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Blytheville Police reports -- 10-1-13
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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Edna Lucille "Boots" Poe
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
Edna Lucille "Boots" Poe, of Black Oak, departed this life Friday, Sept. 27, 2013 at the Manila Nursing Center at the age of 84. She was born Oct. 1, 1928 in Buffalo Township, Ark., the daughter of T.L. ...
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Gordon Browning
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
Gordon Browning of Caraway, departed this life Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, at the age of 92. He was born Oct. 17, 1920 in Crossett, the son of Ira Vinson Browning and Annie Laura Fielder Browning. ...
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Howard E. Bowers
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
Howard E. Bowers, 75, was born Aug. 28, 1938, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Sept. 26, 2013. A resident of Monette he was a loyal retired employee of Creative Foods for 45 years and a member of Lake City Assembly of God Church...
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Dan and Shirley Minirth to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 10/01/13)
The children of Dan and Shirley Minirth will honor their parents with a 50th wedding anniversary celebration at the Manila Depot from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12. The couple married Oct. 4, 1963, with the Rev. Ray Tweed officiating at New Providence Baptist Church...
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Mustang golfers qualify for 2A State Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/13)
Buffalo Island Central boys and girls golf teams qualified for the Class 2A State Championships, thanks to a pair of runner-up finishes in last week's District Tournament at the Turkey Mountain Golf Club in Horseshoe Bend...
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Lions fall in junior and senior conference football action
(High School Sports ~ 10/01/13)
Corning's Andrew Thompson powered his way to 146 yards rushing and three touchdowns to lead the Bobcats past Manila 32-12 in 3A-3 junior high football action Thursday night at Lion Field. Thompson scored on runs of 38, two and 11 yards while teammates Gordo Gonzales and Cope Robinson added touchdowns of their own to account for the Bobcat scoring on the night...
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Johnny Football comes to Hog Country
(College Sports ~ 10/01/13)
Over the years, as an Arkansas Razorback season ticket holder, I have been afforded the opportunity of watching several Heisman Trophy winners flash their brilliance on the gridiron...
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ANC Works Program extends to Paragould
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
Northeastern College is excited to announce its new partnership with Paragould High School through the Arkansas Works program. The partnership includes the implementation of a career coach, Matthew Woods, in Paragould High School...
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Southworth growth offers employment opportunities
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
Southworth Products continues to grow steadily resulting in opportunities for employment. Southworth has been part of Manila and the surrounding area for over 30 years...
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Quilt show displays 51 quilts
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
The third annual Quilt Show at the Buffalo Island Museum in Monette was a success. People stopped in the museum throughout the day Saturday, Sept. 28, to see the 51 quilts that were display...
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Volunteers sought for annual Haunted Theater project
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
The Arts Council of Mississippi County is looking for volunteers to help with its annual Haunted Theater Halloween haunted house fundraiser.
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Arson suspected in fire at dealership
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
The Blytheville fire marshal is investigating a weekend fire at a used car dealership on South Division which may have been set intentionally, according to preliminary reports.
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County talking about giving raises
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
The possibility of raises for employees of Mississippi County was discussed for the first time in several years at Monday's budget meeting, held by the Quorum Court's Finance Committee.
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Donald 'Donny' Robertson
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
Mr. Donald "Donny" Robertson, 53, of Gosnell, passed from this life Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, in Lafe, Ark.
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Ralph Morris Moore Jr.
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
Mr. Ralph Morris Moore Jr., 62, of Osceola, died September 29, 2013, in Osceola.
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Joyce Ann McFatridge 'Momma Joyce' Lloyd
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
Mrs. Joyce Ann McFatridge "Momma Joyce" Lloyd, 78 of Bassett, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, surrounded by her devoted husband and family.
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R.C. Hamilton
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
Mr. R.C. Hamilton, 76, of Blytheville passed from this life Saturday, Sept. 28, 2013, at his home.
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Lawrence 'Larry' Benson Edwards Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
Mr. Lawrence "Larry" Benson Edwards Sr., 87, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in his home in Osceola.
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Clarence Delaney
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
Mr. Clarence Delaney, 95, died Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, in Memphis.
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Richard Harold 'Sarge' Daniels
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
Richard Harold "Sarge" Daniels, 78, of Jonesboro, died Friday, Sept. 27, 2013, at his residence.
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Russell Chapman
(Obituary ~ 10/01/13)
Mr. Russell Chapman, 66, of Columbus, Miss., formerly of Blytheville, passed from this life Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013, at his home.
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Six months of baby, six months of baseball
(Column ~ 10/01/13)
Today kicks off the first day of the Major League Baseball post season, a time fans from around the world, including myself, have been anticipating for six months. But today also marks a very special milestone in my life. Today Caroline turns 6 months old.
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Carney: Just changing gears, not direction
(Column ~ 10/01/13)
I spent a big part of the past weekend, along with my friends and fellow church members, at the Blytheville First Christian (Disciples of Christ) Church saying goodbye to our pastor of the last 20 years or so, the Rev. Tommy Carney.
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Photography exhibition to benefit Garry Bunch
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
A benefit "See the Eagles of Big Lake/Mallard Lake" photography exhibition will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at 717 North Boston Street (one block west of Farmers Market) in Manila...
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Annabelle Baumgartner born Aug. 8
(Births ~ 10/01/13)
Annabelle Ruby Baumgartner was born Aug. 8, 2013. The 8 lb. 12 oz. daughter of Kimberly and Todd Baumgartner of Jonesboro was born at 5:09 p.m. at the Women's Center at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Grandparents are Mike and Karen Wallace, Mike Baumgartner and Lori Maloney. Great-grandparents are Paul and Karen Suess, Mary Wallace and Norma Emison. (photo provided)...
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Museum Talk
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
This week as I was watching the big combine picking the corn by my house, I was reminded of the hand corn shellers at the Buffalo Island Museum in Monette. The picture is of a hand corn sheller that grinds the corn for chicken feed from the late 1800s, donated by Melda Strickland. The museum also has a cast iron 1903 Black Hawk #9 hand corn sheller...
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Work requires closure of Highway 140 bridge in Mississippi County
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
LITTLE ROCK -- Extensive work will require the closure of the Highway 140 Bridge near Etowah and Athelstan in Mississippi County, according to Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) officials...
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Manila School Board approves budget
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
Members of the Manila School Board welcomed new member Anita Cole at the special called meeting held Thursday, Sept. 26. Ms. Cole was elected to fill the remainder of Position 4, formerly held Tony Crowell. Crowell resigned his position on the board and accepted a position as dean of students at the Manila High School...
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Book honoring Manila Veterans completed
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
Hundreds of Manila area veterans are honored in a book by Donna Brewer Jackson, author/local historian. The 96 page hardback book featuring 150 photographs will be ready for its debut at the Manila Chili Cook-off on Oct. 5. The book will also be available at Delta Drug in Manila...
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Manila students up and running with EAST Initiative projects
(Local News ~ 10/01/13)
Manila High School students are excited to be part of the first year of the EAST (Environmental and Spatial Technology) Initiative at MHS...
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