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Katey Lynn Campbell and Matthew Daniel Taylor to exchange vows June 24
(Engagement ~ 06/06/17)
Kately Lynn Campbell of Black Oak and Matthew Daniel Taylor of Paragould announce plans to exchange wedding vows. The bride-elect is the daughter of Buster and Linda Campbell of Black Oak. She is the granddaughter of Dena Campbell of Bono and the late Joe Mack Campbell; and Jean Browning of Bono, and the late Leonard Browning...
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Remembering Iwo Jima
(Local News ~ 06/06/17)
A long time ago and far away from home is a time and place remembered by World War II veteran Bob Rothfus of Hardy. Rothfus was a senior in high school in 1941 when the Hawaiian Island of Oahu came under attack by the Japanese Imperial Navy. That attack on Pearl Harbor, and the rest of the island, left over 5,000 people dead or wounded...
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One Team helping another
(Local News ~ 06/06/17)
Southern Bancorp's Bank team has again provided an example of their mission statement, “Building Communities, Changing Lives.” One of the most recent community projects for Southern Bancorp of Manila is sponsoring a softball field at the Manila Park...
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Leachville to seek mayor candidates
(Local News ~ 06/06/17)
Leachville will be seeking mayoral candidates due to the death of Mayor Ralph Wells on May 25. Mayor Wells had served two and a half years of a four year term. He had served on the Leachville city council for two years and as mayor of Leachville for 28 years...
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Louise Williams honored for 40 years of service
(Local News ~ 06/06/17)
Louise Williams was honored on Friday, June 2, with a surprise drop-in hosted by her co-workers in recognition of her 40 years of service with the Cooperative Extension Service. Williams has worked in the same office for four decades making many friends. Co-workers presented her with a card and treasure chest filled for 40 $1 coins...
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Manila Memorial Day ceremony held at Herman Davis Monument
(Local News ~ 06/06/17)
Manila American Legion Post 197 hosted a Memorial Day ceremony at 11 a.m. Monday, May 29, at the Herman Davis Monument. John Lutes, Post 197 Commander, welcomed guests, veterans and family members. Lutes gave a history of Memorial Day and why it is celebrated...
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Manila's Farmers Market draws crowd
(Local News ~ 06/06/17)
Manila Business Women hosted a farmers market Saturday on Dewey Street in front of the Depot with 35 vendors and lots of visitors. Members of the Manila Business Women expressed their appreciation to the vendors, sponsors, and everyone who attended making the day a success...
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Monette Veterans Park dedicated
(Local News ~ 06/06/17)
After two years of research, fund raising and planning, the Veterans Park in Monette was completed and ready for a big dedication ceremony on Memorial Day, May 29. A big ceremony it was indeed, with over 200 in attendance. The Veterans Park is located at the stoplight intersection downtown, at the junction of Highway 18/Highway 139. ...
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Brenda Kay Wright Kuykendall
(Obituary ~ 06/06/17)
Ms. Brenda Kay Wright Kuykendall, 52, of Jacksonville, Arkansas and formerly of Blytheville, peacefully transitioned into the presence of the Lord on Thursday June 1, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was born February 2, 1965 in Osceola to John Wright and Pearlie Wesley Kimbrough...
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S.T. Ray
(Obituary ~ 06/06/17)
Mr. S.T. Ray, 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee and formerly of Blytheville, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 at his home. S.T. was born in Blytheville to Thomas and Mary (Watson) Ray. He was the co-owner/operator of A-1 Flowers in Blytheville. S.T. was retired from Randall Company and had a passion for remodeling houses...
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Donnie Lee Wright, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/06/17)
Mr. Donnie Lee Wright, Sr., 77, of Gosnell, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a life-long resident and was very proud to call Gosnell “home.” He was born on February 9, 1940 to Zola “Bud” Wright and Cordie Lee Pinkley Wright. Mr. Wright married his high school sweetheart, Sharra Via, in 1958 and celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary last July...
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Kendrick Kentrell Finwick
(Obituary ~ 06/06/17)
Mr. Kendrick Kentrell Finwick (Ken-Ken) was born April 24 1989 in Blytheville to Felicia Finwick and Louis Allen. At an early age he accepted Christ into his heart and was baptized. Kendrick was preceded in death by his Grandmother, Fannie L. Smith and one sister, Contessa Cooper...
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Richard D. Wilkins, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 06/06/17)
Mr. Richard D. Wilkins, Jr. was born on December 10, 1988 in Blytheville to Roslyn Harris and Richard D. Wilkins, Sr.. Richard departed this life on Monday May 29, 2017 in Blytheville, Arkansas at the age of 28. Richard leaves to cherish his memories, his mother, Roslyn Harris (Patrick Cuble) of Blytheville; his father, Richard Wilkins, Sr. ...
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Shaquan Kadeem Rainer
(Obituary ~ 06/06/17)
Mr. Shaquan Kadeem Rainer was born December 29, 1992 to Joyce Bohannon and Levester Rainer in Blytheville, Arkansas. Shaquan departed this life on Sunday May 28, 2017 in Blytheville, Arkansas at the age of 24. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bishop George Wilson...
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Avonne Marshall
(Obituary ~ 06/06/17)
Ms. Avonne Marshall was born January 5, 1960 in Blytheville, Arkansas to the late Ella Lee Marshall and Curtis Stephenson. Avonne worked as a teacher for the Blytheville Public School District. She departed this life on Wednesday May 31, 2017 at her residence in Blytheville at the age of 57. She was preceded in death by her parents...
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Early voting begins in millage election
(Local News ~ 06/06/17)
Early voting for the school millage election began on Tuesday with 155 casting ballots, according to Mississippi County Election officials. If approved, the Blytheville millage rate would increase from the current 33.39 to 40.5 mills (approximately $9.48/month for an $80,000 home). ...
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Gosnell hosts Blytheville, 3 others in 7 on 7
(High School Sports ~ 06/06/17)
GOSNELL — Something different transpired for the Gosnell Pirates on Monday, when for the first time under head coach Brandon Barbaree the Pirates hosted the Blytheville Chickasaws, the Trumann Wildcats, the Corning Bobcats and the Manila Lions in a 7 on 7 on J.W. Rea Field...
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