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Hugh Don Ashmore
(Obituary ~ 02/20/24)
Hugh Don Ashmore, beloved husband, dedicated community member, and cherished friend, passed away on Feb. 18, 2024. His journey touched the lives of many. Hugh was married to Martha Dyer on Jan. 8, 1955, and their bond was a testament to enduring love lasting 69 years...
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Early voting begins in Ark.
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
By SANDRA BRAND - NEA Town Courier Editor Early voting began Tuesday all around the state of Arkansas. Voters will be deciding on a Presidential candidate on the Republican and Democrat tickets. There are nine Presidental candidates on the Republican ballot, but all have pulled out of the race with the exception of Donald Trump and Nikki Haley. There are three candidates on the Democrat ballot including Joseph Biden, Stephen Lyons and Marianne Williamson...
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Leachville Council recognizes retiring clerk/treasurer
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
Following the Monday night Leachville City Council meeting and the mayor’s comments, Mayor Rodney Robertson recognized retired clerk/treasurer Ruth Ann Keith for her 20 years of service. Keith retired at the end of 2023. Mayor Robertson presented her with a plaque that read, “With Our Greatest appreciation the city of Leachville is proud to honor Ruth Ann Keith for her years of dedicated service.”...
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Arkansas Delta Byways
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
The 22nd Annual Delta Byways Awards Banquet was held at the Eugene Woods Civic Center in West Memphis Friday evening and Mississippi County was well represented. Mayor Marco McClendon welcomed the community leaders from across the state. Gretchen Sacotnik, president of the Delta Byways board, presented the awards...
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Donated items needed for The Haven
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
The Haven of Northeast Arkansas are in need of several items. The shelter needs include Hays grocery store gift cards, eggs, milk, cheese, sugar, creamer, frozen meat, air fresheners, three gallon trash bags, paper towels, and liquid laundry detergent...
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Blood drive announced
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
A blood drive will be held at Ruddle Road Church of God, 1400 Ruddle Road, Blytheville on Feb. 27. The drive will be held from 1-5 p.m. The public can book a time to give by visiting RedCrossBlood.org, downloading the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS. People of all blood types – especially type O blood donors, the most needed blood group by hospitals – are needed daily to ensure blood products are available for hospitals at a moment’s notice...
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Living Word Cathedral schedules annual Black History program
(Local News ~ 02/20/24)
Living Word Cathedral Church of God in Christ, 503 W. Semmes, Osceola, will hold a Black history Program Sunday, Feb. 25. Services will begin at 2 p.m. Special guest will be Bishop Robert G. Rudolph, Jr., prelate of St. Maarten Rehoboth Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ...
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