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Buffalo Island officials take oath of office
(Local News ~ 01/08/09)
Manila's returning and new city council member were sworn in at noon in a ceremony conducted by Michael White, Mississippi County Quorum Court. Pictured are, from left: White, and council members LeRoy Douglas, Linda Donovan, Joni Isebell, Dean Cherry, Larry "Whiz" Davis, and Donnie Wagner. This will be the first term for newly elected Councilman Isebell...
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Lindsey termination upheld
(Local News ~ 01/08/09)
In a 5-0 vote Wednesday night, the Blytheville City Council upheld former Blytheville police officer Dewayne Lindsey's Aug. 29 termination for allegedly stealing a gun during a burglary call and later trying to sell it to another officer. Councilwoman Shirley Connealy, Lindsey's step-grandmother, abstained from the vote as well as the discussion in the 1 1/2 hour executive session. ...
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Lindsey investigation sidebar
(Local News ~ 01/08/09)
The following is an excerpt from the Blytheville Police Department's internal investigation of former police officer Dewayne Lindsey. The report was obtained from Lindsey's attorney, Jim Harris. This is the alleged paraphrased conversation during an Aug. 23 lunch break between Lindsey and Officer Terry Byrd, who said Lindsey tried to sell him a gun allegedly stolen on July 3 burglary call. It is paraphrased based on Byrd's written statement. Here is the report:...
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Tractor theft investigated
(Local News ~ 01/08/09)
Blytheville police are investigating the thefts of a tractor and a utility trailer from two separate businesses, according to reports. Police were contacted by Henry Nelson Sparrow, owner of the Lone Wolf Service Center on East Highway 18, that a tractor and front-end loader was missing from his business...
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Lights of the Delta wrapup
(Local News ~ 01/08/09)
More than 6,000 vehicles toured the Lights of the Delta Christmas lighting display at the Arkansas Aeroplex in 2008, said George Hubbard, executive director of the event. Hundreds of people work year-round to provide what has become the Mid-South's largest holiday lighting display, Hubbard said. "We have a minimum of six people working each night" the display is open, Hubbard said...
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Cavewomen outslug Lady Lions 55-44 in overtime
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/09)
Cave City outscored Manila 11-1 in overtime, propelling the Cavewomen to a 55-45 victory in the semifinals of the A-AA-AAA division of the Northeast Arkansas Invitational Tournament Monday afternoon in Jonesboro...
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Turner's second half scoring barrage stuns Mustangs in NEA semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/09)
Buffalo Island Central controlled the first three quarters of the Monday night, Dec. 29, semi-final matchup against Turrell in the 62nd annual Northeast Arkansas Invitational Tournament in Jonesboro, but Theo Turner and Terrance Selvy set off a fourth quarter explosion as the Rockets blasted past the Mustangs to post a 60-49 come from behind victory...
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Lady Colts rally past Riverside 58-45 in NEA semifinals
(High School Sports ~ 01/08/09)
Jaressa Banks scored 11 of her game high 29 points in the decisive fourth quarter of the Monday, Dec. 29, Rivercrest-Riverside semi-final battle to lead the Lady Colts to a 58-45 come from behind victory over the Lady Rebels in the 62nd annual Northeast Arkansas Invitational Tournament in Jonesboro...
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