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DTF reports -- 10-5-11
(Local News ~ 10/06/11)
Recent reports from the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force:
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Minor fire at Aeroplex called accidental
(Local News ~ 10/06/11)
On Monday, the Blytheville Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire on the Arkansas Aeroplex, near Aviation Repair Technologies.
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Blytheville Police reports -- 10-5-11
(Local News ~ 10/06/11)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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Gladys Whitehead
(Obituary ~ 10/06/11)
Mrs. Gladys Whitehead, 61, of Manila, passed from this life Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Faye Parker
(Obituary ~ 10/06/11)
Mrs. Faye Parker, 76, of West Ridge, entered into rest Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in Granite City, Ill.
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Kenneth Rhea Holmes
(Obituary ~ 10/06/11)
Mr. Kenneth Rhea Holmes, 81, died Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Mo.
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Louis Bedford Jr.
(Obituary ~ 10/06/11)
Mr. Louis Bedford Jr., 61, died Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.
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Volunteers again needed for cleanup campaign
(Column ~ 10/06/11)
The second big Cleaner, Safer Blytheville cleanup is Saturday in the south part of town.
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Cancer awareness event set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 10/06/11)
Health-conscious area residents will have the opportunity this weekend to take advantage of multiple free wellness screenings at the Ninth Annual Mississippi County Cancer Awareness Day.
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Volunteers sought for "Haunted Theater"
(Local News ~ 10/06/11)
Halloween is right around the corner, and the Arts Council of Mississippi County is looking for volunteers to help with its annual Halloween fundraiser, "The Haunted Theater."
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Suspect in Senath case back in court
(Local News ~ 10/06/11)
Shawn Morgan, 43, of Senath, Mo., made his fourth appearance in court on Tuesday morning since being charged with the disappearance and death of 3-year-old BreeAnn Rodriguez, also of Senath.
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Work continues on museum renovation
(Local News ~ 10/06/11)
Carpet installation began this week at the Delta Gateway Museum and should take between two and three weeks, according to museum director Leslie Hester.
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Jerry Wayne Johnston
(Obituary ~ 10/06/11)
Mr. Jerry Wayne Johnston, 62, of Paragould, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital. Mr. Johnston was born April 18, 1949 in Paragould to the late General Jack and Lottie Velena Johnston. He loved reading the Bible (especially John 15), fishing, horses, and he established the Black Horse Reservation...
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Anna Mae Watkins
(Obituary ~ 10/06/11)
Anna Mae Watkins, 101, of Texarkana, Ark., formerly of Caraway and Manila, Ark., passed away Oct. 5, 2011, at her home. Mrs. Watkins was born Feb. 12, 1910, in Craighead County, Ark. She was a member of Beech Street First Baptist Church and past Grand Electa and Worthy Matron of Eastern Star...
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Pirates look to bounce back at tough venue
(High School Sports ~ 10/06/11)
The 3-4A conference begins its third week of action with the Osceola Seminoles at the top of the league with a 2-0 record. The Seminoles (2-3 overall) have knocked off both of the defending conference co-champions in consecutive weeks. Pocahontas has a bye-week this week after a 28-8 loss to Valley View last Friday night...
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Chicks host GCT in key conference battle
(High School Sports ~ 10/06/11)
Blytheville players have been preparing all week for Friday's clash with 5A-East conference rival Greene County Tech with one thing on their minds -- last year's 13-8 heartbreaking loss in Paragould. Officials called back a potential game-winning touchdown in the closing seconds that lead to the defeat...
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Pirates travel to Trumann
(High School Sports ~ 10/06/11)
The Gosnell Pirates will try to get back on the winning track this week as they head to Trumann to take on the Wildcats.
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UPDATE: Caruthersville officers accused of stealing $37,100
(Local News ~ 10/06/11)
Caruthersville City Marshal Chris Riggs and Officer Marcus Hopkins appeared before Judge Byron Luber Thursday for arraignment on charges they stole $37,100 from the city's Criminal Investigation Fund and for forgery.
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Rebecca Ann McFall
(Obituary ~ 10/06/11)
Rebecca Ann McFall, 52, of Jonesboro, formerly of Manila, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was the daughter of the late John and Melissa Foster Choate and had been a longtime Manila resident before making her home in Jonesboro in 2009...
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