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William Herbert Henderson
(Obituary ~ 11/22/11)
William Herbert Henderson, 83, of Manila, Ark., died Monday, Nov. 14, 2011, in the Manila Nursing Center in Manila. Mr. Henderson was born Jan. 31, 1928, in Atkins, Ark., to Alex and Maudie Henderson. He was a retired farmer and of the Baptist faith...
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Bobby Joe Fraser
(Obituary ~ 11/22/11)
Bobby Joe Fraser, 53, of West Memphis died Oct. 31, 2011, at Homestead, Fla. He was born April 23, 1958, at St. Louis, Mo., to Pauline Parker and Luther L. Fraser. He graduated WMHS in 1976 and married Marty Miller on July 4, 1976, in West Memphis...
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Opal Loraine Hutton
(Obituary ~ 11/22/11)
Opal Loraine Hutton, 95, of Manila passed from this life Tuesday Nov. 15, 2011 at her home. Born in Manila she was the daughter of the late Ben and Ida Jackson Rice and the widow of Mr. Vaughn Hutton. ...
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Paul Edward Ritter
(Obituary ~ 11/22/11)
Paul Edward Ritter, 77, of Jonesboro, Ark., died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center. Born July 28, 1934 in Jonesboro, he was the son of the late Henry and Sophia Rueswald Ritter and had been a long-time area resident. ...
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Manila basketball rewind
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/11)
Manila swept a pair of 3A-3 conference games last week, defeating Hoxie 69-63 Friday night after taking down Corning 49-43 Tuesday night. Brady Jones poured in 10 of his game high 24 points in the fourth quarter Friday night to lead the Lions to a six point win over the Mustangs at Manila. ...
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Lady Mustang Basketball Roundup
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/11)
Buffalo Island Central swept a pair of 2A-3 conference games last week in senior girls action, defeating Maynard 73-40 Monday night and Riverside 64-33 Thursday night. The Lady Mustangs were led by Brittany Fowler, who scored 17 points in their win over Maynard. ...
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Mustangs pull out late victory over Rebels
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/11)
It was a typical Riverside-Buffalo Island Central battle Friday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex, but in the end, the Mustangs pulled out a thrilling 50-47 victory in senior boys basketball action...
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Christmas in the Park in Caraway
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
Caraway City Hall Park will come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of Christmas on Sunday, Dec. 4. Four Southern Baptist Churches in Caraway will be sponsoring what they hope will become a new community Christmas tradition -- Christmas in the Park...
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Manila School Board hires personnel
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
Several positions were filled by the Manila School Board at the Thursday, Nov. 17, meeting. Following an executive session, Superintendent Pam Castor recommended hiring Whitney Rolland as long term sub; Brittany Nicole House as a kindergarten aide; and part-time cafeteria workers Mary Ford, April Pendergrass, Patricia Ballard and Shirley Adams. ...
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Buffalo Island Board fills as needed position
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
Buffalo Island Central School Board members voted to hire Sarah Wattigney at the Nov. 14 meeting. Wattigney will serve as Instructional Assistant on an as needed basis for West Elementary Special Education due to increase in the program's enrollment...
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Lake City council meeting change
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
The City of Lake City's November Council meeting has been changed from Monday, Nov. 21, to Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.
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Lifesaver award presentation held at Leachville Council meet
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
The Leachville City Council worked through a short agenda, which consisted of department reports and a special lifesaver award presentation at the council meeting held Monday, Nov. 14...
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Lake City Class of 1957 holds reunion
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
The Lake City High School Class of 1957, friends, family and members of the class gathered at the Riverside High School Library in Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 1, 2011, to celebrate their 54th class reunion...
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Gregg Chapel dedicated to Johnny Parrish
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
Gregg Funeral Home of Monette held a special dedication service during open house Saturday, Nov. 19, to honor the late Johnny Parrish, a 41-year employee. "We dedicate the chapel here at Gregg's today in loving memory of our dear friend Johnny Parrish," said Rev. ...
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Open House Planned for McAdams Library
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
The sound of sleigh bells is still about a month away, but for children in Lake City, the chance to meet Santa Claus is right around the corner! "Join us at the McAdams Library in Lake City on Saturday, Dec. ...
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Leachville homes to be opened for holidays
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
Myrna Adams, Marti Edwards and Tina Nomland, Leachville residents, will open their homes for people to walk through and enjoy the holiday decorations from 1-4 p.m. Dec. 17-18. They are asking for $10 donations. All proceeds will benefit the Arkansas Children's Hospital and Baby Basic of NEA. Visitors can also bring diapers and wipes to donate to Baby Basics...
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BIC Robotics team wins BEST award
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
The Buffalo Island Central Robotics team recently competed in the Crowley's Ridge BEST Robotics competition. The team placed first in the robot competition and also took home the competition's most prestigious award, the BEST award. ...
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BIC golfers sign with UAM
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/11)
The week started on a high note at Buffalo Island Central with senior twins Lauren and Sarah Roddy signing letters of intent Monday to play golf at the University of Arkansas Monticello (UAM). Family, friends, coaches, teachers, and BIC student body gathered at the Mustang Athletic Complex for the signing...
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Susie Mae Suttlers
(Obituary ~ 11/22/11)
Susie Mae Suttlers, 67, of Osceola, died Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011, in Memphis. She was a homemaker.
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Zolmans plan best Thanskgiving ever
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
Town Crier News Staff Mitchell Zolman of Leachville is quick to say this will be his best Thanksgiving ever. He turned 33 on Nov. 5 and it was the best birthday he ever celebrated. He and his family drove to the Hardy area to see the leaves turning and both agreed the foliage never looked more beautiful...
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Julie Irene Stanton Lauderman Sanders
(Obituary ~ 11/22/11)
Mrs. Julie Irene Stanton Lauderman Sanders, 84, of Osceola, died of heart failure Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center in Osceola.
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Lenda Faye Moore
(Obituary ~ 11/22/11)
Lenda Faye Moore, 68, of Lepanto, died Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.
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Effie M. Huey
(Obituary ~ 11/22/11)
Mrs. Effie M. Huey, 93, of Blytheville, died Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.
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Margie Elizabeth Morris Hill
(Obituary ~ 11/22/11)
Mrs. Margie Elizabeth Morris Hill, 78, of Luxora, died Sunday Nov. 20, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Lewis birth announced
(Births ~ 11/22/11)
Eurica Johnson of Blytheville and Justin Lewis of Osceola announce the birth of Promyse Nicole Lewis, born on Oct. 11, 2011 in Blytheville.
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Office-holders answer to citizens, not to Republican Party
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/22/11)
This is my answer to a letter to the editor from the Republican Party of Arkansas. They requested from Democrat State Rep. Tommy L. Baker and Democrat Sen. David Burnett, their position on President Obama's health care law. The Arkansas GOP stated that they can't get a straight answer from the Democratic Party of Arkansas on the president's health care law...
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Monette Co-Op suffers heavy damage to seed cotton
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
Monette Co-Op Inc. suffered a potential three-quarter million dollar seed cotton loss Saturday as fire damaged approximately 85 cotton modules sitting on pads north of the gin. The fire was believed to have started at the gin trash pile south of the gin, and the high winds blew it onto standing cotton modules where it quickly spread throughout the property...
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County residents face drug indictments
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
Two Mississippi County residents were indicted by a Little Rock grand jury on Nov. 15 for drug distribution and firearm charges.
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Gosnell crafting 10-year facilities plan
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
During its Monday night meeting, the Gosnell School Board discussed a rough draft of the district's 10-year master plan for facility improvements.
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Ark. producers hoping for quick drain after heavy rain
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
Widespread rain that dumped heavy amounts in parts of Arkansas on Sunday and Monday have thwarted some farmers' efforts to harvest the last fraction of summer crops, while winter wheat growers with flooded fields are be hoping for quick drainage when the rain ends Tuesday.
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Entries sought for Blytheville Christmas parade
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
The Christmas season is approaching quickly, and with it comes the annual Christmas parade, sponsored by the Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Lights of the Delta kicks off 11th season
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
Opening night for the 11th annual Lights of the Delta saw a good crowd, according to organizers, in spite of the weather.
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Tigers win homecoming game
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/11)
ARMOREL--The Armorel Tigers defeated Southland, Mo., 85-56, Monday night on homecoming night. The Tigers (2-9, 0-2) led 22-10 at the end of one, 33-27 at halftime and 56-45 heading into the fourth. Lane Finely led all scorers with 18 points for the Tigers. Austin Nicholson and LaVonta Smith each had 11 and Sam Warren added 10...
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Junior Chicks split with West Memphis
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/11)
9th GRADE Blytheville 37, West Memphis 22 Blytheville shutout West Memphis, 15-0, in the second period on its way to a 37-22 win. The Chicks trailed 10-9 at the end of one, lead 24-10 at halftime and 34-11 heading into the fourth period. Jonathan Dugan-Banks led the Chicks with 10 points...
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Lady Pirates top Manila, 60-46
(High School Sports ~ 11/22/11)
GOSNELL -- The Gosnell Lady Pirates picked up their third win of the season thanks to a 60-46 win over county rival, Manila, Monday night at Gosnell. Neither offense got out to a very quick start. Shanice McClain hit a free throw with 5:50 left in the first period for the first score of the game and Devin Burrorws finally got the Lady Lions on the board with a three pointer at the 3:30 mark...
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Blytheville Police reports -- 11-22-11
(Local News ~ 11/22/11)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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