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Malik Dority surrenders to Sheriff’s Department
(Local News ~ 01/23/23)
Accompanied by legal counsel, Malik Dority, 26, of Blytheville, surrendered to Sheriff Dale Cook on Monday morning at the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Department. Dority is represented by attorneys Zach Morrison of Lake City and Martin E. Lilly of Jonesboro...
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Jim Wilks Oates
(Obituary ~ 01/23/23)
Jim Wilks Oates, of North Granby, Conn., passed away on Jan. 17, 2023, just short of his 94th birthday. He was born in a small town in southeast Missouri on March 10, 1929, to James and Lavina Oates. Shortly after, they moved to Blytheville, Ark., where he was raised. ...
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Governor Sanders issues a Proclamation on A Day of Tears in Arkansas
(Local News ~ 01/23/23)
WHEREAS: On January 22, 1973, the majority of the United States Supreme Court ruled that abortion was a right secured by the United States Constitution; WHEREAS: That decision nullified abortion laws in Arkansas, permitting elective abortion across the state;...
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Brian Neil Pate
(Obituary ~ 01/23/23)
Brian Neil Pate fought many battles during the Persian Gulf wartime era, but unexpectedly lost his war at home with PTSD on Jan. 5, 2023. He was 53. Brian proudly served in the United States Army as an M48-M60 armor crewman for two years and five months. ...
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Dority receives $250,000 bond
(Local News ~ 01/23/23)
Maleke Dority, 26, of Blytheville, appeared before Judge Shannon Langston just moments ago. The State, through Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Chris Brown, sought a $500,000.00 bond, alleging that Dority was a flight risk and that he had several prior convictions. Brown also read a probable cause affidavit from the Blytheville Police Department stating that the victim had been with Dority and another individual immediately before leaving and being shot in the back...
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Sarah Bevill
(Obituary ~ 01/23/23)
Sarah Bevill, 84, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Sarah was born in Waldo to Rollie, Sr. and Blanche McClure Flaherty and was a member of Northside Church of Christ. She taught business at Gosnell School District for 40 years and was an avid reader. Sarah loved her family and was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother...
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Proclamation on Arkansas Parental Choice Week
(Local News ~ 01/23/23)
WHEREAS: All children in Arkansas should have access to the highest-quality education possible; WHEREAS: Arkansas recognizes the important role that an effective education plays in preparing all students in this state to be successful adults and not trapped in a lifetime of poverty;...
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