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Drivers urged to be cautious on partially-opened overpass; speed limit is 30
(Local News ~ 10/21/15)
The new overpass in Blytheville, built as part of the Highway 18 expansion project, partially opened Tuesday. Walter McMillion, District Engineer with the Arkansas Highway Department, explained Wednesday that the east bound traffic has been redirected from Ash Street to the new construction...
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Public economic development report
(Column ~ 10/21/15)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT to the PEOPLE of MISSISSIPPI COUNTY Dear Fellow Citizens: It has been two years since I last made a series of comprehensive reports to you on how our efforts in jobs creation, economic development and population growth are proceeding. ...
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Chili Cook-Off winners
(Local News ~ 10/21/15)
Cobb Funeral Home took first prize in the judged competition and Nucor Yamato Steel Shipping took first in People's Choice at the 35th Annual Chili Cook-off Charity Truck Pull and Hot Pepper Eating Contest held Saturday, October 17. Coming in second for the judged competition was JMS Russel Metals and third Nucor Yamato Steel Shipping. People's Choice second place winner was Tenaris and third went to Farmers Bank and Trust...
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Blytheville Police Reports, Oct. 21
(Local News ~ 10/21/15)
The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. Monday, Oct. 19 -- Police are investigating the reported rape of a juvenile in the 500 block of Southwest Parkway. A Blytheville High School counselor told police that the student said she had been raped Sunday night while staying at a friend's house. She said the victim tried to fight off the offender, who reportedly woke her up and took her to another room and committed the act...
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Sandra C. Lollar
(Obituary ~ 10/21/15)
Sandra C. Lollar, 75, of Paragould, former Manila resident and widow of Lomax Lollar, died Monday, Oct. 9, 2015, at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science in Little Rock. Born in Kankakee, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Flowers Boudreau and had been a longtime Manila area resident before making her home in Paragould three years ago. ...
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Odyssey Buckley
(Obituary ~ 10/21/15)
Odyssey M. Buckley, 2 months-old, died October 16, 2015 at Great River Medical Center, Blytheville. She was born in Blytheville on July 27, 2015 the daughter of Laura McChristian and Lamont Buckley, both of Blytheville. In addition to her parents she is survived by three sisters, Tyasia King, Kennedy Buckley and Knarji Bukley;...
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Jean Campbell
(Obituary ~ 10/21/15)
Jean J. Campbell, 81, of Wallingford, Pa., passed away October 20, 2015 at the home of her daughter, Dr. Calerina Campbell. Funeral arrangements will be announced by McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.
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Sandra Lollar
(Obituary ~ 10/21/15)
Sandra C. Lollar, age 75, of Paragould, former Manila resident and widow of Mr. Lomax Lollar, died Monday, October 9, 2015 at the University of Arkansas for Medical Science in Little Rock. Born in Kankakee, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy Flowers Boudreau. ...
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Yolanda Aldridge
(Obituary ~ 10/21/15)
Yolanda Aldridge, 44, of Blytheville, passed away October 21, 2015 at her home in Blytheville. She was a graduate of Blytheville High School. She is survived by her parents, James and Barbara Wells of Blytheville; Two sisters, Debbie (Anthony) Long of Kansas City, Mo. and Adriene Engram of Tampa;...
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Mary Lowe
(Obituary ~ 10/21/15)
Mary Lowe, 78, of Osceola, passed from this life Monday, October 19, 2015 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Born to Gilbert and Ione Blackburn Hannaford, she was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her flower beds, reading her bible, and spending time in prayer. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Osceola...
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