free to leave a memory or message of comfort for Cathy’s family in the online guestbook 196,3 in Heber Springs to Chester and Mary Lou (Bell) Southerland Belinda was a great mom who fought a hard battle She worked for 30 years as a housing manager for mental health clients Belinda was a full blown daddy’s girl who loved her family and never met a stranger and going to the Dirt Track races and NASCAR races Jordan Turner (Jessie) of Batesville; god-son McCoy Bramblett (Ashley) of Sulphur Rock; mother-in-law at 10:00 am at Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist church with Scott Jones and Dennis Wilson officiating from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville Memorials may be made in her honor to Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church Arkansas Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities Home    /    DD Network Listening Session – Batesville 04/24 You are invited to our listening sessions in Batesville on April 24th 04/24/2025 (*two session options)* afternoon session at 3 PM – 4:30 PM* evening session at 6 PM – 7:30 PMWHERE The Council is a member of the Arkansas Developmental Disabilities (DD) Network We are traveling across Arkansas over the next few months These listening sessions are in-person events – we want to hear from YOU!  Our goal is to improve the independence and productivity of Arkansans with disabilities and to ensure their integration into the community our network will identify the most pressing needs of the intellectual and developmental disability community in our state The information we gather will guide our strategic plans to address those needs Your input is vital to focus our efforts exactly where Arkansas needs them Please RSVP to [email protected] • Stone County Medical Center – White River Health * afternoon session at 3 PM – 4:30 PM* evening session at 6 PM – 7:30 PM April 12th – Cabot (NOTE-different session times**) ** afternoon session at 2:20 PM – 3:50 PM** evening session at 5:30 PM – 7 PM Brought to you by the DD Network: Disability Rights Arkansas Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities More info: https://gcdd.arkansas.gov/slides/dd-network-listening-sessions/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/MQQsk3r Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBATESVILLE (WMC) - The Batesville Police Department is warning residents to beware of a large flightless bird roaming around the city Police say a 5’7″ tall emu that escaped its owner was last seen on Highway 6 near the Co-Op and Hyundai dealership Friday A search party is currently working to wrangle the bird on horseback Police took to Facebook poking fun at the situation but emphasized that residents should not attempt to capture the animal if seen Emus are the second largest living bird in the world with strong legs and sharp talons that can cause serious injury Click here to sign up for our newsletter Click here to report a spelling or grammar error Update: CLICK HERE Here is an updated list of area road conditions as of 9:30 a.m Batesville officials are asking motorists to avoid Stadium Drive According to ARDOT According to the Independence County Sheriff’s Office the following roads are closed at this time due to high water: portions of State Highways 175 and 342 as well as Highway 63 near Cherokee Village and Hardy are impassable a 1.27-mile portion of State Highway 115 is also closed 2025) – Generator enclosure and fuel tank manufacturer Yancey Engineered Solutions The project is a $20.8 million investment and will create 250 jobs Yancey Engineered Solutions was established by Yancey Bros in 2004 to provide specialized design and packaging services for CAT generators The company is locating in the former Crown Cork and Seal facility where it will manufacture aluminum and steel generator enclosures and fuel tanks  to be used primarily by data centers Mississippi Development Authority is providing assistance through the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive MDA also is providing assistance for building improvements Panola Partnership and the Panola County Board of Supervisors are assisting with the project Yancey Engineered Solutions plans to complete the project within three years and expects to fill the new jobs within five years. Go to yanceybros.com/careers to find out more information about employment opportunities “I am proud to welcome Yancey Engineered Solutions as the newest member of Mississippi’s thriving business community The past few years have been incredible for economic development in the state as we’ve attracted record-breaking investments from industry leaders and created tens of thousands of jobs in our communities This investment and the creation of 250 jobs by Yancey Engineered Solutions continue that trend into 2025.” – Gov  “This latest economic development win once again demonstrates to the world that Mississippi is a top location for business State leaders work daily to bring new opportunities to the people of Mississippi by fostering a pro-business environment that encourages companies like Yancey Engineered Solutions to invest in our communities talented workforce and speed to market companies prioritize when considering new locations for investments MDA thanks the Yancey team for choosing to break new ground in Panola County.” – Mississippi Development Authority Executive Director Bill Cork  “We are excited to locate our next manufacturing facility for Yancey Engineered Solutions in Batesville and we were impressed with the Batesville-Panola County region’s strong workforce development commitment We look forward to serving our customers and an important segment of the U.S economy through our Batesville operations.” – Yancey Bros  “We are proud to serve this great Georgia company as they expand westward Our area’s diversely skilled laborshed of welders fabricators and engineers will meet Yancey’s needs Their job commitment more than doubles the workforce of the previous industry and they already have updated plans to expand strong Pre-K-12 schools using our very own CTE Spark program and the many contiguous communities made up of families that simply believe in the value of dependable hard work all contributed to a speedy resolute decision from Yancey.” – Panola Partnership CEO Joe Azar  “TVA and Tallahatchie Valley Electric Power Association congratulate Yancey Engineered Solutions on its decision to establish operations in Panola County Helping support companies that create new job opportunities and investment in the region is fundamental to TVA’s mission of service We are proud to partner with Mississippi Development Authority and Panola Partnership to further that mission and look forward to Yancey Engineered Solutions future business success.” –TVA Senior Vice President of Economic Development John Bradley “The location of Yancey Engineered Solutions is a testament to the strength of our partnerships with Northwest Mississippi Community College and the South Delta Planning and Development District who work tirelessly to ensure our workforce is prepared to meet the needs of innovative companies like Yancey We look forward to working closely with the company as they grow and thrive in Mississippi creating opportunities that will benefit Batesville and the entire region for years to come.” – AccelerateMS Executive Director Dr We use cookies to help you navigate efficiently and perform certain functions You will find detailed information about all cookies under each consent category below The cookies that are categorized as "Necessary" are stored on your browser as they are essential for enabling the basic functionalities of the site We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze how you use this website and provide the content and advertisements that are relevant to you These cookies will only be stored in your browser with your prior consent You can choose to enable or disable some or all of these cookies but disabling some of them may affect your browsing experience Necessary cookies are required to enable the basic features of this site such as providing secure log-in or adjusting your consent preferences These cookies do not store any personally identifiable data Functional cookies help perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website These cookies help provide information on metrics such as the number of visitors Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with customized advertisements based on the pages you visited previously and to analyze the effectiveness of the ad campaigns The Batesville School District has announced the selection of Tina Baker (pictured) as the next principal of Sulphur Rock Elementary School Baker will transition into the role from her current position as assistant principal at West Elementary School Her appointment follows a review of applicants and a recommendation by Superintendent Dr based on her teaching and administrative experience within the district Baker has served in a variety of roles over her career including 20 years as a classroom teacher at Central Elementary and Sulphur Rock Elementary She has also worked as an instructional facilitator at West and served as dean of students and assistant principal at West Elementary She has led professional development initiatives for the district in areas including RISE Baker has been recognized as a RISE trainer and received a Model Classroom award Baker will return to her alma mater to lead as principal ”Nick”) and Myrtle Swaim Rutledge A 1955 Pleasant Plains High School graduate Max served as a Batesville City Councilman owned Rutledge & Daughters Tractor Company and retired after several years as Road Foreman for the Independence County Road Department his favorite pastimes included raising cattle on the family farm on Salado Creek grandchildren and the Calvary Baptist Youth for hayrides watching westerns and listening to gospel music He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for almost 50 years where he happily served as an usher Arkansas and Angie (Jackie) Stevens of Little Rock Arkansas; Haley (Patrick) Brown of Birmingham Alabama; four great-grandchildren: Manon and Max Morgan Josephine Wilson and (soon-to-premiere) Sophie Brown He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters Mary Lee Dickey and Doris Virginia Rutledge; and three brothers The family would like to thank the staff of White River Medical Center of Batesville as well as Gail Harmon Nance and Terri for the excellent care and compassion provided during Max’s stay in the hospital Arkansas preceded by visitation from 9:30 a.m Honorary Pallbearers are Eddie Winn and the Men’s Fellowship Class of Calvary Baptist Church 1946 in Batesville as the daughter of Harvey and Viola (Wambsgans) Sarringhaus She married Charles Douglas in 1965 and they spent 59 years together before his passing on March 4 Doris dedicated her life to caring for others Her passion for caregiving led her to become a QMA allowing her to expand her skills and continue making a meaningful difference in the lives of her patients she truly loved helping people and brought comfort and dignity to everyone she cared for She is survived by her daughters: Teresa Jett and Tami (Eric) Ertel; son Michael (Bethany) Douglas; step daughters: Sherry Cloud Angel Dobry; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 9 step grandchildren 24 step great grandchildren and 1 step great great grandchild Doris was preceded in death by her parents; husband Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday A funeral service will be held on Thursday 2025 at 10:00 am with Pastor Martin Bornhoeft officiating An additional hour of visitation will be held from 9:00 am until the time of service all at Meyers Funeral Home John Lutheran Church or Manderley Health Care Center Activities Department by bringing to services or mailing to Meyers Funeral Home Please feel free to leave a memory or message of comfort for Doris’ family in the online guestbook IN) – The City of Batesville is out with its 2025 large garbage collection schedule Those who live in the city limits and have Rumpke service will be able to have up to 10 large items picked up this year on February 1 August 2 and November 1 (all Saturdays) beginning at 5 a.m Large items are considered materials too large to fit into a garbage or heavier than 75 pounds Residents are encouraged to set their disposable items out the evening before to ensure pickup bedsprings and mattresses (must be covered in cellophane/plastic) – Appliances such as washers and dryers – Cans or buckets (totally cleaned and dry) – Electronic devices containing mercury (TV’s – Building and construction materials (Example: bricks – Remodeling materials (Examples: interior – vanity’s/exterior – siding) – Car body parts including wheels and tires and all other electronics may be dropped off for a fee at the Batesville Area Recycle Center located at 616 John Street You can also find more details on the city’s website Firefighters Oppose Local Government Reorganization Bill Multiple charges were filed on Monday afternoon against a man after a violent altercation at two local businesses last week Batesville Police responded to reports of an attempted break-in at a business located at 810 N authorities received further information that gunshots had been fired at the scene Jason Santizo determined that the incident spanned two locations: a tobacco store and the Littlefield Gas Station with a bleeding laceration on his left elbow Rew was found on the ground outside the gas station entrance with head injuries He reportedly told officers that he was “protecting his family” and had smoked K2 Rew was initially seen at a laundromat in the same parking lot as Littlefield Gas Station Witnesses reported that he repeatedly entered and exited the laundromat before attacking the juvenile in front of the gas station breaking a drive-thru window before attempting to force entry through the front doors Employees inside held the doors shut while calling 911 The damage to the store was estimated at $500 where he was seen confronting a group of teenagers exited his truck and was confronted by Rew Rew allegedly grabbed him and slammed him to the ground Surveillance footage reportedly showed Riggs struggling against Rew before firing two shots into the air with his pistol in an attempt to free himself He then struck Rew with the butt of his firearm Riggs was transported to White River Medical Center and later to Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock He was diagnosed with a broken pelvis and a possible broken hip Rew was taken to White River Medical Center for treatment before being released into police custody Authorities reported finding a clear bag containing a green leafy substance believed to be K2 and a smoking pipe on him He was booked into the Independence County Jail on the following charges: who is on parole for previous felony convictions Authorities confirmed that surveillance footage from the gas station captured the entire incident and has been included in the case file Ceramic matrix composite engine parts are lighter and can withstand higher heat than most metals. Batesville also plays a key role for the ramp-up in production of the LEAP engine used on narrowbody aircraft On the block: One of Mississippi's tallest buildings on auction at bargain-basement price. See how much What's in a name? Trustmark signs naming rights deal for minor league baseball stadium in Pearl “Batesville’s role in producing advanced engine parts continues to grow manufacturing and the local economy strong,” said Brian Rapien the GE Aerospace Foundation late last year donated $100,000 to Northwest Mississippi Community College Foundation in Batesville The donation will provide new equipment for students to learn on for the school's expanding Welding and Cutting program that will grow to 75 students from 50 Ross Reily is the business and development writer for the Clarion Ledger He can be reached at rreily@gannett.com or 601-573-2952 the state’s largest nonprofit hospice provider will host a volunteer training session Friday in Batesville for individuals interested in learning more about the organization and its volunteer opportunities Volunteers are considered a key part of the hospice care team and may assist patients in a variety of ways including making personal visits or phone calls sitting with patients to give caregivers a break Additional volunteer roles include office assistance and specialized support such as sewing or pet therapy All volunteers must complete training and certification and provide a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance A flu shot and tuberculosis skin test are also required you can make a big difference for our Arkansas Hospice patients and families,” said Hannah Alvarado For more information or to register for the training, click here, email halvarado@arkansashospice.org or call 870-793-1938 or 877-794-1938 toll-free between 8 a.m Arkansas Hospice provides hospice and palliative care services in Batesville and surrounding areas to the late Henry Edmond Inman and Addie Marie (Phillips) Inman Tom was a graduate of Desha High School in 1970 a member of Concord United Methodist Church and served his country in the United States Army and he never missed church until he wasn’t able to attend services anymore their pastor mailed a printed message to them and Judy would read the message and scriptures to him every Sunday He worked thirty-five years at the Highway Department was a chairman on the board at Jamestown United Methodist Church for thirty years and was a Farm Bureau Board Member as well both of which he shared with his kids and grandkids He enjoyed farming and taking care of his cattle he was not only full of good advice but witty and funny He had an ornery side and didn’t hesitate to let that show either Tom was proud of his family and his farm and was sure to tell everyone he could about the value of hard work He instilled these many values in his family as well Tom will be missed by all those honored to know him Tom is survived by his wife of fifty-one years Korbin Faithe Inman and Thomas Blain Inman There will be a visitation held at Willis Funeral Service chapel on Tuesday at Willis Funeral Service chapel beginning at 2 PM Interment will follow at Kyler Cemetery in Southside Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Tommy Inman and gaming will gather for a weekend of excitement at White River Fan Con 2025 taking place March 7-9 at the Independence County Library The all-ages convention offers a variety of entertainment while also serving as a fundraiser for the library will feature an array of guests from the worlds of film Attendees can explore vendor booths offering toys Gaming enthusiasts can enjoy both e-gaming and tabletop experiences throughout the weekend Panels and live performances will provide additional entertainment for attendees of all interests All funds raised during the event will contribute to ensuring the continuation of White River Fan Con in future years and supporting various aspects of the Independence County Library’s operations recently spoke with Sean Peer of Arkansas 103.3 KWOZ about the upcoming convention Joining them was White River Fan Con’s Voice Over Guest of Honor well known for his role as Tobin on AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” has also voiced characters in the film “Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods” and two installments of the “Borderlands” video game series For more information, including guest announcements and a full schedule of events, visit the official White River Fan Con website and follow them on Facebook passed peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones April 24 His mother signed for him to join the United States Air Force at the age of 17 John retired as a Master Sergeant and completed his degree in computer sciences He then worked at Kennedy Space Center during the height of the Shuttle program he returned to Batesville to be closer to his elderly mother John enjoyed working in his garden and helping friends with their computer issues He was an active member of Generations Church grandchildren Audrey (Ben) Morris and Robert (Krista) Norman and four great-grandchildren John Lawrence Clements and Zelma Clairiene Scott daughter Teresa Clements and granddaughter Avery Norman A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday was an avid outdoorsman and a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Batesville