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Dierks teacher charged for sexual assault, exchanging nudes with 16-year-old
UPDATE AUG. 28, 2035
Winer has officially been charged in Howard County Circuit Court this week with first-degree sexual assault and engaging children in sexually...
America 250 celebration underway in Nashville schools
The America 250 patriotic observance was introduced to Scrapper fans during the Back-to-School Bash Aug. 8 at Scrapper Stadium
America 250 is a nationwide celebration...
Pet adoption campaign to continue in August
“Since July was such a successful month, Southwest Arkansas Paws is extending its sponsorship of all animal adoptions at Nashville Animal Control through the...
Howard County JPs approves drone order for county
By Louie Graves
News-Leader staff
Howard County will provide $25,000 for a drone and pilot training to be used in search and rescue situations locally.
Sheriff Bryan...
Obituary: Melinda Marcilla Privett
Melinda Marcilla Privett Smith, 90, of New Hope died Aug. 11, 2025.
She was born June 15, 1935, in Madison, Ark., the daughter of the...
Obituary: Charles Edwin Wilhite
Charles Edwin Wilhite, 86, of Tallahassee, Fla., passed away on Aug. 15, 2025.
Born on May 15, 1939, in Nashville, Ark., Charles was the son...
Mine Creek Revelations: Foodie Stories
YES, I AM STILL HERE peeking out my window on Main Street, and I unable stop myself from commenting on some news items seen...
Another big diamond found at state park
By Waymon Cox
Assistant Superintendent
Crater of Diamonds State Park
Weeks of dedication and hard work recently paid off for 31-year-old Micherre Fox, of Manhattan, NY, when...
Back to School @ Dierks: New elementary principal back where it...
By John Balch
News-Leader staff
The new principal at Dierks’ JoAnn Walters Elementary School has made a pledge to her alma mater and its students -...