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Nashville Fire Chief Justin Thornton has announced a couple of promotions within the department. Joe Hoen has been promoted to assistant chief and Josh Worley has been promoted to captain. Other captains include Jimmy Mixon and Andrew Westfall. The Nashville Fire Department was founded in 1924. Rated ISO-5, this department …

The public is invited and encouraged to attend the inaugural Community Leader Connection: A Call to Action Summit! The ultimate goal of the Community Leader Connection Summit is to bring community leaders together that represent schools, law enforcement, prevention and politicians to learn about critical issues regarding our youth/families and …

Dierks High School senior Colt Kuykendall recently took part in a program called Future Agents In Training. Upon completing his application & essay, he was one of twenty-six students chosen from the state of Arkansas. This 3-day interactive program in Fort Smith was designed to give students a taste of …

The mayor of Mineral Springs resigned on Wednesday. Mayor Bobby Tullis says under doctor’s advice that he made the decision to resign. The city council will meet soon and consider options for another person to fill out the remainder of his term. Tullis served as the mayor of Mineral Springs …

25 Mbps/3 Mbps broadband to all population centers over 500 by 2022 LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today released the Arkansas State Broadband Plan, which sets a goal to deploy high-speed broadband to all Arkansas communities with more than 500 residents by 2022. The high-speed broadband would have a rate of …

Kirby School District would like to thank First State Bank in Glenwood for their recent donation towards the school district food pantry program. The program is operated through the Parent, Teacher, Community Organization (PTCO) and sent out close to 50 bags every Friday. They appreciate the support from all of …

The South Pike County School Board discussed the possibility of constructing a band stand next to the Murfreesboro High School football field, at Tuesday’s monthly meeting. The board has authorized the band to collect donations and to seek additional bids for the project. So far, only one bid has been …

City of Nashville water customers will see a slight increase on future bills. Public Works Director Larry Dunaway says the state health department is raising their service fee from 30 to 40 cents per meter per month. The change will be effective August 1st. During the 92nd General Assembly of …

Early voting has started in Howard and Pike Counties ahead of the May School Election, that will take place next Tuesday the 21st. In Howard County, Kay Thornton of Saratoga is challenging incumbent Zemeria Newton of Tollett in zone 3 of the Mineral Springs School District. Early voting will be …

The Howard Memorial Hospital Foundation presented a check to HMH for $46,732.68 for the purchase of a new lab machine Monday morning. The proceeds came from the 14th Annual Gala – held on February 23 – and will be applied to the purchase of the Piccolo Xpress. The Piccolo Xpress …