Thursday night, members of the Howard County Fire Chiefs Association met at the Nashville Fire Department to honored former Nashville Fire Chief, Jerry Harwell on his retirement. Harwell served on the Nashville Fire Department for 29 years. Fire chiefs and firemen representing Nashville, Athens, Centerpoint, Mineral Springs, Nathan, Yancy, County …
Read More »Softball Player Selected for USA All-American Games
Kylie Ray of Nashville has been selected from Arkansas to participate in the USA Softball All-American Games to be hosted in Oklahoma City in June. This event will provide National exposure to elite athletes in the 12u age division and has been designed to identify and highlight the best athletes …
Read More »Dr Barandiaran Celebrates Ten Thousand Surgery Cases at HMH
Dr. Luis Barandiaran celebrated completing 10,000 surgery cases at Howard Memorial Hospital on Thursday, April 18. He credits his staff, Dr. John Hearnsberger, and the great employees at HMH for helping him to achieve this goal.
Read More »Open House for new Mineral Springs School Facility
The DeQueen Mena Educational Cooperative hosted a superintendent’s meeting at the new Mineral Springs School District K-12 Facility today (Thursday, April 18). The district also hosted an open house with tours of the building for residents and local organizations. Construction of the building has been completed, with some of the …
Read More »Heart Challenge at NPS
Second and third graders at Nashville Primary School recently participated in the Heart Challenge for the American Heart Association. They raised $5,390.80!!! The top fundraisers were: McKynlee Scott ($1,230), Halton Howard ($260), and Mary Holland ($245). Faculty member Amy Chambers assisted with the program. NPS photo.
Read More »Murfreesboro Class of 2019
Murfreesboro Class of 2019. Photo provided by Stephanie Cox.
Read More »Colon Cancer Prevention
Dr. Luis Barandiaran, one of two surgeons at Howard Memorial Hospital, spoke to the Nashville Rotary club on Wednesday about colon cancer screening. Dr. B says this is the most important preventive measure that a person can take. Colonoscopies can prevent cancer by removing polyps when they are found. Dr. …
Read More »Nashville Hosts Coca Cola Relays
Nashville High School hosted the Coca-Cola Relays on Tuesday, April 16. Magnolia won the boys division with 119 points, Nashville placed fifth with 70 points. Arkansas High won the girls division of the meet with 114 points, Nashville placed tenth. More results can be found on our sports page.
Read More »Nashville Fire Truck Returns Home
Nashville Fire Department truck “No. 7” has returned home to the restored former fire department building on Sypert Street, where it will be on display for public viewing. Alfred Neeley and Nashville Fire Chief Jerry Harwell helped to move the vehicle. Historical Society President Freddie Horne says new lighting has …
Read More »Rattler Basketball Player Signs Letter of Intent
Murfreesboro High School senior Deandre Burton has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball for Iowa Central Community College. Basketball coach Tyler Simmons says Burton was a hard worker and showed up for every practice. Simmons says Burton showed great leadership on the court. Burton signed a full …
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