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Thelma Joy McCollum
(Obituary ~ 06/05/15)
Thelma Joy McCollum of Marked Tree passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at Three Rivers Nursing Center in Marked Tree. She was born at Tyronza Sept. 21, 1934, to the late Lonnie and Bertha Robinson Lane. ...
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Senior food program beginning
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
Blytheville Courier News The Mississippi County Arkansas E.O.C. has scheduled for the month of June, dates and places for its monthly commodity distribution for its 60 Plus Program. The 60 Plus Program is a monthly allocation for adults 60 years of age and older that have an income that does not exceed $1,265 for one person. ...
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Act 2 bringing new comedy to the Ritz
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
The ACT 2! community theater group will bring the play "Two Witches, No Waiting" to the stage of the Ritz Civic Center this June 12, 13 and 14. The play, written by Pat Cook and directed by Sarah Jackson, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday...
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Blytheville Police Reports, June 5
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. Wednesday, June 3 -- Police investigated a burglary in the 100 block of East Magnolia. three handguns were reported missing. -- Officers took a report of a breaking and entering to a vehicle in the 1100 block of Golf Links. Missing were sunglasses, cologne, a flashlight and coins...
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Joyce Chandler
(Obituary ~ 06/05/15)
Joyce Renee Elliott Chandler, age 49, of Gosnell, passed from this life Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at her home. Born to Jerry Elliott and Bonnie McGill Stokes in Blytheville, Joyce was a homemaker and of the Pentecost faith. Being outdoors was a big part of her life. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, flowers, and trees. Joyce was devoted to her children and grandchildren. She loved playing baseball with the kids, as well as other sport like activities...
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Committee considers liens for abandoned properties
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
Blytheville Courier News The Blytheville Code Enforcement and Animal Control committee met Thursday to discuss ordinance change recommendations needed in order to improve the bidding process used by the city when selling city property. Councilman John Musgraves, chairman of the committee, handed out and read an ordinance draft before making suggestions that he would like to see implemented. ...
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Sheriff's Department requests help finding suspect
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
On May 1 of this year, a "breaking and entering" was reported at the Joiner Baptist Church in Joiner. The victim reported that her purse containing personal documents, credit cards and debit cards were stolen. On the same date, the victim's debit card was used at the Osceola Wal-Mart to purchase items including cell phones, air time cards, cigarettes and hygiene items...
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Gosnell board hires, accepts resignations
(Local News ~ 06/05/15)
Blytheville Courier News The Gosnell School Board held an abbreviated special meeting Thursday afternoon at the Gosnell administration building to address personnel needs. The board voted to accept the resignations of secondary teacher and coach Kirk Glintborg and elementary teacher Demetria Williams...
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Area titleholders complete "Beauty Bootcamp"
(Community News ~ 06/05/15)
Six area titleholders descended on Blytheville last week for "Beauty Bootcamp". They arrived in town on Monday night where they were given a swim party and dinner by Don & Robin Houseworth and their local pageant directors. While there, they begin working on interview skills. The next morning, they hit the stage at the Blytheville High School Auditorium, where they began perfecting evening gown and swimsuit walks, and their talent presentations...
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Queens visit Westminster Village
(Community News ~ 06/05/15)
Kendall Berry Northeast Arkansas titleholders recently visited Westminster Village and performed their talent routines at the Thursday Coffee.
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Mays accepted into nursing program
(Community News ~ 06/05/15)
Kristian Mays, daughter of Kenneth and Sherry Mays, was selected for the Fall 2015 RN Nursing Program at Arkansas Northeastern College.
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Mays gains academic achievement
(Community News ~ 06/05/15)
Gabrielle Mays, daughter of Kenneth and Sherry Mays, elected Armorel Jr. High Beta Club president, making honor roll and obtaining the highest math average in seventh grade.
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Abraham retiring
(Community News ~ 06/05/15)
Pediatric and Teen Medical Center announces the retirement of Anes Wiley Abraham, MD, FAAP from the practice of medicine, effective June 30. Patients' medical records will be available upon request.
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