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Class reunions coincide with homecoming
(Community News ~ 10/31/14)
A couple of Blytheville High School class reunions were held over homecoming weekend, featuring the classes of 2004 and 1974. The reunions began on Oct. 17 outside Haley Field prior to the football game between the Chickasaws and Valley View. Graduates from the BHS Class of 2004 gathered for their 10-year reunion, and they were treated to hamburgers and hot dogs with all the trimmings, potato chips and soft drinks. ... -
Cooke, Baker to marry
(Community News ~ 10/31/14)
Mr. and Mrs. George David Cooke of Blytheville announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Courtney Elizabeth Cooke, to Jonathan Andrew Baker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Michael Baker of Blytheville. The bride-to-be is a 2012 salutatorian of Blytheville High School where she was a member of the 2011 state championship gymnastics team. ... -
Benefit concert a success, thanks to supporters
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/31/14)
The Mississippi County Literacy Council would like to thank everyone involved in helping to make the 4th Annual Alex Johnson Memorial Benefit, held on Sept. 6, a great success. We are grateful for the dedication of our volunteers who worked countless hours before, during and after the event. ...
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Thoughts on voter ID, term limits
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/31/14)
There are two things I would like to address to the citizens of Arkansas. One, the courts have spoken. The courts ruled that the voters' photo I.D. law is no longer valid. You can vote as usual; you don't need a photo I.D. to vote. If anyone demands that you must have a photo I.D., you ask for a provisional ballot...
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Harris birth announced
(Community News ~ 10/31/14)
Emily Lollar and Ryan Harris of Northport, Alabama, announce the arrival of their son, Sloan Oliver Harris born on Aug. 18, 2014. He was welcomed by a big sister, Mia. Grandparents are Lynn Rowe of Memphis, Tony Lollar of Blytheville, Kenn Harris of Quitman and Charla and Bart Jackson of Bellville, Texas... -
Singleton, Schoolfield unite in marriage
(Community News ~ 10/31/14)
John and Robin Singleton of Blytheville announce the recent marriage of their daughter, Briley, to Chris Schoolfield, son of Cheryl Schoolfield and the late Merle Schoolfield of Caraway. The wedding was held Sept. 18, 2014, in Las Vegas. The bride graduated from Blytheville High School and from Arkansas State University and is employed by NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro as a speech-language pathologist... -
Coy Neil Estes
(Obituary ~ 10/31/14)
Coy Neil Estes, 71, died Thursday, Oct. 30, 2014, at Senath Nursing Home.
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Rita Bailey
(Obituary ~ 10/31/14)
Rita Bailey, 80, of South Bend, Indiana, formerly of Leachville, passed away Monday, Oct. 27, 2014, at the sanctuary at Holy Cross.
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Dennis Michael Henson
(Obituary ~ 10/31/14)
Dennis Michael Henson, 59, of Blytheville passed away Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro.
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Lawrence Charles Katz
(Obituary ~ 10/31/14)
Lawrence Charles (Larry) Katz of Blytheville died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, in Dallas, Texas. -
Turnout high for early voting across county
(Local News ~ 10/31/14)
Voter turnout remains high across the county as early voting begins to wrap up. -
Brawl halts Blytheville-Paragould game
(High School Sports ~ 10/31/14)
A benches-clearing brawl brought an abrupt end to the Blytheville-Paragould game Friday night at Haley Field.
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