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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month
(Column ~ 09/28/19)
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and I have to say I have been made more aware of the subject over the last few weeks. I recently did an interview with Phyllis McClendon, executive director of The Haven of Northeast Arkansas, and I attended a Proclamation Day with area mayors, volunteers and guests. I toured the visual display of t-shirts created in memory of individuals who have lost their lives in domestic violence...
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness month
(Column ~ 09/28/19)
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and I have to say I have been made more aware of the subject over the last few weeks. I recently did an interview with Phyllis McClendon, executive director of The Haven of Northeast Arkansas, and I attended a Proclamation Day with area mayors, volunteers and guests. I toured the visual display of t-shirts created in memory of individuals who have lost their lives in domestic violence...
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Where does it really get us?
(Column ~ 09/28/19)
Fall is officially here and there is no telling how long this semi-cool weather we’ve been having is going to last. Either way I am not complaining. Speaking of complaining, I am beginning to learn that it doesn’t really get us far in fixing something. During some of the slightest inconveniences, our initial reaction is usually a complaint. Maybe we let a lot of things bother us that should just simply fall off of our shoulders...
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Quorum Court approves measures
(Local News ~ 09/28/19)
Tuesday evening, the Mississippi County Quorum Court held its regular session where two ordinances and four appropriation ordinances were approved. An ordinance to authorize Mississippi County to do business with Eagle Laser Engraving, owned by Deputy Kevin Cooper, was tabled by the Quorum Court...
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Switch to solar could save hospital millions
(Local News ~ 09/28/19)
Great River Medical Center may soon be powered by solar panels, which could save the hospital about $9 million over a 20-year period. Mississippi County Hospital System CEO Chris Raymer told the hospital board Wednesday that the hospital has joined Mississippi County in entering an assessment agreement with a firm that provides alternative energy...
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Manila principals give reports to board
(Local News ~ 09/28/19)
Manila principals, John Parrish, high school; LeAnn Helms, middle school; and Sherry Mason, elementary school; gave annual reports to board members at the September meeting held Thursday, Sept. 26. Mr. Parrish said the recent report on math and reading scores of the ACT Inspire were disappointing but the teachers are working hard and they know the areas that need improvement...
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Approved school vendor’s license called into question
(Local News ~ 09/28/19)
The company hired to perform lawn services for the Blytheville School District does not have a license to spray through the Arkansas State Plant Board, though it does have a business license through the city of Blytheville, the NEA Town Courier has learned...
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