Pafford wins chili cook-off Pafford Ambulance won first place with their chili at the 43rd annual cook-off. Pictured with the team are committee members. (Coverage by Revis Blaylock )
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Armorel wins 1A State Golf Title By Joseph Fondren Sports Connection Team BLYTHEVILLE— The Armorel Tigers defended their 1A State title Tuesday in their backyard, which ended with another state championship in back-to-back seasons under their belt at the Thunder Bayou Golf Links in Blytheville. ... Rivercrest leads area teams in ASM Football Polls (10/16/24)EPC Jr. Warriors hold on for 18-12 win (10/16/24)Gosnell Pirates win homecoming game (10/16/24)Colts rout Hoxie, extend winning streak to six (10/16/24)Mistakes prove costly for Chicks in loss to Highland (10/16/24)Chicks, Pirates battling for postseason berth (10/16/24)View more sports
Armorel wins 1A State Golf Title By Joseph Fondren Sports Connection Team BLYTHEVILLE— The Armorel Tigers defended their 1A State title Tuesday in their backyard, which ended with another state championship in back-to-back seasons under their belt at the Thunder Bayou Golf Links in Blytheville. ...
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Lela Frances Gragg Tinsley Warren Lela Frances Gragg Tinsley Warren, 72, of Marmaduke, former longtime Leachville resident, passed from this life Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,... Martha Rae Galloway Martha Rae Galloway, 70, of Leachville, widow of the late Mr. Carroll Galloway, passed from this life Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at her home. Daughter of the late James Chester and Bertha Lorene Barnes... Jean James Moore Jean James Moore, 87, of Bloomington, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Sept. 29, 2024. Jean was born in Burdette on July 8, 1937, and graduated valedictorian from Armorel High School... Charles Hoyt Young Charles Hoyt Young, 88, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Manila Healthcare. Charles was born in Cleveland, Ga. A retired member of the United States Air Force, he continued his... Stanley Faulkner Stanley Faulkner was born Sept. 17, 1964, to Ira Faulkner and Flora Mangum in Crawfordsville. He departed this life on Oct. 9, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 60.... Denise Woodson McBride Denise Woodson McBride of Osceola was born Jan. 10, 1966 in Osceola to John Woodson and Mattie Ward Woodson. She departed this life on Oct. 7, 2024, at the age of 58 at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. She... View more obituaries
Lela Frances Gragg Tinsley Warren Lela Frances Gragg Tinsley Warren, 72, of Marmaduke, former longtime Leachville resident, passed from this life Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,... Martha Rae Galloway Martha Rae Galloway, 70, of Leachville, widow of the late Mr. Carroll Galloway, passed from this life Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at her home. Daughter of the late James Chester and Bertha Lorene Barnes... Jean James Moore Jean James Moore, 87, of Bloomington, Minn., passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Sept. 29, 2024. Jean was born in Burdette on July 8, 1937, and graduated valedictorian from Armorel High School...
Charles Hoyt Young Charles Hoyt Young, 88, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, at Manila Healthcare. Charles was born in Cleveland, Ga. A retired member of the United States Air Force, he continued his... Stanley Faulkner Stanley Faulkner was born Sept. 17, 1964, to Ira Faulkner and Flora Mangum in Crawfordsville. He departed this life on Oct. 9, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 60.... Denise Woodson McBride Denise Woodson McBride of Osceola was born Jan. 10, 1966 in Osceola to John Woodson and Mattie Ward Woodson. She departed this life on Oct. 7, 2024, at the age of 58 at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. She... View more obituaries
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