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Manila mayor expects growth
(Local News ~ 01/02/19)
Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner is expecting growth. The city now has a population of 3,300. He said hopefully the population will increase to 3,700 to 3,800 after the 2020 census. Mayor Wagner is starting his ninth year as mayor. He served 20 years as city attorney...
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Nelson pitches $16M courthouse renovations
(Local News ~ 01/02/19)
County Judge John Alan Nelson is making the rounds, pitching the proposed $14 million in renovations to the Blytheville courthouse and $2 million to the Osceola courthouse. Nelson spoke to the Rotary Club of Blytheville, Thursday, making a case for voters to approve extending the hospital tax, which is set to sunset in 2020. If extended 30 years on Feb. 12, the tax would be split between the hospital and courthouse renovations...
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NEA Town Courier publishes first issue
(Column ~ 01/02/19)
I hope you enjoy the first edition of the NEA Town Courier — your hometown newspaper. It’s an exciting day for the Blytheville Courier News and the Town Crier staffs as we join forces to provide readers with the most comprehensive coverage of the Blytheville and Buffalo Island areas...
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A new year, a new newspaper
(Column ~ 01/02/19)
We are going into 2019 and I ask, as I do each year, where has the year gone. 2018 has come and gone. It is history. As I start each new year, I look back to see if I am better off, worse off or holding my own. This New Year I think the answer will be holding my own...
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Paula Ann Cleveland
(Obituary ~ 01/02/19)
Paula Ann Cleveland, 54, of Gosnell passed away on the morning of December 31, 2018. She was born on April 16, 1964 in Osceola Arkansas to Carl and Marie (Shatwell) Lindsey. However, she spent most of her life in Gosnell. She worked for Bush Canning for 13 years until the company moved away from Blytheville. She’s been a homemaker most of her life...
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Pastor David Lee Corns
(Obituary ~ 01/02/19)
Pastor David Lee Corns, 68, of Blytheville transitioned to his heavenly home on December 28, 2018. He was born, June 29, 1950 in Dewitt, Arkansas to L C Corns and Verdia Swift. David accepted Jesus at an early age. He was an anointed singer and an organist/pianist of substantial skill. ...
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Perry Clyde Rothrock, Jr
(Obituary ~ 01/02/19)
Mr. Perry Clyde Rothrock Jr., 87, of Blytheville passed from this life on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at his home. Born to Perry Clyde and Lillian Boyd Rothrock in Blytheville, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and retired owner/operator of Rothrock Drug Company. Perry also served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Korean War...
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Gerald Wayne Blagg
(Obituary ~ 01/02/19)
Gerald Wayne Blagg of Jonesboro passed away December 29, 2018 at the age of 75. He was born November 21, 1943 in New Albany, MS to Marion and Frankie Kelly Blagg. He was a retired mechanic. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife Jewell Blagg, one son Gene Blagg, four brothers, Heckle Blagg, Marvin Blagg, Billy Blagg and Kelly Blagg, and two sisters Shirley Wren and Ladell Blackwood. ...
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Roderick “Sean” Turner
(Obituary ~ 01/02/19)
Roderick Sean Turner was born December 10, 1982 in Blytheville to the Eddie Lee and LeAnna Turner. Sean (as he was known by many) had a great love for worship music. He was a member of H.I.S. Ministries under the leadership of Dr. Terri Brassfield. Sean departed this life on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 36...
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Dezzie Bee Henderson
(Obituary ~ 01/02/19)
Mr. Dezzie Bee Henderson of Blytheville was born in Mississippi on September 10, 1929 to the late James Henderson and the late Angenora Stokes Henderson. He was a member of Mt. Nebo M.B. Church in Blytheville and was retired from the Blytheville Road Dept. Mr. Henderson passed away on December 26, 2018 at Heritage Square Nursing Center in Blytheville at the age of 89...
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Mildred Faye Rodriguez
(Obituary ~ 01/02/19)
Mildred Faye Rodriguez "Milli", 44 of Jonesboro died December 30, 2018 at Baptist Memorial in Memphis. She was a homemaker and a member of Revival Center in Lepanto. Milli was born August 15, 1974 in Hot Springs to Jerry and Mildred Sheppard Collins...
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Pastor Kristie Angela Stokes
(Obituary ~ 01/02/19)
Missions and Community Outreach Pastor Kristie Angela Stokes passed away on December 30, 2018, at the age of 44. Kristie grew up in Dell and attended school in Gosnell. She attended Arkansas State University for her undergraduate studies and Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary for graduate studies where she earned her Master’s of Divinity. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Jonesboro...
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Kenny Pate
(Obituary ~ 01/02/19)
Kenny Pate, 59, of Manila, AR passed away December 28, 2018 at his home. He was an auto body shop technician and of the Pentecostal faith. Mr. Pate was born April 6, 1959 in Lepanto to Earl and Rachel Morrison Pate. He was preceded in death by his parents. ...
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Moultrie repairs lead to detour
(Local News ~ 01/02/19)
Repairs to the sewer line and road on Moultrie Street have begun. According to Blytheville Assistant Police Chief Ricky Jefferson, westbound traffic will now be diverted north on 7th Street. Also, 7th Street between Moultrie and Dixie will be closed until repairs are complete, Jefferson said...
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Blytheville man faces murder charges in Jonesboro
(Local News ~ 01/02/19)
Markus Gentry of Blytheville was arrested by Jonesboro authorities around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in connection with the shooting death of Lewis Gamble, who was shot multiple times. Around 1:30 p.m. New Year’s Day, officers of the Jonesboro Police Department were called to 1120 W Huntington in reference to a shooting. ...
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Manila cancer survivor looking forward to 2019
(Local News ~ 01/02/19)
Rick Sparks of Manila shares his story in an effort to tell others to never give up hope, even when things seem hopeless. Sparks survived a heart attack and major heart surgery at the age of 43. Ten years later he seemed to be doing well. He had his own insurance business and was enjoying life with his family and friends...
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Barry Hughes
(Obituary ~ 01/02/19)
Barry Hughes, 74, passed away at his home December 23, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Hughes of Nesbit, daughter, Leigh Saucier (Steve) of Hernando, step son, Kevin Riggs of Blytheville, step daughters, Dana Riggs of Blytheville and Kandy Bryant of Hernando, brother, Douglas Hughes (Pearl) of Missouri, grandchildren, Hughes, Sam, Mac and Vivi Saucier; Blake, Austin and Taylor Bryant; Zach Riggs; and Misty, Joey and Brandon Hicks and many great grandchildren. ...
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Charles Everette Freeman
(Obituary ~ 01/02/19)
Charles Everette Freeman, 78, of Paragould, passed away Monday at St. Bernard's Medical Center. He was the son of the late Louis and Sarah Freeman. Charles was a Marine veteran who was retired from Frito Lay. His hobbies included fishing and driving back roads. He was a member of The Rock church in Jonesboro. Also preceding him in death is his wife, Claudia Freeman; and brothers, Tim Freeman, Richard Freeman, and Albert Freeman...
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