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Applications accepted for fall
(Local News ~ 07/19/23)
Blytheville School District has announced the Tenaris Afterschool Pro-gram is accepting student applications for the fall. This program is open for Blytheville School District students in grades kindergarten-fifth. Applications may be picked up at the Blytheville Elementary or Blytheville Primary office. Available spots will be filled on a first come, first served basis...
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Political Columnist: Fentanyl death crisis tied to dealers
(Column ~ 07/19/23)
Political Columnist SHERRY HOLLIMAN Many people don't understand why or how other people become addicted to drugs. All non drug users think that those who use drugs lack moral principles or willpower and that they could stop their drug use simply by choosing to. ...
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Revis’ Ramblings: Staying in our own backyards
(Column ~ 07/19/23)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK Town Courier I once heard a person describe another person as “someone who stayed in her own backyard.” I thought about that description for a while and decided it was a nice compliment. To me it meant she took care of her own business and did not try to get into the business of others. At least that was my take on it. I had never heard anyone described that way before...
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Editor’s Corner: Flight of terror
(Column ~ 07/19/23)
By SANDRA BRAND Town Courier Editor I’m nervous. I should be happy. After all, I’m finally on the plane… headed home. Unfortunately, this plane reminds me of a tin box of sardines. I had no idea these ancient birds were still in the sky. I’m sandwiched in the very last row of seats. The man in front of me is basically laying in my lap. The seat-belt sign is on… the fight attendants are strapped in their own seats as the turbulence continues...
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U.S. Department of Agriculture -Applications accepted for relief funding
(Local News ~ 07/19/23)
By MARCUS MCCLAIN NEA Town Courier The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be accepting applications for relief funding of up to $500,000 for farmers who have battled discrimination in its lending process. The application deadline is set for Oct. 31 with all submissions to be reviewed in November and December. According to the department, any farmer, forest landowner or rancher that experienced discrimination from the department in its loan program prior to 2021, is eligible for the program...
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New area code has been approved
(Local News ~ 07/19/23)
LITTLE ROCK - The geographic region currently served by the 870 area code is projected to exhaust its numbering supply during the first quarter of 2025. To ensure a continuing supply of telephone numbers, the Arkansas Public Service Commission (Commission) has approved 327 as a new area code for this region...
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6,940 to receive student loan forgiveness
(Local News ~ 07/19/23)
The Biden-Harris Administration has approved 804,000 borrowers for $39 billion in federal student loans for automatic discharge this summer. Eligible borrowers will not have to take any action to receive this income-driven repayment (IDR) forgiveness...
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B. Kay's Impressions: Find your local adventure
(Column ~ 07/19/23)
By B. KAY RICHTER Town Courier Assistant Editor This past weekend, my boyfriend and I visited Hot Springs, Arkansas. We stayed over the weekend, arriving on a Friday evening and then leaving Sunday evening. I realize that Hot Springs is a tourist destination, but is also the site of a National Park...
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