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House numbers required by code
(Local News ~ 11/10/15)
Blytheville Code Enforcement reminds residents that house numbers are required to be placed "clearly visible from the street," and the figures should be at least 2 1/2 inches high, according to the ordinance. Blytheville assistant police chief Ricky Jefferson noted that Code Enforcement will begin writing citations for those violating Ordinance 920, which was adopted by the Blytheville City Council on July 16, 1974...
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Local officers help football kids
(Local News ~ 11/10/15)
Blytheville Police Department K-9 officer Sgt. Stephen Sigman did not set out this football season to be a coach, but is glad he volunteered. Sigman explained that Jonathan Porter, Commissioner with the Missco Junior Football League, went to the Blytheville Police Department to ask for security at games. Sigman told Porter that he wouldn't mind helping out...
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Cowboys win sixth straight Missco Bowl
(High School Sports ~ 11/10/15)
By John Mayberry Special to the CN DAWSON EMPLOYMENT COWBOYS 28, DEM BOYZ MOTORCYCLE CLUB PANTHERS 20 The 2015 Missco Bowl is here and the final battle for the championship finds No. 1 seed 8-1 Dem Boyz Motorcycle Club Panthers against the No. 2 seed 8-1, and 5 in a row Missco Champions Dawson Employment Cowboys. ...
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High School state playoff schedule
(High School Sports ~ 11/10/15)
Blytheville Courier News All five county schools are still alive and will be playing in their respective classification state playoffs this Friday night. The Blytheville Chickasaws (8-2, 6-1 5A-East) finished with the three seed out of the 5A-East and begin play in the 5A state playoffs Friday night against the Hope Bobcats. The Bobcats (8-2, 6-1 5A-South) were the two seed in the 5A-South...
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Robertson becomes three-time champ
(High School Sports ~ 11/10/15)
By STEVE HARRIS The Steele Enterprise After spending some time with Scotty Robertson and his family this past Sunday afternoon, Oct. 25, I'm beginning to see why the man known simply as "Memphis" is making a name for himself in the motorcycle world. To say Robertson is a motorcycle "enthusiast" is a vast understatement; come to find out, the man dreams in motorcycle. "Sometimes I have trouble sleeping, but I keep a notepad by my bed in case I come up with a new idea in my sleep," he said...
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One injury in I-55 accident
(Local News ~ 11/10/15)
According Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook, an accident took place Tuesday morning on the southbound side of I-55 near the Blytheville welcome center. Cook reported that an 18-wheeler rear-ended a passenger vehicle, and first responders said there was at least one serious injury...
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Roker visits Blytheville
(Local News ~ 11/10/15)
The Today Show meteorologist Al Roker was at the historic Greyhound Bus Station Tuesday morning to broadcast the weather. He gave the local weather and shot promotional videos with area weather teams...
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Hoxie clinches share of 3A-3 title with 34-6 win over Manila
(High School Sports ~ 11/10/15)
Hoxie clinched a share of the 3A-3 conference championship, spoiling Manila's senior night with a 34-6 victory Friday night at Lion Field. The Mustangs (8-2, 6-1 3A-3) share the league title with Rivercrest, who pulled out a one point victory over Osceola on Friday. ...
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Riverside teams gain victories on hardcourt
(High School Sports ~ 11/10/15)
Riverside picked up a pair of victories in high school basketball action last week. The Rebels improved to 3-2 on the season, avenging an earlier season loss to Armorel by defeating the Tigers 59-51 Friday night on the road. Riverside began the week with a 62-30 thrashing of Ridgefield Christian Tuesday night at Lake City...
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Mustangs roundballers open season with win over Pangburn
(High School Sports ~ 11/10/15)
Newcomer Travon Cobb scored 19 points and snared nine rebounds to spark Buffalo Island Central to a 66-32 season opening victory in senior boys basketball action Friday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette. Trey DePriest also hit double digits, pouring in 18 points, while Cory Turner pulled down nine rebounds...
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Riverside students recognized at board meeting
(Local News ~ 11/10/15)
Student achievements in sports and other events were recognized by Board members and High School Principal Jeff Priest at the Riverside School District Board meeting held Nov. 2...
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State titles add up to 26
(Local News ~ 11/10/15)
Riverside teacher Terry Conner is known as Mr. Conner in the classroom and Coach Conner at the tennis court, bowling alley and track field. In 30 years of coaching, his tennis teams have won seven state titles and his bowling teams have won three. ...
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Marsha Phillips, Craighead County Collector, announces for re-election
(Local News ~ 11/10/15)
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY - Craighead County Collector Marsha Phillips announces that she will seek re-election. Prior to her election to the tax collector post in 2012, Phillips served as a deputy collector in the office...
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Wisham seeks Craighead Co. Quorum Court position
(Local News ~ 11/10/15)
Jeff Wisham of Lake City announced he will be running for Craighead County Quorum Court. He will be seeking the Justice of the Peace District 12 seat and running as an Independent...
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Cook to seek fourth term as Mississippi County Sheriff
(Local News ~ 11/10/15)
Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook said Monday, he will seek re-election in the March 1, 2016, primary election. Cook, who was first elected in 2010, said he wants to continue working on the goals he has set forth, concentrating on illegal drugs and thefts, officer safety and jail repairs, a higher quality of service for the citizens of Mississippi County, and a successful SRO program...
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Veterans honored at Buffalo Island Central High School
(Local News ~ 11/10/15)
Honoring Hometown Heroes, a program in honor of veterans, was held at Buffalo Island Central High School Monday morning. The program was hosted by the BIC EAST Initiative students honoring men and women who have served in all branches of the military service...
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Shirley Petty, Joseph Hultquist to exchange vows
(Engagement ~ 11/10/15)
Shirley Petty of Pocahontas and Joseph Hultquist of Leachville will exchange wedding vows at 2 p.m. Nov. 24, at the Black River Overlook Park. In case of inclement weather vows will be exchanged in the historic county courthouse in Pocahontas...
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Police make arrest in Flash Market robbery
(Local News ~ 11/10/15)
The Blytheville Police Department has made an arrest in Sunday's aggravated robbery of the Flash Market. David Pilgram, 20, is expected to be arraigned in Blytheville District Court on Wednesday in the case. According to Capt. Scott Adams, the BPD Criminal Investigations Division Commander, police responded to the robbery call and watched store video which showed two offenders -- one armed with a shotgun and the other a handgun...
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