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Brannah Barrett Bibbs introduces her first novel
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
Brannah Barrett Bibbs' dream of becoming a published author has come true with her first novel, "When Life Turns Upside Down." Brannah grew up on Buffalo Island, graduating from Buffalo Island Central High School in 2007. ...
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Caraway Council talks sewer repair, rates
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
Terry Couch, Caraway Water/Sewer supervisor, expressed his appreciation to the Caraway Council for the purchase of the trench box being used in the sewer line replacement project...
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Cory Jackson releases second EPA, "Let's Get it Right"
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
Singer, writer and entertainer Cory Jackson of Jonesboro has just released his second EPA titled Let's Get It Right. The title song was co-written by Cory and Michael Gardner. The CD features five songs, Let's Get It Right, She's Got My Heart, Take My Breath Away, Forgiving Him, Coast to Coast, and a bonus song featuring Cory and his 10 year old sister Shawna. ...
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Manila School Board fills positions
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
Manila School Board members met in a called meeting Wednesday, Aug. 10, to consider resignations, hiring and transfer requests. The board voted to accept the resignations of Jessica Wilkerson, cafeteria worker who was hired part-time at the July meeting, and Cindy Bunch, high school chemistry/physics and physical science teacher...
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Aramark Refreshments representative addresses Riverside Board
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
Mark H. Waterbury IV of Aramark spoke with the Riverside School Board Aug. 8 to discuss how the company operates should the district consider outsourcing cafeteria services. Waterbury emphasized the degree of involvement the district will have and flexibility of contract agreements. ...
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Dr. Wagner named president
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
Tommy Wagner, M.D. of Manila was installed president of the Arkansas Chapter, American Academy of Family Physicians in Little Rock at the Academy's Annual Scientific Assembly held Aug. 3-6. Doctor Wagner is a native of Manila and graduated from Arkansas State University. ...
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Lauren Waldrip and Wes Ward to wed in September
(Engagement ~ 08/16/16)
Mark and Angela Waldrip of Moro are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lauren Renee, to Wesley Wayne Ward, son of Larry Ward of Conway and Kathy Roberson of Judsonia. A September wedding is planned at the First Baptist Church of Marianna. The reception will take place at the Waldrip residence in Moro...
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David Lamar Edwards
(Obituary ~ 08/16/16)
David Lamar Edwards, 69, of Manila, passed from this life Monday, Aug. 15, 2016, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. A lifelong Manila resident, David was the son of the late Lamar and Beatrice Fleeman Edwards and was a 1965 graduate of Manila High School. ...
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Ellen Wood Stewart
(Obituary ~ 08/16/16)
Ellen Wood Stewart, 77, of Lake City, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Ellen graduated from Arkansas State University and worked for the Social Security office 39 years. She was a lifelong member of Lake City United Methodist Church. Ellen loved teaching water aerobics, serving as church treasurer and spending time with family and friends...
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Reasons to vote for Issue 3 in November
(Column ~ 08/16/16)
For years now, beginning with the adaptation of Amendment 82 and following with adjustments and additions to Amendment 82, the people of Arkansas have been leading an effort to make our state competitive with our sister states in the area of economic development and job creation...
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Blytheville Police Reports
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. -- Police cited Summer Wilson and Donald Winford on domestic battery charges in the 800 block of South Ruddle. -- Officers investigated a burglary at Public Works on South 10th. -- Officers investigated a burglary in the 200 block of Dougan. A refrigerator and a window air conditioner were reported missing...
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Blytheville robbery suspect arrested in Texas
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
A man wanted for a robbery on Chickasawba has been arrested in Dallas, Texas, according to Capt. Scott Adams, the Blytheville Police Department Criminal Investigations Division Commander. Daveyonn Berry, 21, was arrested on the warrant, and he will extradited back to Blytheville in the upcoming days and arraigned in Blytheville District Court...
- Mississippi County Sheriff's Department Intake, Aug. 8-12 (Local News ~ 08/16/16)
- Warranty Deeds - July 2016 (Local News ~ 08/16/16)
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Jean Wagner
(Obituary ~ 08/16/16)
Jean Savage Wagner, 92, of Tyronza passed away on Tuesday, August 15th, 2016 in Jonesboro. She was born on February 12th, 1924 in Baldwin, MS to James Clarence Savage and Mildred Gertrude Savage. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Broadway Church of Christ of Marked Tree...
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Officials continue search for missing woman
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
Following is a release from Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook: The Mississippi County Sheriff's Department has been searching for Shannon Hinklin Palmer of Keiser since Wednesday, August 10, 2016. Since then, surroundings area agency involvement has grown substantially...
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Crawford talks workforce development in NEA
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
U.S. Representative Rick Crawford visited Blytheville Monday to deliver the keynote address at the Chamber of Commerce's quarterly awards luncheon, and focused his remarks mainly on workforce education. Crawford expressed a desire to use his programs to "close the gap between educators and industry," and spoke about the fact that a traditional college degree is not the best choice for every student...
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Court will reconsider Osceola grant
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
The Mississippi County Quorum Court will get a second chance this month to approve historical preservation grant funding for roof repairs at the Osceola Courthouse. During the court's regular finance committee meeting Monday afternoon, County Judge Randy Carney re-introduced the proposed grant to the committee, this time through the proper channels. If accepted, it will provide $70,000 for gutter repairs without any additional historical liens on the property...
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Tommy Joe Holifield
(Obituary ~ 08/16/16)
Tommy Joe Holifield, 69, of Paragould, died Friday in Paragould. Joe was a lawyer. He loved spending time with his family and scuba diving. He was an Air Force Veteran. Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Helen Alley Holifield; brother, Jimmy Holifield; and sister, Helen Watts...
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Gosnell council talks police retirement
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
Last Tuesday night, the Gosnell City Council met with Gosnell Police officers to discuss the idea of adopting LOPFI( Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System). According to Gosnell Mayor Don Marshal, they were only getting more information on LOPFI at the meeting and the council's decision will come in the upcoming meetings...
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Council continues to talk tax; takes no action
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
No official action was taken at Tuesday night's Blytheville City Council meeting regarding the possibility of a new city sales tax to support police and fire funds, though the matter was discussed and further plans made. Mayor James Sanders told the council that it is already too late to fulfill all legal requirements for getting an issue on the November general election ballot, so a special election would be necessary should the council decide to move in that direction. ...
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Marriage, Divorce, and Civil Decrees
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
Civil Americredit Financial Service,INC. d.b.a GM Financial vs. Johnathan McGowan.... $267.66 Elizabeth Robinson vs. Jalen Blair... $5,000 Midland funding, LLC vs. David Bloom... $588.15 Greenpoint AG,LLC vs. Barrett Farms Partnership, A General Partnership, and Gann and Janiece Barrett... $76,135.48...
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UPDATE: Gary's robbery suspect surrenders
(Local News ~ 08/16/16)
A man suspected of robbing Gary's Food Mart on Aug. 5 is in custody. According to Capt. Scott Adams, the Blytheville Police Department CID commander, at approximately 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Raymond Johnson, 19, surrendered himself to detectives. He will be arraigned on Thursday.
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