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Local views mixed on health care
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
Local citizens had varied opinions Monday about the passing of President Obama's Health Care bill. While some citizens disagreed with the legislation, others had mixed opinion. Here is what they had to say: "I don't really think it is a good idea," Martha Cole of Blytheville said. ...
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Rep. Berry votes no
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Three of Arkansas' four congressman voted against a health care overhaul approved by Congress on Sunday night. Rep. Vic Snyder, a Democrat from central Arkansas, was the only member of the state's House delegation to vote for the $940 billion plan, which passed on a 219-212 vote...
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Hospital system seeking grants
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
Mississippi County's hospital system has applied for more than $15 million in grants from the federal government and the Delta Regional Authority, according to Chris Raymer, chief operating officer. Raymer included the information in his report to the hospitals' Board of Governor's meeting Monday...
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Hospital system seeking grants
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
Mississippi County's hospital system has applied for more than $15 million in grants from the federal government and the Delta Regional Authority, according to Chris Raymer, chief operating officer. Raymer included the information in his report to the hospitals' Board of Governor's meeting Monday...
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Brutal murder in Bootheel
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
CARUTHERSVILLE -- A 64-year-old Caruthersville man is dead and a 48-year-old Caruthersville man is behind bars as a result of what authorities are describing as a "brutal murder" that occurred late Friday night or early Saturday morning. Donald Ray Cagle has been charged with one count of first degree murder and one count of armed criminal action alleging that he murdered Henry Bell...
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Authorities looking for escapees
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
Two separate jails reported escapees over the weekend, keeping law enforcement officials busy. Inmate Antonio Bogan apparently assaulted a Mississippi County, Mo., jailer and used his keys to escape from the Mississippi County, Mo., Detention area. Bogan was incarcerated on a parole violation and drug distribution charges. The jailer was reported in stable condition. Authorities say that Bogan is considered dangerous and anyone who sees the suspect should not try to apprehend him...
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Pancake Day set Saturday
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
The annual Blytheville Kiwanis Club Pancake Day will be from 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday at Blytheville Intermediate School, 216 E. Moultrie. Tickets will be available at the door for $4 per person, with children under 6 admitted free. Advance tickets are available from members of the club...
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Vaunda Leon Bowers
(Obituary ~ 03/23/10)
Vaunda Leon Bowers, 88, went to be with the Lord and his loving wife of 66 years, Charline, on Wednesday,March 17, 2010, at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. He was born April 17, 1921, in Fender to the late Charles and Anna Bowers. ...
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Tracy Lee Dace
(Obituary ~ 03/23/10)
Tracy Lee Dace, 41, of Searcy, formerly of Manila, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, at White County Medical Center in Searcy of injuries suffered in an auto accident. Born at Tacoma, Wash., he had been a resident of Searcy for the past seven years and was employed by Orvis Fence Company...
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Silas Faith Stiles
(Obituary ~ 03/23/10)
Silas Faith Stiles was born into Heaven on March 15, 2010, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her parents Chris and April Bibbs Stiles of Lepanto; her sisters, Riley Grace Stiles and Noah Blaire Stiles, of the home; and her grandparents, Jerry Don and Kathy Stiles, Jerry Bibbs, and Dona Easley...
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Jose Antonio Barajas
(Obituary ~ 03/23/10)
Jose Antonio Barajas, 33, of Leachville, died Saturday, March 20, 2010, near Senath, Mo., from injuries received in an auto accident. Born at San Benito, Texas, he was a former Harlingen, Texas, resident and had lived in Leachville since 1990. He was a construction worker and attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Blytheville...
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Kimberly Wise signs with Williams Baptist College
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/10)
Manila senior Lady Lion Kimberly Wise signed a letter of intent to play basketball at Williams Baptist College on Wednesday, March 17, at the Manila High School auditorium. Attending the ceremony were family members, friends, fellow students, and teachers...
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Mustang Hardball Roundup
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/10)
Marmaduke scored two runs in the seventh inning to break a 5-5 tie and went on to a 7-5 victory over Buffalo Island Central in 2A-3 conference baseball action Thursday afternoon at Monette. Morgan Hawley went the distance to pick up the win for Marmaduke. ...
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Riverside Rebel diamond roundup
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/10)
Riverside remained unbeaten in 2A-3 conference baseball action with a come-from-behind 19-8 victory at Rector Monday afternoon. The Rebels (3-2, 2-0 2A-3) fell behind 7-1 before scoring seven runs in the fourth inning to take an 8-7 lead. ...
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Wise sisters pitch back-to-back shutouts
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/10)
Manila sisters Kimberly and Kristen Wise both fired shutouts to help lead the Lady Lions to a twin-bill sweep over Piggott Tuesday afternoon at Manila. The Lady Lions won the opener 15-0 before pounding out a 26-0 whitewash in the nightcap...
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Lady Mustangs open SB season
(High School Sports ~ 03/23/10)
Buffalo Island Central began the 2010 softball season splitting a pair of games last week. The Lady Mustangs dropped a 10-2 decision to Manila Monday afternoon but bounced back Tuesday, knocking off Marmaduke 9-5 in a 2A-3 conference matchup...
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Manila mayor appoints new fire chief
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
Manila Mayor Clifford Veach announced at the regular council meeting held Monday, March 15, he had appointed a new fire chief, Keith Bennett. "The firemen will start meeting every Thursday night," Mayor Veach said...
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Robin Baugher named high school principal
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
Following a lengthy executive session, members of the Manila School board voted unanimously on several teacher transfers and renewed certified contracts at the March 18 meeting. The board approved the recommendation of Superintendent Pam Castor to transfer Robin Baugher from assistant elementary principal to high school principal. ...
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Buffalo Island Veteran's Memorial Park project underway
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
Plans for the Buffalo Island Veteran's Memorial Park in Leachville are underway. The deadline is getting close for the first printing of veteran names on the monument. The fee/donation is $35 for each name. Forms may be picked up at Liberty Bank in Monette; Heritage Bank and City Hall in Leachville; and the Town Crier in Manila...
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Ella's Angels to walk for the March of Dimes
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
Reliance Nursing Homes have joined to participate in the 2010 March of Dimes Walk. The Manila Nursing Center team, Ella's Angels, will be holding several fundraisers until the annual March of Dimes walk scheduled for Saturday, April 24, at Craighead Forest Park in Jonesboro...
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BIC Quiz Bowl team state bound
(Local News ~ 03/23/10)
The Buffalo Island Central High School Quiz Bowl Team took first place at the 2A Regional Tournament held in Rector on Saturday, March 13. They were undefeated for the day. BIC now advances to the State Tournament in Hope on April 10...
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