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Kreedynce Jacqueline Frances Burden born July 29
(Births ~ 08/09/16)
Levi and Kayla Burden of Leachville announce the birth of their daughter, Kreedynce Jacqueline Frances Burden. Kreedynce was born July 29, 2016, at UAMS Medical Center. She weighed 7 pounds and 13.8 ounces and measured 19.7 inches...
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Gammon-Jackson exchange vows July 23
(Wedding ~ 08/09/16)
Megan Michele Gammon of Jonesboro and Chase Andrew Jackson of Lake City exchanged wedding vows at 2 p.m. July 23. The double ring ceremony was held at the Lake City First Baptist Church with Steve Terrell and Rick Davis officiating...
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Manila CTE Team wins first place
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
Manila Career and Technical Education (CTE) teachers recently took first place at the Noble Impact Educators Summit Civic Innovation Challenge held July 27-29 in Little Rock. Manila teachers Tonia Eubanks, business teacher and Future Business Leaders of America adviser; Mary Smith, Family & Consumer Sciences teacher and Family Career, Community Leaders of America adviser; and Grahm Agee, agriculture teacher and Future Farmers of America adviser, attended the three day professional development event powered by Noble Impact and presented by the Arkansas Department of Career Education.. ...
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McFarlin Home chosen as Yard of the Month
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
The Monette home of Jennifer and Michael McFarlin was selected as the Yard of the Month for July. City Beautification Committee member Steve Suber presented Michael McFarlin with a certificate, which read, "The home of Jennifer and Michael McFarlin has been recognized as having the most beautifully landscaped and manicured yard in the entire Monette Community for the month of July 2016."...
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Manila woman never gives up
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
Audrey Booth Williams of Manila is an example of determination, hard work and never giving up. Audrey was joined by family and friends Saturday, Aug. 5, to share the night as she received her MSE from Arkansas State University in school counseling...
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Names taken for Monette veterans monument
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
The veterans park in Monette is in its final planning stage before the large black marble monument is under construction. "We are now concentrating about securing the names of veterans to engrave on the monument," said Chairman Henrietta Qualls. "This is not just for Monette veterans, but for all area veterans, living or deceased."...
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Mid-year weight loss challenge ahead
(Column ~ 08/09/16)
This column may seem a bit out of place on the calendar, since usually weight loss is more of a first of the year topic, but since I am still struggling to start my New Year's resolution I find now to be perfectly appropriate. This time of year is a nice time to buckle down, start healthier eating habits and get in a routine for regular exercise since school is starting back and it is likely that most families are starting new fall schedules anyway. ...
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Police arrest shooting suspect
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
A shooting suspect was arrested Monday night following an incident in the Walker and Parkway area. Police arrested 27-year-old Andrew Perry on charges of second degree battery, disorderly conduct, hindering apprehension and resisting arrest . Officers also arrested 26-year-old Deshunte Porter on charges of obstructing governmental operations, resisting arrest, failure to appear and default timepay of a fine...
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Blytheville Police Reports
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. -- Police investigated a burglary in the 800 block of South Ruddle. A television was reported missing. -- Officers took a criminal mischief report in the 200 block of Dougan. The offender damaged a passenger side window and the windshield, while also puncturing the passenger side tires...
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Johnsons complete annual motorcycle adventure
(Community News ~ 08/09/16)
The morning of June 28 was foggy as we started our 36th consecutive cross-country trip by motorcycle. Tobey and I have been married only 36 summers. Our first summer, we bought a house and lack of money prohibited a long ride, so we toured Arkansas only. ...
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Betty Stark
(Obituary ~ 08/09/16)
Betty Stark, 89, of Lexington, Tennessee and formerly of Blytheville, passed away Friday, August 5, 2016 at her home. Betty was born to Adolph and Rose Ostrom in Presho, South Dakota. She was retired from American Greetings and loved to travel, especially going on cruises. ...
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Baby Turner
(Obituary ~ 08/09/16)
The infant son of Felicia Turner was stillborn on July 22nd, 2016 in Blytheville. The funeral will be held on Thursday, August 11th 2016 at 10:00 am at the Sandy Ridge Cemetery in Burdette. Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola is in charge of funeral services...
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Dorothy Ware
(Obituary ~ 08/09/16)
Dorothy Gene Ware, 75, of Luxora passed away on August 4th, 2016 in Jonesboro. She was born on April 2nd, 1941 in Round Pond, AR to John Hawkins and Jessie Gillom. She was a resident of the Luxora area for 55 years where she served as a homemaker, a member of the Mt. Israel M.B Church, and was the former church secretary...
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Tammy Meadows
(Obituary ~ 08/09/16)
Mrs. Tammy Renee Meadow, 43, of Blytheville, passed from this life on August 7, 2016 at St. Benard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born on August, 20 1972 to Willie Hayward of California and Authur Finch of Blytheville, She was a homemaker of the Pentecostal Faith...
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Charlie Grice
(Obituary ~ 08/09/16)
Mr. Charlie Edward Grice,56, of Blytheville, passed from this life on August 6, 2016. He was born on March 15, 1960 in Blytheville to the late Eddie Lee Woods Sr. and Nina Grice Woods, he was a factory worker of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Grice leaves his mother, Nina Grice Woods of Blytheville behind,...
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Council committee talks water expansion
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
Members of the Blytheville City Council's utilities committee and representatives from Arkansas Northeastern College could soon be meeting to discuss an expansion of the city's water infrastructure to service new construction at ANC's campus on South Division...
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Wellness Rally held at ANC
(Local News ~ 08/09/16)
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service and Arkansas Northeastern College partnered to present a statewide Win with Wellness Rally at the Briggs-Seabaugh Wellness Center at the Arkansas Northeastern College main campus in Blytheville on July 29...
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