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The Rick Evans Grandview Prairie Conservation Education Center in Columbus invites you to take the Arkansas Boating Education Course on Saturday March 16, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration required. Facility Manger Caleb Coulter invites people to visit register-ed.com to register. Anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 1986, and …

The U.S. Army has awarded the bronze star medal for meritorious service to former first sergeant Glen A. McCorkle while serving with 183rd Aviation Company, 1st Aviation Brigade in 1970, at the end of his second deployment to Vietnam. 1st SGT McCorkle joined the Army in July 1949 and retired …

The Nashville Chamber of Commerce board of directors met this week and started preliminary discussions about the upcoming annual Peach Blossom Festival, which will be held the first Saturday in May. The event will again be held at the Nashville City Park. Vendor booths and garage sale item areas are …

The Nashville Chamber of Commerce annual Peach Blossom Festival will be held the first Saturday in May at the Nashville City Park.  This will be the 4th Annual Peach Blossom Festival 5K. The proceeds from this event help support The CALL in Howard County. The CALL is a volunteer, non …

Jonquils are in bloom at Historic Washington State Park and a tremendous line-up of Entertainment and fun await those who will be visiting the park on March 15th through 17th for the 51st Annual Jonquil Festival. In addition to our crafters and food concessions, festivities will include the Four States …

An annual fundraiser for the Howard County Children’s Center has been set. The Husqvarna Benefit Bass Tournament for HCCC will take place on April 6th at SWAHA Landing on Lake Greeson. Boat check will begin at 5 a.m. and the event will start at 7:00. The event will include several …

A Murfreesboro City Council member has been recognized for their years of service. Mayor Rodney Fagan recognized Debbie Shukers at this week’s meeting with a plaque of appreciation for her 8 years of service. She has resigned from position one in the South ward due to family health issues. During …

Dierks city council members have agreed to discussions about taking over the management and finances of the North Howard County Rural Water Association. Mayor Ronnie Cogburn says the council has signed a resolution to at least enter discussions about the consideration of the transfer and assumption of their association assets …

The Mineral Springs School Board approved several agenda items at Monday’s monthly meeting. Board members approved an Apple Lease Program, the proposed budget for the 2020-2021 school year, and approved the purchase of a gym cover from Southwest Sporting Goods. The board also approved the Cheer & Dance constitution and …

The Cossatot River School District, including the Umpire school campus, is closed the remainder of this week due to an outbreak of mumps across the district. They are using three A.M.I. days for contagious disease. The parent/teacher conferences scheduled for this week have been cancelled and will be rescheduled at …