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Shemwell earns Headliner of the Year recognition
(Local News ~ 12/28/16)
Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) in Blytheville has always been known for innovation. However, more now than ever before, Dr. James Shemwell not only allows innovation, but also actually promotes and rewards it. Perhaps that is why ANC is currently experiencing nearly unprecedented growth in student accomplishment, alumni pay, program growth and physical plant expansion...
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A look at how local schools compare in teacher salaries
(Local News ~ 12/28/16)
While paying more at the top of its teacher salary schedule, the Blytheville School District offers less money than three other Mississippi County schools to new teachers with a bachelor's degree and less than all other county schools to new teachers with a master's degree...
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Clark, Barbaree lead 2016 All-CN team
(High School Sports ~ 12/28/16)
Blytheville star running back Demekko Clark and Gosnell head coach Brandon Barbaree headline this year's All-Courier football team. Clark had another outstanding season for the Chickasaws, as the senior two-time all-stater rushed for 2,111 yards at a 9.3 per carry clip. Clark found the end zone a team-high 25 times. Six times Clark rushed for more than 200 yards in a game, including the Oct. 7 game with Greene County Tech that saw him rush for 285 yards and six touchdowns...
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Norma Jean "Pat" Sullinger Taylor
(Obituary ~ 12/28/16)
Norma Jean "Pat" Sullinger Taylor, 74, of Lafe passed from this life Monday, Dec. 26, 2016, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born at Barstow, Calif., she was the daughter of the late Dave and Azalee Dover Sullinger. ...
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Police investigating shooting death on South 19th
(Local News ~ 12/28/16)
Blytheville police are investigating a shooting death Wednesday night in the 900 block of South 19th, according to Capt. Scott Adams, the BPD CID commander. Police have not released the name of the victim, pending notification of the family. This story will be updated when more information is available...
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