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Museum Talk
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
A new addition to the Buffalo Island Museum is a collection of Thomas Edison Diamond Disc records, donated by Barbara Burgess. They were named "Diamond Disc" because the matching Edison phonograph was fitted with a diamond stylus for playing them. ...
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Manila School Board discusses building options
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
Manila School Board held a short executive session at the special called meeting Tuesday, July 29, to discuss personnel matters. Following the closed meeting the board accepted 7-0 the resignation of Mike Bridges as bus driver. The board then voted unanimously to approve hiring Jeff Goff as route driver providing all license requirements are met...
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Caraway new owner of the former Basler Electric building
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
The official signing over of the Basler Electric building to the city of Caraway was held Tuesday, July 29, in the board room of city hall. Mayor Barry Riley expressed his appreciation to the Basler team for their hard work and dedication in making the transition...
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Panel selected to push for hospital tax
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
Mississippi County Hospital Systems has released a list of names for the special steering committee it has formed to promote its sales tax.
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Time to think bus safety
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
With the start of school less than a month away, Blytheville Public Schools want to make sure students and parents alike are ready for the new year, which includes getting the word out about bus safety.
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Eugene Bruce
(Obituary ~ 08/05/14)
Retired CMSGT (chief master sergeant), United States Air Force, Eugene Bruce of Gosnell passed from this life on 3 August 2014 at the age of 75.
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Anabeth Holt
(Obituary ~ 08/05/14)
Anabeth Holt, 83, of the Milligan Ridge community near Manila, widow of Mr. Gene Holt, passed from this life on Monday Aug. 4, 2014, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro.
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David Lewis Carmichiel
(Obituary ~ 08/05/14)
David Lewis Carmichiel, 58, of Steele, died of heart failure on Aug. 4, 2014, in Blytheville.
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Leachville Watermelon Festival
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
The annual Leachville Watermelon Festival was held Saturday, July 26, with carnival rides and games by Fred Saquez, games, entertainment, food, horseshoe tournament, laser tag, arts and crafts booth, Memphis Barbecue, spray paint paintings and much more...
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Anabeth Holt
(Obituary ~ 08/05/14)
Anabeth Holt, 83, of the Milligan Ridge community near Manila, widow of Gene Holt, passed from this life Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Born May 6, 1931, in Manila, she was the daughter of the late W.M. ...
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Gamble seeks city council seat
(Local News ~ 08/05/14)
Dan Gamble of Manila is announcing plans to run for city council Ward 2, Position 1. "I decided to seek this office because I realize our wonderful town has come to a critical crossroad," Gamble said. ...
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