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Council hears from engineers on drainage
(Local News ~ 07/29/09)
Tuesday night, Blytheville City Council members heard that it will take millions of dollars to alleviate all the drainage issues in the city. Three engineers addressed council members about the issue over a five-hour time period Tuesday night. Prior to the three-hour regular City Council meeting, Bob Chatman of Miller-Newell Engineers and Brad Davis of SSR Ellers spoke about previous streets and drainage and wastewater projects, respectively, during a two-hour Airport and Utilities meeting...
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Annual Kids' Day this weekend
(Local News ~ 07/29/09)
Children of all ages are asked to attend the 22nd Annual Kids' Day, Saturday at Williams Park. There will be food, fun and prizes for everyone, according to Shannon "Duck" Sims, organizer of the event. "We have thousands of prizes to give out," Sims said...
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Tourneys boost local economy
(Local News ~ 07/29/09)
Although the rains didn't help the recent baseball tournaments, the tournaments certainly helped Blytheville's economy. "The ball teams bring more people into Blytheville than any other one event," said Don Houseworth, owner of several local lodging facilities...
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Court funds training, study
(Local News ~ 07/29/09)
After some controversy and explanation, members of the Mississippi County Quorum Court unanimously approved an appropriation ordinance that will provide money for training of industrial workers, a land study, a labor force study and matching funds for a new floating dock at the Port of Osceola...
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Times changed for driving test
(Local News ~ 07/29/09)
If you are going to be taking your driving test, a change has been made in the hours and schedule, according to Gosnell Police Chief Fred Roberts. "Testing for drivers licenses at the Gosnell Community Center will be changing to the following day and times," according to Chief Roberts. ...
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Vehicle arson reported, thefts
(Local News ~ 07/29/09)
Blytheville Fire Department has been kept busy responding to car fires in the past few days, according to reports. Tuesday at 12:15 a.m., firemen along with Blytheville Police officers were called to the corner of 2nd and Kentucky for a report of a car on fire...
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