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Vernon Lee Payton
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Mr. Vernon Lee Payton, 59, of Jonesboro, formerly of Marked Tree, died Friday, March 29, 2013, at St. Bernard's in Jonesboro.
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Clifton Wayne Morris
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Mr. Clifton Wayne Morris, 58, of Luxora, died Wednesday, March 27, 2013, in Osceola.
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Willie Lee Morris Sr.
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Mr. Willie Lee Morris Sr., 88, of Pine Bluff, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013.
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Linda Sue Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Mrs. Linda Sue Mitchell, 64, of Osceola, died Friday, March 29, 2013, in Osceola.
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R.L. McDowell
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Mr. R.L. McDowell, 89, of Manila, passed from this life Saturday March 30, 2013, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Billie Jean Westbrook-Gardner
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Mrs. Billie Jean Westbrook-Gardner was born Dec. 10, 1934, and went to be with her Lord and savior Friday, March 29 2013, at Greenville, Texas.
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Doyle Wayne Carpenter
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Mr. Doyle Wayne Carpenter, 74, of Dyess, died Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Jonesboro.
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Registering to vote gives you a voice
(Column ~ 04/02/13)
Last summer, I was approached by my good friend George Hale to do some research on why Mississippi County was still selecting its jury pool from the registered voter list.
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Parks & Rec meeting canceled
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Thursday's Parks and Recreation Committee meeting has been canceled so members can attend The Ghosts of Highway 61 Antique Bus Tour.
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Local photographers featured at Ritz Gallery
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
A "Meet the Artists Reception" for local photographers Joel Collier and Al Anderson will be held from 6-8 p.m. today (Tuesday) at the Ritz Civic Center in downtown Blytheville.
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City officials questioning high payrolls for 2013
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
City of Blytheville officials are questioning why payrolls have been about $10,000 per pay period higher this year.
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BMS students getting the blues for autism
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Blytheville Middle School students are raising awareness for Austism.
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Votes expected this week on Big River Steel
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
The bill which proposes Amendment 82 funding for Big River Steel is scheduled to hit House and Senate committees, as well as floor votes by the end of the week, according to Mississippi County's representatives.
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BIC wins pair of conference baseball games; Lady Mustangs remain unbeaten in league softball action
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/13)
Buffalo Island Central used a seven run fourth inning to rally past Marmaduke 11-5 Monday afternoon at Monette. BIC entered the inning trailing 5-3 before putting together a seven run rally...
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Lions win two in high school baseball action
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/13)
Manila swept a pair of 3A-3 conference baseball games, rolling over Osceola 12-1 Tuesday afternoon before shutting out Corning 5-0 Thursday afternoon at home. Zac Riley fired a no-hitter in Manila's run-rule victory over Osceola Monday. The junior right hander fanned 11 Seminoles while issuing five walks on the day, in improving his record to 1-0...
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Rebels use big inning in 13-0 win over Mustangs
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/13)
Riverside exploded for eight runs in the second inning, and went on to a 13-0 shutout victory over archrival Buffalo Island Central in 2A-3 conference baseball action Tuesday afternoon at Lake City...
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Fundraiser to support Miss. Co. Union Mission
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
The first Friday Fundraiser at Mississippi County Union Mission (MCUM) will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, April 5. MCUM is located at 400 East Walnut Street, Blytheville. There will be lots of items for purchase including new spring and summer clothing for men, women and children, shoes, pictures, televisions, whatnots and much more. There will also be great deals on winter clearance...
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Buffalo Island Museum to open April 5
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
The Buffalo Island Museum in Monette has announced the 2013 opening date. The museum will begin opening on April 5 and will be open Friday and Saturday from 12:30-4 p.m. April through December...
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Buffalo Island School Board accepts transfers, resignations
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
All school board members were present for the March 25 Buffalo Island Central School Board meeting. Following the approval of the minutes and financial statement review, Buffalo Island Central School Board voted unanimously to adopt the new Arkansas Teacher Excellence and Support System for evaluations beginning the 2013-14 school year when the board met March 25...
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Butts and Ribs for Buffalo Island Relay for Life
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Butts and ribs can be ordered for the Buffalo Island Relay for Life until April 6. Ribs, by the slab, are $20 and Boston butts (whole or chopped) are $25. To place an order contact Paula Bowen at (870)595-4485 or Rebecca Clowers at 539-6604 or (870)219-1662...
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Lady Chickasaws win back-to-back games
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/13)
OSCEOLA -- The Blytheville Lady Chickwas won their second game in a row thanks to a 17-0 win over the Osceola Lady Seminoles in three innings Monday afternoon. Taylor Tiffany tossed a three-inning no-hitter, recording strike outs for seven of the nine outs...
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Lady Tigers rally past GHS
(High School Sports ~ 04/02/13)
GOSNELL-- The Armorel Lady Tigers came back from a 4-0 deficit to defeat the Gosnell Lady Pirates, 5-4, Monday afternoon at Gosnell. The two teams split the season series with each team winning on the other's home field. Abigail McCauley's RBI triple in the top of the fifth scoring Sabrina Luttrell gave Armorel the lead and the Lady Tigers held on for the win. ...
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Tickets on sale for 2013 Johnny Cash Festival
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Tickets went on sale April 1 For 2013 Johnny Cash Music Festival Guests Vince Gill, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Jimmy Fortune and Joanne Cash Yates Join Host Tommy Cash In Jonesboro on August 17...
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Monette Council talks proposed sales tax
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Monette Mayor Chub Qualls informed the city council at the March 25 meeting that no changes needed to be added to the city's existing planning committee ordinance, and it stands as written, even though the committee has been dormant. Newly appointed members of the Monette Planning Commission include Dick Pace, Shawn Nance, Johnny Dunigan, Bob Hurst Sr., and Landon Barrett...
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Lake City Council hears from fire chief and school superintendent
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Lake City Mayor Jon Milligan introduced Fire Chief Chris Snyder, with the Lake City Volunteer Fire Department at the March 25 city council meeting. Chief Snyder addressed the council with the need for updated equipment for the Fire Department. He reviewed the condition of the fire trucks the city now has at both the Lake City facility and the rural department at Dixie...
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Manila School District gets excellent audit report
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Manila School District Superintendent Pam Castor distributed copies of the 2012 audit report to council members at the March meeting held Thursday evening. She said she was pleased with the audit with no findings...
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Erin Flagg and Ryan Gibson announce May wedding plans
(Engagement ~ 04/02/13)
Mr. and Mrs. George Flagg announce the upcoming wedding of their daughter, Erin Rebecca Flagg, to Ryan Taylor Gibson, son of Donald McDevitt of Round Rock, Texas, Rhonda Gibson of Jonesboro and Mr. and Mrs. Jody Gibson of Jonesboro...
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Sawyer Wayne Fleeman born
(Births ~ 04/02/13)
Freddie and Brandi Fleeman of Imboden announce the birth of their daughter, Sawyer Wayne Fleeman. She was born at 10:42 p.m. March 24, 2013, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. She weighed seven pounds and nine ounces...
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PEO celebrates 66th birthday and honor longtime member
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Members of Chapter AC PEO met Monday, March 11, at the home of Holly Swihart where they celebrated the chapter's 66th birthday while saying "see you later" to longtime member Janet Taylor just before her move to eastern Tennessee...
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Alex Bradley Woodall
(Obituary ~ 04/02/13)
Alex Bradley Woodall, 62, of Springfield, Tenn., passed away at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn., on Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Mr. Woodall was born July 2, 1950, in Manila, Ark., to the late Herbert and Ruth Woodall. He was a retired warehouse manager for Electrolux...
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2013 Miss BIC Crowned
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
Cassidy Qualls, a senior at Buffalo Island Central High School, was recently crowned Miss BIC 2013 in the school's annual pageant. Qualls, the daughter of Jeff and Stacey Qualls of Monette, is a BIC Student Council president, FCCLA secretary and BIC's 2013 valedictorian...
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Ark. Senate committee advances steel mill proposal
(Local News ~ 04/02/13)
A state Senate committee has advanced Gov. Mike Beebe's proposal to provide Big River Steel with $125 million in state financing to help build a new steel mill in northeastern Arkansas.
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