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Obituary: Melinda Marcilla Privett
Melinda Marcilla Privett Smith, 90, of New Hope died Aug. 11, 2025.
She was born June 15, 1935, in Madison, Ark., the daughter of the...
Obituary: Charles Edwin Wilhite
Charles Edwin Wilhite, 86, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away on Aug. 15, 2025.
Born on May 15, 1939, in Nashville, Ark., Charles was the son...
Mine Creek Revelations: Foodie Stories
YES, I AM STILL HERE peeking out my window on Main Street, and I unable stop myself from commenting on some news items seen...
Another big diamond found at state park
By Waymon Cox
Assistant Superintendent
Crater of Diamonds State Park
Weeks of dedication and hard work recently paid off for 31-year-old Micherre Fox, of Manhattan, NY, when...
Back to School @ Dierks: New elementary principal back where it all started
By John Balch
News-Leader staff
The new principal at Dierks’ JoAnn Walters Elementary School has made a pledge to her alma mater and its students -...
Culinary Clovers: HoCo 4-H Food Challenge Team takes state
By Rebekah Hall
U of A System
Division of Agriculture
For the Howard County 4-H Culinary Clovers, their first-place win at the 2025 Arkansas 4-H Food Challenge...
Obituary: Clarence ‘Tonk’ Edwards
Clarence “Tonk” Edwards, 76, formerly of Nashville died Aug. 11, 2025, in Texarkana.
He was born Nov. 15, 1958.
He was a noted guitarist and in...
Obituary: Kimberly Woodruff
**In Loving Memory of Kimberly Woodruff**
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kimberly Woodruff, who left this world on Aug....
Obituary: Joe Robert Smith
Joe Robert Smith, 82, of Nashville passed away on Friday, Aug. 8 at his home. He was born on July 11, 1943 to Charley Watson...
