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City closer to resurfacing Sportsplex lots
(Local News ~ 02/13/15)
The Parks and Recreation Committee approved a request to open bids to resurface the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex parking lot Thursday night.
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Gosnell police make arrest in Sonic robbery
(Local News ~ 02/13/15)
A Blytheville man has been arrested by the Gosnell Police Department in connection with a robbery that occurred Jan. 4 at the Sonic Drive-In in Gosnell.
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L.V. Lamon
(Obituary ~ 02/13/15)
Mr. L.V. Lamon, 69, of Blytheville, departed this life, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cobb Funeral Home.
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101st birthday celebrated
(Community News ~ 02/13/15)
StoneBridge of Blytheville celebrated the 101st birthday of Mrs. Jesilene Burton on Feb. 8. She was surprised with a call from her sister, who lives in Utah, via FaceTime. This was achieved via the center's new FaceTime/Skype Room. Burton was also able to see her brother-in-law and niece. Several of her friends attended, along with a surprise visit form Dr. Ashley. Cake and ice cream topped with day off with all the residents and friends joining her on her special day...
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Educational award
(Community News ~ 02/13/15)
Pam Burnham, Chapter D chairman of the PEO Program for Continuing Education (PCE), recently announced that Blytheville resident Tamara Price has received a 2015 award to assist with her education at Arkansas State University. Price is the single mother of a 6-year-old son. ...
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Souper Bowl at local church
(Community News ~ 02/13/15)
First United Methodist Church in Blytheville participated in Souper Bowl of Caring on Sunday, Feb. 1. They collected a total of 173 cans, 34 boxes, seven jars and 62 packages of vegetables, fruit, pasta, rice, soup, diapers and more, as well as an additional $450.25 to purchase even more food and supplies. ...
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Debbie Jones
(Obituary ~ 02/13/15)
Debbie Jones, 52, of Cartersville, Georgia., passed away Thursday, Feb. 12, 2015.
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Dulene Brown
(Obituary ~ 02/13/15)
Mr. Dulene Brown, 90, of Zephyhills, Florida, formerly of Blytheville, departed this life Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at Gulf Side Center for Hospice Care in Zephyhills.
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Councilman calls for creative solution to golf course problem
(Local News ~ 02/13/15)
Blytheville City Councilman John Musgraves says the city's Thunder Bayou Golf Links "is killing the city," and is challenging the staff at the golf course to get creative in improving its bottom line.
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Pirates are 8th after forfeits
(High School Sports ~ 02/13/15)
District tournaments begin Monday for the 3-4A conference and on Tuesday for the 1A-3 East. The Gosnell Pirates boys and girls both have 8th seeds in their respective tournaments hosted by Cave City. The boys fell from a sixth seed to eight after it was revealed that they were playing with an ineligible player...
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Fire causes major damage to apartment building
(Local News ~ 02/13/15)
A large fire caused heavy damage to a Blytheville apartment building Friday afternoon.
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Blytheville loses appeal to come off state "distress" list
(Local News ~ 02/13/15)
The Blytheville School District's appeal for removal from the state's Academic Distress list was denied Thursday, despite the district being above the threshold for distress.
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Jasper L Winter
(Obituary ~ 02/13/15)
Jasper L Winter, 80, of Gosnell, passed away Friday, Feb. 13, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Committee wants to lift city hiring freeze
(Local News ~ 02/13/15)
Thursday night, the Blytheville Finance and Purchasing Committee recommended that the city council remove the hiring freeze and raise the dollar figure for items that must go before the committee.
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New police cars in Gosnell
(Community News ~ 02/13/15)
With support of Mayor Don Marshall and Gosnell City Council, the Gosnell Police Department was able to acquire two Dodge Charger Police vehicles from Missouri Highway Patrol to better serve the citizens and community of Gosnell.
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Pirates use big 4th to beat Colts
(High School Sports ~ 02/13/15)
WILSON -- The Gosnell Pirates outscored host Rivercrest 24-13 in the fourth quarter to pull out a 68-61 win in the regular season finale. The Pirates had five players score in double figures, led by Rod Jones' 16 points. Tramaine Anderson added 14, while T.J. Anderson had 13 and Shawn Mitchell and Marcus McClain 12 each. D.J. Jones scored Gosnell's other point...
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Blytheville teams sweep Wynne
(High School Sports ~ 02/13/15)
WYNNE -- The Blytheville Chickasaws and Lady Chicks both won nail-biters Friday night in 5A-East action against Wynne. Robert Moss nailed three-pointer with 14 seconds left to give the Chicks a thrilling 64-62 victory. In the girls game, the Lady Chicks prevailed, 41-38...
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Tigers beat Tuckerman
(High School Sports ~ 02/13/15)
ARMOREL-- In a tuneup for the 1A-3 East district tournament beginning next Wednesday, the Armorel Tigers picked up a non-conference win Friday night over the 2A Tuckerman Bulldogs, 57-49, in front of a lively Senior Night crowd at Armorel. Armorel built a sizable lead over their 2A opponent throughout the game and led by as much as 23 late in the third period. ...
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