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Reward offered in search for missing animals
(Local News ~ 02/09/18)
The Penney family is devastated as it searches for its two dogs that have been missing since Jan. 5. The family is asking for the public’s help in locating the male pit bull and female Husky, offering a $200 reward for each dog. Dr. Barry Penney said his son Jonathan’s dogs have become a part of the family...
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Man arrested after wrecking vehicle in Walker Park
(Local News ~ 02/09/18)
Police investigate a one-car accident on Thursday at Walker Park. According to the Blytheville Police Department report, the driver, 20-year-old Raymond Johnson, was charged with possession of a firearm by certain persons (felon), as well as failure to maintain control, ficticious license plate, no driver’s license and no liability insurance. ...
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Chicks’ Clark signs with Arkansas Tech
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/18)
Blytheville Chickasaw senior lineman Larry Clark signed Wednesday with the Arkansas Tech Wonder Boys to further his career in football and in academics. Clark said, " [The City of Blytheville and Blytheville School District] have been great. Certain people have contributed a lot to help me as a football player. ...
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Put up or shut up – okay I think I will
(Editorial ~ 02/09/18)
Well, “all good things must come to an end”, including my time at the Blytheville Courier. This will be my last column. Helen Keller once said that “when one open door closes, another door opens.” Life has certainly taught me that the distance between the two doors are always JUST far enough that you must let go of the first door of status quo and familiarity, allowing it to shut all the way, BEFORE you can step through the open door of opportunity before you. ...
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Pirates lose to county rival Seminoles
(High School Sports ~ 02/09/18)
GOSNELL — In a fiery North Mississippi County vs. South Mississippi County matchup the Osceola Seminoles came away with a 78-63 victory over the Gosnell Pirates on Gosnell's Senior Night. The Pirates trailed 22-9 after the first quarter. GHS climbed back to trail 45-30 at the half. However, at the end of the third quarter, the 'Noles led 65-46...
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