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Jeremy Reed sentenced to 35 years imprisonment
(Local News ~ 07/21/23)
On July 19, after a two-day trial, a Mississippi County jury found Jeremy reed, a felon, guilty of murder in the first degree and an enhancement for the use of a firearm in the commission of the crime. Curtis Walker and Gina Nelson, deputy prosecuting attorneys, prosecuted Reed for the murder of Willie Wright. Circuit Judge Scott Ellington followed the jury's recommendation and sentenced Reed to 35 years imprisonment...
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MHS, Southworth partnering to enhance career opportunities
(Local News ~ 07/21/23)
Manila High School Principal LeAnn Helms said she is excited for students and expressed her appreciation to South-worth Products for the partnership that will be beneficial to the students. Southworth Products has facilities in Manila and Leachville. It is one of the oldest manufacturing companies in Mississippi County locating in Manila over 40 years ago...
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Act 9 Bonds awarded for solar porject
(Local News ~ 07/21/23)
By MARCUS MCCLAIN NEA Town Courier The Blytheville City Council unanimously approved Act 9 Bonds for NextEra Resources’ Manila Solar Project during their July 18 meeting at the Justice Complex. The approval will grant NextEra the full 65% tax abatement for the entirety of the project, expected to be 30 years...
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Caraway City Council discusses trash cans
(Local News ~ 07/21/23)
Caraway Council worked through a short agenda on Thursday, July 13, voting that any Caraway resident household with a water meter should have a trash can supplied by Dedman’s Sanitation. Mayor Bo James presided at the meeting, presenting the June financial statements for the Water & Sewer, Street, and General Fund...
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Farmers Bank sponsors “Tools for School”
(Local News ~ 07/21/23)
Farmers Bank is holding its 16th Annual “Tools for School” drive. This school supply drive will benefit The Haven, children in foster care, and other students in need throughout Mississippi County. The most needed items are backpacks, disinfecting wipes, notebooks, hand sanitizer and tissue. ...
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Blytheville City Council – Retail water governing board must receive training
(Local News ~ 07/21/23)
By MARCUS MCCLAIN NEA Town Courier Along with the required rate study from an entity approved by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, Act 605 of 2021 also requires members of a retail water governing board to receive training. Members must complete eight hours of training, however, those with ten or more years of service are grandfathered in and are exempt from further training...
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Roy James Hamby Whitaker
(Obituary ~ 07/21/23)
Roy James Hamby Whitaker, 66, of Blytheville, died July 18, 2023. Mr. Whitaker was a mechanic for many years. He was born May 19, 1957, in Victoria to A.B. Whitaker and Dorothy Lucille McDonald Whitaker. He was preceded in death by his parents, A.B. Whitaker and Dorothy Woods of Victoria.
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