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Juveniles arrested for burglary
(Local News ~ 07/22/15)
Blytheville police arrested a juvenile in connection with a burglary Monday in the 1200 block of Hearn. According to Capt. Scott Adams of the Blytheville Police Department, around 11:53 a.m. Monday, Blytheville police arrived at the apartment that had been entered by the offenders...
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BPD investigates Wednesday morning shooting
(Local News ~ 07/22/15)
A local man was shot in the arm early Wednesday morning in the 800 block of South Lilly. The victim, Keondre Evans, was treated at Great River Medical Center for a gunshot wound to his right bicep and elbow area, the police report said. "They advised Evans was uncooperative and did not want police present," the report said...
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Blytheville Police Reports, July 22
(Local News ~ 07/22/15)
The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. Monday, July 20 -- Police took a report of a terroristic threatening. -- Police took a report of a missing license plate in the 800 block of South Ruddle. -- Officers took a report of fraudulent transactions totaling $371.43...
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Council addresses abandoned properties
(Local News ~ 07/22/15)
The Blytheville City Council has declared war on the multitude of unsightly abandoned homes within the city limits and their neglectful owners, particularly in the case of out-of-town owners who hold numerous such properties. The council debated a new ordinance Tuesday evening in its regular July monthly meeting, relating to the sale of city properties. ...
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So you don't like how things are run?
(Column ~ 07/22/15)
Are you mad because of high crime? Are you angry at the prospect of higher taxes? Do you feel that government has too many assistants and are not doing their job? Do you think your government is wasting taxpayer money on projects that only benefit the few? Do you think the area is going to the dogs?...
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Social Security week observed
(Local News ~ 07/22/15)
July 19-25 marks the second National "my Social Security Week." During this week, Social Security will host events and activities across the nation to raise awareness about the benefits of having a my Social Security account and to encourage the public to sign up for an account at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount...
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BFD fights fire on Ash
(Local News ~ 07/22/15)
The Blytheville Fire Department (BFD) responded to a house fire at 1:29 a.m. Wednesday morning from the 1200 block of East Ash Street. When the initial crews arrived on the scene, a "heavy fire load" was seen in the garage area of the structure with visible flames coming up through the roof. Forced entry was gained by the firefighters into the secured, vacant structure which had no active utility services...
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Highway 18 expansion work continues
(Local News ~ 07/22/15)
The Arkansas Highway Department's expansion of Highway 18 is still underway. With the completion of the railroad overpass near Division St., the next phase in the plan is to lay the foundations for the road network. It is unknown when the construction of the road will be completed...
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New details emerge in the arrest of Dontario Jones
(Local News ~ 07/22/15)
Osceola resident Dontario Jones, 28, the third and final suspect in the July 1st Kennett robbery with subsequent gunfire to and from local police, surrendered to police Saturday night and was arraigned Monday morning in Blytheville District Court on the charge of terroristic act, class B felony. Jones is currently being held at the Mississippi County Jail and has been held over to Circuit Court for a pre-trial hearing scheduled for August 31st...
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Circuit judge to be replaced by appointment
(Local News ~ 07/22/15)
Second Judicial District Division 2 Circuit Court Judge Lee Fergus, 66, formerly of Osceola, died Tuesday at his home of a heart attack. Fergus was appointed to the Division 10 position for Circuit Judge in July, 2001 by former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee. ...
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