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Domestic violence reported on the increase
(Local News ~ 06/29/22)
By DAVID PIERCE NEA Town Courier A lighthouse does not necessarily have to be perched on the banks of a body of water to serve its purpose. It can act as a beacon of light right here in Mississippi County. In these uncertain economic times when reports of domestic violence are on the increase, The Haven of Northeast Arkansas Executive Director Phyllis McClendon knows the center is a safe harbor for those victims of abuse...
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Blytheville Schools vote to strengthen cell phone policy
(Local News ~ 06/29/22)
By Marcus McClain - NEA Town Courier The Blytheville School Board finalized its decision on the district’s cell phone policy during its regular meeting on Monday. Discussion over the policy has spanned a number of meetings in response to threats made against the school via social media, along with common cell phone usage in the school. The district will move forward with current policy, along with the adoption of a three step violation response...
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– Mississippi County Electric Cooperative – Soaring fuel costs drive up electric bills
(Local News ~ 06/29/22)
By DAVID PIERCE NEA Town Courier Soaring fuel costs are driving electrical costs up and already Mississippi County Electric Cooperative customers are experiencing a cost increase themselves. MCEC President-Chief Executive Officer Brad Harrison said their customers have already seen a 2 1/2 to 3 cent per kilowatt cost adjustment. MCEC has 4,500 members...
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Wreck in Poinsett County claims life Friday morning
(Local News ~ 06/29/22)
Jordan T. Hunter, 31, of Ranier, Washington was killed this past Friday morning in a one-vehicle accident on Highway 1 in Poinsett County. Hunter crossed the center line to the left at Senteney Road before over-correcting to right and running off the road and overturning several times...
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