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Remembering those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
(Local News ~ 05/29/19)
The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held Monday at the Mississippi County courthouse lawn in Blytheville. Richard High delivered the keynote address, reflecting on Caruthersville native Rickey Bell who was killed during a helicopter crash in Operation Iraqi Freedom on August 22, 2007, along with 14 other soldiers. ...
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Mississippi County leaders accept bond money
(Local News ~ 05/29/19)
Mississippi County made history last Tuesday afternoon in Little Rock when County Judge John Alan Nelson and other elected officials accepted bond proceeds from Stephens Inc., totaling $17,252,847.39 to fund renovations for its courthouses in Blytheville and Osceola...
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Monette pays tribute to those who lost lives in battle
(Local News ~ 05/29/19)
The Monette American Legion Post 136 hosted a Memorial Day tribute to veterans on Sunday, May 26, at the Monette Cemetery. Former Post Commander Jerry Reed welcomed veterans and their families in attendance. He led the opening prayer and placed an American flag in the soil, signifying the beginning of the special tribute to fallen soldiers...
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Life is full of changes
(Column ~ 05/29/19)
Everyone knows life is full of changes as we journey through. I have written about change from time to time, but the change I am referring to today has a completely different meaning. We change from babies to toddlers; toddlers to children; children to teenagers; and teenagers to adults. Changes continue throughout our lives. We go from newlyweds to middle-age married people and on to senior citizens...
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Morgan puts her life in God’s hands
(Local News ~ 05/29/19)
In August of 1997, Barbara Morgan was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The next month Barbara had surgery to remove the cancer, and 22 years later most maybe know Barbara as the sweet lady who works at Dr. Scott Johnson’s or possibly even know her as the mother-in-law to the Blytheville Police Chief Ross Thompson...
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Fletcher thankful for her support system
(Local News ~ 05/29/19)
Laura Fletcher has defeated cancer three times, though she still has some bad days because of the disease. However, Fletcher was able to see her daughter graduate from high school this year and hopes to see her move off to college in a few months. Before being diagnosed with cancer, Fletcher had been an LPN for 21 years. ...
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Relay for Life set for Saturday on Main
(Local News ~ 05/29/19)
The 2019 North Mississippi County Relay For Life is scheduled for Saturday, from 6-9 p.m. on Main Street in Blytheville. Registration begins at the survivor tent in front of Farmers Bank at 5:30 p.m. that day. Relay for Life is the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society...
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Carl Vernon Randall
(Obituary ~ 05/29/19)
Carl Vernon Randall, 79, of Trumann, passed away May 25, 2019, at his home. He was retired from Mid-South in Marked Tree. Mr. Randall was born March 29, 1940, in Pine Tree, to Carl Olive and Charlsey Curry Randall. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Annalean Randall; two sons, Ricky Dwight Stapler and Silas Ray Stapler; two brothers, J.D. Randall and Terry Randall...
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Cross maintains her smile through it all
(Local News ~ 05/29/19)
Even after battling three forms of cancer and losing loved ones to the disease, Lisa Cross remains a positive person. She has relied on her faith and hasn’t allowed cancer to make her bitter. About 32 years ago, when her son was just eight months old, Cross learned she had thyroid cancer. Several years after winning that battle, doctors discovered cervical cancer cells, freezing them and saving her life...
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Tynagus Antwion Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 05/29/19)
Tynagus Antwion Mitchell, 43, of Jonesboro, passed away May 25, 2019, at SMC Medical Center in Osceola. He was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Mitchell was born Jan. 1, 1976 in Osceola to George Ray Mitchell and Deborah Jefferson. He is survived by his parents, George Mitchell of Waterloo, Iowa, and Deborah Jefferson Collins of Osceola; three sons, Dallas Mitchell of Dallas, Texas, Zane Mitchell and Mykal Mitchell of Jonesboro; one daughter, Tyler Mitchell of Jonesboro; three brothers, Christopher Jefferson of Osceola, Michael Mitchell and Ray Quawendis Mitchell of Waterloo, Iowa; five sisters, Kila Chew, Shakonda Hale of Osceola, Ragen Mitchell, Magen Mitchell and Morgan Mitchell of Waterloo, Iowa; special friend, Makayla Lee Waddell.. ...
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