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Janette McCormick
(Obituary ~ 10/27/23)
Janette McCormick, 84, of Manila, passed from this life Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in the Monroe Township, Mississippi County, to the late Ollie and Pauline Williams Guthrie, she was raised in the Caraway area. ...
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Two lose lives in early morning accident
(Local News ~ 10/27/23)
An early morning two-vehicle accident claimed the lives of two and injured two. According to an Arkansas State Police summary report, the crash occurred at 6:10 a.m. Friday in Mississippi County, on Highway 18, one mile west of Highway 312, just outside of Blytheville...
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Bye Bye Birdie comes to MHS
(Local News ~ 10/27/23)
The Manila Theater group will present “Bye Bye Birdie”, a full-length musical comedy set in the late 1950s. The event will be held at the Manila High School Auditorium. The first show will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9. There will be two shows on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.. A matinee will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12...
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Manila Lions Club makes plans for pancake supper
(Local News ~ 10/27/23)
The Manila Lions Club discussed plans for the annual pancake supper at the Wednesday meeting. Lion President Mark Wheeler presided at the meeting and expressed his appreciation for Lion Tony Crowell who will be taking care of making sure the ingredients and food are in place for the event...
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Girl Scouts hold end of year ceremony
(Local News ~ 10/27/23)
The multi-Girl Scout Troop 3268 ended their 2022 year with an end of the year ceremony. This ceremony included an awards and fly-up celebration. Members of Girl Scout Troop 3268 are Paisley Turney, who is now a second year Daisy Girl Scout; Avery Merz, a Brownie Scout who flew up to Junior girl Scout; Bentleigh Swafford, who has entered her second year as a Junior Scout; and Ja’Kayla Grant, who is a second year Cadette Girl Scout...
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Donations made to help cancer patients
(Local News ~ 10/27/23)
Mississippi County, Arkansas, Economic Opportunity Commission, Inc. (MCAEOC) Cancer Council supports cancer patients throughout Mississippi County. This program assists patients with gas vouchers, food, utilities, and other items that may be associated with cancer treatment...
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