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Chamber plans "Front Porch Party"
(Local News ~ 05/05/15)
The Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce will host its inaugural Crawfish Boil from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at its Chamber Front Porch Party.
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County tax revenues take sharp decline
(Local News ~ 05/05/15)
Tax revenues in Mississippi County saw a significant dip in March, and are likely to continue to drop in upcoming months.
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Dispelling myths about spaying and neutering
(Column ~ 05/05/15)
What I really want to talk about today is the newly passed law out here in the county requiring the spaying and neutering of pets unless the owner has a breeders license.
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Frederick A. "Colonel" Brotz
(Obituary ~ 05/05/15)
Frederick A. "Colonel" Brotz, 92, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2015, at Washington Christian Village with his two sons at his bedside.
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James L. "Mack" McFatridge III
(Obituary ~ 05/05/15)
James L. "Mack" McFatridge III, 45, of Jackson, Missouri, died Friday, May 1, 2015.
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Jim Boyd
(Obituary ~ 05/05/15)
Jim Boyd, 67, of Caraway passed away May 2, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born July 20, 1947, in Caraway, he was the son of the late James and Doris Odell Boyd. He is survived by his brother, Steve Boyd and wife Lisa of Jonesboro; nieces, Kathy, Miranda, Molli and Devan; and nephew, Dillan. Mr. Boyd also leaves several great nieces and nephews...
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Riverside athletes qualify for state meet
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/15)
Six Riverside athletes qualified for the state 2A track meet in Gurdon to be held May 6. Winners and their events include the 4x100 relay team consisting of Hayden Mathis, Gavin Stone, Gannon Crews and Braden Overman finishing second in the 2A-3 conference meet held at Earle on April 29. Chris Sain finished second in the 300 meter hurdles to earn his trip...
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Lady Lions fall in finals of district tournament 8-7 to Piggott
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/15)
Town Crier Sports Staff Manila rallied for four runs in the top of the seventh inning, but it wasn't enough as the Lady Lions dropped a heartbreaking 8-7 loss to Piggott in the finals of the 3A-3 District Softball Tournament Saturday afternoon at Rivercrest...
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Riverside outslugs EPC to capture 2A-3 District baseball championship
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/15)
Riverside followed its regular season 2A-3 Conference championship by claiming the District title with an 11-5 victory over East Poinsett County Saturday afternoon at Monette...
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Lady Mustangs advance to district finals
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/15)
BIC HARDBALLERS FALL TO MARKED TREE Lady Mustangs advance to district finals Buffalo Island Central's Lady Mustangs advanced to the finals of the 2A-3 District Softball Tournament with a 10-0 shutout victory over East Poinsett County Saturday afternoon at Monette...
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Jordan Shelton and Tray Malone to wed May 9
(Engagement ~ 05/05/15)
Tim and Tammy Shelton of Newport announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Jordan Lindsey, to Tray Dillon Malone, son of Paul and Lori Malone of Manila...
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BIC holds public meeting in Leachville
(Local News ~ 05/05/15)
Buffalo Island Superintendent Gaylon Taylor was pleased to inform the patrons attending the Thursday, April 30, public meeting of the approval of partnership funding up to $11,110,439.96 for the construction of new school buildings. ...
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Manila Council works through long agenda
(Local News ~ 05/05/15)
Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner and city council members met with engineer David Hopkins Monday, April 27, to discuss the problem and solutions in getting the wastewater plant up to par. ...
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Monette Council discusses police vehicle
(Local News ~ 05/05/15)
The Monette City Council in its regular meeting Monday, April 27 discussed the city's need for a new police vehicle. Council members reviewed bids for a new Dodge Charger and a new Ford car as well as possibly getting a used vehicle. Mayor Chub Qualls explained to the council that one police vehicle is in bad shape and is in the shop now getting $1,300 worth of repairs...
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Manila School District approved for $14 million
(Local News ~ 05/05/15)
Thursday, April 30, was a good day for the Manila School District as Superintendent Pam Castor said she received notice the school had been approved for $14,029,718.01, for a new high school building project...
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Memories returning for Manila native Kathy Brady Smith
(Local News ~ 05/05/15)
Kathy Brady Smith has had quite an adventure since graduating from Manila High School and college at Arkansas State University. Raised in Manila, she is the daughter of the late Donald and Theo Brady...
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Riverside Sports Auction turns 20
(High School Sports ~ 05/05/15)
Riverside celebrated the 20th anniversary of its annual sports auction Tuesday, April 28, at the high school cafeteria in Lake City. Athletic director and head basketball coach Buster Campbell described the event as one that has grown in stature over the years. ...
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