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Kennon Daniels, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 06/29/15)
Mr. Kennon Bernard Daniels, Jr, 20, of Blytheville, died Monday, June 22, 2015. Born April 7, 1995 in Blytheville and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Daniels leaves his parents Kennon Daniels, Sr. and Stephanie Daniels, both of Jackson, Tenn.; Three sisters, Indya Daniels of Jackson, Tenn., Hailee Daniels of Jackson, Tenn. and Sh'vasalin Daniels of Blytheville;...
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Irene Hurt
(Obituary ~ 06/29/15)
Mrs. Irene Hurt, 64, of Blytheville, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Born December 9, 1950, in Dyess to the late James M. Floyd and the late Alice Elizabeth Floyd, she was a homemaker of the Pentecostal faith...
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Wanda Smith
(Obituary ~ 06/29/15)
Wanda Smith departed from this world at the age of 55 on Friday, June 26th, 2015 at her home in Gosnell, Arkansas. The funeral arrangements are being conducted by the Cobb Funeral Home, and will be announced at a later date.
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Area kids explore "Planet X"
(Community News ~ 06/29/15)
The Arkansas Museum of Discovery took summer program attendees on a trip to outer space Friday, June 26 with its mobile Planet 'X' exhibit, sponsored by Farmer's Bank in Blytheville. This exciting experience is a "museum on wheels" with 10 interactive exhibits designed to engage visitors in engineering skills. Children and adults spent three minutes at each exhibit gathering information about Planet 'X ...
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True Light holds ordination service
(Community News ~ 06/29/15)
True Light had an ordination service for three Deacons, Sunday June 19th during Father's Day Morning service. The Speaker for that service was Rev. Hollaway of The Lilly of the Valley Church, Portageville, MO. Pictured below L-R - Rev. Hollaway, Deacon Nick Floyd, Deacon Robert Calvin, Deacon Lester Watkins and Pastor Jay Slaughter...
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Murder suspects arraigned
(Local News ~ 06/29/15)
On Monday, an Osceola judge found probable cause to charge 18-year-old Randen Caruthers and 17-year-old Desmond Patton in last Monday's shooting death of Kennon Daniels, who was killed in the 700 block of East McHaney in Blytheville. Caruthers is charged with capital murder, aggravated robbery, and engaging in violent criminal group activity. ...
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Wanda Smith
(Obituary ~ 06/29/15)
Wanda Jean Smith lost her battle with cancer June 26, 2015. She battled valiantly but in the end she may have lost her battle with cancer but she won the war of life. She went home to be with the Lord that loves her and died for her. Wanda was a phlebotomist for Quest Diagnostics. She loved people and had a heart of gold...
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Vincent Harrison Stone
(Obituary ~ 06/29/15)
Mr. Vincent Angelo Harrison Stone, 22, of Blytheville, died Thursday , June 22, 2015, in Blytheville. Mr. Harrison Stone leaves his mother Jaime Rainey and his step-father Laroy Rainey Jr. of Blytheville; His father Timothy Stone, and his step-mother Georgia Stone of Blytheville;...
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Humane Society Shelter Stories/Pet of the Week
(Community News ~ 06/29/15)
Brady enjoys playing with toys, gets along with other dogs and loves people. He knows simple commands and is a boy who wants to please. The Blytheville Humane Society was blessed with adoptions this past week. Taylor, a young Great Dane mix is now on several acres located in Bernie Missouri. ...
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Blytheville Police Reports, June 29
(Local News ~ 06/29/15)
The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. Friday, June 26 -- Police arrested Luster Fowler, who allegedly shoplifted a watch band from Walmart. -- Officers took a shoplifting report at Walmart. The offender reportedly shoplifted $340.76 worth of household items, which were recovered in the parking lot. She left prior to officers arriving...
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Woman treated for stabbing
(Local News ~ 06/29/15)
A woman was treated at Great River Medical Center around 12:47 p.m. Sunday, after her baby's father apparently stabbed her in the forehead with a screwdriver. The victim told police that she was by the old Sav-A-Lot parking lot, when the offender charged towards her, "choked her out," and slammed her head on the ground...
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Tolley variety show returns to Ritz
(Local News ~ 06/29/15)
Johnny Tolley has released his newest self-titled CD with King Rex Records that includes his hit single "Run for the Border" which is quickly making its way up the country music charts followed by "Temptations", another selection from the same album...
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ANC offers Young Manufacturer's Academy
(Local News ~ 06/29/15)
Arkansas Northeastern College Technical Center will host its first Young Manufacturers Academy from August 3rd through August 7th, 8:30 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m. daily. This academy is a free program, and is open to students entering grades 10 and 11. Participating students will earn $25 per day for attendance, and will have the opportunity to earn bonus money based on performance...
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Take time to reflect
(Column ~ 06/29/15)
So a week ago in an unfortunate accident I broke three fingers. While I'm fine for the most part, everything that happens to us everyday is always a cause for reflection. Reflection on our regrets, accomplishments and memories. Breaking my fingers was not a life or death sort of event even though it still served as a reminder how precious our time is. ...
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I support a single courthouse, but...
(Column ~ 06/29/15)
I found the write up of the Tuesday Quorum Court meeting very interesting and not a little disturbing. As with everything, there is a right and a wrong way to go about this courthouse consolidation thing, and from that article alone it appears the Quorum Court is going about it exactly the wrong way...
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James Huff
(Obituary ~ 06/29/15)
James Earl Huff, Sr., 83, of Yuma, Tenn., formerly of Dyess, died of heart failure on June 28, 2015 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Born April 14, 1932 in Higden, Ark., he was a retired grader operator and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Franklin Huff and Lela Huff, spouses Aylene Huff and Helen Huff, and sister Helen Brister...
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James Stephens
(Obituary ~ 06/29/15)
Mr. James "Eddie" Stephens, 71, of Blytheville, died Tuesday, June 23, 2015 a ST. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. Eddie was born December 28, 1944 in Blytheville to the late Leo Perry Stephens, Sr., and Edna Mae Stephens and was of the Baptist faith...
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Gosnell considers Chromebooks
(Local News ~ 06/29/15)
The Gosnell School Board held their regular monthly meeting Monday evening and foremost in discussion was that of district technology. One plan mentioned, if approved, would put a Chromebook device in the hand of every student after a three year phase in. This plan was discussed but was not put forward for any kind of vote at this meeting...
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