Nashville News Leader
E. Coli shuts down beaches at Dierks Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has closed the swim beaches at Jefferson Ridge Park East and West on Dierks Lake until further notice because...
Obituary: Dorothy ‘Hodge’ Young
Dorothy “Hodge” Young, 89, of Nashville died Aug. 22, 2026. She was born June 23, 1937, the daughter of the late Thomas Hays Hill...
Former Hope editor’s book earns ‘gold’ in crime fiction awards
Shannon D. Christensen, owner and publisher of CS Publishing, has announced that Lagniappe, K.D. McLemore’s introduction to The Destiny, Arkansas Series of novels has...
Mine Creek Revelations: Goose Knowledge
YES, I AM STILL HERE peeking out my window on Main Street, and pardon me, but I am still re-living memories of the Great...
Input sought for effects of natural hazards in Howard County
The Southwest Arkansas Planning and Development is working with Howard County on a survey about the effects of natural hazards.
The survey is designed to...
Nashville School District to offer Scrapper Virtual Academy
By John R. Schirmer
News-Leader staff
The Nashville School District will offer a virtual learning option for 2026-27 following a vote Monday, Aug. 17, by the...
Mineral Springs coach killed in accident; balloon release set for Friday...
The Mineral Springs School District and surrounding areas are in mourning this week after the death of a young member of the Mineral Springs...
Obituary: Willliam Earl Dixon III
Coach William Earl Dixon III
February 9, 2000- August 15, 2026
Mr. William Earl Dixon III. 26, of Mineral Springs, Arkansas passed away unexpectedly in Mineral...
Obituary: Gary Hodge ‘Buddy’ Martindale
Gary Hodge “Buddy” Martindale, age 83 of Nashville, Ark., passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Little Rock. He was born on May...
Obituary: Gerald Dayne Pinkerton
Gerald Dayne Pinkerton, 88, of Nashville, Ark., passed away on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026. He was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Umpire, Ark., to...
