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February Failure to Appear warrants
(Local News ~ 03/08/16)
The following Failure to Appear warrants were issued by Blytheville District Court from Feb. 1-29. -- John H. Allen, 49, Squaw Valley, Cali., two counts; -- Tommy James Anderson, 33, Blytheville; -- Gavin L. Ashmore, 35, Blytheville; -- James Lee Bailey, 39, Blytheville;...
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Blytheville Police Reports
(Local News ~ 03/08/16)
The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. -- Officers took a theft report (JDSU Test Set) in the 700 block of Clearlake. -- Police investigated a domestic battery in the 1100 block of Willow. The offender allegedly scratched the victim's face and neck...
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Baseball-softball roundup
(High School Sports ~ 03/08/16)
Riverside opened its 2016 baseball season with a 10-1 drubbing of Trumann Saturday afternoon at Lake City. Gavin Stone hurled five innings of one-run baseball to pick up the win. Stone struck out six Wildcats on the day. Stone also helped himself at the plate, going 2-4, while scoring a pair of runs...
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Oh so close!
(High School Sports ~ 03/08/16)
Lady Rebels lose 39-33 overtime heartbreaker to Hector in state quarterfinals Cinderella Hector outscored Riverside 6-0 in overtime, ending the Lady Rebels' state tournament run with a 39-33 victory Friday afternoon at Marmaduke...
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Leachville siren installed
(Local News ~ 03/08/16)
A new tornado siren has been placed on the future site of Leachville's fire department substation, 2023 South Main, just north of Helena Chemical facility...
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WW I exhibit coming to Manila Main Street Museum
(Local News ~ 03/08/16)
The Great War: Arkansas in World War I, a free traveling exhibit that tells the story of Arkansas's role during World War I at home and on the battlefields, will be displayed at the Main Street Historical Museum, 101 North Baltimore Street, Manila, from 2-4 p.m. Saturdays, March 19 and March 26. Private showings...
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Manila holds special called meeting
(Local News ~ 03/08/16)
Manila City Council worked through a short agenda at a special called meeting Wednesday, March 2. Four council members, Steven Milligan, Donnie Wagner, Wendell Poteet and Jason Baltimore, were present...
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Davidson recognized for 60 years of service
(Local News ~ 03/08/16)
R.A. Davidson of Manila was recognized by the National American Legion for 60 continuous service years to The American Legion. A ceremony was held Sunday at American Legion Herman Davis Post 197 in Manila...
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Billy Joe Ball
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Billy Joe Ball, 78, of Arbyrd, Mo., died Monday, March 7, 2016, at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett. Born in Brandsville, Mo., he was the son of the late John Henry and Cora Alice Ellison Ball, was raised in the Buckeye community and had been an Arbyrd resident for the past 30 years. ...
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Gary Mustion
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Mr. Gary Wayne Mustion, 58, of Paducah, Ky. and formerly of Mississippi County, died Friday, March 4, 2016 in Paducah. Born September 19, 1957 in Luxora to the late Kenneth Mustion and the late Elaine Foreman Mustion, he was a welder and of the Baptist faith...
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Syble Russell
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Mrs. Syble Modine Russell, 89, of Lepanto, died Sunday, March 6, 2016 at the Three Rivers Nursing Home in Marked Tree. Born August 9, 1926 in Alabama to the late Elex and the late Effie Mae Gatlin Elrod, she was a retired home health worker and a member of the First Pentecostal Church of Lepanto...
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Clara Shaw
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Mrs. Clara L. Shaw, 86, of Blytheville, died Sunday, March 6 at her home. She was born April 5, 1929 in Dell, the daughter of George and Bessie Jones Edwards. She was an outstanding cook and was employed as a cook in several local restaurants. She worked as an employee for Dr. Stout and later became a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting and other crafts...
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Robert Hollandsworth
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Robert Ellis Hollandsworth, 75, of Blytheville passed away recently at St. Bernard's hospital in Jonesboro. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Carney Funeral Home. http://www.carneyfuneralhome.com.
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James Adams, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Mr. James Adams, Sr., 86, of Blytheville, died Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Blytheville. Born October 3, 1929 in Wilson, he was a retired construction worker. Mr. Adams leaves five daughters, Glean Hatcher, Corina Adams, Sue Henderson, Marian Mattis and Alberta Williams, all of Blytheville;...
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Nala Cody
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Nala Grace Cody, the infant daughter of Jason and Jessica Johnson Cody of Jonesboro, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 in Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Albert Johnson, Jr.. In addition to her parents, she leaves her grandparents, Dora Johnson of Luxora and Robert and Kathy Cody of Osceola; and...
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Jayden Pierce
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Jayden Levi Pierce, newborn, was pronounced dead at birth on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Great River Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Carney Funeral Home. http://www.carneyfuneralhome.com
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Stephanie Black
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Ms. Stephanie Lynn Black, 45, of Blytheville, died on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at her home. Born September 22, 1970 in Blytheville to Dr. Moses and Bessie Webb Black of Osceola, she was a homemaker and a member of the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church of Osceola...
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Anna Mastowski
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Anita Mastowski, 64, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Born to Anthony and Veronica Nitko, Anita was a secretary and of the Catholic faith. She loved spending time with her family and keeping up with her grandkids...
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Billy Ball
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Billy Joe Ball, 78, of Arbyrd, Mo., died Monday, March 7, 2016 at the Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center in Kennett. Born in Brandsville, Mo., he was the son of the late John Henry and Cora Alice Ellison Ball, was raised in the Buckeye community and had been an Arbyrd resident for the past 30 years. A retired farmer, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and raising hogs and chickens. Mr. Ball was of the Baptist faith...
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Thelma Morris
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Thelma Mae Morris, 78, longtime Manila resident and widow of Mr. Orville "Cotton" Morris, passed from this life Saturday March 5, 2016 at the Monette Manor Nursing Center. Born in Steele, Missouri she was the daughter of the late Claude and Effie Mae Lott Atkinson and had lived in Manila for the past 56 years. She was a retired seamstress and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Manila...
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Plans for repurposing Thunder Bayou
(Column ~ 03/08/16)
I would like to take this opportunity to provide the purpose, plan and rationale as it regards to the re-purposing of Thunder Bayou. I would also like to encourage the citizens of Blytheville to attend the public forum on March 17th where you will be given the opportunity to share your comments and learn more about the re-purposing plan. The forum will be held at 6:00pm in the Blytheville High School Auditorium...
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The case for frozen foods
(Local News ~ 03/08/16)
March is National Frozen Food Month and the Mississippi County Cooperative Extension Service and Hays Store Manager Tim Russell are teaming up. A different healthy recipe utilizing frozen fruits or vegetables will available each Wednesday for anyone to pick up at the checkouts in the store at 605 W. Moultrie in Blytheville during the month of March...
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Humane Society Shelter Stories
(Community News ~ 03/08/16)
Spring is in the air and the animals at the shelter are loving their time in the sunshine. The Humane Society is excitedly putting the final touches on the Bow Wow Meow Gala that will be held this Saturday night at the Blytheville Country Club. Tickets are still available by calling 870-838-5512. We would love to see a big crowd come out and support the animals...
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Lady Tigers open softball season with a win
(High School Sports ~ 03/08/16)
Blytheville Courier News MONETTE-The Armorel Lady Tigers opened the 2016 season with a 9-0 shutout over the Buffalo Island Lady Mustangs Monday night. Brooke Troute and Madison Beal combined for a no-hitter over BIC. Troute struck out 11 and walked one over five innings pitched and Beal struck out three in the final two innings in relief...
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Pirates take first game of double header against Westside
(High School Sports ~ 03/08/16)
By AARON FITZPATRICK Blytheville Courier News GOSNELL-The Gosnell Pirates opened the 2016 3-4A conference season with a 9-5 win over the Westside Warriors Tuesday night. Dakota Atkinson allowed four earned runs on five hit while striking out seven in six innings of work to get the win for the Pirates...
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Armorel drops game to Rector
(High School Sports ~ 03/08/16)
Blytheville Courier News RECTOR-The Armorel Tigers dropped a 7-6 non conference decision to the Rector Cougars Monday night. Rector scored all seven runs on just three hits over the first two innings off of Tiger starting pitcher, Logan Blankenship (Inning and two thirds, three earned runs, five hits and two walks)...
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Pirates overcome seven run deficit to beat Westside in game two
(High School Sports ~ 03/08/16)
Blytheville Courier News GOSNELL-Austin Wren's two run single with two out in the bottom of the seventh gave the Pirates a 9-8 win over Westside in game two of a 3-4A conference double header Tuesday night. Wren's heroics capped an incredible comeback by the Pirates. Gosnell trailed 8-1 heading into the bottom of the sixth inning. The Pirates scored one run in the sixth and six more in their final at bat to complete the conference sweep of the Warriors...
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UPDATE: Aggravated burglary suspect in custody
(Local News ~ 03/08/16)
Blytheville police are searching for suspects who allegedly pointed a gun at a woman and her 1-year-old child, Sunday, as the victims were hiding in a bathroom during a burglary. According to Capt. Scott Adams, at approximately 1:30 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to 1004 Moultrie Street in reference to an aggravated residential burglary...
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Sylvia Hardin
(Obituary ~ 03/08/16)
Ms. Sylvia Renay Hardin, 39, of Gosnell, died Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Born July 18, 1976 in Osceola to Richard and Florence Chandler Bennett of Gosnell, she was a housekeeper and a member of Princess Chapel in Osceola...
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