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Blytheville 11's win Sports Hall Thunder Bayou Blowout
(High School Sports ~ 06/03/14)
The Sports Hall Thunder Bayou Blowout concluded Sunday after three days of baseball. Nearly 40 teams competed in the three-day tournament with Blytheville teams sharing in the success. Here's a wrap up of the tournament action. Blytheville 11's 13, Big Bucks 3...
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Chicks unveil new offense tonight
(High School Sports ~ 06/03/14)
The Blytheville Chickasaws will host a Maroon vs. White game at 6 p.m. Tuesday night at Haley Field. The "new-look" Chicks, under new head coach Ben Fisher, will give a glimpse of the 2014 team. "We're trying to get this new system in," Fisher said. "I'm looking forward to it. We didn't score a whole lot last year, so this is a priority. We'll run about three different defensive coverages. 90 percent of defense is lining up correctly and then flying to the ball."...
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Christine Flanigan York
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
Christine Flanigan York, 86, of Parsons, Tenn., formerly of Blytheville, died Sunday, June 1, 2014, at Decatur County General Hospital in Parsons.
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Von Price
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
Von Price, 91, of Cape Girardeau, Mo., formerly of Gosnell, passed from this life Tuesday, June 3, 2014.
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Linda Kay Osborn
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
Mrs. Linda Kay Osborn, 63, of Caraway, died Friday, May 30, 2014, in Caraway.
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Ora Elizabeth Johnson
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
Mrs. Ora Elizabeth Johnson, 93, of Jonesboro, died Monday, June 2, 2014, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Stacy Ann Dunn Hendrix
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
Mrs. Stacy Ann Dunn Hendrix, 46, of Lepanto, died Saturday, May 31, 2014, in Osceola.
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Daniel Vance Campbell
(Obituary ~ 06/03/14)
Mr. Daniel Vance Campbell, 43, of Gosnell, passed from this life Saturday, May 31, 2014, at his home.
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Back from a week in the sun and surf
(Column ~ 06/03/14)
Well folks, vacation is over and it's time for me to get back in that saddle. Let me just say that after a long, though not particularly bad week, I'm glad to be back home, back at work and back in that ol' saddle. Here we go.
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Finally out of the deep freeze
(Column ~ 06/03/14)
It is strange to be saying this so late in the season, but it has been a couple of weeks since we had freezing temperatures, so I guess we are finally well into gardening season.
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Play proceeds to benefit Alzheimer's Arkansas
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
Tickets are on sale now for "On Golden Pond," to be performed Saturday, June 21 at Patsy and Witt Smith's pond on North Highway 61.
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Urgent care clinic pulls plans; Popeyes still on
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
While one prospective new business no longer has plans to locate in Blytheville, City Building Inspector Rick Ash said there are a few new prospects as well.
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Relay for Life is Friday at Aeroplex
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
This year's North Mississippi County Relay for Life celebration is scheduled for Friday, and with the event's theme being "The Place Where Cures Come True," organizers want supporters to know that with their help, a cure for cancer is more than just a dream.
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Census projects continued population slide
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
A new population estimate has been released by the United States Census Bureau, which shows that the population of Blytheville has likely dropped another 500 people since the last official census in 2010.
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Riverside All State bowler qualifies for 2014 Junior Gold Championships Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 06/03/14)
Blake Hall, 10th grade student at Riverside High School, has had an outstanding year on the lanes and has qualified to bowl in a national tournament in July. He will compete in The Junior Gold Championships, in Buffalo, N.Y...
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Manila Class of 1964
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
Over 50 classmates and guests gathered on Friday, May, 30, at LaCascada Mexican Restaurant in Manila to celebrate their 50th reunion. The Manila Class of 1964 had a lot to talk about as they reached the half-century milestone of their senior year...
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MHS 1960 and before reunion held
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
A reunion of Manila classmates from 1960 and before was held Saturday, May 24, at the Manila Airport/Community Center. Over 60 attended the all day reunion. "We had about 40 from Manila but we also had visitors from out of state," George Smith said. ...
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Nance family reunion, twins'birthday party set for June 14
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
On June 9, 1930, twin daughters were born to John Luther (J.L.) Nance and Martha Ellen Nance in Mississippi County, Arkansas. They were the last of 14 children and the only ones still living. ...
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Scouts show patriotic spirit
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
Manila's Cub Scout Pack 32 and their leaders assisted in placing American flags around the Herman Davis Monument in honor of Memorial Day. Pack 32 is interested in preserving the memories of the brave men and women who have served in America's armed forces. ...
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Swimming pool dedication held
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner, on behalf of the city council and the community, thanked the family of Janella Dunkin Wall Caraway for allowing the city to acquire the land for the water park/pool. The dedication ceremony was held Saturday morning just before the pool opened for its first full season...
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Manila City Council moves forward on highway widening
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
Members of Manila City Council approved two Ordinances at a special called meeting on Wednesday evening. Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner read Ordinance 2014-03 and 2014-04. Water and sewer utilities have to be moved before the Highway 18 expansion can be widened along Manila's bypass...
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Caraway Veterans' Monument unveiled
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
Residents and former residents of Caraway once again showed their patriotism as they braved the heat of Memorial Day 2014 to be present for the unveiling of the Veterans Monument. Etched in stone are over 700 names of men and women from Caraway who have served their country proud in the military service...
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Leachville Council talks police department hours
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
The Leachville City Council at its regular meeting Tuesday, May 27, discussed in length with members of the Leachville Police Department about their hours and how to get more coverage for the city while staying incompliance with state regulations...
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Sportsplex building gets fresh coat of paint
(Community Sports ~ 06/03/14)
Local painter Danny Beck applied a fresh coat of paint to the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex concession stand Tuesday afternoon.
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Claire Carsyn Poag born May 21
(Births ~ 06/03/14)
Paul Scott and Rachel Poag of Jonesboro announce the arrival of their daughter, Claire Carsyn Poag. She was born May 21, 2014, at St. Bernard's Hospital weighing seven pounds and eight ounces. Siblings include Mason, 3, and Taylor, 2...
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Students named Player of the Week by Farmers Bank & Trust
(Local News ~ 06/03/14)
Staff members at Farmers Bank & Trust of Manila presented Manila High School students with academic player of the week plaques on Friday, May 30. Making the presentation were Sandra Casey, branch manager, and Matt Noble, loan officer...
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