Work continues on the restoration of the old Trailways Bus Station in Nashville. The station is located inside the former fire department building. The Howard County Historical Society would like to say thanks to all the great folks that have made contributions to this project. A grand opening should be …
Read More »Grants for Local Courthouse Repairs
The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP), a division of the Department of Arkansas Heritage (DAH), announced their 2020 County Courthouse Grant recipients at an awards presentation on Tuesday, June 25, at the DAH headquarters in Little Rock. This year, $1,531,520.00 in grant funding was given out to 25 worthy recipients …
Read More »Zac Dunlap Band Preview at Rotary club
Zac Dunlap, and wife Hannah, spoke at the Nashville Rotary club meeting on Wednesday. The Zac Dunlap band will be the featured entertainment at this year’s Stand Up for America Celebration, which will be held at the Nashville City Park. The band is from Sheridan, Arkansas and won several awards …
Read More »Elberta Arts Center Kids Camp
The Elberta Arts Center in Nashville has been hosting a kids camp this week.
Read More »Lloyd Honored with Arkansas House of Representatives Citation
State Representative Danny Watson presented an Arkansas House of Representatives citation to local historian and retired archivist Peggy Lloyd on Tuesday, June 25. The citation noted that Lloyd is being honored for her continued commitment to preserving, promoting, and enhancing Arkansas history. She was also recognized for her important role …
Read More »Landfill Executive Director Retires
Mitch Noble (pictured at right), new executive director of the Upper Southwest Regional Solid Waste Management District congratulates Max Tackett on his retirement and serving 10 years as executive director. Tackett said he enjoyed working with everyone and assisting the landfill in getting to a better place financially. Tackett also …
Read More »Safety Concerns about Proposed Sidewalk Project on Sunset Street in Nashville
Much of Monday’s Nashville City Council meeting included discussion about upcoming sidewalk projects. Public Works Director Larry Dunaway says phase II should go to bid soon. Phase III of the sidewalk project has been funded, however the specific route has not been determined. The current proposal is for the sidewalk …
Read More »Venom Basketball Team
Venom Bottom L to R Kaylin McKee of Cossatot River, Ella Brinkley Murfreesboro, Lainie Baxter Murfreesboro Top L to R Mallorie Stivers Murfreesboro, McKenzie Jones of Kirby, Emma Corbitt Murfreesboro, Rhealee Campbell Murfreesboro. They play 9/10th grade level but won Sr Division going 4-0 this weekend in Bryant, AR. Submitted …
Read More »Scrappers Participate in All Star Football Game
Robert Dunham and Jordan White represented the Nashville Scrappers at the All Star football game on Saturday, June 22. Dunham received the MVP Offensive Lineman award.
Read More »Spigner to Compete at National Invitational Golf Tournament
Nashville High School athlete Ellen Spigner will participate at the High School National Invitational Golf Tournament June 27-28 in Orlando, Florida. This invite-only tournament field will be made up of 200 boys and 100 girls of the top high school golfers across the country. All high school State Championship teams, …
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