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Blytheville to host Martin Luther King celebration Feb. 18
(Local News ~ 02/07/24)
Blytheville Mayor Melisa Logan has announced the fifth annual Martin Luther King Celebration. “We Are One, Lets Do It Again” will be held Sunday, Feb. 18. The parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. Line-up will begin at 3:45 p.m. at Southern Bancorp parking lot, South 1st Street, Blytheville...
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ASP seize 11,000 pounds of illegal drugs
(Local News ~ 02/07/24)
In 2023, Arkansas State Police (ASP) saw a significant rise in illegal drug seizures during traffic stops compared to the previous year. ASP's Interstate Criminal Patrol (ICP) identified 138 significant seizures in 2023. The amount of cocaine seizures showed a significant increase, with a total of 353 pounds confiscated in 2023. ...
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– Rosie Willis - Luxora woman proves “it’s a beautiful life”
(Local News ~ 02/07/24)
By SANDRA BRAND NEA Town Courier Editor Frank Lloyd Wright once said, “The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes.” Forever young... dedicated to her family, her community and foremost her Savior, Rosie Willis is a ringing example of Wright’s words...
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Armorel 7th grader chosen as Ritz “Artist of the Month”
(Local News ~ 02/07/24)
Young artist Madalynn Moore, seventh grade student at Armorel, was excited to have her work featured at the Ritz Civic Center through the month of February. The exhibit kicked off on Thursday, Feb. 1, with a Meet the Artist event. Madalynn expressed her appreciation to the Ritz for the exhibit. She has been passionate about art since she was very young. She plans to continue with her art and pursue a career as an art teacher sharing her talent with students...
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Black History Month program - Robertson to be keynote speaker
(Local News ~ 02/07/24)
Finda Robertson, of Luxora, will be the keynote speaker at Arkansas Northeastern College’s Black History Month program Feb. 22. The program will be held at 10 a.m. in the Adams/Vines Recital Hall on the Blytheville campus. For more information, contact Willie D. Williams, Jr. at 870-762-3178 or wwilliams@smail.anc.edu...
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Community meeting planned
(Local News ~ 02/07/24)
A Blytheville Community Meeting will be held on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the Blytheville Public Library from 10 a.m.-noon. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting hosted by Bishop R. L. Jones. Bishop Jones also serves on the Blytheville City Council, Ward 3...
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NIBCO announces new general manager
(Local News ~ 02/07/24)
ELKHART, Ind. – January 2024 – NIBCO INC. has announced the promotion of Lisa Lyon to Webstone general manager, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations for the Webstone business unit of NIBCO. “Lisa has been instrumental in aggressively expanding the Webstone product portfolio since NIBCO acquired the company,” said Ashley Martin, president and COO, NIBCO. ...
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Career Exploration Camp held
(Local News ~ 02/07/24)
Arkansas Northeastern College Career Coaches hosted a Career Exploration Camp for students from Armorel, Blytheville, Gosnell, Osceola and Rivercrest who expressed interest in aviation, construction, computer information, industrial technologies and welding. Students spent time focusing on one career path while engaging in hands-on activities. Local industries like D&L, SMS, DENSO and Big River Steel also paid a visit to the students to discuss future career opportunities in the region...
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Upcoming Events -
(Local News ~ 02/07/24)
Thursday, Feb. 8: –The Mississippi County retired school personnel will meet at noon at the Blytheville Public Library. The program will be on caregiving. All retired school personnel are invited to attend. Friday, Feb. 9: -- The Farmers in the Dell Relay for Life Team will host their annual chili supper from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at the Dell Community Center...
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Courtney joins 1,000 point club
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
Riverside Lady Rebel Amber Courtney made the 1,000 point club on Thursday night on the Rebel’s home court. The Rebels hosted the Earle Lady Bulldogs. Amber is a senior at RHS. Amber is pictured with her family, Autumn Courtney, Renee Courtney, George Marrow, and Alexis Courtney...
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Gaines signs with UCA
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
Two-time All-State selection Dennis Gaines, Jr., signed to play football at the University of Central Arkansas Wednesday in a signing ceremony at East Poinsett County High School in Lepanto. Gaines, who set the state single season rushing record during the 2022 season chose UCA because he wanted to attend school in Arkansas and the Bears coaches are the only ones who committed to give him a chance to play running back in college. ...
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Wildcats lose heart breaker to Blytheville
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
Trumann (6-15, 5-9) clawed their way back from a double digit deficit at halftime to take their first lead with three minutes left only to see Blytheville (10-13, 7-8) close the game on a 9-2 run to take a 61-58 victory in boys' 4A-3 basketball action this past Friday in Trumann...
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Lions Kirk joins 1,000 point club
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
By STEVE KNOX Sports Connection Team Manila boys basketball star Luke Kirk became a member of the 1,000 Point Club during the Lions 60-38 Conference 3A-3 win over Piggott Jan. 23. Kirk, the only senior this season, and the Lions are in the hunt for a top four finish in the tough 3A-3 conference...
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Rivercrest girls defeat Piggott
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
By STEVE KNOX Sports Connection Team PIGGOTT - The Rivercrest Lady Colts traveled to Piggott Monday for a 3A-3 Conference clash with the Lady Mohawks and would come away with a hard-fought 49-39 win. The Lady Colts would get off to a good start outscoring the Lady Mohawks 15-8 in the opening period. Piggott, behind the play of Brooklyn Langley and Libby Brantley would get within a point (24-23) at the half...
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Lions fall at Corning
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
By STEVE KNOX Sports Connection Team CORNING - Despite Rex Farmer and Luke Kirk combining to score 44 points, but the Manila Lions would come up short in a 71-65 loss in Conference 3A-3 basketball action Tuesday at Corning. The Lions (12-14, 6-4) trailed 20-16 after one period of play, but outscored the Bobcats 25-18 in the second quarter to take a 41-38 lead at the half. Corning would control the third quarter, outscoring the Lions 17-11 to take a 55-52 lead heading to the final period...
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Piggott gets OT win over Osceola
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
By STEVE KNOX Sports Connection Team OSCEOLA - Madden Mack’s wing three-pointer with 2:27 to play in overtime would prove to be the difference in Piggott’s 46-43 overtime win over Osceola in 3A-3 senior girls basketball action Thursday at Seminole Arena...
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– 77-47 victory – Riverside rolls over Cross County
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
By STEVE KNOX Sports Connection Team LAKE CITY - Riverside jumped out to an early lead and never looked back in a 77-47 victory over Cross County Jan. 26 in 2A-3 boys basketball action at Riverside High School. The Rebels (24-6, 10-2) took a 22-12 lead after one period of play and led 40-28 at the half. Riverside outscored the Thunderbirds 23-8 in the third period to open up a 63-36 lead heading to the final quarter, as the Rebels kept the Thunderbirds winless in conference play...
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BIC slips past Rector, 68-52
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
By STEVE KNOX - Sports Connection Team RECTOR - Buffalo Island Central had four players reach double figures in a 68-52 Conference 2A-3 victory over the Rector Cougars in senior boys basketball action Wednesday at Rector. Riley Whitehead led the Mustangs (19-10, 7-5) with 22 points. Nicholas Patterson added 18 points, Leo Contreras chipped in 13 points and Jax Whitley scored 12 points to pace the BIC attack...
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Huge third quarter lifts Osceola past Marianna
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
OSCEOLA - In a battle of two solid basketball teams, Osceola would use a huge third quarter to push them past visiting Marianna-Lee, 88-58, Monday at Seminole Arena. The win for the Seminoles came at the expense of former head coach Vernon Wilson who coaches one of the best teams in Class 2A in the Trojans...
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Osceola defeats Piggott, 75-35
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
PIGGOTT - Short-handed Osceola, which dressed only eight players due to illness, struggled a bit early, but eventually rolled to a 75-35 Conference 3A-3 victory over Piggott in boys basketball action Friday at Piggott. Osceola and the Mohawks both struggled early to find the range from the field with the game being tied at 2-2 almost four minutes in...
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Armorel wins Tigers match
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
By Joseph Fondren Sports Connection Team Armorel Tigers 54 Maynard Tigers 40 ARMOREL— The Armorel Tigers mounted a big lead in the first half in their Friday night 1A-3 conference Senior Night matchup against the Tigers from Maynard and were able to pull off a 54-40 victory. ...
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Tigers drop game at Ridgefield
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
JONESBORO - Despite 15 points from Ben Braswell and 14 points from Jackson Welch the Armorel Tigers senior boys basketball team fell 61-47 in 1A-3 Conference basketball action Jan. 29 at Ridgefield Christian. Armorel (8-18, 3-10) was hampered by a slow start as the Warriors built a 14-3 lead after one quarter. ...
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Maynard Lady Tigers claim the win
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
Maynard Lady Tigers 52 Armorel Lady Tigers 37 ARMOREL— The Maynard Lady Tigers rained on the senior night parade Friday night at Armorel with a 52-37 1A-3 Conference victory over the Lady Tigers of Armorel. MHS led 25-14 at the half and 39-25 at the end of the third quarter. ...
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Jr. Seminoles win close game against Marianna
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
Osceola ‘s Jaylon Hatch scores two of his game-high 23 points in the Jr. Seminoles 48-44 win over Marianna-Lee Monday at Seminole Arena. Osceola led by as many as 16 points before the Jr. Trojans made it interesting in the fourth quarter.
- – Biggest Buck Classic – (High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
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Lady Lions rout Corning, seal league title
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
MANILA – It was obvious the Manila Lady Lions were still seething from their only league loss to Corning a month ago. And they vented their frustrations in the rematch, routing the Lady Bobcats by 20 points, 59-39, Monday, Jan. 29. And a win over Gosnell Thursday cemented the Lady Lions place atop the 3-3A standings and a number one seed in the upcoming 3-3A district tournament next week...
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Jr. Lady Lions post double-digit win over CJHS
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
MANILA – The Manila Junior Lady Lions solidified their hold on the 3-3A’s top spot with a 33-21 rout over Corning Monday, Jan. 29. The Junior Lady Lions, 8-1 in league play following the win, defeated Gosnell Thursday, Feb. 1 and earn the top seed in the junior high district tournament at Harrisburg. The reigning tournament champions opened defense of their title against fourth-seed Piggott Tuesday, Feb. 6...
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– Duck Hunting Season –
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
Harrisburg native Arizona Sharp (third from left) holds one of the black ducks that the group killed as all three ducks came into the decoys at the same time. Also pictured are (left to right): Eric Gibbs, Jacob Bowlin, Kevin Hufstedler, Dylan Hufstedler and Zach Fahlberg. (Courtesy Photo)...
- Gosnell students earn All State honors (High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
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Reams commits to ASU Mid-South
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
Jake Reams, a senior at Gosnell High School, has committed to Arkansas State University Mid-South to play baseball.
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Colts claim two victories over Piggott/Corning
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
WILSON - The number one team in Class 3A boys basketball, the Rivercrest Colts, built a 27 point first half lead and went on to defeat the Piggott Mohawks 66-35 in Conference 3A-3 basketball action Jan. 29 at Rivercrest. The Colts led 23-7 after one period of play and led 45-18 at the half and 58-32 after three quarters of play. Colts head coach Hunter Robinson pulled his starters at the half as the Colts stayed perfect in conference play with a 9-0 mark...
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Colts hang on for 57-54 win over Harrisburg
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
Harrisburg (5-21, 2-10) was looking for an upset over Rivercrest (22-2, 11-0) only to see the Colts hang on for a 57-54 win over the Hornets this past Thursday in Harrisburg. Rivercrest jumped out a 4-0 lead as Koby Turner hit one of two free throws and Carvonta Washington canned a three-ball before the Hornets scored the next 14 points as Axel Heeb hit triple twine, Jakobe Tate connected on a jumper, Eastin Gray hit a jumper in the lane, Jakobe Take and Jayvin Thompson got back to back stick backs and Heeb hit triple twine again to make it 14-4 Hornets with 2:02 left. ...
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Burks leads Lady Colts to win over Harrisburg
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
Destiny Burks scored 23 points in leading Rivercrest (15-8, 9-2) to a 49-38 win over Harrisburg (16-10, 6-6) this past Thursday in 3A-3 girls' action at the Hornets Nest in Harrisburg. The Lady Colts jumped out to a 5-0 lead as Makayla Banks canned a three-pointer and Zakiyah Brownlee scored in the paint before Harrisburg reeled off 13 straight points starting with a three pointer from Cassie Carlson and then back to back to back triple twine from Sofie Mooney making it 9-5 with 1:59 left. ...
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Gosnell ekes out three-point win at Manila
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
MANILA – The Gosnell Pirates earned some payback Friday avenging an earlier loss to the Manila Lions by defeating the host team, 63-60. It didn’t come without a little game-ending drama though as the Pirates had to stave off a comeback attempt from the Lions who had a chance to tie with less than a second to go...
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Farmer surpasses 1,000 point mark
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
Manila High School’s Rex Farmer (right) surpassed the 1,000-point mark for his career Tuesday, Jan. 30 against Corning. With 3:44 remaining in the first quarter, the 6-6 junior scored on a reverse layup following an assist from Hudson Harrison. Farmer, who is averaging 17.4 points per game this season, scored 230 points as a freshman, 316 as a sophomore and has 473 thus far this season. ...
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Jr. Pirates fall to Manila Lions
(High School Sports ~ 02/07/24)
Espn Burrow receives a pass as heads toward the paint Friday. The Manila Junior Lion scored four points, grabbed a rebound and collected a steal in the fourth quarter to help Manila stave off a Gosnell Junior High rally. Manila finished second in 3-3A Conference regular season play and faced seven-seed Piggott in the first round of the league’s postseason tournament. (Game Photos By David Pierce)...
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