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Bette Jo Richardson Boyett Lewis
(Obituary ~ 02/23/18)
Bette Jo Richardson Boyett Lewis, 94, of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2018 at Osceola Therapy and Living Center in Osceola. Bette was born in Blytheville to Buster and Vera Richardson and was a 1942 graduate of Blytheville High School. ...
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Officer George Anthony Hodgkiss
(Obituary ~ 02/23/18)
Officer George Anthony Hodgkiss, 31, of Osceola, passed away February 21, 2018. He was born October 6, 1986 to Timothy and Arlene Hodgkiss. He was a patrolman at the Blytheville Police Department, 10-year Veteran with the Army National Guard and a member of Westside Baptist Church in Osceola. ...
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Police respond to several incidents on Thursday
(Local News ~ 02/23/18)
Blytheville police responded to several incidents on Thursday. A resident in the 1500 block of West Walnut reported that someone broke into his fence and stole his two-year-old lab, which is white with brown spots. Also, police investigated a criminal mischief report in the 1100 block of South Division...
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Marilyn Joyce Britt
(Obituary ~ 02/23/18)
Marilyn Joyce Britt was born August 18, 1942 in Parkin to Jessie and Lillian Shelton Neal. She was a homemaker and attended Pentecostal Church of God in Osceola. Mrs. Britt passed away February 22, 2018 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 75. ...
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Candidates file for office
(Local News ~ 02/23/18)
The period for filing for county offices and school board began on Thursday and continues through March 1. As of late Friday, the following candidates have filed for their respective May 22 primaries. — John Alan Nelson (R) — Sheriff Dale Cook (D) — Scott Adams (R)...
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Tigers punch ticket to state tournament
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/18)
ARMOREL — The Armorel Tigers punched their ticket to the 1A State Tournament, Wednesday, with a 65-59 victory over first-round matchup the Hillcrest Screaming Eagles. The Tigers held a close 31-27 lead at the half, after having 15 turnovers, but calmed down in the second half and knocked down free throws to end the game...
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Season ends for Pirates and Lady Pirates
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/18)
LONOKE, Ark. — Gosnell's (12-15) season came to an end, Thursday, as the Batesville Southside Southerners defeated the Pirates, 75-53, in the first round of the 4A East Regional. The Southerners led the Pirates, 32-24, at the half and poured in the offense in the second half, outscoring the Pirates, 43-29...
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State-bound Chicks playing for third
(High School Sports ~ 02/23/18)
BATESVILLE — Two six-point quarters hurt the Blytheville Chickasaws' (16-12) chances as they fell, 56-51, in overtime, Thursday, in a semifinal matchup with the Valley View Blazers. The Chickasaws trailed 27-20 at the half and were outscored 11-6 in the overtime...
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Talley found safe in Washington; two in custody
(Local News ~ 02/23/18)
Ashton Talley, 18, has been found safe in Washington and is back home, according to Second Judicial District prosecutor Scott Ellington. The autistic KIPP Blytheville senior went missing from her Highway 312 South home early last Saturday morning. Two individuals are in custody in Tacoma, Washington...
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Washington detective: Kidnap suspect tried to befriend over 8,000 children via social media
(Local News ~ 02/23/18)
A press release from Pierce County, Washington Sheriff’s Department Detective Ed Troyer said on Thursday, his department received a request for assistance from detectives with the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Department in Luxora. “The detectives were investigation the disappearance of an 18-year-old autistic special needs girl, who was discovered missing from her home in the Blytheville area at approximately 4 a.m. ...
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