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UA Cossatot Adult Education on the Howard County Campus is a multifaceted program that offers a variety of options for adults. Anyone age 18 and older can register, and there is no cost to attend. Sixteen and seventeen year olds may also enroll if they are home schooled or court …

Little Rock, AR – The Better Business Bureau serving Arkansas has been notified of several instances of a possible scam making the rounds. This scam has been aimed at local business owners. It appears that the goal is to gain financial information. The scammers may also take different approaches to …

If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, The CALL of Howard County is seeking several individuals to assist with foster care efforts. The CALL is a non-profit organization that works in close partnership with the Arkansas Department of Children and Family Services. They work to provide Christian homes for foster …

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Larry Teague August 16, 2019 LITTLE ROCK – With the opening of the 2019-2020 school year, there are 26 open enrollment charter schools in Arkansas. Two new ones are scheduled to open this year in Pulaski County. The state Charter School Authorizing Panel …

The Dierks School District will hold a public meeting on Monday, August 19th at 6 p.m. to discuss a millage extension. A special election will take place on September 10th and the goal of the extension is to provide approximately $1,900,000 for constructing and equipping an elementary school classroom addition. …

Following recent flash flooding, city of Murfreesboro officials are reviewing areas that require drainage improvements. The city will be working with a contractor this week to improve some streets that often flood. Culvert work is planned for east Main Street, 3rd Avenue, Stevens Lane, and Maple Street. A street paving …

The Howard County Historical Society has received a donation of a 14’x24′ building and train collection. The “Stormy” Blagg Memorial Train House is located behind the Trailways Bus Station museum and Old Nashville Fire Station. The historical society board thanks the Dierks family for their donation. The building was moved …

The Mineral Springs City Council welcomed a new council member at Monday’s monthly meeting. Merles Cheatham replaces Steve Dixon, who is now the acting mayor. Cheatham has lived in Mineral Springs for 44 years and is married to Newton Cheatham. The meeting started with a presentation from a water system …

Much of Monday’s Mineral Springs School Board meeting included financial discussion. The board approved a transfer to the food service fund in order to compensate for a negative $96,000 balance in that account at the end of the school year. Board members had previously approved a salary schedule reflecting the …

The Dierks bridge on south Arkansas Avenue at Holly Creek is now officially open. A state bridge inspector said the bridge passed all DOT inspections on Monday. County Judge Kevin Smith says they were going to also make some minor additions, including some rocks/riprap on one side. Bids will open …