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Area doctors talk QHR
(Local News ~ 12/17/09)
Dr. Reggie Cullom, along with several other doctors, spoke to members of the Quorum Court's Planning and Development Committee. The meeting was the result of a request by Justice Emmanuel Lofton during last week's meeting of the committee. The committee had received a letter from physicians in Blytheville regarding the management of the county's hospitals, so Lofton requested a meeting to find out how the physicians in Osceola felt...
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Mail being held as part of investigation
(Local News ~ 12/17/09)
Bootheel residents may be receiving a letter from the United States Postal Service Inspector General's office stating that some of their mail is being held as part of an investigation, according to the assistant special agent in charge of the OIG. Agent John Masters confirmed that a federal investigation has been launched seeking information about mail allegedly discarded up near Cape Girardeau, Mo...
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Osceola gets money to help kids learn
(Local News ~ 12/17/09)
OSCEOLA -- Beginning in January, Osceola's East and West Elementary Schools will have a new tool to help children learn: An official chapter of Save the Children. The worldwide organization works in impoverished areas to improve children's lives. It currently operates programs in Earle, Forrest City, Helena-West Helena and Augusta...
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One local address, two days, two fires
(Local News ~ 12/17/09)
For the second night in a row Wednesday, Blytheville firefighters responded to Chickasawba Street address for a report of a structure fire, according to department reports. Wednesday night at 6:59 p.m., firemen were called to 2304 Chickasawba. Firefighters found flames and smoke coming from the structure when they arrived. The building was a storage building and had no utilities at the time of the fire...
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Applerine Finley
(Obituary ~ 12/17/09)
Mrs. Applerine Finley, 89, of Jonesboro, former longtime Leachville resident, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at her home. The daughter of the late Robert and Annie Swedholm Cobbs, she had lived most of her life in Leachville. She was a homemaker and a former employee of the American Greeting Card company in Osceola and had lived in Jonesboro for the past several years...
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Caraway Council OKs pay raises
(Local News ~ 12/17/09)
The Caraway council hired a new police officer, gave across the board raises, and adopted the 2010 budget at the regular city council meeting held Thursday, Dec. 11. Justin Faulkner was hired as full-time police officer at a salary of $26,000, which includes all holidays. After Faulkner completes his certification in 2010 he will have a salary increase of $1,000...
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Monette Council addresses waterworks, equipment
(Local News ~ 12/17/09)
Monette city council worked through a short agenda before dismissing for the annual employee Christmas luncheon at the council meeting Friday, Dec. 11. Marilyn Kountz, with the U. S. Census Bureau, addressed the council concerning the importance of obtaining an accurate account of city residents during the 2010 census...
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Fred's give back to local heroes
(Local News ~ 12/17/09)
Fred's "Hero Hats" and 9/11 Operating Profits Donations give back to local emergency teams in commemoration of the Heroes of 9/11/2001. Manila Fred's Manager Dan Lewis presented checks to Manila Police Department and Manila Fire Department...
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Rolland named Officer of the Year
(Local News ~ 12/17/09)
Justin Rolland of Lake City was named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year last month by the Jonesboro Exchange Club. Craighead County Sheriff Jack McCann presented Rolland with a special commemorative plaque denoting the honor, during the club's annual law enforcement banquet in Jonesboro...
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Riverside Rebel Roundup
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/09)
The Lady Rebels split a pair of senior high basketball games last week, dropping a 67-56 nonconference tilt at Bay before ending the week with a 63-47 2A-3 conference win over Turrell at Lake City. Meagan Goza scored 16 points to lead Riverside in Monday night's loss at Bay. ...
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Lady Mustang Basketball Roundup
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/09)
Jenna Pike drilled six three pointers on her way to a 20 point night to lead Buffalo Island Central to a 75-56 victory over Marmaduke in senior girls basketball action Monday night, Dec. 7, at the Mustang Athletic Complex...
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Lady Lions drop pair of 3A-3 Conference games
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/09)
Manila hit the conference trail last week, but found the going tough, losing both games in 3A-3 senior girls basketball action. Corning knocked off the Lady Lions 69-66 on Tuesday night at Manila, before Hoxie took home a 45-36 decision over the Lions Thursday night at Hoxie...
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Blazers oust Junior Lions from Gerald Jennings Tourney
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/09)
Valley View jumped to a 15-7 lead after the first quarter and held on for a 51-43 victory over Manila Wednesday night in the junior high division of the Gerald Jennings Holiday Tournament at Caraway...
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Marked Tree takes home Gerald Jennings junior high title
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/09)
Marked Tree outscored Riverside 28-8 in the third quarter of Saturday night's junior high final of the 2009 Gerald Jennings Holiday Tournament and coasted to a 62-38 victory at Caraway. The Indians held a slim 29-25 lead after Riverside's Braden Peaster knocked down a 10-foot jumper with 4:04 left in the third period. ...
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Lions fall to Warriors 60-41 in Gerald Jennings final
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/09)
Manila advanced to the finals of the Gerald Jennings Holiday Tournament, but fell victim to the Warriors in the championship game as East Poinsett County downed the Lions 60-41 Saturday night at Caraway...
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Beatrice Davis
(Obituary ~ 12/17/09)
Beatrice Davis, 85, of Blytheville, died Friday, Dec. 11, 2009, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Lexington, Tenn., to Wiley and Missie Pruitt Middleton, she lived most of her life in Blytheville and was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Church. ...
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