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Blytheville Police reports -- 10-3-11
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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Coye Dale Cunningham
(Obituary ~ 10/04/11)
Coye Dale Cunningham, 69, of Monette entered into rest Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011. Born Jan. 2, 1942 in Arkana, Ark., to Lloyd and Bertha Cunningham, he was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church and retired from American Greetings...
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Charles "Bud" Bedford Fletcher
(Obituary ~ 10/04/11)
Charles "Bud" Bedford Fletcher, 78, of Bay, Ark., died Monday, Sept. 26, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Born in Jonesboro, he was the son of the late Ernest and Faye Bettis Fletcher and had been a long time area resident. ...
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James "Jim" Arthur Hester
(Obituary ~ 10/04/11)
James "Jim" Arthur Hester, 53, of Steele, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, at Baptist East Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Born Dec. 6, 1957, in Memphis, he was the son of the late James and Stella Slaten Hester. ...
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Helen Ollie Knight Baxley Mondy
(Obituary ~ 10/04/11)
Helen Ollie Knight Baxley Mondy, 90, passed away Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011, at her residence. She was born Nov. 10, 1920, at Carmi Corner to the late James and Nola Knight. Mrs. Mondy was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Leachville, where she played the organ and piano for many years. ...
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Kenneth Keith Roussel
(Obituary ~ 10/04/11)
Mr. Kenneth Keith Roussel, III, 38, of Steele, Mo., died Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011, in Bowling Green, Mo., after a brave battle with cancer. Mr. Roussel was born June 20, 1973, to Kenneth Keith Roussel, Jr. and Janie Mosely Roussel. He was a member of the Church of Christ and loved to fish, travel, read, and race cars...
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Rebecca Ann McFall
(Obituary ~ 10/04/11)
Mrs. Rebecca Ann McFall, 52, of Jonesboro, formerly of Manila, died Sunday Oct. 2, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Louis Bedford Jr.
(Obituary ~ 10/04/11)
Mr. Louis Bedford Jr., 61, of Blytheville, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.
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Brothers birth announced
(Births ~ 10/04/11)
Barron and Kathy Brothers of Osceola recently announced the birth of their son, John Brody Brothers.
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United Way: more than just a funding agency
(Column ~ 10/04/11)
As most of you probably know by now, the United Way of Greater Blytheville-hosted 31rst Annual Championship Chili Cookoff takes place Saturday, Oct. 15.
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Woman critical after shooting
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
A Mississippi County woman is in critical condition after being shot by her sister, according to reports from the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department.
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Festival, concert to aid local singers
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
The second Arkansas Delta All-Region Choral Preparation Festival will be Saturday in Blytheville.
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Interim superintendent recommended for golf course
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Former Thunder Bayou Golf Links superintendent Jeff Haskins has recommended the city of Blytheville hire local independent contractor Stewart C. Frye as his interim replacement.
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Quorum Court to consider millage hike
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
During its Monday meeting, the Finance Committee of Mississippi County's Quorum Court voted to bring to the full Court the idea of raising the county's millage tax from the current 2 mills to 5 mills.
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Lady Mustangs win fourth consecutive District Title
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/11)
The Lady Mustangs Golf team won the 2A District Championship for the fourth consecutive year. Seniors Sarah and Lauren Roddy were determined to make the district a "4 Peat." The Mustangs shot a 147 play 4 count 3 nine hole score. ...
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Colts stampede junior Lions 34-8
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/11)
It didn't take long for Rivercrest to flex their muscles, scoring on their first possession which took only 34 seconds covering 64 yards, as the junior Colts stampeded Manila 34-8 Thursday night at Lion Field...
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BIC named 2A District Champs
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/11)
Buffalo Island Central Boys Golf team took the 2A District Tournament championship on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at Turkey Mountain golf course in Horseshoe Bend. Golf coach is Cary Cossey. The BIC boys scored a team score of 288. ...
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Medalist honors go to BIC golfers
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/11)
Both Medalist honors in the 2A District Golf tournaments went to BIC. Seniors Sarah Roddy and Alex Field earned the medalists titles. Sarah and Alex have been members of the golf teams for the past four years and this was an awesome way to finish the season. (photo provided)...
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BIC girls golf team win state runner-up title
(High School Sports ~ 10/04/11)
BIC Girls golf team makes school history with state runner-up title The Lady Mustangs golf team created school history for Buffalo Island Central on Wednesday, Sept. 28, as they earned the title of state runner-Up...
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Manila City Council discusses swimming pool, chili-off and Christmas parade
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Manila City Council met in a short informal meeting Monday, Sept. 26, to discuss several upcoming events including the swimming pool/water park, booth at the chili cook-off, fish fry, and Christmas parade...
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Lake City Council adopts ordinance
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Lake City Council approved animal ordinance, sanitation tax for mosquito control, rezoned property, approved building permit increases and extended yard sale days during the Sept. 26 council meeting...
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McNabb acquires Gregg Funeral Homes
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Henry Gardner (Hank) McNabb, Jr., of McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Arkansas, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Gregg Funeral Homes in Jonesboro, Monette, Caraway and Gregg Weston of Harrisburg, as well as Langford-Bookout Funeral Home in Jonesboro...
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Manila School Board approves budget
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
The Manila School Board met in special session Thursday, Sept. 29, to review and approve the 2011-2012 budget. All board members were present. Superintendent Pam Castor and board members welcomed new board member, Dr. ...
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Manila School Board approves budget
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
The Manila School Board met in special session Thursday, Sept. 29, to review and approve the 2011-2012 budget. All board members were present. Superintendent Pam Castor and board members welcomed new board member, Dr. ...
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Teachers honored with a retirement luncheon
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
Paula Poag and Brenda Brown were honored on Friday with a retirement luncheon at the Manila Middle School. Faculty and staff, along with family members, attended the luncheon wishing them well in their retirement...
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Caraway team wins first place in Big Lake Chili Cook-off
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
The 2011 Big Lake Chili Cook-off, sponsored by the Manila Lions Club, drew a large crowd on Saturday, Oct. 1. The weather was great for the chili cookers who served a variety of chili throughout the day...
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Benefit raises over $125,000 for St. Jude
(Local News ~ 10/04/11)
The St. Jude fundraiser held Saturday night, Oct. 1, in Monette successfully raised over $125,000 in the honor of little 3-year-old Scout Lyerly. Scout, a St. Jude patient, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was only 20 months old, and she was given a 20 percent chance of survival. ...
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