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Newly elected officials need to know FOI law
(Column ~ 01/13/15)
By the time this column makes its way to mailboxes and racks, all new (and re-elected) officials will have been sworn into office.
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Tolley bringing variety show back to Ritz
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
"The Johnny Tolley Ole Time Variety Show," featuring hometown celebrity Johnny Tolley, will return to the stage of the Ritz Civic Center at 7 p.m. Saturday.
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Chitwood: Opportunities coming for displaced workers
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
While the county has no immediate plans for how to offer job assistance to the hundreds of workers displaced by last week's Tenaris layoffs, County Economic Developer Clif Chitwood said if workers can hang in there through this tough time, great opportunities are upcoming.
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Earle hands BIC first conference loss
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/15)
Earle spoiled Buffalo Island Central's homecoming festivities and handed the Mustangs their first 2A-3 conference loss of the season with a convincing 90-60 victory Friday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette...
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Lions, Lady Lions fall to Osceola
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/15)
Osceola put together a second half rally to post a 63-56 come from behind victory over Manila Friday night in 3A-3 conference basketball action. The host Lions grabbed a slim 11-10 edge after the opening quarter and stretched their lead to 29-24 at the half. ...
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East Poinsett County continues hot run with 61-50 win at Riverside
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/15)
East Poinsett County outscored Riverside 18-4 in the third quarter, sparking the Warriors to a 61-50 come from behind victory over the Rebels in 2A-3 conference action Tuesday night at Lake City...
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Marmaduke rallies past Lady Rebels 40-32
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/15)
Riverside Coach Jeff Womack put together what looked to be the perfect plan against powerhouse Marmaduke in the two team's 2A-3 conference tilt Thursday night at Lake City. The Lady Rebels spread the floor offensively, looking for easy baskets while running as much clock as possible in hopes of counteracting the potent Lady Greyhound offensive machine...
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BIC Homecoming Royalty
(High School Sports ~ 01/13/15)
Buffalo Island Central Homeocming was held Friday, Jan. 9, at the Mustang Athletic Complex. BIC Homecoming Royalty are, from left: Princess Catherine Colbert, escort Austin Pike; Queen Callyn Bird, escort Dax Hurst; Princess Hannah Poe, escort Trevor Couch. Flower girl, Sophi McFall; crown bearer, Jansen Hawkins...
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New Miss. Co. Veterans Service Officer welcomed
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
Jim Dixon is the new Mississippi County Veterans Service Officer. His goal is to serve the veterans and their families...
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Riverside School Board extends superintendent's contract
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
Riverside School Board members worked through a short agenda on the first meeting of 2015 held on Monday Jan. 5, on the East campus. Superintendent Tommy Knight requested the board consider extending his contract an additional year...
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Caraway Council holds first meeting of 2015
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
Caraway City Council members discussed budget, utility increases, backhoe purchase/lease, and heard the state of the city address from Mayor Barry Riley at the first meeting of 2015 held Thursday, Jan. 8...
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Manila Veterans benefit seminar planned for March 19
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
Veterans and spouses of veterans will be invited to an informative seminar scheduled for March 19 at the Manila Community Center...
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Local fans recognized at NEA Tournament
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
Mrs. Mary Lou Deaton, Manila: Mary Lou Deaton of Manila has been a basketball fan for over 60 years. Before becoming one of the most well-known fans in Northeast Arkansas, she was a basketball player during her senior high days at Cardwell, Mo., graduating in 1949...
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Max R. Redwine
(Obituary ~ 01/13/15)
Max R. Redwine, 93, of Paragould, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
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Betty Jean Fulks
(Obituary ~ 01/13/15)
Betty Jean Fulks, 76, of Gosnell, passed from this life on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, at Gosnell Healthcare in Gosnell.
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Cedell Virgies Jr.
(Obituary ~ 01/13/15)
Mr. Cedell Virgies, Jr., 64, of Clarksville, Tennessee, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Rotararians learn about ANC programs
(Community News ~ 01/13/15)
Gene Bennett and Doug Echols recently spoke to the Blytheville Rotary Club about two ANC programs. Bennett explained the Construction Technology program, which is designed to develop the local workforce. The five classes educate the workforce on safety, tools and equipment, concrete forming, welding, work ethic, attendance and more...
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Appreciation service set
(Community News ~ 01/13/15)
New St. Paul MB Church will celebrate the seventh year appreciation of its pastor and wife, Clark and Felicia Phillips, at 2:30 p.m. Sunday. The church is located at 515 E. Sawyer in Blytheville.
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Commission gives green light to new dealership
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
Approval was issued Tuesday night by the Blytheville Planning Commission for Bayird Chrysler/Dodge to begin construction on its new dealership, which will be located on Highway 18 near Lowe's and the new Tractor Supply store.
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Gosnell lands $100K grant for trail
(Local News ~ 01/13/15)
The city of Gosnell was presented with a $100,000 grant from Arkansas Blue Cross Blue & You Foundation to complete the walking track project being constructed through the center of the town.
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