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Voting is your right, so please cast your ballot
(Column ~ 05/05/18)
Primary elections will be held very soon and with them come one of the biggest responsibilities we have as citizens of our great country — voting. Participating in your right to vote gives the opportunity to help make changes in your community, state and country. If you’ve ever once complained about management in one of those things, then you should take voting very seriously...
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City committees discuss nuisances
(Local News ~ 05/05/18)
While reviewing the reports from Code Enforcement, Councilwoman Barbara Brothers asked about the house at 1005 Hearn Street. She said that she had received a call from a citizen that had seen people sneaking in and out of the back of the dilapidated house...
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Justice of the Peace Q&A: Henton vs. Lewis
(Local News ~ 05/05/18)
Joe Lewis, Sr.: The biggest issue facing Mississippi County I would say is the Mississippi County Courthouse. Being able to satisfy Mississippi County in the best way possible. Jo Ann Henton: One of the biggest issues facing the county is associated with employment. ...
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GOP Sheriff Candidate Q&A: Adams vs. Ephlin
(Local News ~ 05/05/18)
Bobby Ephlin: I am the best choice for Sheriff for many reasons. My experience in the operation of the Sheriff’s Department is undeniable and cannot be matched by my opponent. I have spent time working in all three divisions of the department rising to supervisory roles in two of those divisions. ...
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GOP county judge candidates make cases
(Local News ~ 05/05/18)
Ken Kennemore: The decrease in our population is the most important issue in our county. We have people moving out of the county and also people that are employed in Mississippi County that never move here. There is not a way for county or local government to fix this problem, but I believe that as a community we can. ...
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Justice of the Peace Q&A: Ball vs. Jackson
(Local News ~ 05/05/18)
Barry Ball: The greatest issue facing Mississippi County is our declining population. This effects every aspect of life in the county and creates massive problems for our schools, hospitals, industries, businesses and citizens. It is my goal to work to reverse this situation and retain citizens in our county and attract new citizens to locate here...
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Man airlifted after shooting on East Rose
(Local News ~ 05/05/18)
At approximately 2:30 Saturday afternoon, officers of the Blytheville Police Department responded to the 500 block of East Rose in reference to shots fired, according to Chief Ross Thompson. “On arrival officers found 20 year old Thomas Razor of Jonesboro had been shot,” Thompson said. “Razor was airlifted to a hospital facility in Memphis. His condition is unknown.”...
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