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Too many animals abandoned on streets
(Column ~ 04/27/13)
As a nation we claim to love our dogs and cats. Millions of households have pets, and billions of dollars are spent yearly on pet food and supplies.
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Rickey Lee Ashley
(Obituary ~ 04/27/13)
Mr. Rickey Lee Ashley, 58, of Osceola, entered into rest Saturday, April 27, 2013. Born Aug, 3, 1954. to Donald and Mildred Ashley in Joiner, he attended First Assembly of God in Osceola. He was preceded in death by his mother and two brothers, Larry Griggs and Michael Ashley...
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Barbara Ann Pilgrim
(Obituary ~ 04/27/13)
Mrs. Barbara Ann Pilgrim, 72, of Luxora, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Born April 18, 1941, in Lepanto, she was a retired factory worker and a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her parents, Washington Carlisle Maddox and Mabel Maddox; her husband, William Pilgrim; her daughter, Peggy Ann Pilgrim; her sisters, Nelda Foster and Billie Sweeney; and three brothers, William Maddox, Junior Maddox and Carl Gene Maddox...
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Naomi Jewel Ray
(Obituary ~ 04/27/13)
Mrs. Naomi Jewel Ray, 85 of West Memphis, died Thursday, April 25, 2013, peacefully at Methodist Central Hospital. Mrs. Ray was a loving mother and grandmother who touched many lives with her gentile and kind loving heart. Her children described her as a devoted mother with a heart of gold...
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Bobby Gene Smith
(Obituary ~ 04/27/13)
Mr. Bobby Gene Smith, 82, of Leachville, died Saturday, April 27, 2013, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Howard Funeral Service of Leachville. Guests may register at www.HowardFuneralService.com
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Free Comic Book Day coming Saturday
(Local News ~ 04/27/13)
Free Comic Book Day is May 4, and local comic shop Arkham Comics and Used Bookstore will join thousands of other comic shops around the globe to celebrate one of the industry's largest single events. Arkham Comics, located at 514 W. Main St. in Blytheville, will host the event--now in its 11th year -- from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday...
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Ward meeting full of complaints
(Local News ~ 04/27/13)
Fed-up citizens gathered Saturday morning at the Blytheville public library for a ward meeting hosted by city councilman R.L. Jones, in which the mayor's office, city council, the fire department, the police department, public works, the parks department and the Courier News all came under fire...
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Armorel tournament potsponed
(High School Sports ~ 04/27/13)
Blytheville Courier News ARMOREL -- The 1A-3 East Baseball Tournament was rained out both Friday and Saturday. The games will resume Monday at Armorel High School's Billy Brown/Hugh Don Ashmore Field. Host Armorel plays Weiner at 2 p.m. Monday in the first semifinal game, followed by Crowley's Ridge Academy and Bay at 4 p.m. The semifinal winners will play for the district championship at 6 p.m. Monday...
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