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2026 Peach Blossom Festival coming May 2 to include 5K run

The annual Peach Blossom Festival sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce will be Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on...

Regional economic development meeting April 10 in Nashville

Nashville will host a regional economic development meeting next month. The Southwest Arkansas Development Alliance will bring together regional leaders on Friday, April 10, for...

Oath for new Nashville alderman

Kahlid Benson takes his oath of office from Mayor Larry Dunaway at the beginning of Monday’s council meeting for March. Benson will replace Vivian...

Obituary: Willie Benson, Jr.

Rev. Willie Benson, Jr.; March 4, 1928-March 15, 2026. Visitation 12-2 p.m. Friday, March 27, at Hicks Funeral Home, Inc. Family hour 4-7 p.m. Saturday,...

Obituary: Randy Miles

Randy Miles, 72, passed away on March 20, 2026. He was a beloved father, husband, Papa, and friend who will be deeply missed. Randy was...

Obituary: Marcia Dawn Pipkins

Marcia Dawn Pippin, 52, of Cookeville, Tenn., died March 13, 2026, following a brief illness. She was born April 13, 1973, in Baltimore, Md., to...

Obituary: Mason Andres

Mason Andres, age 91, passed away peacefully at his residence on March 18, 2026. Born on July 14, 1934, in McAlester, Okla., Mason was the...

Pike County to apply for Lake Greeson ATV/bike trail grant

By PJ Tracy Murfreesboro Diamond The Pike County Quorum Court approved Resolution 2026-1 that authorizes the applying for grant funds for an ATV/bike trails to Lake...

Dierks Lake ranked tops in 2025 Arkansas bass tournament report

By Randy Zellers Arkansas Game & Fish Commission Dierks Lake in Howard and Sevier counties was recently announced by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission as the state’s...

New executive director already hard at work for Nashville Chamber of Commerce

By John Balch News-Leader staff New Nashville Chamber of Commerce executive director Dena Tollett is already busy. Tollett started her new job Monday morning and her enthusiasm...