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House votes to increase property tax credit
(Local News ~ 03/15/23)
With a vote of 99-0, the Arkansas House voted in favor of increasing the homestead property tax credit from $375 a year to $425 a year. HB1032 now heads to the Senate. The bill reads: Arkansas Code 26-26-1118(a) (1) (A), concerning the amount of the homestead property tax credit, is amended to read as follows:...
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Cherry trees planted in memory of Bo Huffman
(Local News ~ 03/15/23)
Farmers Bank and Trust has partnered with the Rotary Club of Blytheville to purchase three cherry trees in memory of Bo Huffman who worked for years at the bank. Huffman, who was a Rotarian, loved cherry trees and had planted many and inspired others to do the same when they saw the beautiful blooms each spring. ...
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For the love of a python
(Local News ~ 03/15/23)
The Blytheville Public Library hosted a live animal program Thursday evening with Bob Tarter with Animalogy, formerly known as the Natural History Educational Company of the Midsouth. Tarter brought nocturnal animals such as a raccoon, a bat, snakes and an owl. ...
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Lions win first state title in 61 years
(High School Sports ~ 03/15/23)
By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier The 60 plus year drought is officially over. The Manila Lions lofted the 3A state tournament trophy March 11 at Bank OZK Arena with a 61-57, instant classic victory over the Bergman Panthers. Through four quarters, the two sides were deadlocked at 50 as both teams had given the other knockout punch after knockout punch. Still, neither team would budge and an extra four minutes were required to determine a champion...
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White accepts Waldron football job, leaving Manila
(High School Sports ~ 03/15/23)
By DAVID PIERCE NEA Town Courier Over the top? Yes, he’s been called that. Enthusiastic? Yep, that too. Energetic? Without a doubt. Though not the most seasoned head football coach, Cain White makes up for it with that youthful energy and exuberance...
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EPC defeats Rivercrest 11-4
(High School Sports ~ 03/15/23)
By STEVE KNOX Osceola Times Rivercrest jumped out to an early lead but would not be able to hold down the hot bats of Class 2A defending runner-up East Poinsett County, as the Lady Warriors grabbed an 11-4 victory at EPC. Lady Colts’ Annabelle Chandler would deliver a first inning two-run homer to get Rivercrest on the scoreboard first, but the Lady Warriors would overcome the early deficit and eventually seize control of the game...
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County Line edges out Marked Tree Indians
(High School Sports ~ 03/15/23)
By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier The Marked Tree Indians were just one play away from ending County Line’s perfect season, and bringing the state trophy back to the NEA in the process. Behind two with time melting away, senior Donny Childs used his ball handling ability to cut through the defense and tie the game at 44. But the last second scramble fell in favor of County Line as Cooper Watson found room to sneak to the rim for a buzzer-beating score to end the season...
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Wildcats rally for win over West Memphis
(High School Sports ~ 03/15/23)
By COSMO COSSEY Poinsett County Democrat Tribune Trumann (2-2) scored four runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to come back and beat West Memphis 7-5 in high school baseball action last Tuesday in Trumann. The Blue Devils went up 1-0 in the top of the first off starter Parks McNair as the lead-off batter made it to first after a missed ball on strike three before moving to second base on a ground out. ...
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Riverside beats rival BIC in conference action
(High School Sports ~ 03/15/23)
By COSMO COSSEY Poinsett County Democrat Tribune Klaire Womack struck out 12 batters to lead Riverside (3-0, 2-0) to a 13-1 win over BIC (1-2, 0-1) in 2A-3 softball action this past Friday in Monette. The Lady Rebels opened the game with five straight hits as Annalee Qualls led off with a single before stealing second base. ...
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Rivercrest edges Nettleton 4-3
(High School Sports ~ 03/15/23)
By STEVE KNOX Osceola Times Rivercrest and Nettleton battled on the baseball diamond at Raider Field Monday with the Colts getting the win 4-3. Nettleton (2-1) took a 1-0 lead in the home half of the first inning as Maddox Hampton got a lead off single; went to second on a infield error; and then took third on an error by Colts pitcher Conner Vaughn. With two out Hampton would score on a wild pitch to make it 1-0...
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Rivercrest Colts defeat BIC, 9-2
(High School Sports ~ 03/15/23)
By STEVE KNOX Osceola Times Rivercrest jumped out to an early lead and went on to defeat Buffalo Island Central, 9-2, in high school baseball action Tuesday at Osceola Parks and Recreation. Senior pitcher Austin Elrod took to the mound for the first time this season and gave up a first inning walk but no other damage...
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Sports Roundup with Cosmo Cossey
(High School Sports ~ 03/15/23)
Trumann (0-3,0-1) had only two hits this past Friday at the Lady Wildcats lost to Wynne 12-1 in 4A-3 softball action in Wynne. Macey Powell led Trumann with a hit and a RBI, Tiara Postell had a run scored and a stolen base as Alyssa Bell added a hit. Bell took the loss going four and two-thirds inning giving up 12 runs on 14 hits with two walks...
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Seminole baseball splits first two contests
(High School Sports ~ 03/15/23)
Osceola baseball began the 2023 season with a 15-0 loss at Class 6A West Memphis on March 6. The Seminoles then went on the road to hand Class 4A Blytheville an 18-0 defeat March 7. Osceola 1-1 began Conference 3A-3 play Tuesday hosting the Piggott Mohawks...
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Patricia Diane Vernon
(Obituary ~ 03/15/23)
Patricia Diane Vernon, 63, of Osceola, passed away March 12, 2023, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. She was a factory worker. Mrs. Vernon was born July 23, 1959, in Marianna to Jack and Geraldine Boone Sharp. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild, Billy Davis...
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Michael Alan Whitehead
(Obituary ~ 03/15/23)
Michael Alan Whitehead, 44, of Leachville, passed from this life Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Paragould, he was the son of the late Naomi Roberts Whitehead and had lived in Sarepta, La., several years before returning to Leachville in 1995. ...
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