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Anthony Philbrook
(Obituary ~ 09/29/17)
Mr. Anthony Philbrook, 64, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Anthony was born in Blytheville to Fred and Oma Scroggins Philbrook. He was a lifelong resident of Blytheville and of the Baptist faith. Anthony was a retired truck driver and the former owner/operator of Philbrook’s Grocery Store. Anthony served as the former Captain and was a member of the Blytheville Emergency Squad...
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Rogers recording music video in Blytheville
(Local News ~ 09/29/17)
Music is enjoyed by many all across the world. However, most only enjoy music as a “spectator.” For Pastor Terrell Rogers and his fellow band members, music has become not only their passion, but also their occupation. Rogers has been involved in music nearly all of his life. Rogers’ grandfather had 27 children and all of them were involved in music in some way. For five years Rogers travelled with his Uncle Tim until he decided to start his own group in 2010...
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Chicks to host Nettleton on new field tonight
(Local News ~ 09/29/17)
The Blytheville Chickasaws will play their first game on the new turf at Haley Field at 7 p.m. tonight (Friday). The Chicks will entertain Nettleton in a 5A-East conference battle.
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Wilbert Lemons
(Obituary ~ 09/29/17)
Mr. Wilbert Lemons, 90, died September 24, 2017 at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. He was born at Armorel on September 25, 1926, but had lived in the Hermondale, Missouri community until about nine years ago when he moved to Grandview Missouri to live with his daughter...
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Pirates crush Cave City; move to 2-0 in league
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/17)
CAVE CITY — Gosnell Pirates head coach Brandon Barbaree's decision not to play senior star quarterback Brandon Partee didn't make a difference on the outcome in the game with Cave City, Friday night. Sophomore quarterback Brett Barbaree and the Pirates easily handled the 4A-3 opponent Cavemen, 40-0...
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Chicks lose heartbreaker to Raiders (video of final play included)
(High School Sports ~ 09/29/17)
Playing on their new turf field for the first time Friday night, the Blytheville Chickasaws lost a heartbreaker to Nettleton, 21-14, in 5A-East Conference action. Officials ruled that Chickasaw running back Jalen Gunby fumbled just before reaching the goal line with 39 seconds to play, and Nettleton recovered, ending Blytheville’s comeback bid...
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