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Roadwork reflects committment to betterment
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/23/12)
We would like to take this opportunity to publicly thank Mayor Sanders and the City Council for moving forward and allocating funds for the recent street work around town. We realize the enormous responsibility you have in utilizing the funds and resources in ways that will best serve and benefit the community. As a small business in town, we depend on our local community for support and your leadership and forward thinking helps greatly!...
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Someone has to speak for the animals
(Column ~ 06/23/12)
Having lived these many years and being a witness to hard times most of this life, it seems we are living in troubled times.
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"Alex"
(Entertainment ~ 06/23/12)
This week's Pet of the Week at the Blytheville Humane Society is "Alex," a young male Domestic Short Hair cat. Surrendered because of allergies in the home, Alex is a lively tom who loves people and is comfortable with other cats. He up-to-date with routine shots and is house-trained. For more information, call the Humane Society at 870-838-5512 or send email to humanesocietyofblytheville@hotmail.com.
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Poplar Bluff edges Casons in 9 innings
(High School Sports ~ 06/23/12)
It took nine innings for the Blytheville Century 21 McWaters Casons and Poplar Bluff, Mo. Thunder to decide a winner Friday night with the Thunder scratching out a 2-1 victory over the Casons at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex. All three runs came of the game were unearned as both teams showcased quality pitching...
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New Gosnell HS football coach finds himself in unique situation
(Local News ~ 06/23/12)
The Gary Moody era of Gosnell football is about to begin. After attending a coaches clinic in Fayetteville this week, the former head coach at 2A McCrory will begin practicing with his new squad early next month. Moody replaces former head coach, Brian Sims, who resigned in June to take the position of offensive line coach at Greenwood High School...
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Speed limit increases on Highway 18
(Local News ~ 06/23/12)
After several months of planning the speed limit on Highway 18, heading west towards Jonesboro, was increased from 55 mph to 60 mph.
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Street work draws praise from Main Street businesses
(Local News ~ 06/23/12)
The City of Blytheville wrapped up its resurfacing project on Main Street Thursday. The project, which stretched the length of the street between the arches, resurfaced the street with new asphalt as well as fixing pot holes and dips, and repainting lane dividers, crosswalks and parking lots...
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John T. Abbott
(Obituary ~ 06/23/12)
Mr. John T. Abbott, 86, of Blytheville, passed from this life Friday, June 22, 2012, at Flo and Phil Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Kennett, Mo., to Jack and Edith Greene Abbott, he was owner of Abbott Trucking and was a Veteran of WWII, proudly serving in the United States Army. John was a member of the VFW, Clean Fun Club and the Senior Citizens Center and was of the Protestant faith...
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Juanita Davis Branan
(Obituary ~ 06/23/12)
Mrs. Juanita Davis Branan, 65, of Blytheville, passed from this life Friday, June 15, 2012, at her home. Born in Batesville to Emil E. and Eunice B. Sanders Davis, she was a Certified Nursing Assistant and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Garland Branan; three brothers and two sisters...
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Ruby King
(Obituary ~ 06/23/12)
Mrs. Ruby King, 74, of Jonesboro, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 20, 2012, surrounded by family and friends at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House. Ruby was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose greatest joy was her children and grandchildren. She loved to crochet, embroider and knit. She was a member of the Extension Homemakers Club, the Potlickers Fellowship Bible Study Group, and a member of Temple Baptist Church...
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Neoma E. Cotton
(Obituary ~ 06/23/12)
Neoma E. Cotton, 93, of Steele, formerly of Gosnell, passed from this life Friday, June 22, 2012, at River Oaks Care Center. Born in Colbert County, Ala., to William Alfred and Margaret "Goldie" Nesmith Johnson, she attended Yarbro Baptist Church and was a retired cafeteria employee with the Gosnell Schools...
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Group trying to get reform measure on November ballot
(Local News ~ 06/23/12)
The Better Ethics Now Committee, a bipartisan group, is raising money to obtain signatures for a ballot initiative that would bring about campaign finance and lobbying reform to the state of Arkansas and help keep "big money" out of the state government...
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