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Manila Council tours future city hall facility
(Local News ~ 06/23/21)
Several Southern Bancorp staff members joined the Manila City Council members touring the future city hall building prior to the regular June meeting on Thursday, June 17. Manila administrative offices and the water department will soon be relocating in the former Southern Bancorp on Baltimore Street (main street)...
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UCA renames court in honor of Pippen
(Local News ~ 06/23/21)
A basketball legend returned to Arkansas on June 14 for an emotional day at his alma mater. Six-time NBA Champion Scottie Pippen returned to Central Arkansas as the university further cemented his time as a Bear. The basketball court in the Farris Center was officially renamed the Scottie Pippen Court, placing his signature near midcourt...
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Mississippi County observes first Federal Juneteenth celebration
(Local News ~ 06/23/21)
President Joe Biden signed a bill declaring Juneteenth a federal holiday on June 17, as national knowledge of the historic day has increased over recent years. Juneteenth acknowledges the day that slaves in Galveston, Texas, were informed of their freedom, nearly three years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed on June 19, 1865...
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Letha Franklin Crawford
(Obituary ~ 06/23/21)
Letha Franklin Crawford, 81, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at his home in Sardis, Miss. Franklin was born April 23, 1940, in Tippah County, Miss., to parents Earl and Nannie May Crawford. He leaves his wife of 40 years, Marcella Fisher Crawford, as well as a number of other family members. He is survived by his son, Frank Crawford II; his daughter, Emily Taylor; four grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He also leaves one sister, Mary Smith...
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Mae Emma Glanton
(Obituary ~ 06/23/21)
Mae Emma Glanton was born Nov. 6, 1947, in Steele, Mo., to the late Thomas Clark and Clara Mae Patterson Clark. Mae was of the Baptist faith. She attended the Blytheville School District and was a part of the graduating class of 1965. After graduating high school Mae began working for ACCO Babcock Industries in Milan, Tenn., where she would retire as a quality control supervisor...
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Edna Mae Booth Qualls
(Obituary ~ 06/23/21)
Edna Mae Booth Qualls, 80, of Caraway entered into her eternal life with Jesus on June 21, 2021. The love of Jesus shined through her in her earthly life as Edna touched many lives with her compassion and caring nature. She died peacefully with her family by her side...
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Betty Jo “Gaga” Conatser
(Obituary ~ 06/23/21)
Betty Jo “Gaga” Conatser, 83, of Olive Branch, Miss., passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021. She was born Sept. 8, 1937, in Dyess to Harry and Elsie Goodman. She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. She retired from Ford Motor Credit Company. She enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters, Chelsea and Caroline...
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