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Blytheville Police reports -- 8-27-13
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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BBQ-Fest Cooking Contest Sept. 7
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
There will be a BBQ-Fest cooking contest from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. Sept. 7, at the Cardwell Community Railway in Cardwell, Mo. It is open to the general public and admission is free. Donations go to help Community Outreach Civic Group's "Repair Ballpark for the Kids" program...
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Benefit softball tournament set for Sept. 7
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
The second annual Buffalo Island Benefit Tournament will be held at the Monette Ball Field, Saturday, Sept. 7. All proceeds will be divided between Heather Nance of Monette and Gary Bunch of Manila. Both are going through cancer treatments...
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The Manila High School class of 1963 plans reunion
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Manila High School Class of 1963 will gather for a 50 year reunion at Bennigan's, 237 South Main Street, Jonesboro, from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31. Class members are encouraged to attend for reminiscing and catching up with old friends...
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Manila Scouting signup Thursday
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
All boys in grades 1-6 are invited to join the scouting adventure. Sign-up during the Scout Night for Scouting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at Manila elementary school. The cost is $15 per year (additional $12 for a one year subscription to Boys' Life Magazine-optional)...
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Soccer and machine pitch baseball sign-up dates announced
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Manila Park and Recreations will hold soccer signups for ages 3-4 ; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10; and 11-12; and machine pitch baseball ages 7-8; and machine pitch 7 and under softball, on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (Aug. 27-29) at the Manila Water Park from 5-6:30 p.m...
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Fall ball league forming
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Monette Youth Association is hosting a fall ball league. Play is Tuesday and Thursday nights in September. For more information contact Jon Carmichael at 870-819-1915.
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Childress High School Reunion Aug. 31
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
The all-classes Childress High School Reunion will be held beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, at Buffalo Island Central West Elementary in Monette. The Childress School was active from 1921-1961, when it consolidated with Monette High School. In 1984 Monette High School and Leachville High School consolidated to form the Buffalo Island Central School District...
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Manila High School receives Dollar General Literacy Grant
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Goodlettsville, Tenn. -- August 26, 2013-- The Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently awarded grants to support youth literacy programs to Manila High School in Manila in the amount of $3,000...
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Holly Woody receives Employee of the Year Award
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Holly Woody has been named 2013 Outstanding Employee of the Year by the Arkansas State Employee Association. She was honored at an awards banquet in Little Rock on Aug. 16...
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Lake City Council meets Aug. 19
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Lake City Mayor Jon Milligan introduced Brett Strobbe, new Shelter Insurance agent for Lake City, at the regular city council meeting Aug. 19. Mr. Strobbe said he looks forward to meeting the citizens of Lake City and working with them. ...
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Manila Council discusses swimming pool, airport terminal and street paving
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Manila City Council discussed the swimming pool, plans for a new airport terminal, street paving, and peacocks at the Aug. 19 meeting. Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner announced the pool/water park did get to open for the weekend and in spite of the cool weather averaged 115 people a day...
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Monette Council discusses street improvements
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Street improvements, an agreement with Buffalo Island School District and new police equipment topped the agenda at this month's Monette City Council Meeting held Monday, Aug. 19...
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Riverside students recnognized
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
A special presentation was made on Friday afternoon at Riverside High School to three students, Samantha Schreyer, ninth grade; Ashley Booth, 11th grade; and Austin Smith, 8th grade...
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Freshman DePriest leads Mustang golfers to pair of wins
(High School Sports ~ 08/27/13)
Buffalo Island Central won its second match in a row, shooting a winning score of 120 at the Thunder Bayou Golf Course Tuesday afternoon in Blytheville. The Mustangs' winning score was 19 shots better than runner-up West Memphis, who fired a 139. Riverside finished third, shooting a 152, while Armorel was fourth with a 157 tally...
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Gipson home selected as Yard of the Month
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
The home of Micah Gipson, 206 Hale Street, was chosen as Monette Yard of the Month for August. A special recognition ceremony was held Aug. 20. City Beautification Committee member Jessica Hurst presented Mrs. ...
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Aletta Faye Rose
(Obituary ~ 08/27/13)
Mrs. Aletta Faye Rose, 77, of Leachville, passed from this life Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
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John Bradford Jr.
(Obituary ~ 08/27/13)
Mr. John Bradford Jr., 41, of Blytheville, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013, in Blytheville.
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My daughter, the daywalker
(Column ~ 08/27/13)
So I have a confession to make to you all. My daughter has Ginger Vitus.
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Adjusting our lives around a new kitten
(Column ~ 08/27/13)
Back when we had that two-week period where there were torrential downpours every day, I went out during a brief break in the clouds to walk my dog. We had stepped into the garden to see how deep the water was standing, when I heard something crying.
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BMS needs online votes to raise money
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Target is helping raise money for schools through the Give with Target program.
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FOI "road show" Sept. 5 in Jonesboro
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel will join others in a Freedom of Information Act "road show" when it makes a stop at the Convocation Center on the Arkansas State University campus Thursday, Sept. 5 in Jonesboro.
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Chamber members get New Tech update
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Blytheville Public Schools' New Tech Director Teryn Spears spoke during Monday's monthly luncheon of the Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Insurance premiums rising fast for educators
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Starting in January, Blytheville Public School employees will see their insurance premiums rise significantly, which school administrators say might be a hard pill to swallow for many employees.
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Gosnell beefs up school security
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
At Tuesday night's meeting of the Gosnell School Board, Elementary Principal Angie Middleton shared her plans for increased school security on her campus in the new school year.
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Panel OKs commericial sanitation rate hike
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
A commercial sanitation rate increase could be a byproduct of a new deal between the city of Blytheville and Knight's Disposal.
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Fans to get first look at Chicks, Pirates in their benefit games
(High School Sports ~ 08/27/13)
The Blytheville Chickasaws and Gosnell Pirates will play their AAA benefit games this week. The Pirates head to East Poinsett County Tuesday night with the junior high game starting at 5:30 p.m. followed by the senior high contest. Blytheville heads to Helena on Thursday with the same starting times. Admission, set by the Arkansas Activities Association, is $5 for the benefit games...
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Lions to host 27th Big Lake Chili Cook-Off in Manila
(Local News ~ 08/27/13)
Manila Lions planning 27th Big Lake Chili Cook-Off The Manila Lions Club will host their 27th annual Big Lake Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, Oct. 5. The day will kick off with the second annual Chili Pepper 5K Run/Walk beginning at 8 a.m. ...
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