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I might as well add in a donut ...
(Column ~ 08/11/14)
It's currently the end of the week, and I have to tell you -- it's been a humdinger. Raise your hand if you've ever taken a look around one day, felt that you are incredibly tired and tried to figure out why, then realized you have not had an evening, afternoon or even hour or two free since you're not sure when.
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E.J. "Eddie" Adams Sr.
(Obituary ~ 08/11/14)
E.J. "Eddie" Adams Sr., 82, of Sandridge, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2014, in Osceola.
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Donald "Donnie" Melton Brooks
(Obituary ~ 08/11/14)
Donald "Donnie" Melton Brooks, 81, of Manila, passed from this life on Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at his home.
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Blytheville needs leaders with integrity, honesty
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/11/14)
Integrity and honesty are lacking with the city leaders of Blytheville. If the tide of citizens leaving Blytheville and planning to leave is to be reversed, this city has to demand in strong numbers that their voices be heard ultimately and by every citizen who still lives here. Blytheville does not have the luxury of allowing pedantic individuals in governance to organize destructive regimes in order to honor themselves. The citizens of Blytheville have been ignored much too long...
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Book Review: "Deeply Odd"
(Column ~ 08/11/14)
While the books by Dean Koontz, one of my top five authors, are loosely described as suspense thrillers, I would call them sci-fi/horror books. Whatever genre you consider them, they are not for the faint of heart, and that is one of the reasons I love them.
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Eastern Star groups come together
(Community News ~ 08/11/14)
Order of Eastern Star chapters in Blytheville, Frenchman Bayou, Earle, West Memphis, Newport, Jonesboro, Marked Tree and Edmondson collaborated jointly to help out with prizes for the bingo store at the nursing home in Osceola. A variety of item from socks to candy bars were donated for prizes. This was a joint community service project for District Six Order of Eastern Star. The district consists of eight chapters. Deputies are Carolyn Hampton and Billie Hill...
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Belknaps mark 60th anniversary
(Community News ~ 08/11/14)
Charlie and Pat Belknap (Patsy Bartholomew) celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on June 10, 2014, in Monticello, Ark. Charlie continues to work part-time as a mental health clinician. Pat is retired, and has spent several of her retirement years caring for her mother, Ella Bartholomew, and Louise Belknap, her mother-in-law...
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Kiwanians get update on Senior Center
(Community News ~ 08/11/14)
Barbara Mitchell (center), senior advocate for the Blytheville Senior Adult Activity Center, and Site Director Amanda Adams (right) on Aug. 6 talked about some of the aspects of the activity center and how so many people can benefit from its assistance and support. ...
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Church completes vacation Bible school
(Community News ~ 08/11/14)
New St. Paul MB Church, along with Pastor Clark Phillips, recently celebrated the completion of approximately 200 individuals, youth and adults, graduating from vacation Bible school.
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SummerFest 2014 wraps up at ANC
(Community News ~ 08/11/14)
Local kids recently finished up their summer at Arkansas Northeastern College SummerFest 2014 Camps with lots of fun, music and creativity.
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Linda May
(Obituary ~ 08/11/14)
Linda May, 63, of Osceola, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014, in Osceola.
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Thompson: Police force understaffed
(Local News ~ 08/11/14)
According to Blytheville Police Department Chief Ross Thompson, the police department remains understaffed, which keeps the department under budget, but also has a negative effect on the morale and performance of the department.
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Armorel beginning school year in strong fiscal shape
(Local News ~ 08/11/14)
The Armorel School Board met Monday for the final time before the 2014-15 school year begins, and Superintendent Sally Bennett said the staff is ready to get the year going.
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Steel Wars: Nucor files new suit against Big River Steel
(Local News ~ 08/11/14)
Nucor Steel has apparently not given up in its attempt to block Big River Steel from building another steel mill in Mississippi County.
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Blytheville District sets tone with General Assembly
(Local News ~ 08/11/14)
Blytheville Public Schools held its district-wide General Assembly Monday morning, welcoming back both new and familiar faces and faculty and staff members prepare to start school next Monday.
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