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The thing about being without water...
(Column ~ 01/26/16)
A week ago last Sunday, I was just getting everything on the stove to make lunch, when I went to turn on the water and there wasn't any. Because it was so cold, I checked the faucets in the other rooms in case the pipes were frozen, but there was no water throughout the house. I told hubby Steve the water was off, then went back into the kitchen and finished making lunch...
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Abbott explains why he plans to vote against budget
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/26/16)
City Council will vote to approve the 2016 budget on Tuesday night following a formality meeting tonight of the finance committee. I will again be voting against the grain and felt there should be some explanation. This administration has a real talent for moving focus from the real issue onto something that really is just a distraction. ...
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Weather limits area high school basketball action
(High School Sports ~ 01/26/16)
All three area schools picked up victories in a weather-shortened week of high school basketball action. Manila drubbed Ridgefield Christian 71-32 while Riverside squeaked past Rector 53-51 in senior boys action. In senior girls play, Riverside downed Rector 50-36, Buffalo Island Central blasted Cross County 67-41 while Manila pounded Ridgefield Christian 41-15...
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Clutch free throw shooting helps Mustangs hold off EPC
(High School Sports ~ 01/26/16)
Buffalo Island Central used a strong performance from the free throw stripe to withstand a furious fourth quarter East Poinsett County rally, holding off the Warriors 68-65 in 2A-3 conference action Saturday afternoon at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette...
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BIC Board moving forward with construction plans
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
John Mixon of Cromwell Architects and Engineers and Hardy Little of Little and Associates addressed the Bufallo Island School Board along with Adam Seider of Nabholz Construction, during the Jan. 21 meeting. They answered questions asked by the Board concerning roles moving forward in the future construction on Monette and Leachville campuses...
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Former Monette basketball player among "NEA Great" honorees
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
Former Monette High School basketball player Darrell Bridges was among those recognized as one of the 2015 NEA Greats. The ceremony, recognizing players, coaches, officials and fans, was held at the end of the 69th annual NEA Tournament at Arkansas State University Convocation Center on Dec. 30...
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Manila council continues discussions on sewer issues
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner and city council members continued discussion on sewer repairs at the regular Jan. 18 meeting. The council met in a special meeting Jan. 4 with city engineer to discuss the major areas needing immediate repairs...
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Committee formed to review pay scale
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
Before approving the Lake City December minutes at the Jan. 18 meeting, Alderman Danny Dunigan said he would like to make a statement. Dunigan said the December minutes had appeared in two local newspapers and he wanted the employees to know he was not opposed to raises, he just wanted the need for adjusting a salary scale that would match job descriptions addressed...
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Monette Veteran's Park planning underway
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
The Monette Veteran's Park Committee met Jan. 18 in Monette City Hall to discuss plans and progress concerning the development of the Veteran's Park to be established in downtown Monette...
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Blytheville Humane Society providing shelter and care for dogs and cats
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
Thanks to a group of caring people there is a warm, dry place for dogs and cats at the Blytheville Humane Society shelter. The no-kill shelter stays at capacity most of the time with additional animals living in area foster homes. ...
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Brenda Edlemon
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
Brenda Lee Edlemon, 49, of Joiner passed away Sunday evening at St. Bernard's hospital in Jonesboro. She was born on October 27, 1966 to Arthur and Hattie Boothe. She lived her whole life in Mississippi County. She was of the Baptist faith. Brenda liked going to flea markets, listening to music of all genres, camping with her family, and just being outside. She enjoyed her children and was a very lovable person...
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Pirates outlast Cavemen
(High School Sports ~ 01/26/16)
By AARON FITZPATRICK Blytheville Courier News GOSNELL-Another night, another game down to the wire for the Gosnell Pirates. The Pirates hosted the Cave City Cavement, on a rare Saturday night game at the Gosnell Physical Education Center. The Pirates scored the final nine points of the game to pull away with a 68-60 victory...
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Clark signs with Central Baptist
(High School Sports ~ 01/26/16)
By AARON FITZPATRICK Blytheville Courier News ARMOREL-Armorel's Layton Clark's years of dedication to the golf course are continuing to pay dividends as the current 1A state golf champion signed a letter of intent to attend Central Baptist College in Conway on a golf scholarship...
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Bessie Wilbanks
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
Bessie Fleeman Wilbanks, 94, of Burton, Mich., former Leachville resident and widow of John Wilbanks, passed from this life Friday January 22, 2016 in Burton, Mich. Born in Mississippi County, she was the daughter of the late John and Nora Keeney Fleeman and was raised in the Manila and Leachville areas. She moved to Flint, Michigan in 1950 and worked as a machinist for General Motors until her retirement in 1980...
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Bessie Fleeman Wilbanks
(Obituary ~ 01/26/16)
Bessie Fleeman Wilbanks, 94, of Burton, Mich., former Leachville resident and widow of John Wilbanks, passed from this life Friday, Jan. 22, 2016, in Burton. Born June 16, 1921, in Mississippi County, she was the daughter of the late John and Nora Keeney Fleeman and was raised in the Manila and Leachville areas. ...
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Court sides with city on 'municipal prisoner' definition
(Local News ~ 01/26/16)
For years, the city of Blytheville and Mississippi County have differed on the definition of "municipal prisoner" during a longstanding jail fees dispute. Circuit Court Judge John N. Fogleman issued an order dated Jan. 20 that appears to side with the city...
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