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SH Bear coach hired to lead Lady Rattlers

By John Balch News-Leader staff The South Pike County School Board filled one of two vacancies in the district’s basketball program during a special meeting held...

Food trucks could get OK for Fridays at Howard County Farmers’ Market

By Louie Graves News-Leader staff With the blessing of the Nashville City Council, Mayor Larry Dunaway will re-write an ordinance to allow food trucks to operate...

‘Not a new tax’: County issue on ballot May 13 along with school board...

By Louie Graves News-Leader staff The May 13 school election in Howard County has extra significance this year. All Howard County voters will also see an issue...

Obituary: Rita Carol Nutt Rector

Rita Carol Nutt Rector, age 79 of Mineral Springs, Ark., passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Little Rock. She was born on...

Obituary: Yong Cha A Johnson

Yong Cha A Johnson, 83, of Paraloma, Ark., died March 16, 2025. She was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church and Neighborhood UMC, and...

Obituary: Elizabeth Ann Hines

VISITATION SERVICE: Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 4-6 p.m. M&H Memorial Chapel, 411 S. Walnut St., Hope, AR 71801 HOMEGOING SERVICE: Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at...

Obituary: Seldon Loyd Parsons

Mr. Seldon Loyd Parsons , age 95 of Umpire, Ark., passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Fort Smith, Ark.   Mr. Seldon Loyd Parsons was...

Obituary: Barney Joe Stanton

Barney Joe Stanton, 84, of Combine, Texas, passed away on March 17, 2025, after a lengthy hospitalization. He was born on Dec. 12, 1940,...

Obituary: Cindy Lynn Robinson

Cindy Lynn Robinson, 54, of Nashville died Friday, March 21, 2025, in Hot Springs. She was born Aug. 23, 1970, to the late Jimmie and...

Obituary: Virginia R. Fletcher

Virginia Ruth Fletcher, 73, of Watts, Okla., passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the Northwest Medical Center in Springdale, Ark. Virginia was born in...