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Obituary: Lou Ann Smith Chandler

Lou Ann Smith Chandler, 65, of Alexander, Ark., died Thursday, April 20, 2023. She was born March 14, 1958, in LaPorte, Ind., the daughter of...

Obituary: William Ray Harris

William Ray Harris, age 86, of Murfreesboro, Ark., died April 23, 2023, at his home in Murfreesboro. He was born Aug. 29, 1936 ,in Ozan,...

Obituary: William Leonard Harbison

William (Bill) Harbison was born May 25, 1937 in Chowchilla, Calif., the son of the late Arthur and Sarah Harbison. He died Monday, April 17,...

Obituary: Eldon ‘Butch’ Hobbs

Eldon “Butch” Hobbs, age 77, of Dierks, Ark., passed away Friday, April 21, 2023, at Dierks Health and Rehab. He was born Oct. 14, 1945...

Obituary: Richard Scott Reeder

Richard Scott Reeder, age 64, of Texarkana, Ark., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday April 17, 2023, at his...

Counselor picked for MES principal job

By John Balch News-Leader staff The South Pike County School Board has stayed in-house again in naming the new Murfreesboro Elementary School principal. The board voted last...

MS softball, baseball earns

After several years of struggling to field teams and complete seasons, the Mineral Springs Lady Hornets finished atop the 7-1A standings and will head...

Former HMH pharmacist to showcase art at SWAAC gallery

By Twyla Pruden A pharmacist is, by definition, a person who is professionally qualified to prepare and dispense medicine -- perhaps saving a life. An...