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Ali was the most human of role models
(High School Sports ~ 06/07/16)
There's a line from the 1980 film, "Ordinary People." When Calvin Jarrett, played by Donald Sutherland, is told by his son, Conrad, played by Timothy Hutton, that he's always admired him, Calvin says to him, "Don't admire people too much. They'll disappoint you sometimes."...
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Monette Service held at cemetery
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
A memorial service was held Sunday, May 29, at the Monette Memorial Cemetery. Members of the Monette American Legion hosted the service offering a tribute to the veterans...
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Manila Memorial Day service honors those who served
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
A Memorial Day service was held at the Herman Davis Monument in Manila on Monday, May 30. A large crowd gathered to honor the men and women who gave their all in service to their country...
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Dave Wallace seeking State Senate seat
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
LEACHVILLE -- Dave Wallace, Arkansas State Representative, District 54, has announced he is running for the Arkansas State Senate District 2 seat, currently held by David Burnett, Democrat...
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Birondo couple hosts original Hawaiian luau
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
Bob and Oleta Dunavin Birondo hosted an authentic Hawaiian luau Saturday, May 28, at their home in Monette, complete with the baking of a 130 whole pig in an earthen fire pit and food for more than 125 relatives and friends...
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Police investigate shooting on Edwards
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
Blytheville police are investigating a shooting early Tuesday morning in the 2100 block of Edwards. Around midnight, the offender fired five shots that left bullet holes in the front of the residence, with one bullet found lodged in the refrigerator, according to a police report. Police found six total casings...
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Jenella Caraway
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Jenella Dale Caraway, 93 of Manila, the widow of Trigger Wall and Allen Caraway, passed from this life Monday, June 6, 2016, at her home. The daughter of Manila pioneer residents, Riley and Ople Farmer Dunkin, she was a lifelong area resident. ...
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Shields refuses extradition to ADC, still in county custody
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
Escaped Mississippi County inmate Wendell Shields, who was re-apprehended Saturday night in Blytheville, remains in county custody after refusing immediate extradition to the Arkansas Department of Corrections following his arraignment Monday morning...
- Mississippi County Sheriff's Department Intake, May 30-June 3 (Local News ~ 06/07/16)
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Patricia Lampley
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Patricia June Lampley, 63 of Dell, formerly of Blytheville, past from this life on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Patricia was born to Junior and Jeanie (Ashmore) Parish in Blytheville, AR. Patricia graduated from Blytheville High School in 1971 and completed her nursing degree at Cotton Bowl Vo Tech. ...
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Freddie Hardin
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Freddie Mae Hardin, 71, of Osceola Ark. died June 3, 2016 in Osceola, Ark. Born in Hughes Ark., April 29, 1945, Hardin was a homemaker and a member of Bethlehem M.B. Church in Osceola, Ark. She is preceded in death by a daughter Peggy Williams. Mrs. Hardin leaves five daughters, Bobbie Robinson of Osceola Ark., Julia Cobbins of Memphis Tenn., Jacklyn Crump of Memphis Tenn., Sheri Ballard of Osceola, Ark., and Tasha Hardin of Osceola Ark.; and...
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Wilford Heggins
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Wilford Lee Heggins, 65, of Gosnell Ark. died May 31, 2016 in Gosnell Ark. Born in Tyronza Ark. July 10, 1950, to the late Hubert Heggins, and Juanita Williams Heggins,Wilford was a retired worker of the Highway Department, and a member of Cherry Beam Church at Tyronza Ark. and held a bachelor's degree in engineering...
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Donald Hampton
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Donald Ray Hampton, age 83 of Manila, passed from this life Monday June 6, 2016 at his home. Born in the Buckeye community he was the son of the late Rufus Rastus and Alta LaVern Crawford Hampton and had been a lifelong Manila area resident. A U. S. ...
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Jerry Richey
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Jerry W. Richey, 71, of Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away June 7, 2016 at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born August 12, 1944 in Lake City, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Maggie Wade Richey and had been a longtime area resident. Mr. Richey was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR, wrestling, football and baseball especially the Cardinals...
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Frances Buck
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Frances Buck, 86, of Lakeland, Tennessee, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee. Born to the late James and Mamie Sprouse, Frances was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Blytheville. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James P. Buckand son, Daniel Webster Buck...
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Patsy Haynes
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Patsy Jane McHaffey Haynes, 82, of Blytheville passed from this life on Sunday, June 5. She was born to Isaac Murray and Willie Mildred Goff McHaffey, February 16, 1934, in Blytheville, AR. She graduated from Blytheville High School and received an Art degree from Arkansas State University. ...
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Preston Lucas
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Preston Bo Lucas, 82, of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Born in Tyler, Mo. to Roland and Hester (Baker) Lucas, Bo was a graduate of the Arkansas Police Academy in Camden. Upon graduating, he was employed with the Arkansas Highway Patrol where he later retired. ...
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Volley Ward
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Volley Berl (Dean) Ward ,91, died on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Lexington Place in Jonesboro. He was born on Hardesty Ridge in Armorel to William and Mattie (Hardesty) Ward on November 3, 1924. He married the love of his life, Imogene Johnson, on November 3, 1951. ...
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Viola Reed
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Viola Reed, 91, of Wilson Ark. died June 6,2016 in Wilson Ark. Born March 18, 1925 in Butler Ark., to the late Gluche Evans and the late Fannie Mae Burnette Thomas, Reed was a homemaker and a member of Wilson Chapel M.B. Church. In addition to her parents Viola was preceded in death by sons, Isiah Reed Jr., Eugene Reed, Claude Reed, and brother, Claude Evans...
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Jimmy Hall
(Obituary ~ 06/07/16)
Jimmy Wayne Hall, 64, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, June 6, 2016 at his home. Born to James and Bobbie (Webster) Hall, Jimmy was a retired truck driver. He served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Jimmy enjoyed fishing and deer hunting, as well as traveling and bowling. ...
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Arkansas Mile to return to Blytheville
(Local News ~ 06/07/16)
This past weekend, the city of Blytheville and surrounding areas experienced the first ever event that is the Arkansas Mile. Although the first two days of the Mile saw some unfavorable weather and many fans believed that it was going to be canceled, the event continued...
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