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Four Men Convicted of $18M Global Investment Fraud Scheme
(Local News ~ 09/01/23)
WASHINGTON – A federal jury in the Western District of Arkansas convicted four men yesterday for their lead roles in an investment fraud and money laundering conspiracy that cheated victims out of more than $18 million. “The defendants abused their positions of trust to entice victims into parting with more than $18 million,” said Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. ...
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Mary Ann Camp Henry
(Obituary ~ 09/01/23)
Mary Ann Camp Henry, 83, of Jonesboro, former longtime Manila resident, passed from this life Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, at her home. Born in Leachville, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Thomas Newton Lawrence and had been a longtime Manila resident before making her home in Jonesboro. Mary had worked as the assistant director of the Mississippi County Senior Citizens Center and had owned and operated Ms. ...
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Timothy Durrelle Logan Sr.
(Obituary ~ 09/01/23)
Timothy Durrelle Logan Sr., 55, passed away Aug. 24, 2023, in Welling, Okla. He was born June 29, 1968, to the late Willie Lee Logan Sr. and the late Leneva Boyd Johnson in Osceola. Mr. Logan was of the Baptist faith and worked as a cook throughout his life...
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Sandra Lee Mullins
(Obituary ~ 09/01/23)
Sandra Lee Mullins, 64, affectionately called, “Sondra” peacefully departed this life on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. She was born to the late Leroy Mullins Sr. and Carrie Shaw Mullins on Jan. 18, 1959, in Blytheville. She was raised in Blytheville, where she attended public schools and later graduated with honors from R.B. Harrison High School. She attended Mississippi County Community College prior to entering the U.S. Army and served as a secretary and cook and received an honorable discharge...
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Labor Day is a big travel weekend
(Local News ~ 09/01/23)
According to travel magazines, most Americans use the long holiday weekend to squeeze one last vacation before the official end of the summer. Nearly 85% of all Americans (219 million people) will travel during the summer season, including the Labor Day holiday...
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Vendors sought for Manila Chili Cook-off
(Local News ~ 09/01/23)
The 36th annual Big Lake Manila Lions’ Club Chili Cook-off will be held Saturday, Oct. 7, at down-town Manila. Vendors are welcome. All booths and chili teams will be $25. For more information or to sign up, contact Mark Wheeler 870-919-8685; Christie Patterson at 870-623-3100, or email manilaarlionsclub@gmail.com...
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Sweet T & Co. welcomed with ribbon-cutting
(Local News ~ 09/01/23)
The Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomed Sweet T & Company, a Bakery, on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Sweet T & Co. is located at 603 West Fleeman Street in Manila. Owner Tracey Bohannan expressed her appreciation to the Chamber for the nice welcome...
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Blytheville sanitation hours resuming
(Local News ~ 09/01/23)
Mark Key, Blytheville public works director, said the sanitation department will be changing hours going back to the regular start time on Sept. 18. Pick-up will start at 8 a.m. These hours will remain through the fall, winter and early spring.
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Blytheville Labor Day closures announced
(Local News ~ 09/01/23)
Blytheville District Court and Blytheville Police Department offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 4 for Labor Day. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Sept. 5. Police and dispatch services are still available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The City of Blytheville offices closed early on Friday and will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day...
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Nucor to present The Little Mermaid
(Local News ~ 09/01/23)
Nucor Star Cinema will be hosting "The Little Mermaid" Sing-along at the Ritz Civic Center in Blytheville. Official dates for the event are Friday, Sept. 1-Sunday, Sept. 3. Movie times for Friday and Saturday begin at 7 p.m. Sunday will be a matinee beginning at 2 p.m...
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Secretary celebrates birthday
(Local News ~ 09/01/23)
Terry Tillman, Armorel High School Administrative Assistant, received many birthday wishes on Friday. Her granddaughters, Gracie and Kylee Tillman made a visit to the office with flowers.
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