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JPs attempt to resolve Health Dept. rent issue
(Local News ~ 08/19/23)
The conundrum between the Mississippi County Health System, the Osceola Health Department and Mississippi County began in April. The foundation of the issue was simple enough, the Osceola Health Department (a state agency that serves the county) needed a physical location to serve their patients during a planned renovation...
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Manila School Board fills bus driver positions
(Local News ~ 08/19/23)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Manila School Board members filled bus driving positions and accepted a resignation at the August meeting on Thursday night. Following a short executive meeting, Superintendent Jason Evers recommended hiring Veronica Sammons, Blaine Lawrence and Aaron Rathel as bus drivers. Board members voted unanimously on each of the recommendations...
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County to host record-sealing clinic
(Local News ~ 08/19/23)
Mississippi County will be hosting a record-sealing clinic slated for Saturday, Aug. 26. The location will be at the Chickasaw Arena from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Event participants include Legal Aid of Arkansas, 2nd Judicial Circuit Judges, 2nd Judicial Circuit Prosecuting Attorney Office, Mississippi County District Court, and the Mississippi County Juvenile Probation...
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Revis’ Ramblings: Look for the flashing lights
(Column ~ 08/19/23)
School is back in session across the area and I just want to remind everyone to be cautious for the safety of the children. The yellow buses will be out in the mornings and afternoons for the next nine months. Too many times when we hear a message multiple times, year after year, we seem to let it go in one ear and out the other. School bus safety is something we should not take lightly or ignore...
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Editor's Corner: Edgar Harold Lloyd
(Column ~ 08/19/23)
As I sat back this past week and watched the story unfold of the Marion County Record in Kansas, I found myself thinking about all the heroes who have fought and died to protect the U.S. Constitution.. the freedom of speech, the freedom of religion, and yes, freedom of the press...
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