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Talented Gosnell QB is three-year starter
(High School Sports ~ 09/02/14)
During his career, Gosnell head coach Gary Moody has coached his share of talent. From all-state running backs to Division I lineman, he's seen it all. One thing he hasn't had, however, is a three-year starting quarterback. That changed as soon as he took the job at Gosnell when he handed over the quarterback position to then sophomore, Dwight Griffin, in the Fall 2012...
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Football season finally here for local teams
(Column ~ 09/02/14)
Game week is finally here for the local high school football teams. It's an exciting time of the year for the schools and their fans.
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Concert to benefit local Literacy Council
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The Mississippi County Literacy Council will be hosting the 4th Annual Alex Johnson Memorial Benefit Saturday at the Ritz Civic Center in Blytheville.
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BPD finding good use for military gear
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The recent outbreak of civil unrest between law enforcement agencies and citizens in Ferguson, Mo., has many observers questioning police usage of military grade equipment. According to the Blytheville Police Chief, however, some may be misunderstanding the application of such equipment.
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Extension Seeking Volunteers for Wellness Ambassador Program
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Do you want to give back to your community throughout the year? Do you want to reach people across generations and offer a gift that helps folks live better, healthier lives?...
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Dan Sullivan seeking House District Seat 53
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Republican Dan Sullivan seeks to represent the citizens of House District 53 in the upcoming mid-term election on Nov. 4. House District 53 includes the communities of Brookland, Black Oak, Caraway, Lake City and Monette...
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Master Gardeners working in Manila
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Jason Osborn, county agent with the Mississippi County Extension Service, is pleased to have new members join the county-wide Master Gardener program. Six members from Manila have completed the training and have planted Knockout roses at several sites around town. Osborn said there are about 40 Master Gardeners in the county...
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Woods, Sky, & Water opens in Caraway
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Woods, Sky, & Water has opened in Caraway at 304 St. Louis Avenue. Owners are Rick Whaley and Butch and Jean Stezowski. The business will stock items needed for outdoorsmen and carries a large variety of knives, camouflage clothing, ammo, holsters, conceal and carry clothing. ...
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On Time Cleaning, Inc. on the job
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
On Time Cleaning, Inc., a new business headquartered in Manila, is a cleaning service with a trained staff ready to help the busy families with everything from deep cleaning to maintenance. The business is owned by Debbie Costner and manager is Tina Walton...
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Kim Morgan new site manager at Caraway Senior Center
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Kim Morgan is the new site manager at the Caraway Senior Life Center. The Caraway native has been on the job for a month and is pleased to be working with the seniors in Caraway...
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Area golf teams post victories on the links
(High School Sports ~ 09/02/14)
Buffalo Island Central, Manila and Riverside all posted golf victories last week with the Mustangs winning a pair of matches Monday and Tuesday while both the Lions and Rebels picked up wins on Thursday...
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Ty Minton looks to the future of agriculture
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Ty Minton, 2014 Manila High School graduate, has a love of agriculture that started at a very young age. He is beginning his first year at Arkansas State University and plans to earn a degree in Ag Systems of Technology. If there is anything new in agriculture, Ty wants to be a part of it...
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Sept. 9 Manila Cotton Field Day could change NE Ark production practices
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Cooperative Extension Service UofA System Division of Agriculture KEISER -- A Sept. 9 Cotton Field Day will feature new research that could alter the way farmers in northeast Arkansas irrigate their cotton and other crops...
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Wrestling for a Cure in Manila
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The Buffalo Island Relay for Life team at New Harmony sponsored the annual Wrestling for a Cure on Saturday, Aug. 23. The live pro-wrestling event was held at the Manila Community Center. The evening was kicked off with Charlsey Bryant singing the National Anthem...
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Local 4-H Club makes a comeback
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
4-H members grow up, move away to school or work and ultimately become the productive, confident citizens that 4-H wants them to be; however, it is sometimes hard to keep the flow of youngsters filling the shoes that were left behind for them. ...
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Ally Cadence Dickerson born Aug. 17
(Births ~ 09/02/14)
Heather and Dale Dickerson announce the arrival of their daughter, Ally Cadence Dickerson. She was born Aug. 17, 2014, at St. Bernards Hospital weighing eight pounds and 14 ounces. She has an older brother, Evan, 2...
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Tripp Roscoe Noble born July 25
(Births ~ 09/02/14)
Matt and Morgan Noble of Manila joyfully announce the birth of their son, Tripp Roscoe. Tripp was born July 25, 2014, at 8:47 p.m. at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He weighed eight pounds two ounces and measured 20-3/4 inches long...
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BIC Millage meetings draw big crowds
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Buffalo Island Central School District held two meetings to discuss the upcoming Sept. 16 millage vote that would help fund a new PreK-12 grade campus to be located at the Mississippi/Craighead County line. Both meetings drew large crowds anxious to ask questions and get information...
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Leachville Police Chief retires
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Leachville Police Chief announced his retirement from law enforcement to the Leachville City Council at a special called meeting Friday, Aug. 29. "I want to thank you for the opportunity to serve this city," Evans said. ...
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Wearing red for Kayla
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
Kayla Griffin, 10th grade student at Buffalo Island Central, underwent surgery last week at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis to correct a hole in her heart. Her fellow classmates, student body and staff wore red to school on Tuesday, the day of her surgery, in her honor...
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Landfill fees could be on the rise
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
A hike in landfill tipping fees for Mississippi County is on the horizon, as the landfill department struggles to keep up with rising repair costs on aging equipment. The Quorum Court's sanitation committee met Tuesday afternoon to discuss options for cutting costs or generating revenue at the landfill, which has already exceed 100 percent of its equipment budget for the year...
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Public Works eyes big savings
(Local News ~ 09/02/14)
The city's Health and Sanitation Committee is looking to bring is some big savings thanks to the new garbage trucks, as well as looking at the potential of a new system for furnishing garbage cans.
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