Obituaries
Billy Sims Downs
Billy Sims Downs, 92, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home in Batesville. The funeral will be ... Read more
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News
Harwood named Grace Place Champion
Terrie Harwood, director of Merea Ministry, has been named the recipient of The Grace Place Grace Champion Award. ... Read more
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Buchanan named Outstanding Sportsman Certificate presented by Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks
By Alyssa Schnugg Joey Buchanan, the director of shooting sports at McIvor Shooting Complex is Sardis was recognized ... Read more
Batesville News
Santa’s helpers don the red suits to spread holiday cheer
Every December, Batesville becomes a canvas of holiday joy, painted in part by the efforts of two men ... Read more
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Salvation Army Red Kettle bells return to Batesville
For years, the familiar sound of Salvation Army Red Kettle bells had been missing from Batesville’s busiest spots. ... Read more
Crime
Knife attack nets three year sentence – Incident happened on Square in 2023
The man arrested for stabbing local contractor Chris Brocato at the Up in Smoke Food & Music Festival ... Read more
Events
R.L. Boyce memorial celebration
By Davis Coen On Saturday, August 17, from 7 p.m. to midnight, a memorial celebration for bluesman and ... Read more
News
Internet estate sale for Mannings Friday
An online only estate sale will be held this week for items from the former home of the ... Read more
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Seafood Queen – Batesville native wins Mississippi Seafood Cookoff
Chef Erika Lipe, a native of Batesville and owner of Sola Oxford, was named the winner of the ... Read more
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Federal probation officer has child porn charges filed
A federal probation officer from Water Valley faces child pornography charges in Lafayette County. Lonnie Everill, 44, of ... Read more