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More criticism for city parks and rec department
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/21/13)
I would like to start off by saying that I love Blytheville, Ark., and the people that reside here. I would also like to say that the people of Blytheville deserve more than what they have been getting. I would also like to respond to the letter from the parks director (Dec. ...
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Bobby Leon Raspberry
(Obituary ~ 12/21/13)
Mr. Bobby Leon Raspberry, 74, of Festus, Mo. and a former lifelong resident of Gosnell passed from this life on Friday, Dec. 20, 2013 at the Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Crystal City, Mo. Born to William H. and Carmen Hyde Raspberry in Blytheville, he was a retired fork lift operator at Maverick Manufacturing and was of the Baptist faith. ...
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Tigers advance in NEA for first time since '09
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/13)
JONESBORO -- For the first time since 2009, the Armorel Tigers are playing in the second round of the Northeast Arkansas Invitational Tournament. The Tigers opened the NEA Tournament, Saturday, with a 44-29 win over Walnut Ridge at the Arkansas State University Convocation Center...
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Chicks fall to Crockett County, 53-52
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/13)
DYERSBURG -- The Blytheville Chickasaws lost a nail-biter to Crockett County, Tenn. Friday, 53-52, in the Dyersburg Tournament. The Chicks (0-9) jumped out to a 12-5 lead in the first quarter and led 26-21 at halftime. Crockett County rallied in the third quarter to take a 42-35 advantage going into the fourth quarter...
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Pirates defeat host Clarkton for tournament championship
(High School Sports ~ 12/21/13)
CLARKTON, Mo. -- The Gosnell Pirates defeated host Clarkton, 71-55, Friday night to claim the Clarkton Tournament championship. The Pirates (5-5) led at each break. They held a 21-18 lead going into the second quarter, then were ahead 35-29 at halftime...
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Council begins budget process
(Local News ~ 12/21/13)
The city of Blytheville's 2014 budget process kicks into high gear over the next several weeks. The Blytheville City Council's Finance and Purchasing Committee will meet at Delta Auto Parts, 1019 East Main Street, at 4 p.m. Monday to begin the budget process...
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BFD offers Christmas safety tips
(Local News ~ 12/21/13)
The holidays are a special time for many, as they gather with friends and loved ones to celebrate what the season means to them. While the season might bring in a fresh sent of pine, eggnog, mistletoe and the ever-popular fruit cake, it also brings with it a heightened risk for fires. With that in mind, the Blytheville Fire Department offers the following tips for having a safe and happy holiday season...
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Legendary bookstore is under new management
(Local News ~ 12/21/13)
That Bookstore In Blytheville is now under a new management that has a long history with the historic local shop. Chris Crawley and Yolanda Harrison, not to be confused with Dr. Yulanda Harrison from Osceola, have taken over the management of That Bookstore In Blytheville, an opportunity Crawley, who spent his childhood in the store, said he had been looking for, for more than three decades...
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County shelter dream slow to come to reality
(Column ~ 12/21/13)
Been kinda whiney the last few weeks. Sign of the times -- lots of stuff on my plate! I remind myself of the William Yeats saying, "But I, being poor, have only my dreams, I have spread my dreams under your feet; tread softly, for you tread on my dreams."
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Column: Starting Andy Dalton over Drew Brees with title on line
(Community Sports ~ 12/21/13)
While some of you are gearing up for college bowl season or the NFL playoffs, there is another, even bigger matter to attend to. Yes, that's right, it's the NEA Fantasy Football championship matchup this weekend. It's yours truly, Team Cobra Kai (Strike first, strike hard, no mercy sir!), against Mike Dobbins and Team Caught Red Hernandez...
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Heavy rains soak Blytheville, surrounding area
(Local News ~ 12/21/13)
Heavy rains soaked Blytheville and the surrounding area Saturday.
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