Manila, Arkansas · Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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Water plant underway for Buffalo Island Water District (02/05/10)
The Buffalo Island Regional Water District will soon have its own treatment plant, well, and storage tanks to service their customers. Buffalo Island Water has approximately 1,100 active meters in three counties including Mississippi Poinsett and Craighead...
Buffalo Island Central West receives recognition for math performance (02/05/10)
Buffalo Island Central West elementary was one of seven area schools recognized by the National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA) at the Just for Kids award event held Jan. 27 at the William J. Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock...
School board member recognized (02/05/10)
In conjunction with state school board recognition week, Manila Superintendent Pam Castor presented School Board President Tony Crowell with a certificate of appreciation for his dedicated service. The award was presented on Thursday, Jan. 28...
Helping hands (02/05/10)
The Buffalo Island Central West second grade classes, under the direction of teachers Terri Cobb and Regina Welch, have collected several hundred items to be sent to the children in Haiti. The "Have a Heart" help Haiti project started after the students had read "The Quilt Story."...
Hinson inducted into Hall of Fame (02/05/10)
Rick Hinson, president and owner of Hinson Auction & Real Estate Inc., was inducted into the Tennessee Auctioneer Association Hall of Fame at the annual convention in Nashville. This honor is bestowed upon a member of the Tennessee Auctioneer Association that has served the auction profession for many years and is an example to others...
2009 good year for Monette (02/05/10)
The Monette City Council accepted the resignation of two councilmen, redefined city wards, and gave merit raise for policeman at the city council meeting held Monday, Jan. 25. The council accepted the resignations of two councilmen, Jamie Strickland, who moved out of his ward, and Martha Jane Hout, for health reasons...
Retired fire fighters honored (01/26/10)
Manila Volunteer Fire Department hosted a dinner Thursday evening at Big Lake Country Club in honor of recent retired firefighters. "We have been trying to get them all together for some time to recognize them and let them know how much we appreciated the many years of service and dedication they have given to the Manila Fire Department and the community," Fire Chief Jerry Hitchcock said...
Monette/Black Oak firemen recognized (01/26/10)
The Monette and Black Oak Fire Departments held their annual family dinner and recognition dinner on Jan. 16 at the Monette Fire Station. "We try to take time out each year to show our appreciation for the firemen and their families," said Fire Chief Bob Blankenship. ...
Area law officers attend training session (01/26/10)
Law enforcement officers from throughout the area attended three days of training at the Manila Airport Center last week. Classes in standardized field sobriety and DWI detection were held. The training was under the direction of the Criminal Justice Institute (CJI). ...
Manila Superintendent's contract extended (01/26/10)
Manila School Board members voted unanimously to extend Superintendent Pam Castor's contract for a year at the January meeting held Thursday evening. The extension of her contract will take it through 2012...
Mayor's letter explains firemen's bonus veto (01/26/10)
Manila Council worked through a short agenda at the January meeting on Monday, Jan. 18. The council received a letter on the Mayor's veto on fireman bonuses, reviewed the budget, amended the 2009 expenses and accepted the 2010 budget...
Lake City Council approves 2010 budget (01/26/10)
Lake City council members approved the 2010 budget, established an employee handbook and accepted bids for work at the ball park at the Monday, Jan. 18, meeting. All council members, Brenda Hutcheson, Harold Barker, Tommy Eakins, Ann Davis, Jeffrey Wisham and Jon Milligan, were present along with city clerk, Linda Simpson...
Dangerous animal ordinance amended (01/26/10)
The Caraway City Council reviewed the past year and discussed plans for 2010 at the Thursday, Jan. 21, council meeting. Mayor Barry Riley gave the State of the City review at the beginning of the meeting...
Twice Around Treasures opens in Leachville (01/21/10)
JoAnn Cardin has opened a new consignment business in Leachville. She named her new shop Twice Around Treasures. It is located in the former flower shop next to the Howard Funeral Service parking lot...
Woman arrested in Manila (01/21/10)
According to officers with the Second Judicial District Drug Task Force, Missisippi County Unit, Celeta Cagle, 32, of Luxora, was arrested in Manila on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The suspect was charged with possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine); possession of drug paraphernalia; and second degree criminal impersonation...
Fulkerson attends with For Every Home rally (01/21/10)
Molly Ann Fulkerson, supervisor with For Every Home, attended the For Every Home Rally held at the Element Hotel in Irving, Texas, on Jan. 9. For Every Home is a home party business with a mission to empower women to build a profitable and rewarding home-based business while cultivating opportunities to celebrate the moments, memories, and milestones of home...
Leachville Council OKs PD vehicle (01/21/10)
The Leachville City Council worked through a busy agenda consisting of purchase of new police vehicle, appointment of two new firemen and one First Responder at the regular council meeting held Monday, Jan. 11...
Three Manila residents arrested on drug charges (01/13/10)
Two Manila residents were arrested Friday morning, Jan. 8, following the discovery of a suspected meth lab at 202 Haywood Street in Manila. According to Manila Chief of Police Jackie Hill, Sgt. Delbert Carter attempted to make a traffic stop when the driver, Gabriel Wilson, fled the vehicle on foot. Wilson was caught by Chief Hill about one block from where the vehicle was stopped...
Wagner seeking re-election (01/13/10)
Charolette Wagner of Manila has announced she is seeking re-election for her third term as State Representative for District 77 in Mississippi County. Currently Wagner serves on these House committees: Insurance and Commerce, Education, K-12 and Vocational-Technical Institutions Subcommittee, and Joint Adequacy Evaluation Oversight Subcommittee. ...
Woodrow Henry receives 50 year pin (01/13/10)
Woodrow Henry of Manila was honored Monday evening, Jan. 4, for 50 years of service to the Manila Masonic Lodge 588. Henry serves as chaplain for the Lodge. Henry was presented a 50 year pin and card by Worshipful Master Carl Brooks...
Plaque commemorates Taylor's 600th win (01/13/10)
Coach Bill Taylor was surprised with a plaque following a Monday morning assembly at Manila High School. Principal Pam Chipman presented Coach Taylor a plaque in recognition of his 600th victory. Chipman said Coach Taylor has coached since 1985 and now has 604 wins in his 25 year career...
Buffalo Island Central extends superintendent's contract (01/13/10)
Buffalo Island Central School Board members voted unanimously to extend Superintendent George Edd Holland's contract by one year (2012-13) at the Thursday, Jan. 7, meeting. In other business the board voted to participate in the State of Arkansas grant application for Race to the Top funding...
Manila school to participate in Race to the Top (01/13/10)
Members of Manila School Board met in special meeting Tuesday, Jan. 5, to discuss participating in the Race to the Top program, personnel matters, and a handbook policy issue. Present were Board members Tony Crowell, president, Johnny McCain, Brandon Veach, Danny Robbins, and Tracey Reinhart. Not present were Jackie Hill and Steve Matheny...