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Dierks gets wins over Foreman, Blevins
The Dierks senior high basketball teams opened the new year by sweeping games against Foreman and Blevins.
On Jan. 3, the Lady Outlaws posted a...
Nashville likely to be site for regional, state hoops
By John R. Schirmer
News-Leader staff
Nashville has submitted bids to the Arkansas Activities Association to host the Class 4A state basketball tournament, Class 4A South...
Thursday Afternoon Quilters meet weekly to provide handmade articles across state
By Patsy Young
News-Leader staff
“Warm Hugs from the Thursday Afternoon Quilters” is carefully stitched onto each, quilt, pillowcase or lap throw designed and made by...
Board member controversy continues at Blevins school
By Terrica Hendrix
News-Leader staff
BLEVINS - A large crowd of Ted Bonner supporters, concerned citizens and parents gathered around the Blevins School District Administration Building...
Obituary: Lida Jane Black Warnick; Norman
Lida Jane Black Warnick, age 73, of Norman, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
She was born on August 25, 1943 in Black Springs,...
Obituary: Geneva Ketchum; Bonnerdale
Geneva Ketchum, age 97, of Bonnerdale, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017.
She was born on August 12, 1919 in Amity, the daughter of...
Obituary: Margaret Emogene Gilbert; Kirby
Margaret Emogene Gilbert 75 of Kirby, Arkansas passed away on January 8, 2017 in Glenwood, Arkansas. She was born April 8, 1940 in McCaskill,...
Obituary: Chester Gage; Columbia, MD
Chester Gage, 93 of Columbia, Maryland, passed away on Saturday January 7, 2017 in Columbia, Maryland. He was born on December 25, 1923 in...
Obituary: Kevin DeShaun Garland; Nashville
Kevin DeShaun “Lil’ Red” Garland, 40, of Nashville died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017.
He was born Saturday, May 22, 1976, at Hope to Terry Earl...
Obituary: James Nathaniel Davis, Jr.; Rome, GA
Dr. James Nathaniel Davis, Jr., 91, of Rome, Ga., passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2017, at a Rome healthcare facility.
He was born in Dierks,...
