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Sorry, Mom ... 1 more shot at dead horse
(Column ~ 01/26/12)
Barrett Harrison has to be one of the best pure politicians to ever hold a local public office. He epitomizes stereotypical small-town politico -- he's cunning, slippery, says the right things, yet the results leave something to be desired. Earlier this week, Harrison sent out a text that read: "Please go to blythevillecn.com and vote for me to keep my job."...
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Chicks host league-leading Mustangs
(High School Sports ~ 01/26/12)
After a two-game road trip, the Blytheville Chickasaws return home Friday night to take on current 5A-East conference leader, Forrest City, at Chickasaw Gym. The Chicks (10-9, 2-3) are coming off a one-point loss to the Nettleton Raiders Tuesday night in Jonesboro. ...
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Jaunice Larue Shinault
(Obituary ~ 01/26/12)
Jaunice Larue Shinault, 68, of Blytheville, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cobb Funeral Home.
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Carol A. LaFarlette Wiencek
(Obituary ~ 01/26/12)
Carol A. LaFarlette Wiencek, 57, of Blytheville, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cobb Funeral Home.
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Billy Joe Howell
(Obituary ~ 01/26/12)
Mr. Billy Joe Howell, 81, of Hermondale, Mo., passed from this life Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2012, at his home. Born in Oak Ridge, Mo., to Allie Houston and Culpernia Ann Little Howell, he was a retired farmer, who served his country proudly in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. ...
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Rowena Ruffner Arnold Summerville
(Obituary ~ 01/26/12)
Mrs. Rowena Ruffner Arnold Summerville, 97, of Blytheville, passed from this life Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Hoxie to Roy and Maude Ruffner Arnold, she was a member of the Retired Teacher's Association and First United Methodist Church of Blytheville. She was also a member of the Blytheville Women's Club and Pathfinder Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church...
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Geneva Evelyn Woods
(Obituary ~ 01/26/12)
Mrs. Geneva Evelyn Woods, 84, of Blytheville, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2012, at Heritage Square Nursing Center in Blytheville. Born March 14, 1927, to the late Joe Jones and Mamie Murray Jones, she was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Blytheville...
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Recent reports from the Bootheel Drug Task Force
(Local News ~ 01/26/12)
Recent reports from the Bootheel Drug Task Force.
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Dogs poisoned in Luxora
(Local News ~ 01/26/12)
Residents of Thompson Street in Luxora discovered a graveyard of puppies in their neighborhood late last week. Wright said none of the animals were registered with the city and are, therefore, believed to be strays. The poison is very dangerous, therefore, Wright engaged the assistance of the local fire department to clean up the spillage. Anyone in the neighborhood is asked to stay away from the area...
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World Book Night in the works
(Local News ~ 01/26/12)
The second annual World Book Night is getting ready for its inaugural event here in the states, and local volunteers are needed to help make the event a global success and maybe even change someone's life, according to That Bookstore In Blytheville owner Mary Gay Shipley...
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Currie throws hat in ring for county clerk
(Local News ~ 01/26/12)
Janice Currie of Osceola has announced her candidacy for county clerk of Mississippi County. Currie said, "I have had the pleasure of working with two very knowledgeable county clerks (Jo Ann Morgan and Lib Shippen) and interim county clerk (Eupha Sacrider) who have taught me a great deal. I have a good working relationship with county employees and officials. I want to continue serving the public in a courteous, professional and efficient manner and I would appreciate your support."...
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Sen. Burnett to seek reelection
(Local News ~ 01/26/12)
Senator David Burnett has formally announced his intentions to seek reelection to the District 15/22 Arkansas Senate seat. Senator Burnett was a graduate of the 1959 Blytheville High School class. He attended the University of Arkansas where he obtained a BSBA degree in history and political science in 1963 and a Juris Doctorate in law in 1966. ...
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County panel discusses Blytheville's jail fee bill
(Local News ~ 01/26/12)
Solving the issue of Blytheville's mounting jail fee debt to Mississippi County was the foremost topic of discussion during Wednesday's meeting of the Quorum Court's Police, Fire and Safety Committee. First of note was the discrepancy in the amount owed, which Blytheville Police Chief Ross Thompson reportedly estimated as $371,000 for 2011. ...
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Finance Committee to meet today, Friday
(Local News ~ 01/26/12)
The Blytheville City Council's Finance and Purchasing Committee will meet at 3 p.m. today and Friday in the Municipal Courtroom to continue work on the 2012 budget. The panel spent 3-1/2 hours last Friday on the police and fire departments proposed budgets...
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