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Obituary: April Merkle
April Merkle, 62, of Center Point, Ark., passed away on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017 in Little Rock, Ark.
She was born on April 6, 1955...
Scrappers to ‘jump into core’ of off-season after Christmas
By John R. Schirmer
News-Leader staff
With the football season completed, the Nashville Scrappers are already turning their attention to 2018.
Ninth graders from the undefeated junior...
Pike County’s 4H leader honored at reception
By PJ Tracy
Murfreesboro Diamond
After 32 years on the job, Avonne Petty will finish up her career of mentoring several generations of Pike County youth...
Veteran employee at Howard Memorial Hospital to step down after 45 years
By Terrica Hendrix
News-Leader staff
This morning will be Kay Howard Walden’s last day as she will retire from Howard Memorial Hospital with more than 45...
Mineral Springs school decides against legal action in playoff situation
By Terrica Hendrix
News-Leader staff
No legal action will be taken by a local school district after its football team played - and was defeated by...
Helms listed among state POY finalists
LITTLE ROCK - Mount Ida senior Cade Helms is among the finalists in the 2017 Farm Bureau Insurance Awards according to a recent press...
Caddo Hills High School named National Beta School of Distinction
National Beta is proud to announce Caddo Hills Sr. Beta Club as a 2017-2018 National School of Distinction. This award is an honor for...
Mine Creek Revelations by Louie Graves: But he’s missing
HAVE ANY OF YOU seen Amos? I’ve been missing Amos for nearly a week, and his absence has wrecked my morning routine.
I’m sure you’ll...
Obituary: W.J. “Dub” Barrett
W. J. “Dub” Barrett, age 87, of Mount Ida, Arkansas passed away November 29, 2017. He was born September 1, 1930 to Charles J....
Obituary: William Achel Carr
William Achel Carr, 92, of Beaumont, Texas (formerly Mount Ida, Arkansas), died Monday, November 6, 2017, at Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas, Beaumont. He...
