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Blytheville Police reports -- 1-15-13
(Local News ~ 01/15/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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James Edward Weber
(Obituary ~ 01/15/13)
James Edward Weber, 68, of Manila, died Monday Jan. 14, 2013, in Manila. He was the son of the late Richard and Bessie Ganung Weber, and had been a longtime Pahokee, Fla., resident before making his home in Manila in 2000. He was retired from Maverick Tube in Blytheville...
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Robert Kenneth French (Obituary ~ 01/15/13)
Robert Kenneth "Kenny" French, 58, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Leachville died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born at Tulare, Calif., he was the son of the late Franklin Edward French and was raised in Leachville. ... -
James Edward Weber
(Obituary ~ 01/15/13)
Mr. James Edward Weber, 68, of Manila, died Monday Jan. 14, 2013, in Manila.
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Margaret 'Beadie' Freeman McWilliams
(Obituary ~ 01/15/13)
Mrs. Margaret "Beadie" Freeman McWilliams, 90, of Manila passed from this life Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at Manila Nursing Center.
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Patrick Tremayne Blake
(Obituary ~ 01/15/13)
Mr. Patrick Tremayne Blake, 40, of Gosnell, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 in Gosnell.
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Jaguars spoil BIC homecoming with fourth quarter rally (High School Sports ~ 01/15/13)
McCrory spoiled Buffalo Island Central's senior high Homecoming with a stunning fourth quarter rally as the Jaguars shocked the Mustangs 68-65 in 2A-3 conference action Friday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette... -
Lady Lions pound Bulldogs 69-50
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/13)
Emily Cook scorched the nets for 31 points to lead the state's fourth ranked Lady Lions to a 69-50 win over Earle Monday night in 3A-3 conference action at Earle. Cook, who buried five treys on the night, led four Manila players in double figures. ...
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Mary Ann Sass Becker
(Obituary ~ 01/15/13)
Mrs. Mary Ann Sass Becker, 86, of Mountain Home, formerly of Osceola and West Memphis, entered into rest Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Mountain Home.
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Justice sought in death of Miguel Estrada
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/15/13)
I think that whoever killed Miguel Estrada was wrong they took someone's life, and now the family and his friends are hurt because of something terrible that happened. I hope that justice is served for Miguel. He was a great kid and his family will be in my prayers...
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Lions take out Mohawks, fall to Seminoles
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/13)
Manila picked up a key 3A-3 conference road victory 69-56 over Piggott Friday night behind Scott Eubanks' 23 point and 16 rebound performance. The Lions improved to 12-5 overall and 6-2 in conference play with the win...
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Some things people should know
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/15/13)
Someone asked me recently a question about what kinds of things I would like people to know. After due consideration, here are my thoughts in no specific order. 1. Guys: No one wants to see your underwear because you have your pants around your knees. First of all, you can't even walk normally and have to walk around with one hand holding your pants up. That does at least cut your chances of getting in trouble in half, but probably triples your chances of falling flat on your face...
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Rebels run past rival Mustangs 67-46
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/13)
Riverside placed four players in double figures and the Rebels went on to take care of archrival Buffalo Island Central 67-46 in a 2A-3 conference clash Tuesday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette...
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Well, she looks like a winner to me
(Column ~ 01/15/13)
So these past few weeks have been pretty exciting for us on the baby front. We're approaching the final trimester, and at this stage, each week seems to bring significant growth and change to our little girl.
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Book Review: "Someday is Not a Plan"
(Column ~ 01/15/13)
Personal finance can be a difficult thing for anybody to understand, especially young people just starting out in a new career.
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Lady Mustangs gallop past Riverside (High School Sports ~ 01/15/13)
Buffalo Island Central jumped to an early lead and never looked back, rolling to a 58-39 victory over Riverside Monday night in 2A-3 senior girls action at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette... -
Armorel board discusses emergency plans
(Local News ~ 01/15/13)
In their first school board meeting since the Newtown, Conn., elementary school shooting in December, the Armorel School Board met with its Crisis Response Committee Monday night to discus updating the district's emergency plans.
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County to offer check swap with city
(Local News ~ 01/15/13)
Mississippi County officials will soon be offering to do a check swap with the city of Blytheville in the amount of $124,000.
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Councilman expects deal on jail fees soon
(Local News ~ 01/15/13)
Blytheville Finance Committee chairman and City Councilman Tommy Abbott anticipates a settlement with the county on the jail fees issue soon.
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Buffalo Island Central Homecoming Court (High School Sports ~ 01/15/13)
Buffalo Island Central senior high Homecoming was held Friday, Jan. 11 at the MAC. Royalty pictured are: Front - flower girl Arabella Oliver and crown bearer Ethan Hawkins. Back - Princess Jillian Key, escort Drake Brown, Queen Saraid Vasquez, escort Alex Ballin, Princess Faith Turner, escort Nick Bollinger. (photo provided)... -
Wastewater fee hike on City Council agenda
(Local News ~ 01/15/13)
A proposed ordinance on an automatic wastewater rate hike is on tonight's Blytheville City Council agenda, but Council members are not expected to tackle the issue until February.
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Chamber makes pitch for continued investment from city
(Local News ~ 01/15/13)
Monday night, Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce President George Hubbard made a pitch to the Blytheville Finance and Purchasing Committee to restore full funding to the Chamber, calling that money an investment.
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Monette Council adopts water rate increase ordinances
(Local News ~ 01/15/13)
Monette city council held a special called meeting Tuesday, Jan. 1, to discuss two new city ordinances and property development. Mayor Chub Qualls met with city council members after they took the oath of office at city hall at 2 p.m...
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Caraway Council accepts budget, approves Park Commisioners
(Local News ~ 01/15/13)
Caraway Mayor Barry Riley proposed Ordinance 2013-1 to revise the 2012 budget at the city council meeting held Thursday, Jan. 10. Rules were suspended and the council placed the reading on the third and final reading. After a brief discussion the council passed the ordinance...
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Children donate stuffed animals to ACH (Local News ~ 01/15/13)
Over 100 children from First Baptist Church of Manila and other friends from the community came together Dec. ... -
Dr. Wagner hosts groundbreaking for new Manila clinic (Local News ~ 01/15/13)
Dr. Tommy Wagner welcomed everyone and expressed his appreciation for their support as he made the official announcement of the new multi-million dollar clinic coming to Manila. Due to rain, a non-traditional inside groundbreaking was held Thursday afternoon, Jan. 10, at the Manila Community Center with Dr. Wagner unveiling the drawing of the new ambulatory care clinic... -
Local basketball games postponed
(High School Sports ~ 01/15/13)
All of tonight's basketball games featuring local teams have now been canceled. The Blytheville Chickasaws were scheduled to host Nettleton, Gosnell was set to entertain Westside, and Armorel was slated to travel to Maynard before weather conditions postponed hoops action...
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Dorothy London Holden
(Obituary ~ 01/15/13)
Dorothy London Holden, 104, of Gosnell, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed from this life Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.
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