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First day at Head Start
(Business ~ 08/24/12)
Brothers Imari Young, 4, and Kyhller Young, 3, are pictured on their first day of Head Start. They were excited about their first day. The brothers are attending MCAEOC A1 Head Start. This photo was submitted by Ieysha Clark of Blytheville.
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Blytheville Police reports -- 8-23-12
(Local News ~ 08/24/12)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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First Tee Ball Drop delayed until Sept. 15
(Community Sports ~ 08/24/12)
The First Tee of Northeast Arkansas 8th Annual Ball Drop has been moved to Sept. 15. The Ball Drop was originally scheduled for Saturday but will now take place at noon on Sept. 15 at Thunder Bayou in Blytheville. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased from any First Tee members or at the First Tee office at the Mississippi County EOC building on Division St. in Blytheville...
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Joyce Webb
(Obituary ~ 08/24/12)
Joyce Webb, 75, of Manila, passed from this life Thursday August 23, 2012, at the South Mississippi County Hospital in Osceola
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Hattie Lou Kirkman Cain
(Obituary ~ 08/24/12)
Hattie Lou Kirkman Cain, 86 of Edwardsville, Ill., formerly of the Caruthersville, Mo., area, passed from this life Friday, Aug. 24, 2012.
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Southard likes to stay busy, retired or not
(Column ~ 08/24/12)
It's been a few years now since Jim Southard retired from the Red Ball (barber shop), but I think he still sneaks up there occasionally to cut a few heads of hair that need cutting by Jim his own self.
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Business owners look to help business owners
(Local News ~ 08/24/12)
Local small-business owners are gathering together to help one another's business grow and become more successful in their communities.
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Busy year ahead for ANC choral department
(Local News ~ 08/24/12)
The 2012-13 choral season/academic year began this week and the Arkansas Northeastern College Music department is looking for new musicians and patrons.
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8 year later, clues elusive in murder case
(Local News ~ 08/24/12)
It's been eight years since the brutal murder of an 81-year-old Chelford woman, and her family is still searching for answers.
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Group urging students to take tough courses
(Local News ~ 08/24/12)
Area high schools may start seeing an increase in students enrolled in Smart Core classes with help from a local advocacy board designed to impress upon students the benefits of these courses.
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Lawsuit challenges candidate's residency
(Local News ~ 08/24/12)
Manila resident and business owner Chris Gamble filed suit last week in Pulaski County Circuit Court against Wes Wagner, who is running unopposed for the position of state representative for District 54.
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"Cinderella"
(Entertainment ~ 08/24/12)
This week's Pet of the Week at the Blytheville Humane Society is "Cinderella," a Labrador Retriever-mix with orange eyes. Cinderella is a sweet dog who loves to be held. She is up-to-date with routine shots. For more information, call the Humane Society at 870-838-5512 or send email to humanesocietyofblytheville@hotmail.com.
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Elmcroft isn't a nursing home
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/24/12)
I have been a reader of the Courier News for several years. I am writing to say I was offended by a caption that was on a picture taken at Elmcroft Senior Living. The caption said "Elmcroft Nursing Home." I have lived at Elmcroft Senior Living for 14 years and am 53 years old. I am disabled and have to live at an assisted living facility...
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