Nashville News Leader

The Howard County Quorum Court gave the go-ahead to Sheriff Bryan McJunkins to begin steps for a jail expansion. Most of the time used for...

By Louie Graves and John R. Schirmer News-Leader staff There is some confusion about the job of Economic Development Coordinator for the newly formed “Developing Howard County...

James Dale Peters, 96, formerly of Nashville died Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, in Naples, Fla. He was born in the community of Belton, Ark.,...

Kenneth “Kenny” A. Fant, 66, died Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. He was born March 21, 1957, in Huntington, Ind., the son of the late Cecil...

Betty Lou Anderson, 88, of Hot Springs, formerly of Mineral Springs, died Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, in Hot Springs. She was born Aug. 2, 1935,...

Joseph Andrew “Andy” Reeder, 45, of Nashville, went to his Eternal Home on Thursday Sept. 14, 2023, in Nashville. He was born May 8, 1978,...

Jimmy Davis “Dave” Tollett, 78 of Benton,  died Sept. 10, 2023. He was born Oct. 12, 1944, in Nashville, the son of the late Jimmy...

David Ray (Dave) Hedrick, age 68, of Nashville, Ark., passed away at his home Sept. 14, 2023, surrounded by his wife and daughter. He was...

Rita Sue Dove, age 69, of Russellville, Ark., passed away Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023. She was born Aug. 12, 1954, in Dayton, Texas, to...

Howard County Fair  Best of Show 2023 Clothing: Senior – Judy Johnson Junior – Ember Boyce Live Plants: Senior – Martha Armstrong Junior – Arlee Howard Flower Specimen: Senior – Perlie Snell Food Preservation: Senior...