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Manila board approves policies
(Local News ~ 08/11/21)
The Manila School Board met on Monday, Aug. 9, working through a short agenda. The board approved model policies, hired bus drivers, discussed new playground equipment and land purchase. All members were present, including Jeremy Jackson, president; Tracey Reinhart, vice president; Monte Middleton, secretary; Dennis Crosskno, Johnny McCain, Danny Robbins and Casey Wells...
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Justices consider hiring freeze
(Local News ~ 08/11/21)
Mississippi County Justices of the Peace held a short Personnel Committee meeting, followed by a Finance Committee meeting, on Friday, Aug. 6. Board members discusssed a potential hiring freeze. “We are looking at realigning some positions,” said Justice Rick Ash, who chairs the Personnel Committee. “We would like to work on getting everyone at midpoint.”...
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Fall county clean-up Sept. 25
(Local News ~ 08/11/21)
The Fall Mississippi County Clean-up will be Saturday, Sept. 25. Mississippi County Judge John Alan Nelson said it is a time where each city/town that would like to participate can rally together and encourage residents to do some Fall clean-up. The “how’s” are left up to each municipality...
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Armorel board approves Covid protocols
(Local News ~ 08/11/21)
Monday night, the Armorel School Board approved its Ready for Learning plan, which details COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming school year. Following CDC guidelines, the district is encouraging students 12 and over and staff to be vaccinated and recommends everyone wear masks and social distance...
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Board questions alcohol use at the Ritz
(Local News ~ 08/11/21)
The Blytheville City Council’s Parks and Recreation committee discussed a recent event held at the Ritz that allowed for alcohol consumption. Councilman Ray L. Jones questioned if/when this was allowed and confirmed that he was unaware of the situation prior to receiving calls from local citizens...
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Williams vies for Ms. Wheelchair America
(Local News ~ 08/11/21)
Audrey Booth Williams of Manila, 2021 Ms. Wheelchair Arkansas, is competing on the national stage for the title of Ms. Wheelchair America. After being canceled last year due to Covid, Ms. Wheelchair America is back for a virtual competition thanks to a partnership with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital...
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