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Police: Nude woman carrying child paces motel parking lot
(Local News ~ 03/11/16)
A nude female paced the Fairview Inn parking lot, while carrying a small child, Thursday, according to a report from the Blytheville Police Department. A desk clerk told police that the woman claimed she was shot, though officers reportedly saw no blood or injury...
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Blytheville Police Reports (March 10)
(Local News ~ 03/11/16)
The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. -- Police took a report of an unauthorized use of a motor vehicle in the 2000 block of Chickasawba. The victim's ex-boyfriend allegedly took the vehicle with her daughter inside of it. ...
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James Adams, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 03/11/16)
Mr. James Adams, Sr., 86, of Blytheville, died Sunday, March 6, 2016 in Blytheville. Born October 3, 1929 in Wilson, he was a retired construction worker. Mr. Adams leaves five daughters, Glean Hatcher, Corina Adams, Sue Henderson, Marian Mattis and Alberta Williams, all of Blytheville;...
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Wanda Doyle
(Obituary ~ 03/11/16)
Wanda Lee Doyle, 87, of Collierville, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Baptist Hospital in Collierville. Born to Theodore B. and Mary Lela (Putt) Long, Lee graduated from Burdette High School in 1946. She was a homemaker and an antique dealer. Antiques and shopping were her hobbies. She had a passion for Yorkie dogs. Lee loved to play bridge, and played early on...
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Victor Hannah
(Obituary ~ 03/11/16)
Mr. Victor "Vic" Hannah, 63, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Born in Luxora, Arkansas, Vic was the son of the late Ordell & Margie Marie Hannah both of Luxora, AR. Vic was a beloved father, brother, and friend to many. He enjoyed helping others and making others smile with his witty sense of humor and humble character...
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Malcolm Weathers
(Obituary ~ 03/11/16)
Malcom Jay Weathers, 61, of Etowah, died March 11, 2016 in Paragould. Born sept. 30, 1954 in Memphis, he was a factory worker and a member of Etowah Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merle Weathers of Etowah and Arma Davis Weathers...
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Zyndle Ward
(Obituary ~ 03/11/16)
Zyndle (Zeke) L Ward, 54, of Blytheville passed away on Thursday, March 9th, at home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Memphis on December 26, 1961 to James & Alice Ward. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His favorite music was bluegrass and he loved to pick the guitar. He loved to take his wife Dorothy on motorcycle rides. He also enjoyed gardening and taking care of his chickens...
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Judy Bratton
(Obituary ~ 03/11/16)
Judy Elizabeth Bratton, 69, of Sheridan, Ark., passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at her home. Judy was born to Curtis and Georgia Mason in Mississippi County. She was a member of Marlow Missionary Baptist Church in Sheridan. Prior to moving, she was a member of Gosnell Baptist Church. Judy loved gardening and her koi fish ponds. She also loved to decorate. Raising her family and serving her Lord was always her first priority...
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Sue Tilley
(Obituary ~ 03/11/16)
Sue Emma Jean Tilley, 74, of Jonesboro, died March 5, 2016 in Jonesboro. Born Nov. 29, 1941 in Ponchatoula, La., she was a retired nurse's aid and a member of Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Church of Jonesboro. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas Tilley...
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Charles Rutland
(Obituary ~ 03/11/16)
Charles Rutland, 80, of Gosnell, died March 10, 2016 at the V.A. Hospital in Memphis. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date by McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.
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Jeramy Gilbert
(Obituary ~ 03/11/16)
Jeramy Allen Gilbert, 42, of Paragould, died March 7, 2016 in Earle, Ark. Born Aug. 16, 1973 in West Memphis, he was a diesel mechanic. Mr. Gilbert leaves his grandmother, Hazel Lovell of Tyronza, His parents, Rex (Connie) Gilbert of Paragould and Jo Ann Smith Morgan of Trumann;...
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Lula Ross
(Obituary ~ 03/11/16)
Lula Mae Ross, 83, of Blytheville, died March 5, 2016, at Methodist University Hospital. Ms. Ross leaves five daughters, Catherine Boyce of Memphis, Loretta Delaney of Blytheville, Pauline Ware of Lancaster, Calif., Brenda Hoy of Forrest City, and Tiffany Johnson of Osceola;...
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Lonnie Turner
(Obituary ~ 03/11/16)
Elder Lonnie Turner, 60, of West Memphis, died March 7, 2016 at Methodist University Hospital. Mr. Turner leaves his wife, Opal Turner of West Memphis; Two daughters, Lakenya Howell of Marion and Michala Turner of West Memphis; Three sons, Taurus Turner and Kuwane Turner of West Memphis and Kamiah Turner of Southaven;...
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Recent rains cause 'small crisis'
(Local News ~ 03/11/16)
This week's heavy rains have caused a "small crisis" in several northeast Arkansas towns, according to State Rep. Dave Wallace (R-Leachville). Speaking to the Blytheville Rotary Club Thursday, Wallace said smaller communities like Keiser, Manila and Caraway have been particularly impacted by the several inches of water...
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Mississippi County Sheriff's Department Intake Report -- Feb. 29 through March 6
(Local News ~ 03/11/16)
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Rain washes out baseball/softball schedules
(High School Sports ~ 03/11/16)
By AARON FITZPATRICK Blytheville Courier News Nearly three days worth of torrential rain across the area has wiped out a full slate of baseball and softball games throughout most of the state. Locally, 10 games have been canceled this week between Blytheville, Gosnell and Armorel baseball and softball teams...
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Lady Tigers shutout at 5A Valley View
(High School Sports ~ 03/11/16)
Blytheville Courier News JONESBORO-The Valley View Lady Blazers shutout the Armorel Lady Tigers Tuesday night, 10-0. Valley View scored six runs in the first inning including a two run homer from Kaylea Rothlisburger on their way to the win. Starting pitcher, Brooke Trout, allowed eight runs on four hits over two innings of work for the Tigers. Katie Weld allowed two runs on three hits in four innings of relief...
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