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Farmers Insurance Ruth Steely Agency in Nashville hosted a chamber of commerce coffee on Thursday, August 8th.

At the Nashville Rotary club’s Wednesday meeting, Nashville High School students Trinity Tipton and Molly Parker spoke about their recent attendance at the Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Camp, held at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia. During the past year, alumni of the camp have recorded a total of five million …

Nashville Rotarians served watermelon at Nashville Nursing Center and Community Compassion Center of Nashville on Wednesday, August 7. This is an annual project conducted by Rotary, as part of their motto “Service Above Self.”

Nashville Rotarians served watermelon at Nashville Nursing Center and Community Compassion Center of Nashville on Wednesday, August 7. This is an annual project conducted by Rotary, as part of their motto “Service Above Self.” Photo by Louie Graves.

School will be back in session soon, please watch for buses loading and unloading students. This one-month campaign reminds drivers that it is illegal to pass stopped school buses when their red lights are flashing, as students are getting on and off the bus. In April, Arkansas school bus drivers …

US Senator John Boozman toured the new Husqvarna warehouse in Nashville on Tuesday (August 6). The visit is part of a two-day tour of southwest Arkansas. Senator Boozman said the biggest challenge for Arkansans continues to be jobs. He has been working on efforts to increase broadband availability and assist …

The Pike Co Cooperative Extension Service hosted the program Respect in a Cyber World on Aug 2. Participants learned about potential dangers on the internet, proper cell phone etiquette, and cyber bullying. Pictured (L-R) are Pike Co 4-Hers Lauren F., Thomas D., Gracie D. and UA Extension Social Media manager, …

The Pike Co Extension Service recently hosted T.O.T.E. Day for local 4-Hers. Teaching Others Through Experiences (T.O.T.E.) is a youth lead program. Each 4-Her who spoke was given 45 minutes to demonstrate and assist participants in a hands on activity based on the presenters project work. Example of activities included …

Several outstanding Nashville School District students with accomplishments in academics and athletics took part in the “Walk of Champions” at the annual back to school meeting for faculty and staff on Monday, August 5. Johnny Wilson, the voice of the Scrappers, read highlights of the past year as educators congratulated …

Steve Roberts, Associate Executive Director for the Arkansas Activities Association spoke Monday, August 5th at the Nashville School District back to school meeting for teachers and staff. Roberts gave an inspirational talk and spoke about pushing through failure. He previously coached at Arkansas State University for nine seasons and led …