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Casons open zone tournament with win
(High School Sports ~ 07/10/15)
GOSNELL -- The host third-seeded Blytheville Casons opened the A Amercian Legion Zone 2 Tournament with a 9-2 win over sixth-seed Paragould Chevy, Thursday night, at the Gosnell High School baseball field. Blytheville plated seven runs over the fourth and fifth innings to pull away...
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Christian James Bruce
(Obituary ~ 07/10/15)
Christian James Bruce, 19, peacefully passed over from this life on July 7, 2015, surrounded by many loved ones at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock. Along with his family, Christian attended New Hope Baptist Church in Caraway. ...
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The heat is on
(Community News ~ 07/10/15)
Photo courtesy of Lenny Middlebrooks A hot July sunrise near downtown near Walnut Street.
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Woman shot while carrying child
(Local News ~ 07/10/15)
A Blytheville woman was shot while carrying her child on Ash Street early Thursday morning. According to the police report, the victim was shot in the right wrist and shoulder during a drive-by. Around 2:33 a.m. Thursday, she was apparently walking from Short Street to her residence on West Ash, carrying her child...
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Light a candle for me...
(Column ~ 07/10/15)
I read once that one of the main strengths of the Jewish faith is putting something tangible to nearly inexpressible feelings. Creating rituals to go along with not only all of life's most impacting events, but also with certain emotions and personal seasons of life...
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State commission to meet in Osceola
(Local News ~ 07/10/15)
The Arkansas Waterways Commission (AWC) will hold a regular meeting scheduled for 10 a.m., July 24, at the Osceola City Hall, 303 W. Hale Avenue. The meeting is open to the public. Afterwards, Commission members will also be given a tour of the Big River Steel site as well as the Mid River Terminal...
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IPSCO lays off 76
(Local News ~ 07/10/15)
TMK Ipsco Corporate Director of Communications Roger Bentley confirmed to the CN Friday afternoon that the Blytheville plant laid off an additional 76 workers on July 7th. This comes after 42 workers were laid off in early June. Bentley said, "We are definitely not closing the plant. These 76 layoffs on July 7th were a part of the original WARN notice that we released."...
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Blytheville 12s fall to Texas team
(High School Sports ~ 07/10/15)
The host Blytheville 12-year-old All-Stars ran into a buzz saw in their second game of the 12-year-old Cal Ripken South West Regional Tournament, Friday, falling to Seminole, Texas, 12-4. Kyle Suarez and Earl Newfield went deep, powering the Texas team past Blytheville...
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National Geographic to map Mississippi County
(Local News ~ 07/10/15)
National Geographic is wanting input from Mississippi County residents regarding what natural and cultural attractions in the county stand out as worthy of inclusion in its new online project. The project highlights unique or exceptional Mississippi River geotourism sites...
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Blytheville Police Reports, July 10
(Local News ~ 07/10/15)
The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. Wednesday, July 8 -- Officers investigated a battery report in the 1400 block of West Ash. -- Police investigated an aggravated domestic assault report in the 500 block of East Cherry. According to the report, the victim's ex-girlfriend struck him with her vehicle, following an argument. No injuries were reported...
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Tools for School drive underway
(Local News ~ 07/10/15)
Farmers Bank of Blytheville is hosting the Tools for School volunteer program. The purpose and goal of the program is the collection of school supplies for the foster children of Mississippi. The program is ongoing, so any individual can drop by to make a donation at the Farmers Bank lobby. The supplies will be delivered to foster children county wide before school begins...
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Officials talk Thunder Bayou plans
(Local News ~ 07/10/15)
The City of Blytheville's financial situation has caused many residents to wonder about the future and management of the city owned Thunder Bayou Golf Links. The Blytheville Parks and Recreation Committee voted last week, during their regular July meeting, to reject the proposal submitted by Cornerstone Golf Partners, Inc. ...
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Landfill cell construction to begin
(Local News ~ 07/10/15)
A process which has taken so many years that it predates the county's current administration has finally been completed, with the receipt of a permit to begin construction on a new cell at the Mississippi County landfill. The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality issued the permit early in the week, and quorum court justices say that construction on the new cell could begin as soon as early August...
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Lois Delma Liles
(Obituary ~ 07/10/15)
Mrs. Lois Delma Liles passed away at the age of 89 in Blytheville on Thursday, July 9th. Born in Ink, Arkansas, Mrs. Liles was of a member of the Apostolic Lighthouse UPC in Steele, Missouri. She attended Tupelo Bible College, and became a bookkeeper or the Attned Bible College...
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James Darnell Smith
(Obituary ~ 07/10/15)
Mr. James Darnell Smith Jr. of Jonesboro lost his battle with cancer on Friday, July 3rd at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born on March 21st, 1943 in the city of St. Louis, he served as the Plant Supervisor for Contico. He was of Baptist faith, and now he can rest knowing that someone else will be leading him...
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Torrez Rakem Booth
(Obituary ~ 07/10/15)
Young Torrez passed away at home on June 25th due to heart failure. Born in Memphis, Tennessee, young Torrez was the son of Alfred Williams of Luxora and Rina Booth of Osceola. Little Torrez leaves behind his grandparents, Robert Booth of Luzora and Ronald Knight of East St. Louis, IL;...
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Marion Ham
(Obituary ~ 07/10/15)
Marion Ham, of Blytheville passed away on Thursday at Heritage Square Nursing Center. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Carney Funeral Home.
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Host Blytheville advances in Legion Zone 2 Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 07/10/15)
GOSNELL -- The host Blytheville Casons defeated Poinsett County, 14-4, Friday night in the A American Legion Zone 2 Tournament at the Gosnell High School baseball field. Blytheville scored two in the first and three in the second to lead 5-1 going into the third inning. ...
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