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County economic panel to host last community meeting March 4
By John R. Schirmer
News-Leader staff
Developing Howard County will host its final community meeting Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 p.m. at UA-Cossatot in Nashville.
Facilitators will...
Special election May 13 looks to ‘re-purpose’ existing one-cent sales tax
By Louie Graves
News-Leader staff
A special election planned for May 13 would give Howard County residents a chance to “re-purpose” the existing one-cent sales which...
Howard County welcomes new extension agent
Angie Freel was announced last week as the new Howard County Extension Agent-Family & Consumer Science. Freel, 52, began her career in extension work...
Obituary: Wilma Jean Nail
Wilma Jean Nail, 78, of Mineral Springs died Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
She was born Aug. 23, 1946, in Shawnee, Okla., to the late Jasper...
Obituary: Lee Walter Thomas
Lee Walter Thomas, 74, of McCaskill died Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025.
He was born April, 4, 1950, the son of D. W. and Chloie Thomas.
He...
Obituary: Ruby V. Ray
Ruby V. Ray, 93, of Hot Springs, Ark., went home to Jesus Feb. 22, 2025, at home with her children by her side. She...
Narrows Dam Day Use Area, swim beach now closed
The Narrows Dam Day Use Area pavilion and swim beaches at Lake Greeson closed to the public on Feb. 16 and with access to...
Former Blevins counselor arrested after three-month investigation
The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office has arrested former Blevins School District counselor and intern principal, Justin James Mishler, 33, of Nashville, following a three-month...
County economic panel sets community meeting for March 4
By John R. Schirmer
News-Leader staff
Developing Howard County will host its final community meeting Tuesday, March 4, at 5:30 p.m. at UA-Cossatot in Nashville.
Facilitators will...
