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B52s return to Aeroplex for training exercise
(Local News ~ 01/15/22)
The Arkansas Aeroplex, former Eaker Air Force Base, in Blytheville once again had B52s and C130s landing and a military presence at work. The training exercise took place on Tuesday and Wednesday. Military crews were training in loading bombs at a different location. Barrett Harrison, president of the Arkansas Aeroplex, said about 40 members of the military were on hand for the 2-day training. ...
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Manila Mayor Wagner seeking re-election
(Local News ~ 01/15/22)
Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner announced his plans to seek re-election. Mayor Wagner is in the 12th year of his third, four-year term as mayor. Prior to serving as mayor he served as city attorney for 20 years and state representative for 12 years. Mayor Wagner has over 30 years of service to the community...
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Gosnell places lien on property
(Local News ~ 01/15/22)
During its monthly meeting Tuesday night, the Gosnell City Council agreed to place a $4,040.38 lien on 124 South Gosnell. That was the cost to remove the structure on the condemned property. Gosnell Mayor Teresa Walker said the property had become a safety issue, noting the roof was caving in and people had been seen going in and out of it...
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Blytheville mulls how to handle holiday celebrations
(Local News ~ 01/15/22)
The Blytheville Police and Fire committee discussed the use of firearms and fireworks to celebrate holidays like New Year's in the Jan. 11 meeting. “If you were here, or have even been here for New Year’s Eve or the Fourth of July, you know that it basically sounds like a war zone,” Blytheville City Councilman Matt Perrin said. “It puts the police and fire departments on high alert. It is illegal to shoot firearms and fireworks in the city limits, but that does not seem to deter people.”...
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County boards meet
(Local News ~ 01/15/22)
Mississippi County Insurance and Fire, Police and Safety committees met on Thursday afternoon discussing several issues. Justice Molly Jackson presided over the Insurance meeting, with Justices Neil Burge, Tobye McClanahan, Joe Lewis, Cecil McDonald and Betty Hepler present...
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‘Work Here. Live Here.’ discussed
(Local News ~ 01/15/22)
Mississippi County Planning and Development Committee met for the first meeting of the 2022 year on Wednesday receiving an update on hiring a lobbyist firm and discussed changing the wording in one part of the “Work Here. Live Here.” incentive package...
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