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This week is National School Breakfast week and Nashville Food Service Director Julie Smith says it is a great time to stress the importance of eating breakfast each morning. “This year’s theme for National School Breakfast week is “Start your Engines With School Breakfast” It is designed to show parents, …

The South Pike County School District senior high archery team placed eighth out of 38 teams at the ANASP State Tournament on Saturday. Morgan Bonner placed fifth female individual. Fancy Keys placed tenth female individual. The middle school archery team placed eighth out of 45 at the state tournament. The …

UA Cossatot hosted over 1,000 high school students from across the state at the 8th Annual Colts Classic FFA Career Development Event on Friday, February 15th. Students from all across the state gathered at the UA Cossatot Amphitheater for the welcome by Chancellor Dr. Steve Cole before dispersing to the …

UA Cossatot agriculture students attended the Arkansas FFA Alumni State Conference hosted at SAU in Magnolia on January 18-19, 2019. Kinley Wright, Hadley Philamlee, and Cody Chandler heard from industry professionals and attended workshops on topics including how to speak positively about issues in agriculture and opportunities for collegiate FFA …

The two components of Governor Asa Hutchinson’s highway plan passed on the House floor Monday afternoon. SB336 would provide $95 million in extra funding for highways. It passed with 71 yeas, 26 nays, and 2 present. HJR1018 is a referral to Arkansas voters to extend a 1/2-cent sales tax for …

Nashville Primary School and Nashville Elementary School observed Dr. Seuss’ Birthday and Read Across America on Friday. The schools also held a book character day. Students and faculty members attended school dressed as their favorite storybook character. Nashville Primary also invited school board members to eat lunch with teachers.

The Nashville Police Department has applied for a Local Law Enforcement Equipment Grant. Police Chief Amy Marion says it is an allocated grant in the amount of $2300. If approved, the grant would help the department obtain Naloxone (or Narcan) kits, a medication that quickly reverses the effects of an …

The Arkansas House of Representatives will discuss and vote on the governor’s highway bill this week. The bill has already been approved by the state Senate. Governor Asa Hutchinson spoke about the proposal to update Arkansas’ highways at last week’s Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce Banquet. He says the plan would …

Southwestern Electric Power Company has submitted a request to the Arkansas Public Service Commission for a net annual increase of $45.6 million in the company’s non-fuel base rates, plus $12 million for increased vegetation management. If approved, new rates would likely go into effect in the first billing cycle of …