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Second semester enrollment up at ANC
(Local News ~ 02/18/10)
Arkansas Northeastern College's enrollment is up this semester, according to Laura Yarbrough, vice president of Student Services. Yarbrough reported this semester's enrollment report to Arkansas Northeastern College's Board of Trustees at its regular meeting Wednesday, saying spring enrollment is up 3.9 percent compared to spring 2009. ...
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Another arrest in Newbern murder
(Local News ~ 02/18/10)
Another man has been connected to the murder/robbery of 71-year-old Roland D. Newbern at his barbeque stand. Antwane Blair, 27, of Blytheville was arraigned Wednesday in Blytheville District Court on charges of capitol murder and aggravated robbery. Blair is being held without bond...
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New name sought for local spring festival
(Local News ~ 02/18/10)
The Main Street Blytheville Board is asking citizens for their suggestions on a new name and focus for Springtime On The Mall. Peggy Lemons, president of the Main Street Blytheville Board, this year's Springtime On The Mall event will take place Mother's Day weekend...
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Annual teen summit set for March 12
(Local News ~ 02/18/10)
Approximately 225 Mississippi County seventh- through ninth-graders are set to attend this year's Teen Summit, to be held March 12 at Arkansas Northeastern College. According to Toby Johnson, one of the organizers of the Teen Summit, the theme for this year's event is The Electronic Age. This year's T-shirt theme, "Don't Tangle with Drugs," was designed by Carah Keating...
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Black History Month Spotlight: Milton Washington
(Local News ~ 02/18/10)
In recognition of Black History Month, the Courier News is shining the spotlight on some of the many African-Americans who have played a leading role in our community. A different individual will be featured in each edition of the newspaper during the month of February...
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