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Obituary: Kevin Quinonez, 25, of Dierks
Kevin Quinonez, 25, of Dierks, Ark., passed away on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017 in Texarkana, Texas.
He was born on Oct. 14, 1992 in Jacksonville,...
Obituary: Jessie R. Simmons
Jessie R. Simmons went to be with his heavenly Father on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017.
He was born June 1, 1921 to Paul Holbert and...
Obituary: Johnice Blackwell, 86, of Nashville
C. Johnice Blackwell, 86, of Nashville, Ark., passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017, in Nashville, Ark. She was born on Jan. 25, 1931 in...
Long time participant wins top digger award in 30th annual World Championship Crystal Dig
DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY
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MOUNT IDA - You won’t hear Dale Almond say resilience doesn’t pay off after this year’s 30th annual World Championship Quartz Crystal Dig.
In...
Lions make statewide statement with 36-7 victory over Foreman
DEWAYNE HOLLOWAY
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MOUNT IDA - The Mount Ida Lions made a statement as the eyes and ears of Arkansas were focused on them with their...
Dierks Outlaws drop to 0-7 with homecoming loss
Lafayette County played the role of spoiler Friday with a 49-20 win over the Dierks Outlaws on homecoming night.
The loss dropped the Outlaws to...
Mineral Springs Hornets roll over Murfreesboro Rattlers 47-0 to get second win
The Mineral Springs Hornets had lost enough close games this season with four of their five losses by six points or less. Murfreesboro played...
Scrappers earn hard-fought win over Ashdown; Mena to visit Friday for Scrapper Homecoming
By John R. Schirmer
News-Leader staff
Trailing 21-6 at halftime, the Nashville Scrappers outscored Ashdown 29-7 in the second half to defeat the Panthers 35-28 Friday...
Junior Scrappers stop Ashdown 2-point try; winning streak hits 62
ASHDOWN - With time running out, the Nashville Junior Scrappers stopped Ashdown on a 2-point conversion attempt and defeated the Cubs 21-20 Oct. 12....
Scrapper baseball team: state champs receive rings
The Scrapper baseball team received state championship rings Friday, Oct. 13, before the football game against Ashdown at Scrapper Stadium.
PA announcer Johnny Wilson reviewed...
