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Likely to be low turnout for special election
(Column ~ 07/17/21)
I’m not a big fan of special elections. While they would never admit this, politicians usually set special elections on tax issues with the idea there will be low voter turnout. Though it doesn’t sunset until 2023, voters will go to the polls Aug. 10 to consider renewing the ½-cent economic development tax...
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Corn coming out of my ears
(Column ~ 07/17/21)
I told my daughter if I ever ask for 200 ears of corn again, just slap me. We went shopping for our annual, year supply of sweet corn last week. She purchased 100 ears and I decided to up my supply and purchase 200. We enjoyed the last bag (of my last year’s 100 ears) from the freezer on the Fourth of July...
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Hixson named Gosnell basketball coach
(High School Sports ~ 07/17/21)
After being approached to fill the vacant Gosnell boys basketball head coaching position, former longtime Blytheville head coach/athletic director David Hixson is coming out of retirement — temporarily. The Gosnell School Board hired Hixson as interim head basketball coach and golf coach Tuesday night to replace Coach Kirk Glintborg who resigned in June to take a position in the Manila School District...
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Gosnell SB approves hires
(Local News ~ 07/17/21)
Gosnell School Board members worked through a short special meeting on Tuesday. Business included filling positions; accepting a resignation; approving bread and milk bids; and continuing AirMedCare employee benefits. Superintendent Bonard Mace, along with board members Danny Quearry, Greg McGuirt, Donnie Wright, Gary Payne and Doug Johnson, were present...
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Gosnell considers $4 fee
(Local News ~ 07/17/21)
The Gosnell City Council is considering a $4 curbside trash pick-up fee. If approved, the separate fee on the water bill would replace the current method of citizens calling city hall, getting a quote on the discarded items, and paying that amount before it is picked up, which can range from $25 to more than $50...
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Food truck measure heads to council
(Local News ~ 07/17/21)
Following a public hearing Tuesday night, the Blytheville Planning Commission unanimously sent a proposed food truck ordinance to the Blytheville City Council. City of Blytheville parks director Cody Wyatt and local businessperson and Mississippi County Justice of the Peace Tobye McClanahan were among those who spoke in favor of allowing food trucks to do business in the city...
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Justices get update on courthouse project
(Local News ~ 07/17/21)
The Mississippi County Energy and Property meeting was held Tuesday with justices receiving an update on the courthouse construction projects. Justice Rick Ash presided at the meeting held on Tuesday afternoon in the annex building. Committee members and other justices present met with architect Aaron Ruby with Revival Architecture...
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Brasfield is Arkansas History Teacher of Year
(Local News ~ 07/17/21)
Blytheville High School teacher Kristy Brasfield will be one of 53 teachers in the running for National History Teacher of the Year. Earlier this week, Brasfield was named 2021 Arkansas History Teacher of the Year, an award presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, the nation’s leading organization dedicated to K-12 American history education...
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5 have applied for superintendent
(Local News ~ 07/17/21)
The Blytheville School District has received five applications thus far for the superintendent position, according to records released by the district Thursday through an Arkansas Freedom of Information Act request. The applicants thus far include Gabriel Jackson, Ed.d, of North Little Rock; Kenneth Pinkney of Memphis; David Westenhover of Heber Springs; Carl Stephen of West Memphis; and Brandy Dillin of Beebe...
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Main St. business owners voice concerns
(Local News ~ 07/17/21)
Nuisance throughout the city, and the adequate response, was the main concern July 14 at the Blytheville City Council’s Police and Fire Committee meeting. Councilwoman and committee chair Barbara McAdoo-Brothers presented the issues and detailed how she believes several different instances have hindered the city’s progress...