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The Howard Theater 86 years later
By Jonathan Canaday
Special News-Leader
The local theater scene during the 20th century is something that fascinates me.
For me, the research is like time traveling to...
Obituary: Steve Walker
Steve Walker, age 73, of McCaskill, Ark., passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, in Hot Springs, Ark. He was born Aug. 8, 1951,...
Obituary: Phyllis R. (Copeland) Slaton
Phyllis R. (Copeland) Slaton, 92, of Little Rock died Tuesday, June 3, 2025, in Little Rock. She was born Oct. 21, 1932, in Nashville...
Obituary: Deana Jean Steed
Deana Jean Steed, age 49, a resident of Mineral Springs, Ark., passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at her home.
She was born Jan....
Obituary: Elbert Wayne Winton
Elbert Wayne Winton was born to Elbert and Susie McBride Winton on Aug. 6, 1936, in Muse, Okla.
He died on June 2, 2025, at...
MS school district starting ‘Seamless Summer’ meal program for kid June 6
The Mineral Springs School District is hosting its “Seamless Summer Feeding Program,” starting Monday, June 9 through June 30, Monday-Friday.
Any child under the age...
Celebrate Arkansas Farmers Market Week this Friday
By Melanie Schwartz
There’s no better time to visit the Howard County Farmers Market!
We’re celebrating Arkansas Farmers Market Week — and last Friday’s market was...
5 arrested in Montgomery County for animal cruelty involving over 100 animals
By Dewayne Holloway
MontgomeryCounty News
NORMAN – Concerns raised by area residents has led to the arrest of five Montgomery County residents in relation to an...
Hotel feasibility study planned in Nashville
By John R. Schirmer
News-Leader staff
Developing Howard County will pay its share of a feasibility study to determine whether or not a new hotel is...
Mine Creek Revelations: #1 Fan Re-appears
YES, I AM STILL HERE peeking out my window on Main Street, and I am following the college baseball championship as a part of...
