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Billy Gene “Bill” Stewart
(Obituary ~ 01/30/24)
Billy Gene “Bill” Stewart, 91, of Hot Springs, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed from this life Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at his home with his wife and family at his side. Born in Leachville to the late Leland Stanford and Elsie Field Stewart, he was a 1950 graduate of Leachville High School and joined the army in 1952, serving as a sergeant in Korea in the 3rd Infantry Division also known as the “Rock of the Marne.” From 1954-1973 he lived and worked in Leachville and Blytheville. ...
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William Arthur Ingram Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/30/24)
William Arthur Ingram Jr., 59, of Joiner, passed away Jan. 23, 2024, at his home. He was born July 11, 1964, in Turrell to William and Luebertha Kimble Ingram, Sr. Mr. Ingram was a truck driver, a U.S. Army veteran and was nondenominational. He was preceded in death by his father, William Ingram, Sr., and one brother, Anrricco James...
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Willie Frank Craig
(Obituary ~ 01/30/24)
Willie Frank Craig, 73, of Osceola, passed away Jan. 26, 2024, at Regional One in Memphis, Tenn. He was born Jan. 2, 1951, in Mississippi to Horace Craig and Willie Odell Lowery Mitchell. Mr. Craig was a mechanic and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Benny Miles and George Miles; and one sister, Susie McLaughlin Craig...
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Hope Found shares message in Blytheville
(Local News ~ 01/30/24)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Hope Found executive director Megan Brown and volunteers were at the Mississippi County Juvenile office on Monday evening to share an important message with young people on human trafficking. Assisted by Daryl Turner, Mississippi County Juvenile officer, and his staff, the group gave a presentation on human trafficking using virtual reality headsets which allow hearing from a child victim...
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Blytheville Police Officers honored
(Local News ~ 01/30/24)
The Blytheville Police Department recently announced its 2023 Supervisor, Officer and Employee of the Year. These awards are voted on by members of the department. Pictured are (from left) Louis Lewis, Employee of the Year; Chief Ross Thompson, Supervisor of the Year; and Officer Michelle Grubbs, Officer of the Year...
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Main Street Blytheville nominated for Delta Byways Boot Strap Award
(Local News ~ 01/30/24)
JONESBORO – The 22nd Annual Arkansas Delta Byways Banquet will be held on Friday, Feb. 16, in West Memphis. Each year, this event is held to recognize those who have outstanding tourism achievements across the 15-county region. The banquet will be held at the Eugene Woods Civic Center, 212 West Polk Ave., West Memphis...
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BIC School Board works through short agenda
(Local News ~ 01/30/24)
By NAN SNIDER Special to the NEA Town Courier Buffalo Island Central School Board met Tuesday, Jan. 23, and worked through a short agenda and review of 2023 school revenues and expenditures. In recognition of Board Appreciation Month, the board was presented with three strawberry cakes from the BIC Elementary staff and teachers...
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Free income tax help offered
(Local News ~ 01/30/24)
here will be a free income tax preparation from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Mississippi County AR Economic Opportunity Commission, Inc. at 1400 North Division Street in Blytheville. The event is sponsored by Entergy.
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Superload travels through Mississippi County
(Local News ~ 01/30/24)
A large furnace hearth was transported through Mississippi County to Big River Steel Sunday. The EAF hearth, which weighed nearly 110 tons and measured 16 tall and 28 feet wide, came from the Missouri state line through six counties in the state of Arkansas before reaching its destination in Osceola. ...
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