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William Melton
(Obituary ~ 05/09/17)
William Joey "Bill" Melton, age 76, formerly of Crestview, Fla., passed from this life Saturday, May, 6, 2017, at the Vandivor home place in Manila. Born in Lobeville, TN, he was the son of the late Clarence and Eula Ferguson Melton and was raised in Manila. ...
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Rebels punch ticket to state tournament with win over Mountain View
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/17)
Riverside used the homerun ball to double up Mountain View 8-4 in the rain delayed first round of the 3A Regional Baseball Tournament Saturday afternoon at Manila. The victory punches Riverside’s ticket to this week’s state tournament at Harrison. It’s the Rebels’ third consecutive state tournament appearance and fourth in the last five years...
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Lions whitewash Valley Springs 8-0
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/17)
Manila punches state tournament ticket Brett Sweatman walloped two homeruns, including a mammoth shot over the right centerfield fence, and combined with the strong pitching performance of Michael Jorgensen, led Manila to an 8-0 shutout victory over Valley Springs in Saturday’s 3A Regional Tournament at Lion Field. The victory sends the host Lions to this week’s state tournament Thursday at Harrison, and sets up a semifinal regional matchup with Riverside at 12:30 Monday afternoon...
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Doyle Haywood
(Obituary ~ 05/09/17)
Mr. Doyle Haywood, son of the late Bernard “Petie” Haywood and Floya Haywood was born on March 11, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas and passed away on May 5, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 70 years...
- Hurst walkoff hit sends Mustangs to regional finals (High School Sports ~ 05/09/17)
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Jordyn Wheeler inks softball letter with CRC
(High School Sports ~ 05/09/17)
Manila’s Jordyn Wheeler inked a national letter of intent to play softball for Crowley’s Ridge College Wednesday afternoon at Lion Gymnasium. Present for the signing were CRC head coach Jordan Malone along with assistant coach Kourtney Brown. Lady Lion coach Craig Wheeler, Jordyn’s father, was by his daughter’s side, as well as mother Amy and older brother Blake, who played both baseball and basketball at CRC. Assistant Lady Lion coach Scottie Reinhart was also in attendance...
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Connor Jackson competes in marathon
(Other Sports ~ 05/09/17)
Connor Jackson, 14 year old eighth grader at Manila Jr High School, competed in the Disney World Star Wars Half Marathon on April 23 in Orlando Fla. He finished the 13.1 mile race in 1:34 and placed 87th overall out of 16,302 runners who finished the race. He is the son of Jeremy and Jennifer Jackson. (photo provided)...
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Riverside School Board discusses recent storm damage
(Local News ~ 05/09/17)
Riverside school board met briefly for its regularly scheduled monthly meeting Monday evening to discuss topics ranging from recent storm damage, personnel, purchase of a new school bus, as well as the upcoming graduation. Superintendent Jeff Priest opened the meeting by discussing the recent storm damage that occurred on the campus this past weekend...
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Leachville Council moves forward with Melody renovations
(Local News ~ 05/09/17)
Leachville City Council made the decision to move forward with renovations to the Melody Theater at a special called meeting Tuesday, May 2. The Melody Theater received fire/smoke damage in early March. The stage area was damaged by fire with the remainder of the building receiving extensive smoke damage...
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Manila Assistant Superintendent offers a loving farewell
(Local News ~ 05/09/17)
Manila Assistant Superintendent Chris Ferrell is saying goodbye to MHS with mixed emotions. It is sad to leave the school he loves but exciting to move forward to a new educational venture as he assumes his duties as superintendent of McGehee School District in Southeast Arkansas...
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Copeland yard receives honor
(Local News ~ 05/09/17)
The home of Josh and Jordan Copeland, at 303 East Drew, was chosen as Monette “Yard of the Month” for April. On Monday, May 1, Monette Mayor Chub Qualls presented Joshua Copeland with a certificate recognizing his home as having the most beautifully landscaped and manicured yard in the entire Monette Community for the month of April 2017...
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Caraway hosts Hot Rods and Barbecue
(Local News ~ 05/09/17)
The second annual Hot Rods and Barbecue Festival was held April 29 on Caraway Main Street. The festival had to be moved from the scheduled date of April 22 due to inclement weather. The festival drew a crowd with lots of new and old cars and trucks to see, along with barbecue by Bo James. Visitors could enjoy hot dogs, hamburgers or barbecue bologna, a southern treat...
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Woman escapes from courtroom
(Local News ~ 05/09/17)
A woman ran out of Blytheville District Court Monday morning, after Judge Shannon Langston ordered that she be taken into custody. Around 10:20 a.m. Monday, Ayeshia Farris escaped, fleeing in a vehicle, then on foot. Initially a passenger in the vehicle, Dequan Sims, 18, was arrested for fleeing and no driver’s license...
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Weekend Police Reports
(Local News ~ 05/09/17)
The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. — Police investigated a domestic assault in the 1100 block of South Lilly. — Officers took a report of a stolen license plate in the 200 block of Dougan. — Police arrested Matthew Ridley, 26, on shoplifting charges at Walmart...
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Thomas Christopher Holliday
(Obituary ~ 05/09/17)
Mr. Thomas Christopher Holliday, 46 of Blytheville, passed away at his home on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Born to Wilbert Holliday and Vera James on February 11, 1971 in Blytheville, he was of the Baptist Faith and a painter by trade. Mr. Holliday was preceded in death by his father, Wilbert Holliday of New Orleans, La. and his grandmother Pauline Hopkins of Blytheville...
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Beulah Alberda
(Obituary ~ 05/09/17)
Monette -- Bea Alberda, 83, slipped into eternity with her children by her side on May 8, 2017, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. She was born May 30, 1933, in Monette to the late Herbert and Velma Cullum. She grew up in Monette and then moved to Michigan where she met her husband, Alan Alberda. ...
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Public Safety Tax and Justice Center Bonds Pass
(Local News ~ 05/09/17)
Blytheville voters approved a new ten year, 0.5 percent Public Safety Tax by a vote of 640 (61.07 percent) to 408 (38.93 percent). The new Public Safety Tax shall be used to fund public safety purposes and to pay and secure the repayment of bonds approved by the voters and issued by the city to finance capital improvements...
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Local Welcome Center sees more than 140,000 visitors each year
(Local News ~ 05/09/17)
Several local dignitaries were on hand, Sunday morning, to help the Blytheville Welcome Center kickoff National Travel and Tourism Week, which is May 7-13. Blytheville Mayor James Sanders, Sheriff Dale Cook, Sen. Dave Wallace and Rep. Monte Hodges all signed the proclamation recognizing the week...
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