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Beatrice Terry
(Obituary ~ 04/16/13)
Mrs. Beatrice Terry, 89, of Wilson, died Sunday, April 14, 2013, in Osceola.
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Jearl Dean Dailey
(Obituary ~ 04/16/13)
Mr. Jearl Dean Dailey, 82, of Blytheville, passed from this life Sunday, April 14, 2013, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.
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Ian Birch
(Obituary ~ 04/16/13)
Mr. Ian Birch, 25, of Bossier City, La., formerly of Paxton, Ill., died Thursday, April 4, 2013, at LSU Medical Center in Shreveport, La.
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The moment we've all been waiting for
(Column ~ 04/16/13)
This week I'm jumping straight to the point because I'm too excited for any chit-chat. For those of you who haven't heard, my beautiful daughter, Caroline Grace Pinkard, was born Monday April 1, 2013, at 8 p.m.
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Book Review: "The Thief," an Isaac Bell novel
(Column ~ 04/16/13)
There are many wonderful writers out there in the genre of archeological and historical fiction, and Clive Cussler is one of the best.
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Extention agents speak at Chamber luncheon
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
Agriculture Agent Ray Benson and Family and Consumer Sciences Agent Pam Pruett talked about the history of the University of Arkansas Extension Office and some of the programs provided through the office during Monday's luncheon held by the Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
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5K run/walk set for April 27 in Osceola
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
The South Mississippi County United Way will be hosting its annual United Way 5K at 8 a.m. Saturday, April 27, beginning at the Osceola Courthouse Square
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Two charged in Shell store drug bust
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
A Blytheville man and woman have been arraigned on charges related to a drug bust which took place Friday afternoon at the Shell SuperStop on South Division.
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County nets $76K in property auction
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
Mississippi County added approximately $76,000 to its coffers this week, after an excess county property auction was held Saturday.
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Abbott: New trucks could save city thousands
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
The city of Blytheville is in a position to save more than $180,000 annually, should officials decide to purchase new garbage trucks, according to a report given by City Councilman Tommy Abbott.
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Big River Steel clears last legislative hurdle
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
Arkansas is set to provide a new steel company with $125 million in financing and tax breaks to build a mill in the northeast part of the state now that the Legislature has given final approval to the plan.
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AHS Tigers sweep Bay
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/13)
BAY--The Armorel Tigers improved to 17-7 overall and 8-1 in the 1A-3 East after posting 11-1 and 15-5 wins over Bay in a conference doubleheader Monday afternoon. Each game lasted five innings. Ty Wagganer allowed just two hits and one earned run while striking out 10 in five innings pitched in game one to pick up the win...
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Pirates rally in 7th to knock off 5A Nettleton
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/13)
GOSNELL-- The home fans in blue and gold had plenty to cheer about on Monday night. Gosnell picked up two wins as the baseball and softball posted victories over their visiting opponents The Pirate baseball team picked up a huge non-conference win in a 5-4 victory over 5A-East Nettleton while the Lady Pirates picked up their first conference win of the year with a 5-0 shutout over Highland...
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Opening Night: League action gets underway
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/13)
It was opening night for youth baseball Monday night at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex. Major, Minor and Rookie leagues each played two games apiece. Here's a wrap up of the action. MAJOR LEAGUE Farm Bureau 4, Lions 1 Blaine McCormick fanned 15 while allowing just one hit in Farm Bureau's 4-1 win over Lions in Major League action Monday night...
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Tiffany K's 20 -- again; ties state record for strikeouts
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/13)
Blytheville freshman pitcher Taylor Tiffany tied a state record with 20 strikeouts and tossed a no-hitter as the Lady Chickasaws defeated Kennett, Mo., 4-0, Monday night at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex. It was the second straight game that Tiffany recorded 20 strikeouts. She fanned 20 Riverside batters on Friday...
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Arkansas forward Mickelson transferring
(Community Sports ~ 04/16/13)
FAYETTEVILLE - Junior to-be 6-10 Razorbacks forward Hunter Mickelson is transferring from the University of Arkansas at the conclusion of the spring semester, Darien Mickelson, Hunter's father, told several media outlets Tuesday. Hunter Mickelson, signed two three Novembers ago out of Jonesboro Westside by former Arkansas Coach John Pelphrey who was fired before Mickelson attended the UA, was Arkansas' leading shot-blocker the past two seasons under Coach Mike Anderson...
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Melissa Jean Brickell
(Obituary ~ 04/16/13)
Melissa Jean Brickell, 59 of Jonesboro, departed life on Saturday April 13, 201, at UAMS Hospital in Little Rock. She was born Nov. 4, 1953, in Caraway to the late James Cecil and Gladys Jane Mangrum Brickell. ...
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Phyllis J. Smith
(Obituary ~ 04/16/13)
Mrs. Phyllis J. Smith of Monette departed this life Saturday morning, April 13, 2013, at her home at the age of 67. She was born Aug. 16, 1945, in Dixie, the daughter of Edgar W. McGaughey and Nora Bishop McGaughey. ...
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BIC School Board discusses security improvements at the high school
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
The Buffalo Island Central School Board met April 8 discussing personnel matters, security improvements and the need for show animal housing for agri students and approving a student transfer. The board authorized Superintendent George Edd Holland to work with Little & Associates Architects to improve security at the main high school entrance. ...
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Riverside High School Spring Sports Auction and Troy Case memorial fish fry
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
Riverside High School will hold the 18th annual Spring Sports Auction at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at Riverside High School gymnasium in Lake City. The event generates money to support the non-revenue producing sports including baseball, softball, golf, bowling, tennis and track...
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Nationally-know hero to help recognize local heroes June 6
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
Nationally-known hero to help recognize local heroes The Northeast Arkansas Chapter of the American Red Cross is wrapping up a month of grass-roots fund raising activity, according to chapter executive director Pam Knapp-Carver. As the final event in its Every Red Cent Counts fund raising campaign, the local chapter will welcome a nationally known hero...
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City of Caraway Clean Sweep set for Monday
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
The City of Caraway will have a clean sweep Monday, April 22, a one day only curbside pick-up. Residents are asked to have their items on curb by Monday. City Hall has a list on what can be picked up...
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April Clean up monthi
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
April is clean-up month in Manila. Residents can take their unwanted items to the Manila transfer station, located off Olympia Street, at no charge during the month or place items by the street. City workers will pick up large items placed by the street at no charge...
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Caraway Fishing Rodeo date finalized
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
Caraway Park commissioners announced the annual youth fishing rodeo will be held from 8-11 a.m. Saturday, May 4. Sign-up will be at 7 a.m. The event will take place at the Caraway pond. All youth are invited to participate. There will be drawings throughout the morning...
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Tickets on sale for 2013 Johnny Cash Music Festival
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
Guests Vince Gill, Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, Jimmy Fortune and Joanne Cash Yates Join Host Tommy Cash In Jonesboro on August 17 JONESBORO, Ark. ...
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Fishing with Friends
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
Fishing With Friends will be held from 8 a.m. until noon April 27, at the Mallard Youth Lake. Young people pre-school to sixth grade are invited to participate. An adult must accompany the child. The sponsor is the Manila First Baptist Church...
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Annual Wayne Taylor Memorial Golf Tournament date set
(Community Sports ~ 04/16/13)
The Arkansas Northeastern College Foundation announces the 15th Annual Wayne Taylor Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled to be held at the Big Lake Country Club in Manila on Tuesday, June 4. This tournament is open to everyone who wishes to enter...
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Did You Know?
(Sports Column ~ 04/16/13)
Ted Williams of the Boston Red Sox is generally considered the greatest pure hitter in baseball history. The splendid splinter was a 19 time All-Star, a six time batting champion, a four time home run king and won the RBI title on four occasions...
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Lions complete perfect week of baseball
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/13)
Manila picked up four wins last week in senior high baseball action, shutting out Piggott 12-0 Monday, sweeping a doubleheader from Harrisburg Tuesday, before finishing the week with a 3-1 victory over Trumann Friday afternoon...
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Lady Mustangs gain wins over Riverside, Marmaduke
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/13)
Buffalo Island Central outslugged Riverside 12-6 in 2A-3 softball action Monday afternoon at Lake City. Madison Greathouse went the distance to pick up the win. Greathouse helped her own cause, lacing a pair of singles while scoring three runs...
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Junior Auxiliary of Osceola to host softball tournament
(Community Sports ~ 04/16/13)
The Osceola Junior Auxiliary will host a men's and women's softball tournament April 20. Deadline to enter is April 17. Early registration fee is $200 if paid by April 17 or $225 if paid day of the tournament...
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Rebels squeeze past Thunderbirds in extra innings
(High School Sports ~ 04/16/13)
Lathe Lunsford executed a perfect suicide squeeze bunt with one out in the bottom of the ninth, giving Riverside a 16-15 come-from-behind victory over Cross County Monday afternoon at Lake City...
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Shockers back to back NEA fastpitch preseason tournament Champs.
(Community Sports ~ 04/16/13)
The Shockers 14 and under softball team from Manila captured its second consecutive pre-season tournament championship at Monette on April 6. This team started the week on Monday with a 20-0 win over Marked Tree and defeated Monette Thursday 11-4...
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Extension staff hosts farewell reception
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
Town Crier News Staff The Mississippi County Extension Service staff hosted a reception Tuesday, April 9, for Dave Freeze, who will be assuming new duties at the Greene County Extension office. Co-workers all agreed it was a sad farewell but they wished Freeze the best in his new position...
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Manila Council rejects parking lot bids
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
Manila City Council members met in a special called meeting Monday, April 8, to discuss bids for the parking lot and new street around the swimming pool/water park under construction...
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Relay searching for talent
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
The Buffalo Island Relay for Life is searching for talent from anywhere and everywhere. The Island Girls Relay team will sponsor a gong show at the Melody Theater at 7 p.m. May 3. Anyone wanting to participate or for more information may contact Sherry Hetler, (870) 878-4053, or Rebecca Clowers at Leachville City Hall, 539-6604...
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Red Barn selected 2013 Friend of Master Gardener - Business
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
A participating entity on the committee asked by the local Extension Service to explore starting a Master Gardener program in the county, Red Barn Gardens played a significant role in initiating the program in Mississippi County. Business patrons were told of the unique training opportunity and interested employees were encouraged to participate. The gardens became the site of one of the first meetings of the Mississippi County Master Gardeners...
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Manila students cautioned on good choices
(Local News ~ 04/16/13)
Manila High School students witnessed a mock wreck on Friday encouraging them to make the right choices. Manila Police Officer Jared Camp organized the event in an effort to caution students on the consequences of driving while under the influence of alcohol, other drugs, texting and talking on the phone...
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