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Blytheville Police reports -- 12-4-12
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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Barbara Jean Wyatt
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Mrs. Barbara Jean Wyatt, 70, of West Memphis, died of respiratory failure Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in West Memphis.
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Bonnie Faye Vaughn
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Mrs. Bonnie Faye Vaughn, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, in Poplar Bluff.
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Dorothy Bevill
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Mrs. Dorothy Bevill, 85, of Gosnell passed from this life Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012, at her home.
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Good times never seemed so good ...
(Column ~ 12/04/12)
I want to start this week by thanking everyone who has been following my journey into fatherhood. I can't really describe how great it is to be in public and have someone come up to me and be genuinely interested in this life-changing event for myself and my wife.
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A rose by any other name ...
(Column ~ 12/04/12)
I have never been shy to admit to myself or anybody else that I set up a Facebook account specifically to play games. Since doing that a number of years ago, I have been able to stay in close contact with family members and former classmates with whom I had completely lost contact.
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Artist brings "Glory Days" to life
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
Monette artist Suzanne Blackwill is the Arts Council of Mississippi County's featured artist for the month of December at the Ritz Civic Center, located in downtown Blytheville.
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Charges dropped against local teen in shooting
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
A judge has dropped charges against a Blytheville teenager accused in the fatal shooting of a 65-year-old man.
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Holiday royalty crowned at LOTD pageants
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
Two new queens were crowned Saturday during the annual Miss Lights of the Delta and Lights of the Delta Outstanding Teen pageants, held at the Blytheville High School Auditorium.
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County makes round of layoffs
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
Mississippi County employee layoffs, which were previously mentioned by the Quorum Court's Finance Committee as a necessary part of meeting the county's budgetary strictures for 2013, have now taken place.
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Local hoops roundup: Tigers exit Jennings
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/12)
The Armorel Tigers were bumped from the first round of the Gerald Jennings Holiday Tournament after a 59-39 loss to the Marked Tree Indians Monday night at East Poinsett County. The Tigers (2-9, 0-1 1A-3) trailed 11-9 at the end of one, 28-16 at halftime and 45-24 heading into the fourth period...
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New councilman wants hearing on ordinance
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
Newly elected, soon-to-be Blytheville City Councilman R.L. Jones is calling for a public hearing on the proposed ordinance that puts several requirements on rental property owners.
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Lucille Bell
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Lucille Bell, 87, passed away Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012, at Monette Manor. She was born June 25, 1925, at Black Oak to the late Floyd and Anna Bolton Smith. Mrs. Lucille was a homemaker and a member of the Mangrum Church of Christ. She enjoyed yard work, her farmland and her grandchildren...
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Naida Fulford
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Mrs. Naida Olean Fulford, 89, of Paragould, former longtime Cardwell, Mo., resident, passed from this life Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012, at the BelleMeade Nursing Center in Paragould. Born at Arbyrd, she was the daughter of the late B.H. Hassell and Bertha Rylee Carter and had lived most of her life in Cardwell. She was a homemaker and a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church in Paragould...
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Lawrence Dwayne Whitley
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Mr. Lawrence Dwayne Whitley, 55, departed this life Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2012. He was born April, 18, 1957, in Black Oak, Ark., the son of Lawrence Bishop Whitley and Leona Hill Whitley. Wayne was a farmer and co-owner of the Black Oak Gin. ...
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Bobby Wayne Wright
(Obituary ~ 12/04/12)
Bobby Wayne Wright, 66, of Corpus Christie, Texas, passed from this life at his home in Corpus Christie, Nov. 12, 2012. He was born in Leachville on Dec. 11, 1945, to Helen R. ...
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Rebels fall twice in senior basketball
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/12)
Riverside fell to Rector 69-56 in 2A-3 conference action before bowing out of the Williams Baptist College Tournament 58-49 at the hands of Pocahontas last week. The Rebels trailed Rector 17-13 after the first quarter before taking a 31-30 halftime edge. The Cougars rallied in the third period to grab a 52-43 lead heading into the final frame...
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Lady Rebels claim key conference win at Rector
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/12)
Riverside's Lady Rebels traveled to Rector Monday night and came away with a big 2A-3 conference victory, defeating the Lady Cougars 54-49. The Lady Rebels jumped ahead 15-10 after the first quarter and held a 26-19 halftime lead. Riverside held a 38-34 advantage heading into the final period of play and outscored Rector 17-13 in the fourth quarter to hang on for the win...
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Qualls' three pointer lifts BIC to fourth straight White County Tournament title
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/12)
Cassidy Qualls drilled a three pointer with 30 seconds to go to propel the Lady Mustangs to their fourth consecutive White County Invitational Tournament championship with a 59-58 victory Saturday night over Pangburn...
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Mustangs fall to Concord in White County Tournament finals
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/12)
Buffalo Island Central came up short in the finals of the White County Invitational Tournament, dropping a 71-43 decision to Concord Saturday night at Providence. BIC (10-7) was led by Nick Bollinger who scored 16 points while Austin Pike added 14...
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Manila picks up key conference victory over Seminoles
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/12)
Manila led from start to finish over Osceola as the Lions defeated the Seminoles 56-47 in 3A-3 conference action Friday night at Manila. The Seminoles made a second half charge and cut the lead to one, but Brady Jones and Scott Eubanks came up with key buckets while the Lions clamped down defensively when they needed to the most to hold on for a key conference victory...
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Lady Blazers spoil Manila's bid for Gerald Jennings title
(High School Sports ~ 12/04/12)
Ashley Guthrie poured in a game high 33 points to lead Valley View to a 62-54 victory over Manila in the finals of the Gerald Jennings Tournament Saturday night at Armorel, handing the Lady Lions their first loss of the season...
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First Tee: Girl Scouts Edition
(Community Sports ~ 12/04/12)
First Tee of Northeast Arkansas and Girl Scouts have partnered to bring girls in grades 4th-8th a chance to build character and life-enhancing values through the game of golf! Interested girls do not have to be a member of Girl Scouts. Please join us to learn more and sign up for this awesome program:...
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Lake City Council works through busy agenda
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
Mayor Jon Milligan presided at the Nov. 26 Lake City Council meeting with Aldermen Harold Barker, Tommy Eakins, Ann Davis, Jeffery Wisham, Danny Dunigan and Brenda Hutcheson present. Also present was Linda Simpson, city clerk...
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Veach remains Arkansas Farm Bureau leader
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
Randy Veach and Rich Hillman will continue as president and vice president, respectively, of Arkansas Farm Bureau following their re-election Friday. Delegates also re-elected seven board members during the final day of the organization's 78th Annual Convention at the Hot Springs Convention Center...
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Jamey Carter, new DARE Officer
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
Deputy Jamey Carter with the Craighead County Sheriff's Department is the new DARE officer for area schools. DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is a drug awareness program taken to the classrooms. Deputy Carter works with fifth grade students in five school districts on seven campuses including Riverside East and West and Buffalo Island Central East and West...
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Manila Lions serve pancakes
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
It took 60 pounds of flour, 36 dozen eggs, 120 pounds of bacon, 80 pounds of sausage and 90 bottles of syrup to serve 1,800 pancakes to the large crowd attending the Manila Lion Club pancake supper. Approximately 800 people attended the supper...
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Manila's 2012 parade honored veterans
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
It was a red, white and blue parade with flags flying at the Manila 2012 Christmas parade honoring veterans. It seemed to be a record crowd to watch the floats, motorcycles, 4-wheelers, walkers, three marching bands, color guard, a military convoy, antique vehicles, tractors, police vehicles, rescue vehicles, fire trucks, Big Lake Refuge air boat, members of the Herman Davis Post 197, horses, and more that took part in the Manila parade held Saturday, Dec. ...
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Caraway Christmas parade dedicated to Bill Foster
(Local News ~ 12/04/12)
The Caraway 2012 Christmas Parade was held Saturday, Dec. 1, in memory of Bill Foster. Foster was a long time member of the Caraway Lions Club and had been in charge of organizing the Caraway Christmas Parade for several years. ...
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Bielema agrees to leave Wisconsin for Arkansas
(College Sports ~ 12/04/12)
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) -- Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema has agreed to become the new coach at Arkansas, taking over a program that stumbled from scandal into an awful season that had begun with hopes of challenging for a national championship. Bielema has agreed to a deal between 5-7 years with the Razorbacks, according to a person familiar with the situation, which was first reported by Yahoo Sports. ...
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AP source: Auburn hires Gus Malzahn as head coach
(College Sports ~ 12/04/12)
AUBURN, Ala. (AP) -- A person familiar with the decision says Auburn has hired Gus Malzahn as head coach. The person said Malzahn will be introduced later Tuesday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the school had not announced the hire...
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