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Memorial Day has history
(Local News ~ 06/01/10)
Mississippi County has been holding Memorial Day Services dating all the way back to at least the late 1940s, but the holiday itself dates back to the Civil War. "It is a time for us to honor the memory of those who have served our county so that all of us can remain free," Mississippi County Veteran Services Officer Mickey Littlejohn said. ...
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Remembering the fallen
(Local News ~ 06/01/10)
The meaning of Memorial Day was clearly shown Monday in a ceremony at the Mississippi County Courthouse. After giving the invocation and ordering the U.S. and Arkansas flags be raised and lowered to half-staff, County Judge Steve McGuire led the Pledge of Allegiance in his last Memorial Day service as county judge...
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City's mosquito contract renews
(Local News ~ 06/01/10)
The city of Blytheville's mosquito control contract with Vector Disease Control automatically renewed today. On April 29, the City Council moved the automatic renewal date from May 1 to June 1. Council members had until Monday to cancel the contract...
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Teen held in Steele murder
(Local News ~ 06/01/10)
STEELE -- A juvenile from Steele is in custody after the shooting death of a 28-year-old Steele man and the stabbing of a 24-year-old man early Saturday morning. The 16-year-old male, who authorities are not naming until juvenile proceedings can occur, was taken into custody after Steele police officers were dispatched to the corner of McCollum and Barnes Streets early Saturday in response to shots fired...
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L.K. (Leemon) Holt, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/01/10)
On Tuesday, May 25th, 2010, L.K. (Leemon) Holt Sr., formerly of Manila and a resident of Lawrence Hall Nursing Center in Walnut Ridge, witnessed the greatest change he has ever seen in his 101 years of life as he exited this earth and met his Savior face-to-face. Without a doubt, he heard the words, "Well done, good and faithful servant!"...
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Cleve Melton Hutton, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 06/01/10)
Cleve Melton Hutton, Jr., 80, of Manila, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born at Manila, he was the son of the late Cleve and Mamie Beard Hutton and was a lifelong Manila resident. Mr. Hutton was a retired farmer, member of First United Methodist Church and U.S. Army veteran of the Korean war...
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Opal Junita Rash
(Obituary ~ 06/01/10)
Opal Junita Rash, 87, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Monette Manor, Monette, after a long illness. Ms. Rash was born on Nov. 29, 1922 in Portageville, Mo., to the late Donnie Durban and Dovie Farris Durban. She was a member of the New Life Tabernacle in Wilson and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends...
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Manila honors athletes after banner year
(High School Sports ~ 06/01/10)
Manila hosted its annual athletic banquet May 25, honoring the outstanding achievements of Lion student athletes following the 2009-10 sports season. Manila enjoyed a banner year, sending five different teams to various state tournaments, highlighted by the senior boys basketball 3A State runner-up finish. ...
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Manila Booster Club honors junior high athletes
(High School Sports ~ 06/01/10)
Manila Booster Club hosted the junior high athletic banquet on Thursday, May 27, at the school cafeteria. Big Butts of Leachville catered a fish/chicken dinner for the athletes and guests...
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Monette water rate hike likely
(Local News ~ 06/01/10)
The Monette city council held a lengthy discussion on water and sewer rates and necessary improvements at the regular council meeting held Monday, May 24. Tim Carey, Arkansas Rural Water Association circuit rider from Paragould, addressed the council concerning city sewer situations...
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Committee members meet to plan reunion
(Local News ~ 06/01/10)
Members of the annual Lost Cane, Whistleville, Little River and Roseland reunion met Wednesday, May 26, at Ron's Catfish House in Jonesboro to discuss the upcoming reunion. Members present were Wayne and Patsy Boren, Billy and Rosealee Lott, Lee Wiggington, Donald and Callie Hampton, Harry Parks, Glenda Curtwright, Wealtha Kay Bradberry, Pat and Ben Davis, Rebecca Williams, and Boyd Estes...
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Buffalo Island Veteran's Memorial Park dedication date June 14
(Local News ~ 06/01/10)
The Buffalo Island Veteran's Memorial Park in Leachville will hold its dedication ceremony on Flag Day, June 14, at 10 a.m. Woodmen of the World have sent flags for the ceremony. There will be guest speakers and a flag ceremony...
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CMA members earn Colors
(Local News ~ 06/01/10)
G. W. Modesitt and Tony Gargus, members of Wings of Service, Chapter 754 of the Christian Motorcyclist Association (CMA), have earned the right to wear the CMA back patch or Colors. To earn their Colors, they completed the CMA Training and Ministry CDs...
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Veterans remembered
(Local News ~ 06/01/10)
The Monette American Legion Post 136 hosted a Memorial Day tribute to veterans on Sunday at the Monette Cemetery. Legion member Jerry Reed welcomed the veterans and their families. He placed an American flag in the soil, signifying the beginning of the special tribute...
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