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HMH CNO Represents Hospital at American Nurse Leaders Conference

Howard Memorial Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Alesha Collins recently represented the local hospital and the Arkansas Organization of Nurse Executives at the American Organization of Nurse Leaders conference. The event took place in San Diego, April 9-15. Collins says she hopes to continue to promote professional development not only for …

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Fant Selected to Attend Youth Tour of Washington

A Nashville High School student has been selected to participate in the 2019 Electric Cooperative Youth Tour to Washington, D.C. Maya Fant, a senior at NHS, is one of four students selected as winners of an essay-writing contest on the topic of the History of the Bill of Rights. The …

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Nashville Fire Department Responds to Weekend Fires

The Nashville Fire Department responded to a residential fire Sunday morning at the corner of south Ansley Street and east Hill Street. Fire Chief Justin Thornton says the department received the page at 7:45 and responded with three trucks. The homeowner, Eric White, was able to get out safely. Thornton …

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Special Nashville School Board Meeting April 29

Nashville School Superintendent Doug Graham recognized outgoing board member Mark Canaday at a special meeting held Monday evening. Canaday has served 15 years and also finishes up this year as board president. Superintendent Graham said that Canaday has been an advocate for the students. Following an executive session, the board …

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Nashville Scrapper Band Banquet

The annual Nashville High School band banquet took place on Saturday. Sectional awards included woodwind Isaiah Martin, brass Brody King, percussion Bailey Dewalt, and color guard Brooklyn Dinkins (Dinkins- who has just been selected to participate in the Ouachita Baptist University flag line). Alberto Piquinto received an outstanding performance award …

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Howard Co Farmers Market Opens May 3

Howard County Farmers’ Market is “opening” for the season Friday May 3 and needs additional volunteers to help with activities at the Market pavilion, in the demonstration garden and at the newly added Kidz Klub! Volunteers are needed during market hours to prepare coffee & assist hospitality sponsors, direct parking …

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Traffic Stop Results in Arrests

A traffic stop in Nashville has resulted in the arrest of two individuals. Nashville Patrol Officer Mackenzie Vermillion conducted a traffic stop on a black 2003 GMC Yukon on April 22nd. The passenger was identified by the officer as Chasity Ward of Nashville. Officer Vermillion had knowledge that Ward had …

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Farmers Market Seeking Volunteers

The Howard County Farmers’ Market is seeking volunteers to assist with this year’s market days. Market Manager Julio Fuentes says he is looking for individuals that would like to help with the market Kidz Klub or Nashville Demonstration Organic Garden maintenance. Market organizers also hope to improve several flower beds …

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Lance Appointed to Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee

Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has announced several appointments to state boards and commissions. Dr. Vernon Glenn Lance, Nashville, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee District Seven. The appointment will expire on a date to be determined by the drawing of lots at the initial board meeting. Tyler Davis, Ashdown, …

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Nashville Spring Cleanup Event until May 5

The city of Nashville annual spring cleanup event is underway. You may drop off items at the following trash bin locations: Carter Day Center Fire Station Fire Station at Toland Heights Old Childress School Property Sand Hill on Collins Road at the bypass Please no flammable materials or tires. The …

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