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Junior Chicks top GCT
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
The Blytheville Junior Chickasaws defeated Greene County Tech Monday night, 42-28. The Junior Chicks (8-8, 4-7) will wrap up their season at 3:30 p.m. today at Batesville in a makeup game. On Monday, Blytheville got a double-double from Ray Burton, who scored 17 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to lead the way...
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Ausie Young
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
Mr. Ausie Young, 90, of Blytheville, died Tuesday at his home.
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Moreland Boyd White
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
Mr. Moreland Boyd White, member of a pioneer Mississippi County family, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, in South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center in Osceola.
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As Rotnei Clarke goes, so go the Razorbacks
(College Sports ~ 02/15/11)
FAYETTEVILLE -- Not everyone's role on this Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team seems clearly defined. But Rotnei Clarke's role is so defined that it should be worthy of Webster's Dictionary.
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Arkansas coach expects new bats to alter game
(College Sports ~ 02/15/11)
Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn began planning for this season more than two years ago, after getting word of the impending change in bats across the college game.
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Razorback fans annoyed by 'overachieving'
(College Sports ~ 02/15/11)
FAYETTEVILLE -- Arkansas coach John Pelphrey obviously didn't realize he apparently achieved some fans' annoyance by repeatedly referring to his Razorbacks as overachieving or overachievers. "That may be the buzzword of the day that nobody likes," Pelphrey said deep into a Monday press conference that took more bounces than the basketballs on the court for Monday afternoon's practice.
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Junior Chicks top GCT
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
The Blytheville Junior Chickasaws defeated Greene County Tech Monday night, 42-28.
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Pirates win District Tournament opener
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
TRUMANN -- The Gosnell Pirates extended their season another day with a 55-50 win over the Highland Rebels Monday night in the first round of the 4A-3 District Tournament at Trumann High School.
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Chicks to play at Nettleton
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
The Blytheville Chickasaws head to Jonesboro tonight to take on the Nettleton Raiders with the girls game starting at 6 p.m. Friday's canceled game at Wynne has been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 25. Greene County Tech swept Beebe Saturday in the only 5A-East games played over the weekend. The Forrest City-Paragould and Nettleton-Batesville games are rescheduled for Wednesday.
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Tigers punch ticket to Region 2 Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
BLACK ROCK -- The Armorel Tigers advanced to next week's Class 1A Region 2 courtesy of a 65-51 win over Weiner Monday night in the 1A-3 East District Tournament opener.
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James 'Jim' Ellis Ward
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
James "Jim" Ellis Ward, 77 of Blytheville, departed this life Sunday Feb. 13, 2011, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.
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Lee Scott Jr.
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
Mr. Lee Scott Jr., 66, of Blytheville, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Betty Graple Pratt
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
Betty Graple Pratt, 90, of Paragould, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2011, at Monette Manor.
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Eugene D. (Gene) McGuire
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
Mr. Eugene D. (Gene) McGuire went home to be with his Lord and Savior Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at Elmcroft of Blytheville.
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Oscar "Bud" Laranta Graham
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
Mr. Oscar "Bud" Laranta Graham, 23, of St. Louis, died Feb. 7, 2011, in St. Louis.
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William Joseph Allen
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
Mr. William Joseph Allen, 57, of Osceola, died of a stroke Thursday, Feb. 10, 2011, in Memphis.
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Joe Harris Jr.
(State News ~ 02/15/11)
Joe Harris Jr. of Osceola continues to go "the extra mile" for the people of Mississippi County.
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Hospital systems seeking grants for computers
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
The hospital system is in the process of applying for Small Hospital Improvement Program grant money for use in replacing office computers next year.
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Suspended coach will be terminated
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
An Osceola coach has been suspended pending a 30-day appeal period and will be terminated from his employment, said Osceola Superintendent Mike Cox.
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County car debate gets revved up
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Tempers flared and comments became snappish as County Sheriff Dale Cook and Justice of the Peace Barry Ball traded barbs during a meeting of the Quorum Court's Finance Committee on Monday afternoon.
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Injured officer headed to rehab center
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Blytheville Police Officer Cody Gentry, who was injured in an accident on Jan. 13, is being transferred today to a rehabilitation center in Atlanta.
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Howell, Ford plan wedding
(Engagement ~ 02/15/11)
Cheryl Howell of Gobler and Terry Ford of Blytheville are planning a Feb. 18 wedding in Branson, Mo.
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Chicks move into tie for second
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
Despite being idle over the weekend because of weather-related postponements, the Blytheville Chickasaws moved into a tie for second in the 5A-East.
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Albert Lee Halpain
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
Albert Lee Halpain, 63, of Manila, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, near Manila. Born Oct. 8, 1947, he was the son of the late Louis and Grace Mullens Halpain and had been a lifelong Manila resident. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was retired from Cook's Exxon in Osceola...
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Tulula Adams Cagle
(Obituary ~ 02/15/11)
Tulula Adams Cagle, 70, of Leachville, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2011, at her home. Born in Monette she was the daughter of the late Orn and Emma Neal Adams and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1959 graduate of Leachville High School, a retired clerk for the city of Leachville, and a longtime member of the Leachville First Baptist Church...
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Season comes to close for Mustang junior high teams
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
Riverside ended Buffalo Island Central's season with a 55-47 victory in the semifinals of the 2A-3 Junior High District Tournament Saturday afternoon at Cross County, despite Nick Bollinger, who poured in a game high 25 points for the Mustangs...
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Perfect season
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
Manila seventh grade girls basketball team ended a perfect season for the 2010-11 school year going 12-0. The team is coached by Jeff Priest. "I am proud of them," Coach Priest said. "They showed up for practice, worked hard and they had a great year."...
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Rivercrest knocks Manila boys, girls from junior district
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
Manila's junior high basketball season ended for both the boys and girls teams Saturday in the semifinals of the 3A-3 District Tournament at Manila. Rivercrest took down the Manila boys 60-42 while the Lady Colts defeated the Lady Lions 36-26...
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Manila Board hires football coach
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
Manila School Board members met in a special called meeting Thursday evening to discuss hiring a football coach. Toby Doke, who started with the football program in Manila, recently submitted his resignation...
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Senior High Basketball Roundup
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
Manila posted its 22nd victory of the year with an easy 87-61 victory over Buffalo Island Central Friday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex. ...
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Manila senior night
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
Manila senior night, honoring senior athletes, was held Tuesday night. Senior basketball players and cheerleaders were presented plaques in appreciation for their dedication to their school through the years...
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Lady Rebels capture District tournament championship
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
Jr. boys finish tournament runner-up Fourth seeded Riverside knocked off the top two seeds in the 2A-3 District Tournament Saturday at Cross County to take home the girls championship. East Poinsett County rolled past Riverside 54-34 to claim the boys title...
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Numbers up in Craighead County and down in Mississippi County
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
The 2010 Census numbers are in showing an increase in population in Craighead County and an overall decrease in numbers in Mississippi County since the 2000 count. Arkansas show an increase with 2,926,229 over the 2000 population of 2,673,400...
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Caraway City Council awards roof bid
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Eubanks and Eubanks Construction was awarded the Caraway City Hall roof replacement bid at the city council meeting held Thursday. The Council discussed overlaying the existing roof on the City Hall Complex with tarpaper and shingles, as proposed by Eubanks or by using 1x4 slats and shingles, as proposed by Barrett Construction. ...
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Valentine dance raises $1,000 for BI Relay for Life
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Bill and Tammie Gist, owners of Manila Family Music, Donnie and Sharon McKinney, and the Backward Boys Band sponsored a Valentine Day Dance to benefit the Buffalo Island American Cancer Relay for Life on Saturday night...
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Razorback Club banquet to be held in Manila
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Arkansas football Coach Bobby Bobby Petrino will be the guest speaker at the annual Mississippi County Razorback Club banquet, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28, at the Manila Airport Center. Club officials are expecting a larger crowd this year for the spring banquet and needed the extra space...
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Retired teachers honored with luncheon
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Manila retired teachers were honored Friday with a luncheon hosted by the Future Teachers of America (FTA) organization. The FTA is sponsored by teachers Gerri McCann and Sarah Pemberton. It was the first time for some of the retired teachers to tour the new elementary school and see the renovations and expansion of the school cafeteria...
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Blytheville Police reports -- 2-16-11
(Local News ~ 02/15/11)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department.
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A closer look at the 2010 Census numbers
(Column ~ 02/15/11)
It's hard to take the results of the 2010 Census -- released last week for Arkansas -- as anything other than bad news.
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Cleaning up Mississippi County
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/15/11)
This letter is intended for all the citizens of Mississippi County. This is in regard of the story in the Courier News on Feb. 15 about the Sheriff's plan to purchase patrol vehicles. According to the story, there is one justice of the peace that believes the Sheriff Department and working deputies are not in need of this equipment. ...
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Chicks cruise to win over Nettleton
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/11)
Blytheville raced to a 16-1 first quarter lead and never looked back, topping the Nettleton Raiders, 56-33, in high school boys basketball action Tuesday night at Nettleton.
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