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James Edward Brown
(Obituary ~ 01/11/12)
Mr. James Edward Brown, 69, of Blytheville, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.
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It's a gas, gas, gas
(Letter to the Editor ~ 01/11/12)
Socialism has been around in one form or another for a very long time. The Bible speaks of the early disciples holding "everything in common." The idea of "each according to his needs" does have a poetical attraction. In short, it sounds good. And, yeah, I know that in the case of the early disciples the sharing was voluntary not government coerced. ...
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Opponents of sales tax on solid ground, but ...
(Column ~ 01/11/12)
We've gotten several letters to the editor in the last couple of weeks voicing strong opposition to the proposed 1-cent Blytheville sales tax, which, if passed, would be used to pay off the city's $3.2 million debt to the IRS.
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Local company honoring late founder
(Local News ~ 01/11/12)
Hinson Signs honored the late Charles Hinson as the company's "Employee of the Year" for 2011, and in memory of the company's founder will be bringing back a tradition that is more than 55 years old.
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Gosnell waives bids, buys police car
(Local News ~ 01/11/12)
Members of the Gosnell City Council passed an ordinance Monday night, waiving the necessity to take out bids on the purchase of a new police car.
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Man accused of assualting deputy withy saw blade
(Local News ~ 01/11/12)
A Luxora man was taken into custody last Wednesday after allegedly assaulting a Mississippi County Sheriff's Department deputy with a saw blade.
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City considering mandatory spay/neuter law
(Local News ~ 01/11/12)
Tuesday night, the Blytheville City Council's Animal Control subcommittee gave the green light for Humane Society members to volunteer at the city shelter and indicated a spay/neuter law could be in the city's future.
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Demolition permits eyed by city
(Local News ~ 01/11/12)
Establishing demolition permits and beefing up regulations for landlords are among the Blytheville City Council's Code Enforcement Committee's goals for 2012.
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Commission blocks effort to bring 4G service to Blytheville
(Local News ~ 01/11/12)
An effort by AT&T to bring 4G cell phone service to the Blytheville area appears stalled, following a fiery meeting of the Blytheville Planning Commission Tuesday night.
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Tigers fall short in comeback bid
(High School Sports ~ 01/11/12)
ARMOREL -- The Armorel Tigers remain winless in the 1A-3 East after a 55-49 loss to the Crowley's Ridge Academy Falcons Tuesday night at home. Armorel (4-12, 0-4) nearly overcame a second half deficit but poor foul shooting and a lack of execution in the closing moments kept the Tigers from picking up their first win of the 1A-3 East season...
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Injured officer may be forced into medical retirement
(Local News ~ 01/11/12)
Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the on-duty crash that caused Blytheville police officer Cody Gentry severe brain injury.
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