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Southern Arkansas University recently held Spring Commencement ceremonies. Graduates from this area included: Blevins, Ark.: Isabella Capetillo Dierks, Ark.: Kaitlin Kitchens, Jessica Hopkins, James Bobo, Skylar Burgess Lockesburg, Ark.: Trevor Mills, Erica Erwin Mineral Springs, Ark.: Chase Morgan Nashville, Ark.: Danielle Jessie, Maira Martinez, Katie Paul, Chiquiah Harris, Britney Martin

The Howard County Relay For Life kickoff event in Nashville last Friday raised over $1000 for cancer research. Event organizer Joanna Howard would like to thank Tyson Foods for donating the chicken and to Mike Erby for his assistance. Several other individuals donated the potato salad, beans, water, containers, and …

The Sevier County Quorum Court recently met to discuss projected expenses for construction of a new hospital facility. Officials said the question of location is difficult to answer as the critical access license rule states that each facility must be 35 miles apart, minimum. However a waiver could be obtained …

Applications for the 2019 Arkansas alligator season are now available through June 30th. The 2019 alligator permit draw will have 100 permits available for public draw. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age the day the hunt begins, and only Arkansas residents or holders of an Arkansas Lifetime …

The USDA recently announced that 47 rural communities and regions will receive technical assistance to help create and implement long-term economic development plans. The development of those plans could even help counties in southwest Arkansas. All of the participants will be paired with one of four partner organizations that will …

There was a great turnout for the recent end of year celebrations at Dierks Joann Walters Elementary School. Principal Lori Finley stated that they are already discussing ways to increase our focus on students making positive choices and that they will expand on BLUE, incorporate the state’s GUIDE to Life, …

Four Howard County Extension Homemakers and Advisor Jean Ince attended the recent AEHC Annual Meeting in Hot Springs. Council President Gladine Bennett, Joy Barr, Pam Wynn and Linda Wilcox participated in the three day event, held last week. The theme of the meeting was “Better Together”. There were plenty of …

By U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, Arkansas’s Fourth District I’m honored to represent many incredible men and women in uniform, both active-duty and retired. They and their families have made countless sacrifices during training and deployments. However, our nation’s veterans are not always aware of the treatments available if they’re facing …

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has selected a local resident to fill out the remainder of a term on the Pike County Quorum Court. Jerry Kizzia of Nashville has been appointed as a Justice of the Peace for the Pike County Quorum Court, District 7. His appointment expires December 31, 2020. …

Several smaller area communities are concerned about accurate counting as the 2020 census approaches. The issue has already been brought up at several city council meetings. A coalition called Arkansas Counts launched this week with a goal towards bringing more awareness to Arkansas residents on how to be counted in …