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Manila teacher writes book to help others
(Local News ~ 11/08/12)
Manila educator Rodney Lancaster -- "Coach," as he is called by his students -- can now add author to his list of accomplishments. Lancaster's book, "I Survived the Educational Leadership Doctoral Program," has been published...
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Blytheville Police reports -- 11-7-12
(Local News ~ 11/08/12)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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Johnie E. Whitaker
(Obituary ~ 11/08/12)
Mrs. Johnie E. Whitaker, 86, of the West Hermondale, Mo., community, died Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.
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Geneva Jones
(Obituary ~ 11/08/12)
Geneva Jones, 87, of Marked Tree, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, in Marked Tree.
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Halloween event was what community needs
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/08/12)
Halloween night I was very impressed when I drove down Main Street in Blytheville, and all the merchants were "trick-or-treating" for the children of our community. I was very impressed to see the crowd on Main Street. I personally would like to give a huge thank-you to all the merchants and our Main Street organization -- that was a very special thing you did for our community...
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City worker goes the extra mile
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/08/12)
One would have to be blind and deaf to be unaware of the many problems within the Blytheville city government. However, kudos are deserved by one city employee for "going the extra mile" when a pothole (one of many needing repair on the road through the old air base) cause one of my hubcaps to pop off and roll away...
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Election produces deja vu moments
(Column ~ 11/08/12)
It feels a little like deja vu. Ward 2 made a decisive choice for its representative. The Ward 1 and Ward 3 races are headed to a runoff again. Vera James, Tommy Abbott and Joe Lewis are still campaigning after Election Day. And R.L. Jones is the candidate with the most votes in Ward 3...
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Local museum to feature vintage fabrics
(Local News ~ 11/08/12)
The Delta Gateway Museum in downtown Blytheville will feature vintage fabric arts at the next "Heirloom Saturday at the Museum" event Saturday from 10 a.m.-noon.
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Community-wide event to benefit storm victims
(Local News ~ 11/08/12)
Several churches and other organizations are joining forces to put together a fundraiser for American Red Cross relief efforts on the East Coast in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
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More sexual abuse charges against Blytheville teacher
(Local News ~ 11/08/12)
Blytheville High School teacher Ashley Wolfe was in court for the second time this week in connection with another allegation of sexual intercourse with a student.
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Chamber program turns focus toward volunteerism
(Local News ~ 11/08/12)
The Blytheville Leadership Institute, an initiative of the Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce, is making a major change in its program this year by doing away with the big project each class would take on, and replacing it with an idea that's been in the works for the last few years.
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Campaigning not over for Council candidates
(Local News ~ 11/08/12)
Four of this year's Blytheville City Council candidates still have a few weeks to convince local voters that they are right for the job.
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Pirates have new coach, plan to play uptempo style
(High School Sports ~ 11/08/12)
The Gosnell Pirates begin the 2012-13 basketball season Thursday night with their annual AAA benefit game against Nettleton. The Pirates are coming off a 14-12 season last year, when they finished sixth in the 3-4A with a 6-8 record and were knocked out of the 3-4A district tournament with a first round loss to Brookland...
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Playoffs offer new season for Pirates
(High School Sports ~ 11/08/12)
For the second straight postseason, Gosnell makes the trip to Malvern Friday night, when the Pirates open the Class 4A playoffs. The Pirates (5-5, 5-3 in the 3-4A conference) enter as the third seed from the 3-4A, while the host Leopards (8-2, 5-2 in the 7-4A Conference) are the 7-4A's third seed...
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Unofficial results of local election
(Local News ~ 11/08/12)
Black Oak City Council (at large; top five will serve) Eddie Dunigan, 64. Brett Hickman, 50. Troy L. Douglas, 48. Kenny Vaughn, 47. Jonathan Carmichael, 45. Kevin Austin, 42. Tim Jones, 34. Jim Spencer, 28...
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