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Gosnell woman's garden thrives beyond expectations
(Local News ~ 08/24/23)
Oyi Dixon of Gosnell has been gardening in her backyard for 43 years but this year’s results are far exceeding previous years. She and her husband Jim moved to their home in Gosnell in May of 1979. Oyi is a native of Thailand. The couple met while he was stationed in Thailand. They have been married for 51 years...
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Jeanna Faye Oxford
(Obituary ~ 08/24/23)
Jeanna Faye Oxford was born Dec. 5, 1955, in Blytheville to Wayne L. Oxford and Patty Graham Oxford. She passed away Aug. 22, 2023, in Manila at the age of 67. She had been employed at the Mississippi County Assessor’s Office in Blytheville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Patty Oxford; her beloved son, Neal Adam “AJ” Jarboe; and one brother, Gary Oxford...
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Norma “Jean” Finley Green
(Obituary ~ 08/24/23)
Norma “Jean” Finley Green, 80, of Monette, entered into her heavenly rest Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Elizabeth to the late Harm and Sarah Wadkins Finley, she was raised in Norfork and Black Oak. ...
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Leachville clerk, treasurer announces plans to retire
(Local News ~ 08/24/23)
Leachville city clerk/treasurer Ruth Ann Keith announced her plans to retire at the end of the year during the Monday night meeting. Keith had planned to retire at the end of 2022 but agreed to stay on for another year to help train a new person. No one filed for the position so the council appointed her for a year...
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B. Kay's Impressions: Music provides a reminder of humanity
(Column ~ 08/24/23)
I pulled into a gas station this morning and I was met with the loud bangings of an unfamiliar song. At first, I was annoyed. Loud music, especially when shared in community settings - should be contained. But as I started to listen to the lyrics and the rhythms of the song - I was less annoyed and more mindful of the song...
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Revis’ Ramblings: Days we remember
(Column ~ 08/24/23)
We all have important days in our lives such as our graduations, our weddings, the birth of our children and grandchildren, our first car, the start of a new career, travels, retirement and many other memorable dates. Those days remain special in our minds and rightly so...
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Editor's Corner: George Washington Carver
(Column ~ 08/24/23)
As harvest season begins, my thoughts go to one great man in history who changed the world. George Washington Carver once said, "How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these."...
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