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St. Francis River Day set for Saturday, April 27
(Local News ~ 04/12/13)
The St. Francis River has been an important part of the history at Parkin Archeological State Park and eastern Arkansas. The public is invited to the first St. Francis River Day event at Parkin Archeological State Park from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 27. The event is going to be held in the playground area near the boat dock and pavilion...
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Craighead retired teachers gather in Jonesboro
(Local News ~ 04/12/13)
The Craighead County Retired Teachers Association met April 4 at the Harlin Henry Senior Citizens Center with President Mary Ann Hodges presiding. Erline Smith gave an inspirational message. Lunch was provided by Heritage Bank and catered by Sue's Kitchen. Tables were covered with lavender or blue cloths and centered with blue and white pots containing spring plants...
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Blytheville Police reports -- 4-12-13
(Local News ~ 04/12/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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Commentary: A look back at some great baseball movies
(High School Sports ~ 04/12/13)
2013 marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the classic baseball film, "The Sandlot." Since the early 1920's, the national pastime has been used as the centerpiece of some of Hollywood's best work. In fact, the film, "42" about the life of Jackie Robinson, opens in theaters throughout the country...
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Rosetta Lockhart Smith
(Obituary ~ 04/12/13)
Rosetta Lockhart Smith lived 92 years. Her surroundings changed from a cotton farm in Crittenden County, Ark., to the huge industrial motor city of Detroit, and ended in Cleveland, Ohio, almost a century later. She lived a full life!
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Lena Hattie Allred
(Obituary ~ 04/12/13)
Lena Hattie Allred, 93, of Lepanto, died April 10, 2013, at the Manila Nursing Home.
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Time of reckoning: Colonoscopy day is here
(Column ~ 04/12/13)
If it wasn't for my big lug-head buddy Bruce, I probably wouldn't have done this. But since he came down with colon cancer, which he is battling on a successful basis (the best I can tell), I went ahead and scheduled this routine procedure.
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Tobacco-Free banquet set for tonight
(Local News ~ 04/12/13)
The Mississippi County Coalition for a Tobacco-Free Arkansas will host its 10th Annual "Saving the Lives Of Arkansas Children Health Celebration Banquet" at 6 p.m. tonight (Friday) at the First MB Church fellowship hall.
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Museum event to focus on heirloom quilts
(Local News ~ 04/12/13)
The Delta Gateway Museum will have its next "Heirloom Saturday at the Museum" from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday. The theme for the month is heirloom quilts.
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"Crimes of the Heart" takes Ritz stage this weekend
(Local News ~ 04/12/13)
The Act 2! community theater group will present "Crimes of the Heart" by Beth Henley at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday at The Ritz Theater in downtown Blytheville.
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Commuity planning process moving forward
(Local News ~ 04/12/13)
The local committee working with the East Arkansas Planning and Development District (EAPDD) to create a long-term strategic plan for improvements in Mississippi County met Thursday afternoon to review their progress.
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Drug bust at Shell SuperStop on S. Division
(Local News ~ 04/12/13)
The Blytheville Police Department and officers of the Second Judicial Drug Task Force made two arrests Friday afternoon at the Shell SuperStop on South Division.
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Blytheville Police reports -- 4-13-13
(Local News ~ 04/12/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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