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What’s in a name? (10/23/21)Leaders of the Blytheville Chamber of Commerce made a momentous change recently, when the board of directors voted unanimously to change the organization’s name to Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce. People may perceive this as a substantial change, but it is a long time in the making in a county that has struggled to see unity as a key to success. We talk about unity from north, south, west, and east, but we have yet to embrace it fully... -
Making a difference in others’ lives (10/23/21)Did you know today (Oct. 23) is National Make a Difference Day? It is not an official holiday but it falls each year on the fourth Saturday of October. It is a day that places emphasis on volunteerism and community service. It encourages people to be active in their community and do charitable works...
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Failure to pick a superintendent inexcusable (10/2/21)Monday night’s failure of the Blytheville School District to choose a superintendent exposed the fatal flaw of an eight-member board, particularly one so divided. Four board members voted for Dr. Gabriel Jackson; the other four raised their hands for Dr. Zrano Bowles...
