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Osceola man arrested after high-speed chase
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
An Osceola man was arrested last week and is expected to be charged with two counts of aggravated assault.
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John Angus Dayton
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
John Angus Dayton, 56 of Paragould, died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Birmingham, Ala., he was the son of the late Edward John and Violet Howard Dayton and had been a long-time area resident. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and spending time with friends...
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Hershel "Hoyt" Johnson
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Hershel "Hoyt" Johnson, 77, of Crown Point, Ind., formerly of Manila, died Saturday, June 4, 2011 at the St. Margaret Mercy Hospital in Dyer, Ind. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Howard Funeral Service of Manila. Guest register is www.HowardFuneralService.com...
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Jack Lee
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Jack Lee, 77, of Hornersville, Mo., died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, at the NHC Healthcare in Kennett, Mo., after a prolonged illness. Born March 19, 1934, in Binger, Okla., to the late Jimmie O. Lee and Ruby Morris Lee, he was a lifelong Hornersville area resident. ...
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Justin Whitney Roberts
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Mr. Justin Whitney Roberts, 21, of Salem, Ark., died on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at White River Medical Center. Mr. Roberts was born Oct. 7, 1989, in Jonesboro, to Floyd Wayne and Patricia Tice Roberts. Mr. Roberts was of the Baptist faith, worked for Cell Star, graduated from Harrisburg High School, loved children, enjoyed football, fishing, and swimming...
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Tommie Janell Wakefield
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Tommie Janell Wakefield, 56, of Marion, Ark., died Sunday, May 29, 2011, at her home after a brave battle with cancer. Born Jan. 30, 1955, in Jonesboro, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Glen and Victoria Barnett Cagle. Mrs. Wakefield was an avid reader and was of the Baptist faith...
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Jerry Wayne Ward
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Jerry Wayne Ward, 54 of Rives, Mo., died Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at his home. Born Feb. 15, 1957, at Hornersville, Mo., he was the son of Durham and Ima Nunnery Ward and had been a lifelong area resident. ...
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Carol June Wells
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Carol June Wells, 70, of Leachville, died early Friday, June 3, 2011, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born at Black Oak she was the daughter of the late Jess and Lucille Woods Wilcox and was a 1958 graduate of Monette High School. ...
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Cal Ripken 6-7
(Community Sports ~ 06/07/11)
Blytheville Courier News ROOKIE LEAGUE Courier News 12, Farm Bureau 11 Courier News scored eight runs over the final two innings to post a 12-11, come-from-behind win over Farm Bureau. Skyler McGowan, Jaminique Meade, Skyler Langdon, Cameron Ruth, Tucker LaRue, Drew Weld, Hunter Holland and Ty Ketchum scored for Courier News...
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Blytheville wins 5 of 7 Thunder Bayou titles
(Community Sports ~ 06/07/11)
Blytheville Courier News The Thunder Bayou Blowout concluded Sunday afternoon at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex. Five Blytheville all-star teams captured first place in their respective divisions. Here is a wrap up of Sunday afternoon's action. 8-U...
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Dorothea Louise Sutherland
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Dorothea Louis Sutherland, 61, of Tyronza, died Friday, June 3, 2011, in Blytheville.
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Elizabeth Rivers Stayton
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Mrs. Elizabeth Rivers Stayton passed away Friday, June 3, 2011.
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Elizabeth Gail Duncan Rouse
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Elizabeth Gail Duncan Rouse, 52, of Harrison, died of heart failure June 1, 2011, in Harrison.
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Emily Lo Lena Jennings Renfro
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Mrs. Emily Lo Lena Jennings Renfro, 91, of Blytheville, died Sunday, June 5, 2011, at Great River Medical Center.
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Hershel 'Hoyt' Johnson
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Hershel "Hoyt" Johnson, 77, of Crown Point, Ind., formerly of Manila, died Saturday, June 4, 2011, at the St. Margaret Mercy Hospital in Dyer, Ind.
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Elvin Davis
(Obituary ~ 06/07/11)
Mr. Elvin Davis, 74, of Benton, died Tuesday, May 31, 2011, in Benton.
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DAC opening at Blytheville Courthouse
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
Seven Disaster Assistance Centers (DACs) will open in the coming days in Arkansas counties to connect disaster survivors with state and federal specialists who can help them start their recoveries.
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Cancer survivor calls himself a lucky man
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
Don Childers of Blytheville considers himself a lucky man for many reasons. One of those reasons is he's a cancer survivor.
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Comic creations to be featured at Ritz Gallery
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
The Arts Council of Mississippi County will hold a free "Meet the Artist" reception, honoring June Gallery artist, Miles Overton, from 2-4 p.m. Saturday at The Ritz Civic Center in downtown Blytheville.
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SCCA back in Blytheville this weekend
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
One of the Sports Car Club of America's top events is coming back to Blytheville this weekend. The 2011 Tire Rack Southern States Championship is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at the Arkansas Aeroplex.
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Death of Blytheville man under investigation
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
The Blytheville Police Department is investigating the death of a Blytheville man which occurred after a domestic disturbance on East Davis Street.
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Monette Council reviews pay raises
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
Monette City Council held a special called council meeting Thursday, June 2, to discuss proposed city employee salaries. Mayor Chub Qualls reviewed the report formulated last month by a salary review committee...
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Caraway July 4th celebrtion set for Saturday, July 2
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
Caraway's Fourth of July Celebration set for Saturday Caraway will hold its annual 65th Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 2, with prizes and entertainment throughout the day. The parade will begin at 9 a.m. with activities following at the bandstand...
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Dailey & Vincent among legendary performers for Cash Music Festival
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
Whether wowing audiences with their harmonious vocals and bluegrass accompaniment or making crowds feel as if they've reconnected with long-lost family members through witty banter and infectious fun, Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent -- the chart-topping duo of Dailey & Vincent -- have made legions of fans throughout the world...
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Wayne Taylor Memorial Golf Tournament set in Manila
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
Arkansas Northeastern College's Foundation is pleased to announce the 13th Annual Wayne Taylor Memorial Golf Tournament scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, at Big Lake Country Club in Manila. Tee-off time for the 3-person scramble is 8:30 a.m...
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Diane Baugher starting a new chapter
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
Diane Baugher, Manila elementary principal, is retiring as of June 16 and will begin a new chapter in her life. The 37-year educator decided at an early age she wanted to be a teacher. She volunteered at the age of 16 to work in the Head Start program and got in on the ground floor of kindergarten in public schools...
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Natalie Marcus, Miss Greater Jonesboro, and Manila students support MCNH
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
Mrs. Caban's Manila Middle School fifth grade homeroom won a pizza party with Miss Greater Jonesboro, Natalie Marcus, on Friday, May 27. The party was in recognition of the students for raising the most money in the fifth and sixth grade change drive for the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals...
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Veterans remembered at Monette Cemetery
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
Town Crier News Staff Monette American Legion hosted a Memorial Day tribute to veterans on Sunday, May 29, at the Monette Cemetery. Legion member Jerry Reed welcomed the veterans and their families in attendance and led the opening prayer...
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Locals reach out to Joplin residents
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
Buffalo Island volunteers are answering the call for help from residents in Joplin, Mo., and area, hard hit on May 23 by a devastating tornado. Kenneth Winford of Lake City recalls vividly hearing the news of so many deaths and so much devastation as a result of the violent storm that hit Joplin. ...
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Blytheville Police reports -- 6-7-11
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
Blytheville police officers recently filed the following reports:
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Trooper Rhew fired again
(Local News ~ 06/07/11)
An Arkansas State Police trooper who pled no contest to a misdemeanor charge of negligent homicide in connection with a fatal car crash in 2009, has been fired again by the state agency.
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