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Library program introduces kids to reptiles
(Community News ~ 07/08/15)
Josh Justice, with Natural History Education Company of the Midsouth, delighted children at the Blytheville Public Library Tuesday when he presented his animal program, Heroic Herps. Justice brought a Gila Monster, Blue-tongued skink, sulcata tortoise, and this Burmese Python named Mitch. Children got to touch Mitch as they left the program and were given bookmarks as a special treat...
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Freddie Lee Postell
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Freddie Lee Postell, 87, of Sacramento, California departed this life, Tuesday, June 16, 2015. He was born May 14, 1928 to the late Brazie and Margie Postell. He was educated in Mississippi County and afterwards joined the U.S. Navy. Mr. Postell confessed a hope in Christ at a young age and attended Enoch Chapel Church in the west end regularly. Mr. Postell was a loving husband and father. He loved being with family and friends...
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Carlos Walker
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Carlos Joseph Walker, 28, of Manila, died July 5, 2015 in Heber Springs, AR. He was born January 2, 1987 to Carlos Edward Walker and Jo Ann Freeman Walker of Osceola. He was of the pentecostal faith and a factory worker for Kagome. He was preceded in death by his grandparents JC and Ruth Freeman and HR and Dorothy Walker...
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James Darnell Smith
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Mr. James Darnell Smith, 72 of Jonesboro, died Friday, July 3, 2015 at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born March 21, 1943 in St. Louis to the late James Smith, Sr. and the late Lula Bell Smith, he was a plant supervisor at Contico and was of the Baptist faith...
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Mario Coronado
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Mr. Mario Coronado, 37, of Blytheville and formally of Texas, died July 5, 2015. Born in Weslaco, Texas on November 24, 1977 to Arnold Coronado and Sue Rhea, he was a graduate of Senath High School and was employed with Holiday Inn. Mr. Coronado was preceded in death by his grandparents Bonnie Wilmath, Gordan Carey and Sanjuana Coronado and many other family and close friends...
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Bacon makes the weekend better
(Column ~ 07/08/15)
I'm sure many of you this weekend celebrated with fireworks, grilling and of course large family gatherings. My weekend had a similar outcome, perhaps with just a little bit more pizazz. My story starts Friday morning, I think... what happened last weekend? Just kidding. ...
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Annual "Kids Day" planned
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
A back-to-school tradition 28 years in the making happens next month. 'Kids Day' started out as a simple barbecue with Shannon "Duck" Sims and friends who invited some kids over to have a bite to eat. From then on, the program has grown. Ever since the first 'Kids Day' in 1986, the annual event has become a place for children of all ages to participate in games such as a 100 yard dash, egg toss, and questionnaire, with prizes, food and plenty of entertainment for the whole family...
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Blytheville Police Reports, July 8
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. Monday, July 6 -- Officers investigated a harassment report in the 400 block of East Cherry. -- Police investigated a criminal mischief in the 1500 block of Hearn. The offender scratched the victim's car...
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Local churches commit to being tobacco free
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
Blytheville Parks and Recreation Director Elroy Brown, State Representative Monte Hodges and local area ministers from eighteen area churches met at First Missionary Baptist Church Monday afternoon to discuss making their church properties "smoke free"...
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Area high schoolers visit Capital
(Community News ~ 07/08/15)
The Educational Talent Search located at Arkansas Northeastern College sent two students, Samuel Rinehart from South Pemiscot High School and James Laythan Fox from Rivercrest High School, to the 26th Annual Student Leadership Congress in Washington D.C. from June 6th through June 11th. Both students are TRiO Educational Talent Search 11th grade students...
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Carlos Joseph Walker
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Carlos Joseph Walker, 28, of Manila, died July 5, 2015, at Heber Springs. Born Jan. 2, 1987, in Blytheville, he is the son of Carlos Edward Walker and Jo Ann Freeman Walker both of Osceola. He was employed at Kagome. He was of the Pentecostal Faith...
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Shirley Sipes Rice
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Shirley Sipes Rice, 64, of Monette, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2015. She was born April 3, 1951, in Paragould to the late Jack and Helen Lewis Sipes of Monette. She was a graduate of Monette High School and was a hairdresser and a homemaker...
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BPD investigates shooting, no injuries reported
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
Blytheville police are investigating a shooting, Tuesday, in the 100 block of West Clinton. Police said there were 14 bullet holes in front of the residence, which appeared to be from different calibers. The victim said she was sitting on her couch in the living room and quickly dropped down to the floor when she heard gun shots...
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Blytheville resident recovering from stabbing
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
A local man is in fair condition at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, following a stabbing Monday night in the 2300 block of West Rose. When police arrived, the victim, LC Nelson, was being placed into a vehicle. Police followed the SUV to Great River Medical Center, where Nelson was treated for a puncture wound to the upper left chest area, according to the police report...
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BFD battles blaze on Carolyn
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
The Blytheville Fire Department is currently on the scene Wednesday afternoon at 3:10 p.m., fighting a fire at 2216 Carolyn Street. The fire has completely engulfed the vacant home and firemen are now battling to keep the fire from spreading to adjacent homes...
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Open carry questions continue
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
The issue of whether a person can legally carry a firearm openly has risen to public attention again with a recent statement from the state prosecutor, Scott Ellington, and one of the questions still left largely unanswered regards where open carry is allowed and where it may be prohibited...
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Cal Ripken tournament ready to begin
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
Every team in the 12-year-old Cal Ripken Southwest Regional Tournament is being treated like a World Series champion. One of the 10 teams competing here this week could very well hoist the trophy in Aberdeen, Maryland in three weeks. The journey to the 12-year-old Cal Ripken World Series begins Thursday at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex, where one team will qualify for the trip to Maryland -- the home of baseball Hall of Famer Cal Ripken...
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Karen Fay Roberson
(Obituary ~ 07/08/15)
Ms. Karen Fay Roberson, 53, of Blytheville, died Saturday, July 4, 2015 in Jonesboro. Ms. Roberson leaves two daughters, Theresa Roberson of Blytheville and Angela Roberson of Chicago, Ill.; Two sons, Allen Drummond and Aaron Drummond, both of Chicago, Ill.;...
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UPDATE: Shooting at Ash and Lake
(Local News ~ 07/08/15)
The Blytheville Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred near the 200 block of Lake Street late Wednesday afternoon. Captain Scott Adams told the CN that the shooting was domestic related and the victim is a 23 year old black male. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered the victim with a gunshot wound to the leg. A female was seen leaving the area, but Adams said the victim is being uncooperative with information at this time...
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