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Family, friends want closure in Burns' death
(Local News ~ 06/22/12)
CARUTHERSVILLE -- Family and friends still anxiously await some closure as the case continues against Deonta Williamson, the 29 year old man from St. Charles County who was allegedly responsible for the death of local Caruthersville Police Officer Evan Burns...
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Outreach shows gratitude to community
(Local News ~ 06/22/12)
An outreach team from local congregation, Gospel Lighthouse, has been getting into the spirit of community service in recent months. According to Associate Pastor and Outreach Director Aaron Brassfield, the group cooked a lasagna meal in April for public workers appreciation, and served all of the police department, fire department, and mayor's office employees...
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Train derailment in Bootheel
(Local News ~ 06/22/12)
A few Pemiscot County residents and farmers were taking the long way around Thursday when a Burlington Northern - Santa Fe train derailed on County Road 208.
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Heat causes road to buckle
(Local News ~ 06/22/12)
It was hot enough Thursday for the pavement to buckle on East Moultrie Drive.
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Southern farmers fighting for better Farm Bill
(Local News ~ 06/22/12)
With the November election only five months out, many southern farmers are concerned about Congress developing a Farm Bill that, while helping mid-west farmers, will only hurt farming in the Delta region. However, according to Ron Chastain, agricultural liaison for Senator John Boozman, it's not too late to see a more beneficial bill emerge...
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Cal Ripken, youth softball finish tourneys
(Community Sports ~ 06/22/12)
The Cal Ripken Junior Babe Ruth and youth softball leagues wrapped up their tournaments Thursday night. Champions were crowned in 8-U, 12-U and 16-U youth softball and Junior Babe Ruth league to finish another successful year at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex...
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Commentary: Spread coach needed at Blytheville
(High School Sports ~ 06/22/12)
As bad a spot as he's in having to hunt for a football coach this time of the year, Blytheville athletic director David Hixson does have an opportunity to create some enthusiasm with the right pick. Hixson's goal is to have a coach in place next week, recently telling the CN: "The quality is high but it's a limited field. This is the worst time of year to hire a football coach."...
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John T. Abbott
(Obituary ~ 06/22/12)
John T. Abbott, 86, of Blytheville, passed from this life Friday, June 22, 2012, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cobb Funeral Home of Blytheville.
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Neoma E. Cotton
(Obituary ~ 06/22/12)
Neoma E. Cotton, 93, of Steele, formerly of Blytheville, passed from this life Friday, June 22, 2012, at River Oaks Nursing Home in Steele. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Cobb Funeral Home of Blytheville.
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Wanda L. Shackowsky
(Obituary ~ 06/22/12)
Mrs. Wanda L. Shackowsky 79 of Tampa, Fla., passed away June 19, 2012. She was born Nov. 9, 1932 in Booth Point, Tenn. She met her husband George in Blytheville, and together with their son John they eventually moved to Tampa in 1962. Wanda was a devoted wife and mother who enjoyed spending time with her family. While her children were growing up, Wanda participated in many activities with them and was involved in several organizations...
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William "Pitty-Pat" Yarbrough
(Obituary ~ 06/22/12)
Mr. William "Pitty-Pat" Yarbrough, 46, of St. Louis, died Wednesday, June 20, 2012. Born July 19, 1965, in Blytheville to Lillie V. Yarbrough and the late Haywood Dean, he attended Blytheville High School and graduated from Normandy High School in 1983 in St. Louis. He was a professional skater, street evangelist, mentor to many people and enjoyed fishing...
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Blytheville Police Reports
(Local News ~ 06/22/12)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department
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Hiring a football coach can get complicated
(Column ~ 06/22/12)
I'm not privy to the reason(s) former Blytheville High School football coach Maurice Moody decided to leave town after just two years on the job, returning to his former position as a West Memphis assistant coach. Whatever the reasons, Moody left a gaping hole in the coaching structure.
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Shooting suspect had been jumped before
(Letter to the Editor ~ 06/22/12)
To the editor: I am writing in reference to the article where a 17-year-old (allegedly) shot another man. What police are not considering is that the three men have repeatedly jumped this boy. Yes, a 17-year-old is a boy; nobody was there to help him when he needed their help. So when he was approached again, he felt threatened again of him harming him. When he pulled out the gun, the man ran, and he panicked; that is why he had bullets in his back...
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