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Robert Lewis Davison
(Obituary ~ 11/13/12)
Robert Lewis Davison, 78, of Manila, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born at Manila, he was the son of the late Albert and Modene Fowler Davison, had lived most of his life in Manila and was a retired welder. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy McCain Davison, a brother, Lemoin Davison, and a sister, Grace Bunch...
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Caroline Leonora Lester
(Obituary ~ 11/13/12)
Caroline Lenora Lester, 60, Leachville, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012, at St. Bernards Hospital. Born in Chicago, IL, Caroline spent most of her life in Leachville, AR. She is survived by husband John Lester; daughter Cathy Cater; sons, Kenneth and Ricky Lester, and daughter Tammy Timms. ...
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Lanson Blake Melvin
(Obituary ~ 11/13/12)
Lanson Blake Melvin, 84, of Arbyrd, Mo., died Friday Nov. 9, 2012, at Monette Manor Nursing Center in Monette. Born in Cumberland County, N.C., he was the son of the late Wayman and Hattie Horne Melvin and had been a longtime Indiana resident before moving to the Arbyrd area in 1973. ...
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Geneva Anthony Richards
(Obituary ~ 11/13/12)
Geneva Anthony Richards, 71, of Cahokia, Ill., former Leachville area resident, died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2012, at the Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Ill. Born at Cash, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Roscoe Anthony and Edyth Skidmore Gilpatrick and was a 1959 graduate of Leachville High School. ...
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Hugh Edward House
(Obituary ~ 11/13/12)
Mr. Hugh Edward House, 74, of Sycamore, Ill., died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2012, at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Ill.
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Book review: The perfect gifts for the readers on your list
(Column ~ 11/13/12)
The holidays are upon us, and most of us are making our list, checking it twice, and trying to think of the perfect gift for those very special people in our lives.
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Armorel board takes stand on federal budget cuts
(Local News ~ 11/13/12)
The Armorel school board voted unanimously on a resolution against the possible sequestration of federal dollars for education Monday night at the districts monthly school board meeting.
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Thanksgiving meal expected to feed more than 1,000
(Local News ~ 11/13/12)
One of Blytheville's more recent annual charitable traditions is gearing up in the upcoming days to feed a Thanksgiving day meal to more than 1,000 people in Mississippi County.
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Lady Tigers fall to host Rector, 66-36
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/12)
RECTOR -- The Armorel Lady Tigers fell to the Rector Lady Cougars, 66-36, Monday night. Rector led 21-7 after one period, 41-19 at halftime and 56-29 heading into the fourth. Shelbie Collard led the Lady Tigers with 11 points and six rebounds while Madison Carr added 10 points...
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Manila Lions rally past Rebels 75-62
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/12)
Manila outscored Riverside 28-14 in the fourth quarter to roar from behind, defeating the Rebels 75-62, in senior high basketball action Friday night at Manila. Riverside led after each of the first three quarters in building a 48-47 lead heading into the final frame. ...
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Manila Fourth grade football team undefeated
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/12)
Manila fourth grade football players went undefeated for the year with a record of 7-0. Pictured are, from left: front -- Matthew Rountree, Connor Jackson, Brayden Mattingly, Tanner Spencer, Austin Green, Carter Walker, Kaleb Waddell. Middle - Mario Olivas, Caleb Suiter, Connor Milligan, Zachary Morris, Brock Rolland, Chase Treadway, Calob Benham, Oscar Aguilar. ...
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Lady Hounds run down Lady Mustangs with fourth quarter rally
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/12)
Marmaduke used a fourth quarter rally to knock off Buffalo Island Central 65-54 in an early season showdown between two of the top teams in the 2A-3 conference Thursday night at Marmaduke...
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Lady Lions open season with pair of victories
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/12)
Manila's Lady Lions opened up the Mark Manchester era with a pair of victories last week in senior girls basketball action. Manila tipped off the basketball campaign with a 58-33 victory over Rector Monday night at Manila before handling Brookland, 51-43, Thursday night on the road, giving Manchester his first two victories as the new Lady Lion coach...
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Manila wins season opener over Mustangs
(High School Sports ~ 11/13/12)
Manila jumped on Buffalo Island Central early and rolled to a 69-36 victory, giving new head coach Lee Wimberley his first victory in senior boys basketball action Tuesday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette...
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Caraway Council passes resolutions
(Local News ~ 11/13/12)
Caraway City Council met Thursday, Nov. 8, and passed four resolutions, with the passage the garbage pick up ordinance on the second reading. Mayor Barry Riley read four new resolutions for consideration by the council. ...
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Manila Council to begin four year terms in 2013
(Local News ~ 11/13/12)
Three Manila City council seats (Position 1) will start four year terms in January. The voters of Manila voted to extend the two year terms to four year terms on Nov. 16, 2009, which began this election...
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Gordon Mote to perform at the Melody
(Local News ~ 11/13/12)
Bluegrass Gospel Music will be held at the Melody Theater in Leachville at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Melody Theater. Doors open at 6 p.m. Collier Ministries will present Gaither recording artist Gordon Mote of Brentwood, Tenn...
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Monette Library Plans Food Drive
(Local News ~ 11/13/12)
During November and December Kohn Memorial Public Library is holding a food drive to help the folks in their community during the holiday season. Specifically, they are collecting jars of peanut butter and jelly. Branch Librarian Lisa Whitehead said it's important this time of year to help neighbors in the area...
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Veterans welcome to Manila Middle School
(Local News ~ 11/13/12)
"Freedom isn't free" was the message at Manila Middle School as they welcomed veterans Wednesday, Nov. 7, for a special ceremony. Veterans were greeted at the door by students offering a program and a show of gratitude for their service...
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BIC students honor veterans
(Local News ~ 11/13/12)
The fourth, fifth and sixth grade classes at Buffalo Island Central West Elementary presented a "Thank You and a Promise" program Friday, Nov. 9, to honor area veterans. The students took charge of the entire program, that consisted of pledges, music, histories, and videos...
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Manila art class creates Veterans tribute
(Local News ~ 11/13/12)
Manila art class creates tribute to Veterans Alesa Lea and her high school Art I and II classes created an art tribute to the Veterans to display in recognition of Veteran's Day. Lea said her Dad is a World War II Veteran of the Navy...
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Veterans honored at Manila ceremony
(Local News ~ 11/13/12)
Veterans were honored at the annual Manila Veteran's Day ceremony held Sunday afternoon at the Herman Davis Monument. The opening prayer and welcome were given by Ray Dill of Manila. Dill, a Vietnam veteran, thanked all of the veterans and their families for participating in the program...
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Marker dedicated for Confederate hero
(Local News ~ 11/13/12)
The James W. Honnoll Chapter 2607, United Daughters of the Confederacy of Jonesboro dedicated a military marker in honor of Pvt. Isom Petty Richarson on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Cockrum Cemetery, near Cardwell, Mo...
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