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Patsy Joyce Whitley
(Obituary ~ 12/23/13)
Patsy Joyce Whitley of Monette departed this life Saturday, Dec. 21, 2013, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 66. She was born Sept. 3, 1947 in Black Oak, the daughter of Lawrence Whitley and Leona Hill Whitley. ...
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Joyce Ritchie McDaniel Berry
(Obituary ~ 12/23/13)
Joyce Ritchie McDaniel Berry, 75, of Caraway passed away Sunday, Dec. 22, 2013, at her home. Born Sept. 5, 1938 in Trumann, she was the daughter of the late Troy "Bunk" and Freda Adams Ritchie and was a longtime area resident. ...
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Ultimate Oldies Shows set for Dec. 30-31
(Local News ~ 12/23/13)
Collins Theatre will present The Ultimate Oldies show Monday, Dec. 30, and Tuesday, Dec. 31, at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $15. They will be performing songs from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Tickets are available at the Treasure House, Paragould Plaza or Post Net. To reserve tickets at the door, call (870) 215-2253 or email rjw@grnco.net...
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Rebels bring home 8th WBC Tournament title
(High School Sports ~ 12/23/13)
Riverside captured its eighth Williams Baptist College Tournament Championship with a thrilling 45-44 victory over Pocahontas in Wednesday night's finals at Walnut Ridge. Junior forward Kollin Stone sank four consecutive free throws in the last 21 seconds to give the Rebels a 45-42 lead. ...
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Lady Lions gain Gerald Jennings championship over Valley View
(High School Sports ~ 12/23/13)
It took an extra week to complete the weather delayed Gerald Jennings Tournament, so it was only natural that the tournament championship game would go overtime as well. In the end, Manila's Lady Lions outlasted Valley View 71-68 in a rematch of last year's final...
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BIC remains undefeated in Conference with win over Marked Tree
(High School Sports ~ 12/23/13)
Buffalo Island Central rode the strong play of Austin Pike to a 63-55 win over Marked Tree Tuesday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette. Pike poured in 26 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, dished out eight assists and blocked seven shots as the Mustangs rallied from a one point deficit at the end of three quarters to improve to 13-1 overall and 5-0 in 2A-3 conference play.. ...
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Taylor Teague signs with CBC
(High School Sports ~ 12/23/13)
The second Manila Lady Lion senior has signed to play college basketball. Taylor Teague signed a letter of intent Tuesday, Dec. 17, to play at Central Baptist College in Conway. Teammate Kirsten Adcock signed to play with Harding University in November...
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Manila teacher publishes third book
(Local News ~ 12/23/13)
Rodney Lancaster, Manila teacher, recently had his third book published. Lancaster is a history buff and his latest book, "The Historical Significance of Freemasonry to Public School Education," took a lot of research. He has been working on the book for four years.
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Manila Christmas Parade
(Local News ~ 12/23/13)
Due to inclement weather the Manila 2013 Christmas Parade was moved from Dec. 7 to Dec. 14. The parade was held at 4 p.m. followed by the annual pancake supper and Manila Christmas Show. This year's grand marshal float held the senior citizen group from the senior center...
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Council discusses water, sewer for new housing
(Local News ~ 12/23/13)
The Monette City Council met at the Buffalo Island Museum Monday, Dec. 16, for its regular meeting where the council discussed running water and sewer to a proposed new housing development on Edna Mae Way...
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Manila residents express objection to location of crematorium
(Local News ~ 12/23/13)
Manila City Council meeting opened Monday, Dec. 16, with a short executive session. Following the closed meeting, the council voted to close city hall Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for the Christmas holiday...
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BIC holds public meeting
(Local News ~ 12/23/13)
Thursday, Dec. 19, Buffalo Island Central School District, held the first of two public meetings to discuss possible construction. BIC superintendent Gaylon Taylor welcomed patrons to the BIC West Elementary cafeteria Thursday night where he made a two hour presentation outlining the district's needs. ...
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Lights of the Delta back open after flooding
(Local News ~ 12/23/13)
Lights of the Delta will be opening back up tonight after being closed Saturday and Sunday as a result of heavy rains and flooding throughout the course of the exhibit.
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