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Arkansas House to Vote on Tax Reform

The Arkansas House of Representatives will vote today on SB576, which contains major tax policy priorities that small businesses have advocated for many years. The proposal would reform that tax laws of the state, specifically the sales and use tax, the apportionment and allocation of income for tax purposes, corporate …

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Missing Nashville Teen Located

The Arkansas State Police and Hempstead County Sheriff’s Department have located a missing Nashville teen reported missing this week. Sheriff James Singleton says 17 year old Keleya Lewis has been located and is safe. Investigators received information Tuesday evening that led them to find her early Wednesday morning in Alma, …

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Cookie Dough Fundraiser a Success at NES

Some students at Nashville Elementary School received rewards for their fundraising efforts on Tuesday. Principal Rick Rebsamen says the fundraiser not only helps raise money for the school, but also gives back to the students. “I want to thank the community for all of the support. We conduct an annual …

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Upcoming Events to Assist Business Owners

Two upcoming events to assist local business owners will be held during the month of May. A retail academy has been set for May 1st at the UA Cossatot Lockesburg campus. The purpose of this meeting is to look at the research that has been done regarding business impact on …

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HMH Diabetes and You Program Starts April 30

Howard Memorial Hospital will hold a Diabetes and You Program starting April 30th. This class started in 2012 and has helped almost 300 participants better manage pre-diabetes and diabetes. Kim Turbeville is the program coordinator, along with two registered nurses: Dee Starr and Daniel Patterson. The class includes a pre …

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FBLA State Conference

Nashville Junior High School FBLA-ML members attended the ML State Leadership Conference in Little Rock on Monday, April 1. Kyler Conant and Alayna Cook were awarded their pin for completing the silver level in the LEAD program. Cook also placed 5th in the state for Multimedia and Website Design. Conant …

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Pike County Cattlemen Meet

The April 2nd Pike County Cattlemen’s Association meeting and dinner included Beef Brisket and chicken quarters with sides and desserts. The Association thanks Southern Farm Bureau, by Jeff Jones (in absentia) and Sweeden Tractor Inc., represented by Glen Sweeden for sponsoring the dinner. As everyone was finishing their meal, President …

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Inclusion Wins in the Andrew Shane Griffin Memorial 5k with Ainsley’s Angels

Nonprofit Race in Horatio, Arkansas March 30, 2019 [Horatio, AR 3/30/19] Today’s race was a special one for both race director Brooke Toye and Ainsley’s Angels of Southwest Arkansas. The Andrew Shane Griffin Memorial 5k (ASG) held its inaugural race to benefit a scholarship fund in honor of Andrew Griffin, …

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Build Your Own Box Screen at the Crater

By Waymon Cox Greetings from Crater of Diamonds State Park! One of the most useful tools in searching for diamonds is a sifting screen. A fine-mesh screen helps you to sift dirt and search through gravel quickly. When used properly, it can greatly increase your chances of finding a diamond! …

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