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Rick Crawford's The Stinger Proxy shares military experiences
(Local News ~ 09/09/23)
By B. Kay Richter NEA Town Courier Assistant Editor Congressman Rick Crawford (Republican - Arkansas - 1st district) gave a book signing and small presentation on Thursday evening in Blytheville. Twenty-five members of the community gathered to welcome him at the Blytheville Book Company for the book reading and signing of his work titled "The Stinger Proxy"...
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Personnel committee discusses combining OEM position
(Local News ~ 09/09/23)
BLYTHEVILLE— The Mississippi County Personnel Committee met Wednesday afternoon to discuss changes to the county policy handbook, the Assessor’s office and the open position of Office of Emergency Management (OEM). Three justices —chairwoman of the Personnel Committee Harbans Mangat, Tobye McClanahan and Cecil McDonald— were present giving the meeting a quorum. County Judge John Alan Nelson, County Treasurer Peggy Meatte and Justice Rick Ash attended the meeting as well...
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Deaf interpreter makes a difference
(Local News ~ 09/09/23)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Jennifer Clark has started her second year at Manila Elementary serving as a deaf interpreter. The K-12 interpreter works one on one with a student but also plays a role in interacting with other students and teachers as she and her student use sign language throughout the day...
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Rick and Diane Henry celebrate 55 years of marriage
(Local News ~ 09/09/23)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Rick and Diane Henry of Manila will celebrate 55 years of marriage on Wednesday, Sept. 13. The couple proved they were not superstitious as they married on Friday the 13th. Rick was 19 and Diane 18 when they exchanged vows in 1968. Rick said Diane was truly an angel sent by God...
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Westminster Village dedicates the library to Doris Marks
(Local News ~ 09/09/23)
Westminster Village residents dedicated the Village Library in honor of long-time resident Doris Marks by re-naming the library, “the Doris Marks Village Library”. Daughter Sharron was there for the event. Marks marked her 100th birthday just last year and has resided at the village for over 20 years. ...
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Westminster Village dedicates White Elephant thrift store
(Local News ~ 09/09/23)
Westminster Village residents dedicated the Village White Elephant, a thrift store located in the village in memory of Fannie Ruth McKenna by renaming the thrift store, “the Fannie Ruth White Elephant”. Fannie Ruth tirelessly managed the White Elephant as a volunteer until her death. Fannie Ruth’s sister Carolyn Barton and niece Teresa joined the residents for the event. The White Elephant is open to the public...
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Jill Forrester address county Master Gardeners Club in Blytheville
(Local News ~ 09/09/23)
Jill Forrester from Whitton Farms was the guest speaker for the Mississippi County Master Gardeners meeting Tuesday night, Sept. 5. The meeting was held at the historic Greyhound Bus Station in Blytheville. The group is a great community of gardeners interested in growing flowers, vegetables, trees, etc. They enjoy sharing ideas and volunteering in their communities...
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