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Mary Alice Whisenhunt
(Obituary ~ 07/07/14)
Mary Alice Whisenhunt, 81, of Bee Branch, formerly of Blytheville, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 2, 2014.
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Robert Lee Myers
(Obituary ~ 07/07/14)
Robert Lee Myers, 74 of Gillsville, Ga., passed away on July 5, 2014, at Northeast Georgia Medical Center following an extended illness.
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Druzell Mae "Tommie" Barrett
(Obituary ~ 07/07/14)
Mrs. Druzell Mae "Tommie" Barrett of Blytheville, formerly of Lepanto, departed this life Thursday, July 3, 2014, at her home in Blytheville, at the age of 68.
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Trying hard to understand football (soccer)
(Column ~ 07/07/14)
I grew up playing the three standard games in America ... baseball, basketball and football. My football experience was just sandlot pickup games until South Pemiscot started a football program in 1967 when I was a sophomore.
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Animal control is a complex issue
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/07/14)
I just read Shirley Connealy's column on "euthanasia," and I'd like to comment. I support our local Humane Society, but in no way do I speak for them. My opinions are my own. I suspect that, were they completely honest with themselves, most of those critical of that column would recognize that Shirley did a fine job of expressing some very hard facts of life...
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Gospel concert Saturday in Leachville
(Community News ~ 07/07/14)
Collier Ministries will host a Southern gospel concert featuring His Voice of Stanton, Tenn., at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Melody Theater in downtown Leachville. Also singing will be Vickie Hill, Paul T. Ross and Sheila Collier of Three In One, as well as other area artists...
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Family and Friends Day planned
(Community News ~ 07/07/14)
New St. Mark Full Gospel Ministry is having a Family and Friends Day at 3 p.m. Sunday. The guests will be Pastor Tyson Braggs and Loving Jesus Ministries. Pastor Sherry Kennedy of St. Matthew Spiritual Church will give a lecture. Host pastor is Dr. Robert Hopkins...
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Shelter Stories -- 7/8/14
(Community News ~ 07/07/14)
A sweet and friendly little boy, Cinesa (picture), was lost in the Armorel area on the Fourth of July. He is a 5-year-old neutered male, tan color with white on his chest. He loves to ride in a car, so may have been picked up and taken to another area. Please call 870-838-5512 if you see him. A reward is being offered. Cinesa has no collar or identification...
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Henry Williams Jr. "Slim"
(Obituary ~ 07/07/14)
Mr. Henry Williams Jr. "Slim," 72, of Osceola, died Friday, July 4, 2014, at his home.
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Area schools looking at policies for drug-testing students
(Local News ~ 07/07/14)
In June, Osceola Public Schools joined two other Mississippi County schools by adopting a random drug testing policy for students involved in extracurricular activities. Now the decision has other districts considering similar policies.
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Blytheville woman charged after allegedly leaving child in car
(Local News ~ 07/07/14)
A Blytheville woman was arrested Sunday after allegedly leaving a 2-year-old child in an unattended vehicle at a local store.
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Jonesboro Black wins state title at Sportsplex
(High School Sports ~ 07/07/14)
The Blytheville Youth Sportsplex hosted the 9-year-old 2014 Cal Ripken North Arkansas State Tournament over the weekend. Jonesboro Black was crowned state champion, after defeating Mountain Home, 14-7, Sunday afternoon. Jonesboro Black advanced to the title game with a 16-11 win over Batesville, while runner-up Mountain Home topped Osceola, 17-1, in Sunday's other semifinal...
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Filing deadline coming fast for candidates
(Local News ~ 07/07/14)
The filing deadline for candidates in all of the county's upcoming school board races is Tuesday, July 8 at noon.
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Jimmy Tracey Harris
(Obituary ~ 07/07/14)
Mr. Jimmy Tracey Harris, 61, of Luxora, died Friday, July 4, 2014, at his home.
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Frances E. Brown Abbott
(Obituary ~ 07/07/14)
Frances E. Brown Abbott, 98, went to be with our Lord Saturday, July 5, 2014, in Osceola.
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Mary Lee Anderson
(Obituary ~ 07/07/14)
Mrs. Mary Lee Anderson, 87, of Marked Tree, died Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Langston won't seek second term on Council
(Local News ~ 07/07/14)
Blytheville City Councilwoman Missy Langston says she won't seek re-election this fall.
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Armorel ready to fix damage caused by ice storm
(Local News ~ 07/07/14)
Almost four months after the March ice storm that slid through the county, the Armorel School District is getting ready to make some significant repairs to fix damages caused by the storm.
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Political fireworks only just beginning
(Column ~ 07/07/14)
Independence Day has come and gone, but the fireworks are just beginning.
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Library visitors get earthquake lesson
(Community News ~ 07/07/14)
Parents and children enjoyed learning about the New Madrid Fault Line when Dr. Kent Moran, a scientist with the Center for Earthquake Research and Information at the University of Memphis, visited the Blytheville Public Library recently. Dr. Moran discussed earthquake safety and demonstrated how a house can be shaken apart at various levels of earthquakes...
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