NashvilleThe News Chamber’s THURSDAY ‘Christmas • December 4, 2014 • Issue 97 • 1 Section • 12 Pages • USPS 371-540 • 75 cents • PUBLISHED EACH MONDAY & THURSDAY In Howard County, Arkansas since 1878 Bucks’ event to begin soon Man arrested The Nashville Chamber of Com- merce will kick off its annual ‘Christmas with over half Bucks’ promotion Mon., Dec. 8, with several area busi- nesses offering the opportunity to win pound of crack $1,000 in total cash prizes. The chamber will draw for win- ners during their annual coffee, set pleads guilty for Fri., Dec. 9, with irst place taking $200 at the business where the winner Suspect could face life in prison registered and the remaining eight LYNN LaROWE 99 miles per hour, Harris winners receiving COURTESY PHOTO | Nashville Fire Department Texarkana Gazette said. As Waller attempted $100 each. For more Jim Hamilton (28 years of service), Joe Hoen (15 years), Gary Funderburk (31 years and to evade arrest, he threw information and a attendance award winner), Russell Sparks (fireman of the year), Cliff Petty (25 years) and TEXARKANA - A man a plastic bag from the car. list of participat- Alfred Neeley (28 years) are pictured Tuesday at the Nashville Fire Department’s annual who attempted to toss more Ross said the bag was re- ing businesses, see Christmas party. future editions of the than 280 grams of crack covered by law enforce- Nashville News. cocaine out of a car win- ment and contained more dow while being chased by than 280 grams of crack TOP FIRE FIGHTERS police pleaded guilty in a cocaine. Five federal court in Texarkana Waller later admitted chamber NFD honors its own at annual Christmas party Monday. he was taking the drugs to coffees set Brandon Waller, 20, ap- Magnolia for sale. NASHVILLE - The local Joe Hoen each received 15 2014 attendance award. peared before U.S. District After accepting Waller’s for this fire department held its an- year service pins. Cliff Petty Russell Sparks won the Judge Susan Hickey with plea Monday, Hickey or- month nual Christmas party Tues- received a 25 year service 2014 Fireman of the Year federal public defender dered probation officials to day, doling out awards to its pin, Alfred Neeley and Jim award, an annual honor Bruce Eddy for a change of conduct a pre-sentence in- The Nashville top officers and introducing Hamilton received 28 year voted on by secret ballots plea hearing in a third-floor vestigation into Waller’s life. Chamber of Com- courtroom in Texarkana’s A report on the findings will merce will sponsor new firemen. service pins and Gary Fun- from the entire department. ive chamber coffees Heath Harwell, Steven derburk received a 31 year According to Fire Chief Jer- downtown federal building. include a recommendation during the month Wakefield, Timmy Floyd, service pin. ry Harwell, each member Assistant U.S. Attorney for punishment under fed- of December. First Michael Staten and Andy Funderburk, who retired writes the name of the fire- Johnathan Ross said Waller eral guidelines. Waller will State Bank will host McCauley are the new fire- in November, also received fighter whom they feel has made a U-turn when he return to court for sentenc- the irst, set for neared a sobriety check- ing in two to three months. Tues., Dec. 9, while men. Receiving a five year a plaque for 31 years of been an inspiration and mo- Edward Jones will service pin was Jonathan service to the department. tivator to the department. point on U.S. 278 Sept. 26, At sentencing, Waller host the next Wed., Mixon, while Justin Kinkade He was hired Nov. 1, 1983, Sparks has been a mem- 2013, in Hempstead County. faces 10 years to life in fed- Dec. 10. On Thurs., received a 10 year service and retired Nov. 1, 2014. ber of the department since Waller fled from pursu- eral prison. Dec. 11, the Howard pin and Eddie Daniel and Funderburk also won the May of 2011. ing officers at speeds near Waller is in custody. County Historical Society will wel- come visitors to the group’s museum for a coffee, then Dia- mond Bank will host one Tues., Dec. 16. Historical group to offer glimpse of museum renovations The chamber itself will host the inal KATELYN COFFMAN “We really want to push of a window for $250. The tion of the museum. The accomplishment of that goal coffee of the year Staff Writer people to come by and see cost for the largest window inside is almost thoroughly depends on the support they Fri., Dec. 19. what we’re doing. The open is over $1,000. One window cleaned. The cleaning pro- receive. NASHVILLE – A chamber house will give us a chance has already been sponsored cess on the floors is not yet Also at the meeting: Umpire coffee for the Howard County to show everyone what we’re by a member of the society. complete and the walls and n The group noted that Historical Society will be doing and maybe we can get Further information and ceilings still need to be wiped they had 40 members. to host held Dec. 11 from 9:30-11 some help,” stated secretary forms for sponsoring a win- down. The group is also rais- n It was confirmed that ‘Sweets a.m. with an open house for for the society, Nikki Cherry. dow will be provided at the ing money for plaster and their IRS nonprofit status was the museum to be held the The historical society is open house. paint. Later on, after work is approved. with Santa’ following Sunday from 2-4 also trying to replace the The society also voted to complete on the outside as n It was also noted that The Umpire p.m., according to historical windows in the museum amend their membership by- well, the historical society the membership costs cov- Schools Parent- society members at their building. The cost for the laws. Individual membership will begin setting up the mu- ered the historical society’s Teacher Organi- Tuesday night meeting. replacement will be $4,500 is now $20 while member- seum’s displays. Members insurance payment. zation will host a The goal for these events with a grant to match it. In ship for a family is $50. The are currently in the process n It was explained that the ‘Sweets with Santa’ event Mon., Dec. 8 is for people to be able to order to raise the necessary cost for corporations is $200 of inventorying and catalog- society might receive a grant from 6-7:30 p.m. at observe the progress being funds, the group is allowing and up, with the price also ing the items to be displayed. to help with the restoration the district’s home made on the restoration of individuals of the commu- including add space. The group’s goal is to have of the building. economics build- the Howard County Museum nity to sponsor a window. Freddy Horne later updat- the majority of the work com- The Howard County His- ing. Admission is $5 and to gain support from the Sponsorship on a whole ed the group on the progress pleted by December 2015, torical Society’s next meeting and includes cookies and other sweets, a community. window will be $500, or half being made with the restora- but according to Cherry, the will be Jan. 26. photo with Santa and a gift. Support SPREADING CHEER group McNab parolee meeting scheduled facing new The Miller County Parkinson’s Disease support group and charges following care partner support group will meet from 2-3 p.m. Wed., Dec. 10 in the commu- domestic incident nity room at Wadley Senior Clinic, located at 1307 Trinity Blvd. HOPE - A McNab parolee with the in Texarkana. For with an active warrant was same result more informa- arrested Wed., Nov. 26 in and that she tion, contact Nancy Bailey at the Area connection with allegations was only Agency on Aging of of abuse. able to sneak Southwest Arkansas According to a statement out while the (800-272-2127) or issued by Sheriff James A. suspect was Kasandra Williams Singleton, 42 year old Har- sleeping. She at the Texarkana WILLIAMS Regional Center on mon Williams was taken into further told Aging (870-773- custody after his girlfriend officers she was “scared to JONATHAN CANADAY | Southwest Arkansas Radio 2030). reported that the suspect go home because she felt Santa Claus spreads cheer on Main St. Monday during Nashville’s annual Christmas “would not let her leave that when Harmon found parade, sponsored by the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. For more photos from the [their] residence” one day out she filed a report that he event, see page 12 of today’s Nashville News. Arts and before the arrest. would kill her,” according to “[The victim] stated that the statement. crafts Harmon got mad at her and Deputy Matthew Dun- event set hit her in the face. [The ham was dispatched to Unoccupied Hill St. structure The third annual victim] stated that she did the couple’s residence on "Celebrating Arts not know why Harmon got Hempstead 21, where he ar- and Crafts" festi- mad and hit her,” Singleton rested Williams on charges ravaged by late-night fire Wednesday val at the Historic said in the statement. “[The of false imprisonment and Langley Gymnasium victim] stated that when her second and third degree NASHVILLE - A late night Nashville, was reported as with more than a dozen will be held Sat., Dec. 6 from 9 a.m.