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Bankrupt Wadley Regional Medical Center bought by Pafford Health System and Hope, Hempstead county leaders
HOPE, Ark. (KSLA) - Pafford Health System is teaming up with Hope and Hempstead county leaders to purchase Wadley Regional Medical Center following the bankruptcy of its parent company. Steward Health Care Bankruptcy, the parent company to Wadley Regional Medical Center in Hope, Arkansas filed for bankruptcy. In an effort...
Nashville council fills vacancy; no action on property problem
Two new faces were presented to the Nashville City Council, Monday, during its regular meeting for July. Lynn Westbrook Dyer, a resident of Ward 6, was proposed to fill the vacancy on the council created by the death of Alderman Jimmy Dale two weeks ago. Mayor Larry Dunaway read the state laws about filling council vacancies, and said that Dyer agreed to serve.
Historic Washington State Park’s Red River Heritage Symposium July 27
Historic Washington State Park will host the 18th Annual Red River Heritage Symposium on Saturday, July 27, from 1-5 p.m. at the park, 100 SW Morrison St., Washington. This year’s theme is “Washington, Arkansas: 200 Years of History” and will focus on the impact of the community of Washington, Ark., since its founding in 1824, on the Great Bend Region of the Red River.
A moment with Mayor Dunaway part 1
This week, KMTB and KNAS had the chance to interview Nashville Mayor Larry Dunaway regarding the latest Nashville City Council meeting. In the first segment of our talk, Mayor Dunaway discussed the recent amendments to the personnel policy, which now allows city employees to accrue five weeks of vacation after 25 years of service.
Nashville City Council approves Parks Director to apply for matching grant
At the Nashville City Council meeting on Monday, Parks Director Meghan Floyd reported her intention to apply for another matching grant for parks and recreation, a move requiring council approval. Floyd presented a resolution concerning Nashville’s aim to enhance its recreational facilities and its pursuit of grant funding assistance. To...
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