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Earthquake centers near Etowah
(Local News ~ 12/27/23)
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 11:46 this morning. The quake centered three miles northeast of Etowah. The depth was 7.1 miles. It was felt throughout Mississippi and Poinsett Counties.
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County pledges ‘serious money’ to Osceola Courthouse
(Local News ~ 12/27/23)
With conditions deteriorating at the Mississippi County Courthouse in Osceola, Justice Reggie Cullom questioned the governing body’s commitment to the 111-year-old building. During Tuesday’s final Quorum Court meeting of 2023, Cullom, who represents District 11 in South Mississippi County, didn’t mince his words, describing the courthouse as a “shambles.”...
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ARDOT releases Traffic Plan ahead of 2024 eclipse
(Local News ~ 12/27/23)
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) released a Traffic Management Plan (TMP) in preparation for much of the state being in the path of totality during the Great American Total Solar Eclipse on April 8, 2024. “We expect a heavy influx of visitors to our state to view this rare phenomenon, and we’re preparing accordingly,” said ARDOT Director Lorie Tudor. “Our goal is to get everyone where they need to go as safely and efficiently as possible.”...
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Celebrate the New Year’s holiday safely
(Local News ~ 12/27/23)
More 50 percent of accidents on New Years Day involve high blood alcohol concentration. The national Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign not only spreads the message of safe driving during the season but also comes with a national crackdown on drunk driving enforcement. Officers throughout the country will be on high alert, making every effort to keep roads safer for travelers heading to or from family visits...
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Seminoles boys run past Pirates
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/23)
OSCEOLA - Gosnell visited Osceola in a 3A-3 Conference tilt Tuesday. The Seminoles would open up a double digit first quarter lead on their way to posting an 82-60 victory. The Pirates would score the first points of the game on a layup by Kerrion Terry 10 seconds in to take a 2-0 lead. The Seminoles would tie it on a Richard High jump shot only to see Terry score again down low as the Pirates took back the lead...
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Paragould slips past Gosnell boys, 62-58
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/23)
GOSNELL - Gosnell and Paragould battled all four quarters but it would be the Rams who would come away with the non-conference victory Thursday in senior boys basketball action at Gosnell. The Rams led 16-11 after one period and took a 35-25 advantage at the half. Paragould would extend their lead to 13 points, 52-39 after three periods. The Pirates would rally in the final period outscoring Paragould 19-10 but would be unable to complete their comeback...
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Osceola girls get first win
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/23)
Osceola led for most of the game and would defeat Conference 3A-3 rival Gosnell 57-42 Monday at Seminole Arena. The win was the Lady Seminoles first after opening the season with eight consecutive losses. Arionna Dalton scored six points in the first quarter to lead Osceola to an 10-2 lead...
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Hornets fall in NEA
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/23)
Harrisburg fell behind early against Valley View and couldn't find a way back as the Hornets lost 63-39 to the Blazers in their opening round game of the NEA Invitational Tournament in Jonesboro. Axel Heeb gave Harrisburg the early 3-0 lead with triple twine only to see the Blazers reel off the next 18 points to go up 18-3 with 3:28 left. ...
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Rebels capture win over Armorel Tigers
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/23)
Riverside got 20 points from Carson Taylor as the Rebels took a 63-47 win over Armorel in the opening round of the NEA Invitational Tournament being played in Jonesboro. Braylen Williams canned a three-ball for Armorel to open the game and hit one of two free throws to make it 4-0 Tigers early in the game. ...
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Wildcats lose heartbreaker
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/23)
Trumann fought their way back from a 15 point deficit early in the third quarter to take a five point lead late in the fourth quarter only to see Tuckerman hit two three-pointers, the second with about four seconds left, to hand the Wildcats a 65-64 loss in NEA Invitational Tournament in Jonesboro...
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Colts gallop past Piggott in NEA Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/23)
Rivercrest had 11 players put points on the board as the Colts took a 65-27 win over Piggott in the NEA Invitational Tournament being played at First National Bank Arena on the campus of Arkansas State University. Piggott got on the board first with one of two free throws before Rivercrest ran off nine straight points as Cavonta Washington hit a jumper in the lane, Fran Robinson got a tip-in, Kash Span hit triple twine from the right wing, and Jamarius Byrd got a steal and lay up to make it 9-1 Colts with 5:14 left. ...
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BIC cruises to win over McCrory in NEA Invitational
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/23)
Leo Contreras scored 20 points to lead three players in double figures as BIC cruised to a 60-34 win over McCrory in the NEA Invitational Tournament in Jonesboro. Jax Whitley and Contreras hit back to back three-pointers to give the Mustangs the early 6-0 lead before McCrory scored inside to make it 6-2. ...
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Rivercrest boys defeat Manila
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/23)
By STEVE KNOX Sports Connection Team WILSON - The Rivercrest Colts remained unbeaten, improving to 5-0, 2-0 on the season with a 65-60 win over Manila Tuesday at Rivercrest Gym. The 3A-3 rivals saw the Colts jump out to a huge lead then survive a valiant comeback attempt by the Lions (6-8, 2-1)...
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Chickasaws roll to win NEA tournament opener
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/23)
Blytheville led from start to finish as the Chickasaws beat Walnut Ridge 82-54 in the NEA Invitational Tournament being played in Jonesboro. The Chicks raced out to a 6-0 lead as Micah Dawkins hit a jumper, Jontavious Johnson scored in the paint and Brandon Wimbley hit two free throws before Walnut Ridge canned a three-ball to make it 6-3 early. ...
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Williams signs with Missouri State
(High School Sports ~ 12/27/23)
Gosnell High School football standout Cam Williams signed his national letter of intent with Missouri State University Wednesday afternoon during a signing ceremony in the Pirates Gym. Williams chose MSU over Florida State, Kansas, Texas and Colorado. ...
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Anthony Mosley
(Obituary ~ 12/27/23)
Anthony Mosley, 27, of Blytheville, passed away suddenly on Dec. 15, 2023. He was born Feb. 15, 1996, in Las Vegas, Nev., to Donald Sledge and Tracy Renee Morris. Anthony was a carpenter and electrician by trade. His family says he was an adventurer. A free spirit who had a big heart. Anthony was a loving person who loved his family...
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Ola Throys Nachlinger
(Obituary ~ 12/27/23)
Ola Throys Nachlinger, 90, of Jackson, Tenn., formerly of Osceola, passed away Dec. 20, 2023, at Brookdale Jackson Oaks Retirement Center in Jackson, Tenn. She was born Oct. 28, 1933, in Kilgore, Texas, to O.T. and Jewel McIlveene Barton. Ms. Nachlinger was a retired school teacher with over 40 years in the Osceola School District and was of the Church of Christ faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobby Nachlinger; and one brother, Roland Barton...
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Charles Lee Starr
(Obituary ~ 12/27/23)
Charles Lee Starr, 71, of Joiner, passed away Dec. 18, 2023, at SMC Medical Center in Osceola. He was born April 2, 1952 to Frank and Lola Starr. Mr. Starr was a retired landscaper. He was preceded in death by his parents and a great grandchild, Havyen Odell...
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Tina Marie Tate
(Obituary ~ 12/27/23)
Tina Marie Tate, 50, of Blytheville, died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2023, in Jonesboro. Born to Larry and Mary Easley Hipps, Tina was a graduate of Blytheville High School and attended Arkansas Northeastern College. She was a good mom, friend and enjoyed being at home, taking care of everyone she loved. Tina had also attended Connection Ministries in Blytheville...
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