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Let's leap some tall buildings
(Column ~ 08/29/15)
Truth-telling isn't always easy. Sometimes it goes against the grain that runs deep in all of us, the one that says we have to present only our best selves to the world, and never let them see our hurt or scars or flaws or general ugliness. I'm not sure if that grain is one that just grows naturally in us humans, or if it's the result of generations and generations of cultural training and shaming, but no matter. It's there, and it's strong, baby...
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Minimum wage increase could have varied effects
(Local News ~ 08/29/15)
The effects of the passage of "Amendment 5" last November have already been partially felt, with the increase in the Arkansas minimum wage to $7.50 per hour on January 1 of this year. But with two more increases planned over the next two years, local business owners, employees and business organizations weigh in on its impact and virtue...
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Pirates getting ready for season opener
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/15)
By AARON FITZPATRICK Blytheville Courier News The Gosnell Pirates traveled to Marion Tuesday night to take on the 7A Patriots in the annual AAA benefit game. Both teams played their first string players for an entire half with Marion coming out on top, 20-16 after 24 minutes...
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Local golfers having success
(High School Sports ~ 08/29/15)
Blytheville Courier News BLYTHEVILLE-Gosnell's Chad Wright and Armorel's Emma Haskins finished at the top of their respective leaderboards Thursday in high school golf at Thunder Bayou. Wright shot a 40 to finish one stroke ahead of Armorel's Leyton Clark to take the top spot on the boys side. Haskins finished with a 45 to lead the girls. It was her second first place finish in a row...
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