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Hornets sting Lions 39-8 in senior high football action
(High School Sports ~ 10/15/13)
Harrisburg quarterback Conner Hagg threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third to lead the Hornets to a 39-8 thumping of Manila Friday night in 3A-3 conference football action at Lion Field. The Hornets scored on their first possession, putting together a six play, 48-yard drive, capped off by Devon Jarrett's one yard touchdown plunge with 8:26 left in the opening quarter. The point after attempt failed...
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Blytheville Police reports -- 10-15-13
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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Junior Lions improve to 3-1 in league play with 26-0 whitewash over Hoxie
(High School Sports ~ 10/15/13)
Manila put together its best performance of the year, shutting out Hoxie 26-0 in 3A-3 junior high football action Thursday night at Lion Field. The Lions produced over 200 yards of total offense while limiting Hoxie to only 57 total yards on the night...
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BIC golfers bring home Class 2A State Championship
(High School Sports ~ 10/15/13)
Buffalo Island Central claimed its first ever state golf title with a 21 stroke victory over second place Cedar Ridge at the Conway Country Club Tuesday, Oct. 8, in Conway. The Mustangs got revenge over the Timberwolves, who had defeated BIC in the district championship two weeks ago at Horseshoe Bend...
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Board member loves reading
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
Mississippi County Library System Board of Trustees member Romona Thieme, of Manila, has always loved reading, which is why supporting the libraries in the county is so important to her. Thieme has been on the Mississippi County Library System's Board for about five years but has had a love of reading since she was a child...
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Cagle donates to AMMC
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
Breast cancer survivor Sherry Cagle, of Leachville, recently made a more than $400 donation to Project Hope at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Project Hope, an initiative of the Women's Council at AMMC, provides mammograms to women in the region who may be at risk for breast cancer but are unable to pay for the screening. ...
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Lakeside Nursing Center receives Bronze National Quality Award
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
LAKE CITY -- Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City has been recognized as a 2013 recipient of the Bronze -- Commitment to Quality award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through improved quality care. The award is one of three distinctions possible through the National Quality Award program, presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). ...
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Lasater Cemetery getting a sign
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
Donald and Barbara Lasater of Manila are planning a trip to Bollinger County in Southeast Missouri to mark a family cemetery they discovered about two years ago. Before the days of cell phones and vehicles when people relocated to try to make a new life, too many times families were separated and contact was lost...
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Caraway in need of officer
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
The Caraway City Council discussed the need for an additional police officer at the regular meeting held Thursday, Oct. 10. Caraway Mayor Barry Riley told the council a police officer quit a few weeks ago leaving the city again short handed on its police force. He said the remaining officers including those that work part time are now carrying heavy work loads...
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Fishing event a success
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
Despite Saturday's raining weather more than 100 people showed up at Hoyt's Catfish Pay Pond in Cardwell, Mo., to support "Fishing For a Cure" netting more than $7,000 for "Project Hope" and the American Cancer Society. "Fishing for a Cure" organizers Stacy Masters and Ivy Wooldridge hope to make it an annual event and want to thank all those that fished in the rain for a good cause. ...
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Jimmy Carroll Palmer
(Obituary ~ 10/15/13)
Mr. Jimmy Carroll Palmer, 48, of Manila, passed from this life Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013, at his home.
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Annie Lucille Terry Morris
(Obituary ~ 10/15/13)
Our beloved mother, Lucille Morris, 91, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, at her home in Desoto, Texas.
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Helen McCullar Huff
(Obituary ~ 10/15/13)
Mrs. Helen McCullar Huff, 76, of Dyess, died Saturday, Oct. 12, 2013, in her home.
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New baby changes plans for zombie apocalypse
(Column ~ 10/15/13)
When Ashley and I found out we were going to have a baby, I knew things would change in some very big ways; and boy, have things changed.
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Coverage of Mayor Sanders is unfair
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/15/13)
I've been reading the Courier News for a long time now, but recently, I've become deeply concerned by the direction the newspaper has taken, especially reporter Mark Brasfield. He certainly seems to have it out for Blytheville Mayor James Sanders and anyone who works for him...
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Armorel Elementary wins praise
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
The Armorel Elementary School was acknowledged Monday night at the district's annual public meeting.
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BFD offering fire safety tips
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
During the October, the Blytheville Fire Department is observing Fire Safety Month, and taking out time to educate area kids about fire safety, but Fire Chief Mike Carney also has safety tips for adults, which can help keep everyone's homes safe.
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Sowell given January court date
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
Christopher Sowell, who was slated to appear in Circuit Court Monday, did not actually appear, but was given a continuation to a possible trial date on Jan. 27, 2014.
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Arson now ruled out in dealership fire
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
The Blytheville Fire Department is still investigating a fire that happened in September at a Blytheville car dealership, according to fire chief Mike Carney, who said there seems to be no evidence of foul play, despite initial reports.
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County panel looking for more budget cuts
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
The Mississippi County Quorum Court Finance Committee is working hard to maintain its planned 3 percent employee pay raise for the 2014 budget, and as a result, both the circuit and county clerk's offices are being asked trim their budgets for next year.
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Fuel card system could save city money
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
A distributor's struggles to supply fuel to the city have led Blytheville officials to pursue a fleet fuel card system, one that could be a cost-saver, according to Blytheville Police Chief Ross Thompson.
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Millage hike on agenda for City Council
(Local News ~ 10/15/13)
A proposal to raise property taxes 1 mill is among three items on Tuesday night's Blytheville City Council agenda.
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Column: Pirates, Blazers are the final two league unbeatens
(High School Sports ~ 10/15/13)
Gosnell and Valley View are the final two conference unbeatens. The Pirates routed Trumann, 49-8, last Friday night, while undefeated Valley View handed Highland its first loss of the year, 24-6. Highland visits Gosnell Friday night, while Valley View entertains winless Trumann...
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