Nashville News Leader
Obituary: Billy Gene Nester
Billy Gene Nester, 75, of Greenwood, Ark., died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. He was born April 11, 1950, in Fort Smith, to the late...
Obituary: Otis Floyd Henson
Otis Floyd Henson, 80, of Nashville, died Wednesday, Oct. 8 in De Queen. A memorial gathering was held Thursday, Oct. 16 at Hicks Funeral Home...
Obituary: Shirley Jean Hawkins Chesshir
Shirley Jean Hawkins Chesshir, 81, passed away Oct. 14, 2025, in Beaver City, Neb. She was born Oct. 1, 1944, in Stoddard County, Mo.,...
Obituary: Conrad J. Cox
Conrad J. Cox, age 82, of Nathan passed away on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 in Little Rock. He was a graduate of Delight High...
Howard County deputy hurt, De Queen man arrested
A Howard County deputy was hurt and a De Queen man arrested on Thursday, Oct. 9 following an incident on Highway 371, according to...
Mine Creek Revelations: School Songs Rock
YES, I AM STILL HERE peeking out my window on Main Street, and today I address an important small town topic: School Songs.
It’s almost...
Pike County releases ‘Do Not Trick or Treat’ list of places...
As Halloween approaches, the Pike County Sheriff’s Department is reminding families to stay alert and informed.
In accordance with Arkansas law, the department is releasing...
Indiana visitor unearths 2.71-carat ‘Hope Diamond’ at Crater of Diamonds State...
Dewy White of Paoli, Ind., visited Crater of Diamonds State Park on Oct. 2 and found a beautiful 2.71-carat white diamond.
White and his wife embarked...
Government shutdown alters local pecan ordering process
Due to the federal government’s shutdown, Mine Creek Conservation District’s Office is now closed.
However, customers can pick up pecan order forms at the office...








