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County handing over funds to Big River Steel
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
The Mississippi County Quorum Court has made plans to officially hand over $14 million in economic development funds to Big River Steel by the end of this week.
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Admissions up at county hospitals
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Admissions for Great River Medical Center and South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center are up 23 and 26 percent, respectively, according to March financial statements reviewed at Monday's meeting of the Mississippi County Hospital System board of directors.
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The lazy days of summer are a thing of the past
(Column ~ 05/19/15)
I remember when I was a kid, waking up that first day after school got out for the summer and thinking about how wonderful it was that there was absolutely nothing I had to do.
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William Dwayne Brandon
(Obituary ~ 05/19/15)
William Dwayne Brandon, 58, of West Plains, Mo., died Thursday, May 14, 2015, at his home. Born in Jonesboro he was the son of the late William D. and Shirley Jeanette Ray Brandon and was a former Paragould resident. He was a retired truck driver and had lived in West Plains for the past four years...
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Alpha Rose Reynolds Hensley
(Obituary ~ 05/19/15)
Alpha Rose Reynolds Hensley, 80 of Caraway, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born Jan. 25, 1935, in Albion to the late Clarence "Dike" and Eula Davis Reynolds. Mrs. Hensley was retired from Basler Electric Company after 20 years of service. ...
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Theo Staggs
(Obituary ~ 05/19/15)
Theo Staggs, 87, of Paragould, died Friday, May 15, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born Oct. 1, 1927, in Rombauer, Mo., he was the son of the late Lee Washington and Ivy Pearl Moore Staggs and was raised in the Leachville area. ...
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John and Glenda Finley honored on their 50th wedding anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 05/19/15)
John and Glenda Finley of Manila were honored with a celebration on their 50th wedding anniversary, April 26, 2015. The couple married on April 26, 1965 in Leachville. Their wedding ceremony and their golden wedding anniversary celebration were both in Leachville and both started at 3:30 in the afternoon 50 years to the day apart...
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Storey-Cook announces June wedding plans
(Engagement ~ 05/19/15)
Bobby and Denise Storey of Manila proudly announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Ashley Lauren, to James Martin Cook of Gosnell. The wedding will take place at 2 p.m. on June 6, 2016, at Bethany Baptist Church in Manila...
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Jordan's Quick Stop robbed
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Blytheville police are investigating a robbery Monday at Jordan's Quick Stop on West Main.
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Harmony Grove ends Lady Lion state tourney run with 7-0 shutout
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/15)
Manila wins 14-10 slugfest over Smackover in 3A state opener Kristen Dempsey and L.J. Helmich combined on a one-hitter, leading Harmony Grove-Haskell to a 7-0 shutout over Manila in the quarterfinals of the 3A State Softball Tournament Friday afternoon at Harrison. ...
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Lady Mustangs earn trip to state finals in Fayetteville
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/15)
Buffalo Island Central's Lady Mustangs are back in the 2A State Softball finals at Bogle Field in Fayetteville. BIC punched its ticket to this Saturday's state finals against Spring Hill with a 5-1 victory over Parkers Chapel Saturday afternoon at Norphlet. ...
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Rebels edge Walnut Ridge 2-1 to claim Regional baseball title
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/15)
Riverside rode the strong pitching performance of senior right hander Cody Webb, defeating Walnut Ridge 2-1 in the rain delayed championship game of the 2A Regional Tournament Tuesday afternoon at Tuckerman. ...
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Rebels advance to state semifinals despite weather delays
(High School Sports ~ 05/19/15)
Perhaps the only thing capable of stopping Riverside's post season run is the weather. The Rebels (25-3) overcame a two-day rain delay to win last week's regional title, and after two straight victories in the state tournament, Riverside finds itself one win away from the Class 2A State Championship game this Friday at Baum Stadium on the campus of the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville.. ...
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BIC proposed millage fails
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Leachville and Monette patrons have again voted down a proposed 9 mill increase for the Buffalo Island Central School District. The proposal failed by just 100 votes with 453 against and 353 voting for the measure. The defeat is a second for the district, which was hoping to build new facilities that would take the district well into the future while meeting current needs...
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Lake City council approves Planning and Zoning Committee recommendations
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Lake Council Council approved recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Committee, heard an update on debris the city had removed, and heard requests from Fire Chief Chris Snyder, during the regular meeting held May 11...
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Caraway Council discusses police vehicle
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Caraway City Council members worked through a short agenda on Thursday, May 14, discussing police vehicle repairs, property clean-up, and upcoming events. Mayor Barry Riley said some of the citizens are upset about the clean-up notices they received. He said city workers are doing what they can and will continue in their efforts and some progress has been made...
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Gary Don Hurst honored for years of service
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
Gary Don Hurst was guest of honor April 18 as fellow firemen, family, and friends gathered at the Caraway Community Center for a retirement celebration. Hurst is a 20 year volunteer firemen serving his community...
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Big Lake Claybreakers perform well at regional tournament
(Outdoors ~ 05/19/15)
The Big Lake Claybreakers performed very well at the east regional tournament held in Jacksonville at the Arkasnas Game and Fish Foundation Shooting Sports Complex the second weekend in May...
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Mattie Nash
(Obituary ~ 05/19/15)
Mattie Nash, 97, Osceola, died Monday, May 11, 2015, at Osceola Healthcare.
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Allen Walters
(Obituary ~ 05/19/15)
Allen Walters, 96, of Osceola (formerly of Luxora), died Thursday, May 14, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Update: Murder suspect surrenders to police
(Local News ~ 05/19/15)
The Blytheville Police Department is investigating a homicide that occurred at 11:02 Monday night.
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