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Crawford to keynote anti-tobacco banquet
(Local News ~ 03/17/15)
The Mississippi County Coalition for a Tobacco Free Arkansas will be holding its 12th Annual "Saving the Lives of Arkansas Children" Banquet on April 10. The keynote speaker will be U.S. Congressman Rick Crawford.
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Dorothy Harlan Brewer Penter
(Obituary ~ 03/17/15)
Dorothy Harlan Brewer Penter, 84, of Lake City, died Friday, March 13, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Third quarter woes knock Lady Mustangs from state tournament
(High School Sports ~ 03/17/15)
Buffalo Island Central's Cinderella push through the Class 2A State Tournament derailed at the hands of England Wednesday afternoon in the semifinals at Pangburn. The Lady Lions outscored BIC 30-8 in the third quarter to unlock a 32-32 halftime tie, pulling away to a 78-56 victory...
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Junction City holds off BIC in state semifinals 56-53
(High School Sports ~ 03/17/15)
A slow start, coupled with a controversial call late in the fourth quarter, spoiled Buffalo Island Central's quest for their fifth state basketball championship Wednesday afternoon in the Class 2A state semifinals at Pangburn. ...
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BIC win Regional Quiz Bowl Champs
(Local News ~ 03/17/15)
Buffalo Island Central Quiz Bowl team captured first place at the Regional tournament held Friday, March 13, at BIC West Elementary in Monette. The team was undefeated in the tournament and will be competing in the state tournament in Little Rock on April 11...
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Caraway water and sewer rates increased
(Local News ~ 03/17/15)
Water and sewer rates were the main topic of the March 12 Caraway City Council meeting. Terry Couch, water superintendent, presented a rate study by Arkansas Rural Water Association (ARWA); the present cost and expense of each department for 2014; and a proposed rate increase...
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Manila School Board reviews land acquisition prospects
(Local News ~ 03/17/15)
Manila School Board members held a special meeting Monday, March 9, to consider property options for a new high school facility. All board members were present, along with several visitors...
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Gov. Hutchinson chooses Wes Ward for agriculture secretary
(Local News ~ 03/17/15)
Wes Ward of Lake City has been selected by Gov. Asa Hutchinson for the post of Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture. Gov. Hutchinson made his announcement on Friday naming Ward his choice. Ward is waiting confirmation from the Arkansas Agriculture Board...
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Veterans Seminar scheduled in Manila
(Local News ~ 03/17/15)
A huge event for veterans and spouses will take place in Manila at the Airport Center on Thursday. The informative meeting has been months in the planning. "We are excited about bringing this to Manila," chairman Rosemary Sandusky said. "We will have represenatives from the county and state to assist our veterans and spouses in sharing with them what is available."...
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Donnie and Toshya Wagner to celebrate 50th anniversary
(Anniversary ~ 03/17/15)
Donnie and Toshya Wagner of Manila celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 26. A celebration will be held with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, at the Manila Depot Center. The couple has two children, Aimee (Mac) McLaughlin and Kent Wagner, and two grandchildren, Luke McLaughlin and Laci Wagner...
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Sawyer Brennon Holt born
(Births ~ 03/17/15)
Sawyer Brennon Holt, son of Breona Lasater and Nathan Holt of Leachville, was born at 8:42 p.m. March 6, 2015, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. Sawyer weighed seven pounds and six ounces and measured 21 inches...
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Fill out your brackets -- March Madness back again
(Column ~ 03/17/15)
It's that time of the year again. The underdog nails a shot at the buzzer to send one of the favorites home for the season and proves the little guy can win.
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