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Caraway's 72nd Caraway Celebration
(Local News ~ 07/10/18)
Caraway's Fourth of July celebration reached the 72 year mark on Wednesday with entertainment, prizes, booths, vendors, pony rides, petting zoo, archery, bingo, kick ball, and the traditional grand finale – the fireworks display. Antique tractors and tools were on display giving everyone a look back in time...
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Jimmy Lynn Baugher
(Obituary ~ 07/10/18)
Jimmy Lynn Baugher, 86, of the Lost Cane community near Manila, passed from this life Sunday, July 8, 2018, at his home. Born in Blytheville, he was the son of the late Lewis and Opal Fincher Baugher and had been a lifelong resident of the Lost Cane community. ...
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Patriotic parade held in Leachville
(Local News ~ 07/10/18)
A patriotic parade was held in Leachville Wednesday morning, July 4, with William Olive selected as grand marshal. He was driven by Nathan Sanders. Parade participants included Mississippi County Sheriff deputies; Leachville Fire Department and First Responders; Mayor Rodney Robertson; Representative Johnny Rye; Bobby Ephlin, Republican candidate for Mississippi County Sheriff; John Alan Nelson, Republican candidate for Mississippi County Judge; Dale Cook, Mississippi County Sheriff; veteran's float; barrel rides for kids driven by Jamie Hawkins and another driven by Charles Woods, Sr.; Leachville High School Class of 1962, driven by Jack Hawkins; Leachville Class of 1984; Melody Theater; Burger Express; UPC Church People of Praise; Wo Tang Boys; Dylan Hawkins; antique vehicles driven by Larry Brown, Jim Johnson and Mark Johnson along with four-wheelers, motorcycles, bicycles and more.. ...
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Moving Manila Forward Soars Ahead at Breakthrough Solutions Conference
(Local News ~ 07/10/18)
What do Eureka Springs, Rison, Harrison, Alma, Newport, and Manila have in common? They are a few of the Arkansas communities that have benefitted from partnering with the Breakthrough Solutions program. Breakthrough Solutions is a partnership program of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture with the purpose of equipping communities and regions in Arkansas to be vibrant, sustainable and resilient in the 21st century economy...
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Milligan Ridge Baptist Church to celebrate 80 years
(Local News ~ 07/10/18)
Unfortunately many community landmarks only remain as memories, but members and past members of Milligan Ridge Missionary Baptist Church are proud to be standing strong and serving the community since 1938. Milligan Ridge Baptist Church will celebrate its 80th anniversary on Sunday, July 29. The day will include a potluck lunch following the morning service. There will be songs, testimonies and memories shared from 2-4 p.m...
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Terry Smith
(Obituary ~ 07/10/18)
Terry Smith, 59, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Terry was born in Blytheville to Harold and Virginia (Smithson) Bigham and was a lifelong Blytheville resident. She was and employee of Lowe’s. Terry loved her animals and enjoyed reading...
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Henry Lee Twilley, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 07/10/18)
Henry Lee Twilley, Jr. was born July 22, 1951 in Arlington, Alabama to the late Henry Twilley, Sr. and the late Janine Montgomery Twilley. He was a resident of Blytheville for over 20 years and a retired factory worker. Mr. Twilley passed away on July 7, 2018 at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti at the age of 66. ...
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Milinda Kay Dorsey Franklin
(Obituary ~ 07/10/18)
Milinda Kay Dorsey Franklin of Blytheville was born January 18, 1959 in Blytheville to the late Robert Dorsey, Sr. and the late Viola Duncan Dorsey. She was a homemaker and a member of Morris Temple III COGIC in Memphis. Mrs. Franklin passed away on July 5, 2018 at TriStar Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, Tennessee at the age of 59. ...
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Lela Jane McGarrity
(Obituary ~ 07/10/18)
Lela Jane McGarrity, 89, of Osceola passed away July 9, 2018. She was born June 29, 1929 in Emmet, AR to Frank and Mary Elizabeth Chism. She was retired from the US Postal Service where she worked at Osceola and Luxora. She was a member of Luxora Assembly of God. ...
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Billy Gene Minyard
(Obituary ~ 07/10/18)
Billy Gene Minyard, 85, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home. Billy was born in Dell to Eddie and Magdalene (Peterson) Minyard. He was a retired crane operator and was a member of Dell Baptist Church. Billy was a Mason and enjoyed hunting and fishing...
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Inaugural block party at Williams Park deemed a success
(Local News ~ 07/10/18)
The inaugural 911 US (United Society) Gathering of the Millennials in Williams Park was deemed a success by organizers, Saturday, at Williams Park. Organizers say the event had a good turnout, good food and plenty of entertainment for the children. The event also included motivational speakers, including Pastor Tim Rogers. Several local leaders were on hand for the empowering block party, meeting with the participants...
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