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Ball seeks re-election
(Local News ~ 03/28/18)
Justice Barry Ball is seeking re-election to the Mississippi County Quorum Court, District Five. “I am truly humbled by the positive comments and feedback I have received from the citizens of District Five and other parts of the county,” Ball said. “My campaign will be based on my 10 years of experience on the Quorum Court and my desire to serve the citizens of Mississippi County.”...
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Gosnell to apply for AMI; GES mulls longer day, extra recess
(Local News ~ 03/28/18)
GOSNELL — After gathering feedback from other districts, Gosnell plans to apply for the Alternative Methods of Instruction Plan (AMI) program next school year, instead of adding make-up days to the end of the school calendar. If the Arkansas Department of Education approves the request, Gosnell students would join neighboring Blytheville and Armorel in doing schoolwork at home when inclement weather prevents schools from opening...
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No garbage pickup Friday
(Local News ~ 03/28/18)
Blytheville Public Works will be closed on Good Friday, March 30. Crews will pick up Friday’s sanitation route on Monday, April 2 with the regular Monday route.
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School board approves bonuses
(Local News ~ 03/28/18)
The Blytheville School Board approved a $300 bonus to all employees — certified and non-certified, excluding the Blytheville School District bus drivers — during Monday night's regular monthly meeting. Board member Tobey Johnson made the motion late into the meeting. ...
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Lisa Ann Burke
(Obituary ~ 03/28/18)
Lisa Ann Burke, 51, of Kennett, passed from this life Friday, March 23, 2018, at her home. Born in Centerville, Ill., she was the daughter of the late Robert Ervin Johnson and had been a Kennett resident since 1983. She was the former store manager for Fred's Department Store in Kennett...
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Katie Mae Taylor Childress
(Obituary ~ 03/28/18)
Katie Mae Taylor Childress, 90, of Ft. Myers, Fla., died Friday, March 23, 2018. She was born Sept. 10, 1927, in Macey to Verta and Dewey Taylor. She was the sixth child of eight siblings. They were Searcy Taylor, Louise Masner, Gene Taylor, Raymond “Hawk” Taylor, Melba Fowler, Bobby Taylor and Jimmy Taylor, all whom preceded her in death...
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Atwill meets with bus drivers to clear up 'misunderstanding'
(Local News ~ 03/28/18)
Blytheville School District superintendent Richard Atwill had a closed-door meeting with several members of the bus driving staff early Wednesday morning, reporting afterward that he and the group came to an understanding. The meeting was not open to the public because no school board members were present; community involvement coordinator Allison Turner was in the room, however...
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Leo Milton Barber
(Obituary ~ 03/28/18)
Leo Milton Barber, 60, of Tyronza died March 26, 2018 at his home. He was born September 8, 1957 in Wynne to Robert and Gladys Scott Barber. Mr. Barber was a factory worker and of the Assembly of God faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers Allen McCullar, Butch Barber, Bruce Barber and Terry Barber. ...
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Doyne Lynn Hull
(Obituary ~ 03/28/18)
Doyne Lynn Hull, Jr., 41, of Leachville went to be with the Lord Friday, March 23, 2018. He was born Aug. 5, 1976, in Conway to Diane B. Hubbard and the late Doyne Lynn Hull, Sr. He was preceded in death by his father, his grandparents, Ervin and Ruth Ebsen; and his stepgrandparents, Eugene and Joann Tilley...
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Billy Ray Clayton
(Obituary ~ 03/28/18)
Billy Ray Clayton, 71, of Leachville, passed away Monday, March 26, 2018, at his home. Born in Heber Springs, he was the son of the late Robie and Gertie Goff Clayton and had lived most of his life in Leachville. He was a retired farmer and had also worked for many years at the Kiech-Shauver Gin Company in Monette. ...
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