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SC ruling expected soon on courthouse
(Local News ~ 02/25/17)
The Arkansas Supreme Court has received as "submitted" two appeals on behalf of the county against the city of Osceola regarding the issue of holding a special election on March 14 (and earlier on August 9, 2016) to allow county voters to express their desire or rejection of a proposed new courthouse in Blytheville and the extension the current "hospital tax" from March 31, 2020 until March 31, 2047. ...
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Knight's cut off from dumping at landfill
(Local News ~ 02/25/17)
The Finance Committee of the Mississippi County Quorum Court met Thursday afternoon with 10 of the 11 justices present to discuss issues ranging from the landfill to the current financial condition of the county as a whole. The meeting had been scheduled for Tuesday, but was rescheduled due to illnesses. It was announced at the meeting that Judge Randy Carney was absent because he was still ill with the flu...
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Mayor clarifies misconceptions with proposed tax
(Local News ~ 02/25/17)
Blytheville Mayor James Sanders said there are some misconceptions about the proposed 1/2-cent Public Safety Tax to be voted on May 9. He said only certified/uniformed police officers and firemen would receive pay raises, if the tax passes. Sanders and finance director John Callens noted some have the misconception that the mayor would also receive a raise because a state statute calls that position the chief law enforcement officer...
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Tigers, Lady Tigers fall in Regionals
(High School Sports ~ 02/25/17)
CALICO ROCK, Ark. -- The Armorel Tigers season came to an end on Wednesday after falling to top-seeded Izard County Consolidated, 74-47. Leading the way for the Cougars was Taylor Reynolds with a game-high 33 points. The Tigers were led by senior Seth Wyatt with 18 points and five assists. Also contributing for the Tigers was junior Monroe Carr with 14 points and eight rebounds...
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I am a dad and no one can take that away
(Editorial ~ 02/25/17)
"It all begins with forgiveness, because to heal the world, we first have to heal ourselves. And to heal the kids, we first have to heal the child within, each and every one of us," Michael Jackson I know it may surprise some of you to see me write a column that is "touchy feely" or emotional, but I am human and I bleed. So here goes...
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