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The Delta School to close/Property donated to ANC
(Local News ~ 04/05/24)
WILSON, AR (April 5, 2024) – The Wilson Works Foundation has agreed in principle to donate The Delta School property to the Arkansas Northeastern College Foundation. Once terms of the agreement are approved by the Arkansas Northeastern College Board of Trustees, the donation is expected to create an opportunity for the college to further support the region by offering affordable education pathways to college and career readiness...
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Donald Ray Hatcher
(Obituary ~ 04/05/24)
Donald Ray Hatcher, 75, of Manila, former Caraway resident, passed from this life Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Lakeside Nursing Center in Lake City. Donald was the son of the late Travis Ellis and Georgia May Fleming Hatcher and was a 1966 graduate of Manila High School. ...
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PTCOA welcomed to Blytheville with ribbon cutting
(Local News ~ 04/05/24)
Pain Treatment Centers of America opened their newest clinic in Blytheville and was welcomed on Thursday with a ribbon cutting and open house. The ribbon cutting was hosted by the Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce. PTCOA is the region’s largest fully comprehensive pain management practice with 16 locations throughout Arkansas, Mississippi and Texas...
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Additional arrests made in robbery of Manila business
(Local News ~ 04/05/24)
Two additional arrests were made in connection of the Feb. 14 robbery of Road Mart in Manila. According to a police report, officers with the Manila Police Department served arrest warrants for Vince Bollinger, 26, and Charles Gould, 27, of Manila for their involvement in the Valentine Day robbery of the Manila business. Arrests were made on Wednesday, April 2...
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Elvis and More comes to the Melody Theater
(Local News ~ 04/05/24)
The young and talented Rockabilly and Blues artist, Finley Watkins, from Bernie, MO, will be performing his live music show “Elvis and More” at the historic Melody Theater in Leachville at 7 p.m., Saturday, April 20. Finley plays eight different instruments, has written five original songs, and has appeared as a tribute artist on NBC's Little Big Shots with Melissa McCarthy. He appeared on The Ellen Show in 2017 and was invited back again in 2021...
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Ritz exhibit features mother/daughter artists
(Local News ~ 04/05/24)
By Joseph Fondren NEA Town Courier Contributor BLYTHEVILLE— Tuesday night at the Ritz in Blytheville the mother/ daughter art duo of Amber and Willow Sharp hosted an exhibit of their original art-work. When asked about their art-work being on display the young artist Willow said, “It feels cool,” and her mom added, “ It’s such an exciting opportunity to show people my passion for painting.”...
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Blytheville Ministerial Alliance hosts Holy Week services
(Local News ~ 04/05/24)
The city of Blytheville once again participated in Holy Week led by the Blytheville Ministerial Alliance. There were five churches who hosted the sacred event that depicted the last five days of Jesus's life before his divine resurrection. There were different speakers each day and the host church served dinner afterwards...
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(Local News ~ 04/05/24)
Joe Chipman of Manila kicked off the Music at the Museum in Manila on Thursday night performing several of his original songs. Music at the Museum is a free concert featuring local talent. It is held at the Manila Main Street Museum on the last Thursday of each month from March through October. The shows start at 7 p.m. and the public is welcome...
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(Local News ~ 04/05/24)
Date night will be held at The Melody Theater at 301 S. Main St, Leachville at 7 p.m. on April 13. They will be showing the 1987 hit, “Dirty Dancing”, rated PG-13, starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. Movies are free to the public, but a voluntary donation of $5 to help cover the cost of the event is appreciated...
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The Celebrate! Maya workshop held at ANC
(Local News ~ 04/05/24)
The second Celebrate! Maya Youth Writing & History Immersion Workshop was held Saturday, March 23 at the Governor’s Ballroom of Arkansas Northeastern College. Students from the area interviewed residents who grew up in Mississippi County in the mid to late 1900’s...
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