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"Swatting" prank is no laughing matter
(Column ~ 02/24/15)
Pranks used to be harmless. The target might receive an annoying phone call or have to clean up toilet paper from his yard. But in recent years, some gamers have been getting their kicks out of something called "swatting."
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Regenold headed to state Ag Hall of Fame
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
John Ed Regenold of Armorel is among five people being inducted into the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame this year, a honor recognizing leadership and service to the state's largest industry segment.
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Thomas Ricci Waugh
(Obituary ~ 02/24/15)
Thomas Ricci Waugh, 60, of Black Oak passed away Feb. 22, 2015, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Born June 24, 1954 in Jonesboro, he was the son of the late J.L. and Mary Pennington Waugh and had served in the National Guard. ...
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Peggie Roselee Benham
(Obituary ~ 02/24/15)
Peggie Roselee Benham, 68, of Manila passed away Feb. 20, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born Nov. 24, 1946 in Enola, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Jim and Lori Pate Ford and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Benham enjoyed watching wrestling, sci-fi and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...
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Pike and McFarlin rally Mustangs past EPC in district tournament semifinal thriller
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/15)
Senior Austin Pike produced yet another monster night, while freshman Andrew McFarlin gave Buffalo Island Central a double-double off the bench, helping the Mustangs overcome an eight point fourth quarter deficit, as Buffalo Island Central charged back for a heart stopping 72-71 victory over East Poinsett County Saturday night in the semifinals of the 2A-3 District Tournament at Lepanto.. ...
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Hoxie turns back Lady Lions in 3A-3 District play
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/15)
Hoxie took advantage of a controversial call late in Thursday night's quarterfinal 3A-3 District Tournament game against Manila to post a hard fought 50-46 victory over the Lady Lions...
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EPC ends Lady Rebel's regional tournament hopes
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/15)
East Poinsett County turned a six point halftime deficit around with a dominating second half to knock off third seeded Riverside 59-47 in the quarterfinals of the 2A-3 Senior Girls District Tournament Friday night at Lepanto. The win punched the host Lady Warrior's ticket to this week's regional tournament in Monette...
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Owens' free throws in overtime lift Lady Mustangs past Earle
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/15)
Buffalo Island Central senior Bailey Owens saved the Lady Mustangs season, sinking a pair of free throws with 1.6 seconds left in the overtime to lift BIC to a stunning 61-60 victory over Earle in the 2A-3 District Tournament Friday night at Lepanto...
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Manila advances to district finals with 66-61 victory over Osceola
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/15)
The third time proved to be the charm for Manila. The Lions had lost their previous two regular season contests with Osceola, relinquishing late leads in each game. Manila was determined that Saturday afternoon's semifinal district tournament matchup against the Seminoles would turn out differently. ...
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Mustangs fight off Rebels, earn regional tournament berth
(High School Sports ~ 02/24/15)
Buffalo Island Central staved off a furious fourth quarter rally by Riverside and escaped with a 60-52 victory over their old nemesis Friday night in the quarterfinals of the 2A-3 District Tournament at Lepanto...
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Manila Principal contracts renewed
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Manila School Board members, on the recommendation of Superintendent Pam Castor, unanimously approved renewing principal contracts for the 2015-2016 school year. Principals are LeeAnn Helms, middle school; Jason Evers, elementary; and Chris Ferrell, high school...
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Caraway Council approves lease agreement on Basler building
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Caraway Council members were all present for a special called meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19, kto discuss a lease agreement for the former Basler building. Caraway Mayor Barry Riley opened the meeting giving Dwight Whittenburg, with Crop Production Services, the floor. Whittenburg presented his proposal for the use of the building...
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Mississippi County libraries offer notary services
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
The Mississippi County Library System is now offering notary public services at all seven of its locations. "This is another service we are able to provide to help better serve our patrons," Kevin Barron, director of the Mississippi County Library System, said. "All seven of our library branches now has at least one notary."...
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Manila Council discusses water/sewer increases
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner and the city council discussed water and sewer rates at the Feb. 16 meeting. "Mr. Ford (Henry Ford, director of public works) and I have been wrestling this for weeks," Mayor Wagner said...
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Tenaris plant in Texas lays off 200-plus
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Yet more Tenaris employees are now facing layoffs, but this time from the company's mill in Conroe, Texas. Representatives from Tenaris told the CN that the Conroe plant is being temporarily shut down as of April 24, resulting in the layoff of over 200 employees...
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Hailey Nichole Watkins
(Obituary ~ 02/24/15)
Hailey Nichole Watkins, 20, of Blytheville, died of heart failure on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.
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Billy M. Bratton
(Obituary ~ 02/24/15)
Mr. Billy M. Bratton, 81, of Jonesboro, passed away on Friday, Feb. 20, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center.
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Update: Juvenile arrested in Jonesboro in connection with Blytheville shooting
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
Blytheville Police are investigating a shooting Monday afternoon near apartments in the 1000 block of North Second Street.
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Quorum Court takes stand against Senate bill
(Local News ~ 02/24/15)
The Mississippi County Quorum Court passed a resolution Tuesday night in opposition of State Bill 333, Destruction of Home Rule, officially asking legislators to vote against it.
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