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Man stabbed in wrist with a hunting knife
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
A local man was apparently stabbed in the wrist with a hunting knife, Thursday afternoon. Around 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Blytheville police responded to the 300 block of Hardin, finding the stabbing victim there. The victim told police that he and the offender were at an unknown location, when she got upset and stabbed him with a hunting knife...
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Official opinions vary on county courthouse situation
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
In an Oct. 1 letter addressed to Frances McSwain of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, Mississippi County Judge Randy Carney stated that he hopes for the demolition of the Blytheville courthouse at some point in the future, but that he intends to fight for the preservation of the Osceola courthouse...
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Board hears TBGL update
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
Thursday evening, three members of the Golf Facilities Board gave updates to the Blytheville Parks and Recreation Committee regarding the Thunder Bayou Golf Links. Topics discussed included the condition of the course, the desire to sell a piece of excess equipment, areas where expenses have been reduced, maintenance and operational needs, and next year's budget...
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Panel sends grass clipping proposal to City Council
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
Assistant Police Chief and Code Enforcement Supervisor Ricky Jefferson informed Blytheville's Code Enforcement and Animal Control Committee that the proposed "grass clippings" ordinance (Ordinance 1626) has been looked over by City Attorney Mike Bearden and is now ready to go to the full Blytheville City Council for passage...
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Walker running for Circuit Judge
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Curtis Walker Jr. of Blytheville has announced his candidacy for Circuit Judge Division 6. The position has been long served by Judge Victor Hill, whom, according to Walker, will not seek re-election. "Judge Victor Hill is an outstanding judge," Walker told the Courier News...
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Lt. Gov. advocating for school choice here
(Local News ~ 10/02/15)
Friday afternoon, Arkansas Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin spoke to a group of approximately 25 passionate Blytheville citizens at the Dixie Pig regarding school choice. He pledged to craft statutory changes to state law that will simplify language and remove exemptions that he says some schools use to shield themselves from student transfers and lost tax revenue. The informal townhall format saw him asking as many questions at times as those attending did...
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Friday Night Scoreboard
(High School Sports ~ 10/02/15)
Friday's Scores The Associated Press Alma 41, Siloam Springs 24 Arkadelphia 48, Waldron 26 Ashdown 51, Bauxite 13 Bald Knob 53, Rose Bud 12 Batesville 45, Paragould 0 Beebe 13, Jacksonville 12 Benton 41, LR Hall 0 Bentonville 21, FS Northside 10 Blytheville 48, Nettleton 21...
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Pirates crush Cave City
(High School Sports ~ 10/02/15)
CAVE CITY -- Once again, Gosnell used a big first half to defeat a 3-4A conference opponent. The Pirates jumped out to a 34-0 halftime lead and cruised to a 40-8 win over Cave City. Gosnell improved to 4-0 on the season and 2-0 in league play, after handing the Cavemen their first conference defeat...
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Chicks get key conference win over Nettleton
(High School Sports ~ 10/02/15)
Two weeks ago, the Blytheville Chickasaws jumped out to a 26-7 first half lead against the Marion Patriots only to see the lead evaporate and ultimately lose, 43-40. Blytheville head coach Ben Fisher said a couple of quick defensive scores in the first half kept his defense on the field and may have caused his team to wear down as the game progressed...
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