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Barbara Ann Roark
(Obituary ~ 12/29/23)
Barbara Ann Roark, 70, of Marked Tree, passed away Dec. 24, 2023, at White County Medical Center in Searcy. She was born March 25, 1953, in Tyronza to Hershel and Mildred Collins. Ms. Roark was a grain analyst for the Rice Mill - Riceland Foods and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Roark; one son, William Brandon Roark; two brothers, Hershel Collins, Jr. and Billy Collins; and two sisters, Brenda Brewer and Jeri Robinson...
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Bear rumor can’t be confirmed
(Local News ~ 12/29/23)
Joseph Fondren BLYTHEVILLE—After recent rumors circulating on social media of a bear siting in Blytheville on the Eaker Air Force Base officials can’t confirm the siting. Captain Teri Looney, with Blytheville Animal Services, stated she has heard the rumor but has no evidence to support the claim...
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Mary Razor retires after 43 years with library
(Local News ~ 12/29/23)
Mary Razor, manager of the Blytheville Library, started her career with the Mississippi County Library System in 1980. Blytheville is the largest branch in the MCLS. She has announced her plans to retire as of Dec. 29. She admits the 43 years have passed fast and she has seen a lot of changes through the years. She has always tried to serve her customers to the best of her ability. She tries to treat others like she wants to be treated...
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Start the new year on the right foot
(Local News ~ 12/29/23)
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas State Parks encourages Arkansans to start the new year on the right foot with First Day Hikes on Monday, Jan. 1, 2024. Led by America’s State Parks, First Day Hikes encourages everyone to celebrate the new year with time spent outdoors, focusing on healthy habits and lifelong memories...
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Two quakes shake area
(Local News ~ 12/29/23)
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake occurred at 11:46 a.m. Wednesday. The quake was centered three miles northeast of Etowah. The depth was 7.1 miles. It was felt throughout Mississippi and Poinsett Counties. A second quake, a 1.8 magnitude, occurred Friday morning near Ravenden in Lawrence County...
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Manila lighting winners announced
(Local News ~ 12/29/23)
Manila 2023 Christmas lighting winners have been announced with Chris Clark winning first place (above) and James Meyerhoff (below) winning runner-up. Mouse’s Designs on Main Street is the business winner.
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Manila volunteers provide holiday baskets to those in need
(Local News ~ 12/29/23)
Members of the Manila Lions Club and other volunteers gathered on Friday evening, Dec. 22, to fill 125 food boxes to be delivered to families in the area. In addition to the food, toys for the households with children were added to the boxes. Toys were provided by the employees of Southworth and other individual donations. The Goodfellow baskets, sponsored by the Manila Lions Club, is a Christmas tradition of community service...
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McFarlin home wins honor
(Local News ~ 12/29/23)
The home of Lynn and Shelley (Perrin) McFarlin at 61 CR 506 in Monette has been chosen as the Christmas Lighting Winner for 2023. Monette City Beautification Committee members presented Shelley McFarlin with a framed certificate on Dec. 16 and a check for $100. A Yard of the Month sign was placed in the front yard to signify the honor...
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Caraway council holds special called meeting
(Local News ~ 12/29/23)
Caraway Mayor Bo James and Council members discussed leasing the factory building and a stipend for the park director at a special called meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 27. Mayor James said they received a letter from a manufacturing company with interest in leasing the factory building owned by the city...
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