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Larry Williams
(Obituary ~ 05/12/23)
Larry Williams, 62, passed away April 26, 2023, at his place of residence in Blytheville. He was born to Lieutenant Williams and Annie Mae McCoy Williams in Tunica, Miss., on Nov. 21, 1959. Mr. Williams worked for the highway department of Tunica County, Miss. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lieutenant Williams Jr. and James Williams, as well as one sister, Baby Sis...
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Blytheville to host Mayfest
(Local News ~ 05/12/23)
The nonprofit, Main Street Blytheville, plans to bring another edition of the Mayfest celebration on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Richard D. Harris
(Obituary ~ 05/12/23)
Richard D. Harris, 90, of Poplar Bluff, Mo., passed from this life Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Riverways Manor Nursing Home in Van Buren, Mo. Born in Kennett, he was the son of the late Admiral Dewey and Mabel Harrison Harris. He was a longtime Kennett resident and a graduate of Kennett High School. ...
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Peggy Louise Butler
(Obituary ~ 05/12/23)
Peggy Louise Butler, 79, of Powhatan, passed away May 10, 2023, at her home. She was a retired factory worker and a member of Soul Harbor Pentecostal Church in Cave City. Ms. Butler was born Jan. 29, 1944, in Joiner to Willie and Gene Goldman Barnes. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence Butler; one brother, Donnie Barnes; and one sister, Barbara Wyatt...
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BREAKING: Man charged in single-vehicle accident
(Local News ~ 05/12/23)
BREAKING: State authorities confirmed Wilfred Davis was charged in a single-vehicle traffic accident that resulted in six people being transported to Great River Medical Center Saturday, April 29 on AR-181 in Gosnell. The accident involved two adults and four children, leaving the vehicle displaced in a nearby ditch. ...
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School election results released
(Local News ~ 05/12/23)
Unofficial results from Tuesday School Board election: Armorel School Board Zone 5 Scott Jowers - uncontested Manila School Board Zone 3 Jackie Hill - 238 (79.07%) Brett Sexton - 63 (20.93%) Gosnell School Board Zone 7 Cody Mace - 95 (58.64%) Lindsey Rouse - 34 (20.99%)...
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Suspects receive $100,000 bonds
(Local News ~ 05/12/23)
Two Blytheville men have been arrested and issued a $100,000 bond each. Thursday, May 11, a search warrant was executed on a residence on South 7th Street in Blytheville. During the search, deputies located one loaded Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 380 caliber handgun (stolen) in the living room floor. One loaded Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 380 caliber handgun and one loaded Smith & Wesson SD 40 caliber handgun found on the bottom shelf of the coffee table...
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Mother’s Day Spotlight MARY HACKETT Mother of nine boys feels blessed
(Local News ~ 05/12/23)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Mary Hackett of Blytheville is proud to be the mother of nine boys. She has five sons, James, Shell, Patrick, Tony and Reggie, still living. Sadly, she has four sons who have passed away. She has many grandchildren and loves her big family...
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