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Storm-damaged roof causing damage at library, police station, courtroom

By Don Hall News-Leader staff The roar of industrial-strength fans, the hum of dehumidifiers, and the unique, not-quite-mildew-yet (but getting there fast!) smell isn’t what you’d...

Hempstead County Courthouse to close half day July 21

Hempstead County Courthouse will close for a half day on Friday, July 21. According to Hempstead County Judge Jerry Crane, the courthouse closing will begin...

Obituary: Nona Darlene Woodall

Nona Darlene Woodall, 61, of Delight died Tuesday, July 4, 2023. She was born Oct. 9, 1961, in Pasadena, Texas, the daughter of the late...

Obituary: Cletha Lee Lamb

Cletha Lee Lamb, 85 of Nashville died Friday, July 7, 2023. She was born Oct. 18, 1937, in Nashville to the late Harvey Lee Lamb...

Obituary: Joyce ‘Joycee’ Vivian Holliday Watson

Joyce Vivian Holliday Watson or, “Joycee” as she was lovingly known, passed away peacefully in her home in Dallas on the morning of May...

Obituary: Jennetta C. Cass

Jennetta C. Cass, age 85, of Mineral Springs, Ark., passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 ,in Dierks, Ark. She was born Jan. 5,...

Obituary: Faye Kathryn Tanner

Faye Kathryn Tanner, 88, of Nashville died Friday, June 30, 2023. She was born Dec. 11, 1934, in Nathan, the daughter of the late James...

Obituary: Billy Dean Funderburk

Billy Dean Funderburk, 86, of Delight died Tuesday, July 4, 2023. He was born June 11, 1937, in Nathan to the late Bluitt Funderburk and...

Obituary: Kevin Thomas Ganous

Kevin Thomas Ganous, 53, of Nashville, died Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was born July 18, 1969, in Newport Beach, Calif., the son of Mary...

Obituary: Wilma Wanda June (Tabor) Manire

Mrs. Wilma Wanda June (Tabor) Manire, age 83, a resident of Dierks, Ark., died Monday, July 3, 2023, at her home. She was born Aug....