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Kaitlin Kitchens of Dierks received the following awards at the 70th annual Rankin College of Business banquet on April 25th at Southern Arkansas University. Kaitlin was a 2015 graduate of Dierks High School. She is the daughter of Mark & Karen Kitchens. Her awards are listed as follows: Outstanding Student …
Read More »Local School Bands to Present Concerts
The Nashville school bands will present the annual spring concert this evening at 6:00 at Scrapper Arena. Beginning, Junior, and Senior High Bands along with the Combined Choirs will present a concert of music to finish out their 2018/2019 season. This will also be the last concert under the baton …
Read More »Dierks School Board Approves Hire of Band Director
The Dierks School Board met in special session Wednesday evening to discuss personnel. Following a 20 minute executive session, the board unanimously approved the hire of Colby Lawyer as band director for the upcoming school year. Superintendent Jody Cowart said Lawyer’s hiring would be per the salary schedule for 230 …
Read More »Dierks City Council Establishes Park Commission
The Dierks City Council met for a special meeting on Tuesday to establish a park commission. Mayor Ronnie Cogburn says the commission was required in order to apply for a grant for park and ball field improvements. The commission includes Chase Quinn, Kevin Dinger, Jaron Tipton, Kevin Helms, Jarrod Fannin, …
Read More »Three NHS Seniors Receive Governors Distinguished Scholarship
Three Nashville High School seniors received a special recognition at this week’s annual scholarship banquet. Garrett Talley, Isabelle Martin, and Grace Campbell have received the Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship. School administrators said the state normally issues one of this type of scholarship per county. The Governor’s Distinguished Scholarship is the most …
Read More »Nashville High School 2019 Scholarship Recognition
Nashville High School held the annual scholarship recognition ceremony Tuesday evening. Counselor Crystal Evans and career coach Amy Westfall presented local and university scholarships to students. Principal Tate Gordon appreciates all the local donors for their contributions to the seniors. Graduation is set for Sunday, May 19th at Scrapper Arena …
Read More »Dierks News April 30
SWEPCO recently presented a $1,000 check to the Dierks Police Department in southwestern Arkansas for the purchase of a pepper gun. The non-lethal device gives patrol officers an extra layer of protection when subduing a combative suspect. The Arkansas Forestry Commission has posted a job opening in Howard County for …
Read More »Hempstead Co Detention Center Offers Classes to Inmates to Obtain GED
The Hempstead County Detention Center in Partnership with UAHT and the Adult Education Center has obtained a grant to hire a certified teacher who will conduct classes four days a week at the Detention Center, for inmates who want to obtain their General Education Diploma. Classes began this week with …
Read More »USDA Extends Deadline to Certify 2018 Crop Production
USDA has extended the deadline to May 17 from May 1 for agricultural producers to certify 2018 crop production for payments through the Market Facilitation Program, which helps producers who have been significantly affected by foreign tariffs, resulting in the loss of traditional exports. USDA’s Farm Service Agency extended the …
Read More »Seniors Attend Scholastic Honors Day at Governors Mansion
Several outstanding area students attended an event at the Governor’s Mansion on Saturday, April 27. The annual Scholastic Honors Day recognizes Arkansas’ best and brightest students. Each public and private high school selects two students who best represent academic achievement in the senior class. Students attending from Murfreesboro included Kaylee …
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