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Family reunions make memories
(Column ~ 06/06/20)
Like many other events this year, it was canceled because of the coronavirus. We were not sure what the guidelines will be on gatherings as Arkansas is opening up in phases. We were also concerned about relatives not being comfortable traveling from state to state...
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Listening will stop the riots
(Column ~ 06/06/20)
Many of us have noticed the worldwide events and protests that have taken place since footage of George Floyd’s murder was released. Many of us also know that this was not the first or second or third time an unarmed black person was killed by a police officer. Sadly, we have all lost count, and this was simply the straw that broke the camel's back, hence the degree of such intense protesting that is going on around the world...
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City and County Youth Program seeks donations for back-to-school program
(Local News ~ 06/06/20)
The City and County Youth Program (formerly known as Kids Day) has begun its annual back-to-school fundraiser, which provides school supplies to children in Mississippi County. This is the program’s 34th year. Typically, the program has an event at Williams Park before school begins, with children enjoying games and giveaways that prepare them for the upcoming school year...
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Personnel board discusses social media policy
(Local News ~ 06/06/20)
During the Mississippi County Quorum Court’s Personnel Committee meeting Tuesday, Justice Howard “Bubba” Norvell presented a social media policy for the committee to discuss, and the board sent the proposal to county attorney Jeremy Thomas to draw up for consideration at this month’s quorum court meeting...
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Sheriff Cook orders riot gear for officers
(Local News ~ 06/06/20)
During the Mississippi County Quorum Court’s Fire, Police and Safety (FPS) committee meeting Tuesday afternoon, Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook told justices of the peace that his department placed an order earlier Tuesday morning for rioting gear due to the possibility of riots/ protests taking place in Blytheville after George Floyd was killed last Monday in Minneapolis by a police officer...
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Mayor, police chief address potential protests
(Local News ~ 06/06/20)
At his Wednesday press conference, Blytheville Mayor James Sanders addressed the possibility of a protest being held this weekend over the death of George Floyd. Sanders served as a law enforcement officer for more than 40 years before being elected Blytheville’s first black mayor in 2010. He said that he has never seen “such a display of disregard for basic human rights”...
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Blytheville’s Northern getting ready for season
(High School Sports ~ 06/06/20)
Tuesday afternoon, Jeremiah Northern was lifting weights and finished practice by throwing passes to skilled position players. He has been eager to get back on the field to lead the Blytheville Chickasaws his junior season from behind center. Northern had a solid sophomore season at quarterback and will take what he learned into this season...
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Protest planned this afternoon
(Local News ~ 06/06/20)
A group of citizens has informed the Blytheville Police Department that they will be holding a march Saturday at 2 p.m., starting at the Greyhound Bus Station and ending at Walker Park, according to the BPD Facebook page. On Friday, the Blytheville High School Rho Kappa Social Students Honor Society members organized a student march in downtown Blytheville to protest the death of George Floyd...
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Several Pirates offered scholarships
(High School Sports ~ 06/06/20)
Over the last few months, though there has been no high school sports because of COVID-19, several Gosnell Pirates have garnered the attention of Division I colleges. “We are really excited about the recognition for Gosnell school and for each individual athlete,” said Pirates head coach Lewis Earnest...
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