The Nashville News-Leader

03/07/2025

The Nashville Scrapperettes have advanced to the elite eight of the Class 4A state tournament by defeating Pea Ridge 51-33 Thursday afternoon, March 6, in Magnolia. Nashville will play Brookland Friday at 7 p.m.

The season ended for the Nashville Scrappers Thursday afternoon with a 72-70 loss to Pottsville in the state 4A tournament at Magnolia. The Apaches scored on the final play to take the win.

03/01/2025

The Nashville Scrapperettes defeated Arkadephia 86-54 in the semifinals of the Class 4A South regional Friday, Feb. 28, in Monticello. Nashville will play De Queen for the regional championship Saturday, March 1, at 6 p.m. The Scrappers lost to Magnolia 66-62 in the regional semifinals. They will play Arkadelphia or Camden Fairview at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the third place game. The Scrappers and Scrapperettes have already qualified for the state tournament starting Tuesday, March 4, in Magnolia.

02/28/2025

02/28/2025

The Nashville Scrappers beat Watson Chapel 68-59 Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Class 4A South regional in Monticello. With the win, they qualified for the state 4A tournament next week in Magnolia. The regional continues Friday, Feb. 28, with the semifinals. The Scrapperettes will play Arkadelphia at 4 p.m. followed by the Scrappers and Magnolia at 5:30. The Scrapperettes clinched a berth at state with an 81-43 win over Monticello Feb. 26.

02/27/2025

The Nashville Scrapperettes defeated Monticello 81-43 in the opening round of the Class 4A South regional Wednesday, Feb. 26, at Monticello. They will play Star City or Arkadelphia at 4 p. m. Feb. 28 in the regional semifinals. The Scrappers’ first regional game will be Feb. 27 at 5:30 p. m. against Watson Chapel.

02/25/2025

Update- LOCATED SAFE

MISSING JUVENILE——RUNAWAY!!!
Keymi Perdomo, 15 years old, left her home this morning. Keymi has family and friends in the Garland, Texas area and could possibly be trying to travel that direction.
Please call the Nashville Police Department if you see or hear from Keymi.
870-845-3434

02/20/2025

Next Wednesday, February 26, is soup kitchen AND pantry box day! The menu will be soft tacos, fritos, and cookies. Put it on your calendar and let your neighbors know! Please share!!!

02/20/2025

CORRECTION: In this week’s newspaper, we inadvertently left player Savannah Tedford off of the Dierks Junior High Lady Outaws roster. The newspaper regrets the error. The following is the corrected information and photo:
UNDEFEATED LADY OUTLAWS. The Dierks Junior High Lady Outlaws finished first in conference standings and capped season with a district tournament championship title. The team, 23-0 on the season, includes (from left) manager Katelyn Moore, Dallie Graham, Delannie Hawthorne, Taigen McCauley, Brielle Kirby, Presley Pugh, Kaylan Coulter, Izzy Semmler, Savannah Tedford, Ali Shelton and Scarlett Nuttall. The team is coached by Jacob Chisum and Will Stewart.

02/19/2025

Per Howard County Judge Brent Pinkerton: The Howard County Courrhouse will be open for normal hours of operation today( Wednesday). Keep in mind, the revenue department and some other state offices in Howard County will be closed today, per order of the governor.

02/15/2025

We've had some great conversations about our community's needs, and now it's time for the final meeting! This is your chance to share your thoughts, hear updates, and help shape the future of economic development in Howard County. Whether you've been part of the process or are just now joining in, your input matters. Let’s work together to create opportunities and drive progress. Don’t miss this last chance to have your voice heard—join us!

02/14/2025

02/12/2025

FORMER BLEVINS SCHOOL DISTRICT COUNSELOR ARRESTED FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION

Hempstead County, AR – 02/12/25 – The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office has arrested former Blevins School District Counselor, Justin James Mishler, age 33 of Nashville, Arkansas following a three-month investigation into multiple criminal offenses.

Mishler has been charged with the following:

Promoting Obscene Materials
Unlawful Computerized Communications
Possession, Sale, or Distribution of Obscene Materials
Producing, Directing, or Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Child
Pandering or Possessing Visual or Print Medium Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct Involving a Child
Engaging Children in Sexually Explicit Conduct for Use in Visual or Print Medium
Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the Second Degree
Harassment
Tampering with Physical Evidence

The investigation was initiated following reports of inappropriate conduct involving minors. In November of 2024, Mishler who served as a counselor and interim principal at Blevins High School resigned in November.

The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Arkansas State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force conducted an extensive inquiry into the allegations, which resulted in the issuance of 15 search warrants for social media platforms and electronic devices used by Mishler. As a result of the investigation an arrest warrant was issued. Mishler with his attorney surrendered himself to Hempstead County Investigator Sgt. Jeremy Mc Bride on Wednesday February 12, 2025. Mishler appeared before Circuit Judge Short. Who set Mishlers bond at $100,000.00. After posting bond Mishler was released pending a court date of March 24, 2025.

“This case underscores our unwavering commitment to protecting the safety and well-being of our children,” said James Singleton Hempstead County Sheriff. “We appreciate the diligence of Sgt. Jeremy McBride and the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force in ensuring that justice is served.”

The Hempstead County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with additional information regarding this case to come forward. Individuals can contact Investigator Jeremy McBride at the Sheriff’s Office at 870-777-6727.

02/11/2025

02/08/2025

02/05/2025

On February 4, 2025, a warrant was issued for Maurica Trammell, age 22, for Theft of Property (credit card numbers). After receiving reports of fraudulent charges on multiple accounts, Investigator Tim Bowlin was able to identify Maurica Trammell as the suspect. Trammell, who was employed at Taco Bell in Nashville, was photographing credit card numbers from customers as they paid for their orders and using the stolen credit card numbers to make unauthorized purchases.

Maurica Trammell has an active warrant for her arrest for these transactions. Maurica has not shown up for work and has not been located. If you know her whereabouts, please call the Nashville Police Department.

02/02/2025

Superintendent Doug Graham presents the MVP Award to Scrapper senior Kason Morgan at the conclusion of the Rotary Football Banquet Saturday night, Feb. 1, in the Nashville High School cafeteria. Morgan’s award wrapped up a night of honors for the 2024 Scrapper football team. For more on the banquet, see the Feb. 5 issue of the Nashville News-Leader. (News-Leader photo by Dede Robinson)