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Leachville Harvest Festival scheduled for Sept. 3-4
(Local News ~ 08/28/21)
Organizers of the annual Leachville Harvest Festival are excited to host the outside event starting on Friday night, Sept. 3, and throughout the day on Saturday, Sept. 4. Drawings will be held throughout the day on stage, between entertainment, until all of the prizes are given away...
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Dr. Pirtle cautions against events
(Local News ~ 08/28/21)
By MARCUS MCCLAIN NEA Town Courier Blytheville Mayor James Sanders reported 76 additional cases of Covid-19 since last week’s briefing, bringing the county’s total to 320. He also confirmed that 32.4 percent of the population is fully vaccinated, while another 9.7 percent is partially vaccinated...
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Council approves zoning request
(Local News ~ 08/28/21)
The Blytheville city council held a special meeting via Zoom Aug. 26 to approve an item that was left off the previous full council agenda. After being approved by the Planning Commission, Grady Fowler requested a rezoning to operate a barbecue stand at 827 S. Lilly. The council voted all in favor to approved the rezoning from R-3 to B-3 and allow the business to begin operation...
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Fundraiser to help get Shirley home for the holidays
(Local News ~ 08/28/21)
Robbie and Kristina Shirley of Monette chose to live and raise their family in Monette because they believe Buffalo Island is a great community with great people. Robbie works at Buffalo Island Central School in the maintenance/transportation department. Kristina works at Monette Manor as laundry/housekeeping supervisor...
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Gosnell mask mandate starts on Monday
(Local News ~ 08/28/21)
With a 5-2 vote Thursday night, the Gosnell School Board approved a mask mandate for all K-12 students, staff, and all adults on school campus, with a provision the policy could be revisited monthly as the Covid numbers change. As for extracurricular activities, masks will only be mandated at large indoor events where social distancing is not possible. Masks will not be required at outdoor activities. The policy goes into effect on Monday...
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