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Arkansas task force continues work
By John R. Schirmer
News-Leader staff
Members of the Arkansas Tax Reform and Relief Task Force are awaiting a consultant’s report during their study of the...
Mineral Springs School District lawsuit dismissed; appeal planned
By Louie Graves
News-Leader staff
The Mineral Springs School District will appeal dismissal of its lawsuit against the Arkansas Department of Education.
The lawsuit, filed Feb. 29,...
Mine Creek Revelations by Louie Graves: Fragrant hands
I PUT THE BLAME mainly on my swell new 5-quart slow cooker.
It was calling me to fix a favorite cold weather dish. Well, lately...
Obituary: John C. Baker, 64, of Sims
John C. Baker, age 64, of Sims, AR, passed away October 19, 2017 at his home. He was born April 12, 1953 in Tulare,...
Obituary: Lyle Gaston, 77, of Norman
Lyle Gaston, age 77, of Norman, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017.
He was born on September 3, 1940 in Norman, the son of...
Obituary: Helen Ruth Jester Gordon, of Glenwood
Helen Ruth Jester Gordon, was born in Glenwood Arkansas, July 16, 1931. She was the youngest daughter of William “Willie” Jester and Chessie Long...
Obituary: Kenny D. Risner, 64, of Point Cedar
Kenny D Risner, age 64, of Point Cedar, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2017.
He was born on August 20, 1953 in Nashville, Arkansas,...
Obituary: Freddie Mae Austin, 74, of Caddo Gap
Freddie Mae Austin, age 74, of Caddo Gap, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at her home.
She was born on January 25, 1943...
Obituary: James Ronald Gray, 85, of Nashville
James Ronald “Ron” Gray, age 85 of Nashville, Ark., passed away on Oct. 23, 2017 in Nashville, Ark. He was born on Sept. 9, 1932...
Obituary: Mary Waters, 76, of Nashville
Mary Waters, 76, of Nashville, Ark., died Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, in Nashville.
She was born Jan. 1, 1941, the daughter of the late Thurman...
