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Blytheville Police reports -- 2-5-13
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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Shiron Catrice 'Black' Smith
(Obituary ~ 02/05/13)
Mrs. Shiron Catrice "Black" Smith, 40, of Osceola, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at South Mississippi County Medical Center in Osceola.
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Mary Lois Anderson Scrape
(Obituary ~ 02/05/13)
Mrs. Mary Lois Anderson Scrape, 91 of Blytheville, passed from this life Friday, Feb. 1, 2013, at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.
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Birtie Mae Ross
(Obituary ~ 02/05/13)
Mrs. Birtie Mae Ross, 103, of Blytheville, died Wednesday. Jan. 30, 2013, at Heritage Square Nursing Center in Blytheville.
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Paul Steven Nichols
(Obituary ~ 02/05/13)
Mr. Paul Steven Nichols, 42, of Blytheville, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.
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Linda Gale Morris
(Obituary ~ 02/05/13)
Mrs. Linda Gale Morris, 48, of Monette, formerly of Manila, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Jerry W. Cullom
(Obituary ~ 02/05/13)
Mr. Jerry W. Cullom, 88, of Wilson, entered into rest Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, in Wilson.
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Alex Boyce
(Obituary ~ 02/05/13)
Mr. Alex Royce, 74, of Osceola, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2013, in Osceola.
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Another week, another anxiety
(Column ~ 02/05/13)
Have you ever been in a situation where it seems every time you settle in to what's happening and develop a comfortable level of confidence a new source of anxiety arises?
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Why you should never eat broccoli for dinner
(Column ~ 02/05/13)
I think the worst thing about January is that it comes immediately after December. I know, you are all rolling your eyes and thinking, "Duh!" to yourselves.
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Tax forms available at library
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
Several Mississippi County and surrounding area post offices are not carrying tax forms this year, but the forms are available at the county libraries.
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Rules for citizen comments spark discussion
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
Monday night, the Blytheville City Council's Personnel Committee spent a large part of the nearly two-hour -- and at times heated -- meeting on the rules of order and procedure for Council and committee meetings.
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Council may change appeals process for police, fire
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
Members of the Blytheville City Council are considering removing themselves from the police and fire appeals board.
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Free throws lift streaking Lady Rebels past EPC
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/13)
Lauren Weaver hit eight consecutive free throws in the final 1:29 of the fourth quarter to help Riverside hold off East Poinsett County 58-51 in 2A-3 conference senior girls basketball action Thursday night at Lepanto...
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EPC rolls past Rebels in second half
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/13)
Malik Monk's 30-footer just before halftime ignited East Poinsett County's stagnant offense as the Warriors broke open a close game and went on to rout Riverside 68-38 Friday night at Lepanto...
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Lady Lions close out Conference slate with 69-27 win over Piggott
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/13)
Shelby Wallace pumped in a game high 21 points to lead the 3A-3 conference champion Lady Lions to a convincing 69-27 victory over Piggott Thursday night at Manila. The Lady Lions bolted to a 25-14 lead after the first period and held a commanding 44-17 halftime advantage. Manila took a whopping 62-21 lead into the fourth quarter...
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Rector rallies over Mustangs 74-57
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/13)
Rector rallied past Buffalo Island Central for a 74-57 victory in 2A-3 conference basketball action Friday night. The Mustangs held a 20-14 lead after the first period before taking a slim 33-32 edge into the dressing room at intermission. Rector outscored BIC 20-8 in the third quarter to take a 52-41 lead entering the final frame...
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Lady Mustangs roll past Rector and Bay
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/13)
Buffalo Island Central closed out its conference season with a 59-52 victory Thursday night at Rector. Brittany Fowler poured in 23 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out seven assists to lead the Lady Mustang attack...
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Lions clinch outright conference championship
(High School Sports ~ 02/05/13)
Manila beat Piggott 55-43 Friday night in front of the home crowd to complete its improbable run to the outright 3A-3 conference championship. The Lions end the conference season with an 11-3 record under first year head coach Lee Wimberley...
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Area calendar of events:
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
*Lake City baseball/softball signups Sign-up forms for baseball/softball will be accepted at Lake City City Hall Feb. 4-8 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sign-up will also be held from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, at City Hall...
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Fundraising for Make-A-Wish
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
The annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser is underway and Carol Hamrick, BIC art teacher, is again volunteering to help in the Monette area. She will be sponsoring a roadblock at the stop light at Monette from 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15. The Radio-Thon will also be held on Friday, Feb. 15...
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Shotgun to be given away March 9
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
Big Lake Chapter of Ducks Unlimited will hold a drawing for a 75th Anniversary Browning Maxus, Ducks Unlimited 12 gauge shotgun at the annual Ducks Unlimited Banquet on March 9. Tickets for the shotgun are available from any Ducks Unlimited member including Tony Hawkins, Jimmy and Gene Adams and Lynn Burks...
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Monette Council OKs rifle purchase
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
Monette City Council voted to purchase three assault rifles for the Police Department at the regular council meeting held Monday, Jan. 21. Policeman Kevin Bond addressed the council concerning the need for additional weapons for long-range protection...
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Manila Council approves budget
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
Manila City Council approved the 2013 proposed budget, amended the 2012 budget, heard the state of the city address, and worked through other items on the agenda at the special called meeting on Wednesday...
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Mayor Riley receives municipal officers certification
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
The Arkansas Municipal League recognized Caraway Mayor Barry Riley as a graduate of its Voluntary Certified Continuing Education Program for Municipal Officers, during the 2013 Winter Conference held in Little Rock last month...
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Clemency not likely in Ace Glass shooting case
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
The gunman in 2008's shooting and fire at Ace Glass on Walnut Street has recently applied to Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe for clemency, but representatives from the local prosecuting attorney's office say that he is unlikely to receive it.
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Man in custody after drug bust
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
A Blytheville man is in custody after a traffic stop Tuesday resulted in offers finding drugs and other drug related items.
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Ark. senators mull role in Osceola steel mill
(Local News ~ 02/05/13)
Gov. Mike Beebe and state economic officials told Arkansas senators Monday that the state borrowing $125 million to help fund a planned $1 billion steel mill in Osceola is a good investment.
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