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James Jordan
(Obituary ~ 08/01/23)
James Jordan was born July 4, 1944, to the late George Jordan Sr. and Mary McDonald in Tyronza. He departed this life on July 31, 2023, at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Joseph McDonald Sr.; brothers, Kirk McDonald, Sammie McDonald and Joseph McDonald, Jr...
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Editor’s Corner: My wacky sisters
(Editorial ~ 08/01/23)
Debasish Mridha once said, “A sister is a dearest friend, a closest enemy, and an angel at the time of need.” According to Revis, National Sister’s Day is this week. Therefore, I thought I would take a moment to tell you about my sisters through an interview I once conducted of my mom...
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Revis’ Ramblings: National Sister’s Day
(Column ~ 08/01/23)
National Sister’s Day is Sunday, Aug. 6. It is celebrated every year on the first Sunday of August. The day was created to honor the unique relationship shared by siblings. Sister’s Day has been celebrated since 1993. I am the oldest of four siblings, three girls and one boy. ...
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Delta Gateway Museum reopens to the public
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Delta Gateway Museum, 210 West Main Street, Blytheville, is open to the public for regular hours after being closed for a few weeks. Museum director Leslie Hester is glad to be back after a few weeks off following surgery...
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Music at the Museum
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
Mickey Joe Littlejohn was the guest performer at the Manila Music at the Museum on Thursday night. Mickey Joe enjoys returning to his hometown and sharing his memories of growing up in Manila. His son, Randy Littlejohn, also sang. Music at the Museum is free to the public and is held the last Thursday night of the month starting at 7 p.m...
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New Mount Olive Church announces upcoming revival
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
There will be a City Wide Revival Tuesday through Thursday, Aug. 8-10, at New Mount Olive M.B. Church, 534 Maple Street, Blytheville. Classes will be held at 6:15 -7:15 with the general session starting at 7:30 p.m. The theme will be “Disciplining the Church, Evangelizing the World,” Matthew 28:18-20...
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ANC to hold new student orientation
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
Arkansas Northeastern College will hold new student orientation for the fall 2023 semester on Thursday, Aug. 10. Orientation will be held from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The event will be held in the Governors Ballroom in Statehouse Hall...
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Blytheville Schools to hold Friday bash
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
Blytheville School District will hold a Back-2-School Bash Friday, Aug. 11. The event will take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the BHS Chickasaw Arena. There will be a variety of booths, food, music, school supplies and more. This event is free to the public...
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39th annual Kids Day to be held Saturday in Blytheville
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
The City and County Youth Program is approaching its 39th annual Kids Day set for Aug. 5. Students across the county will have access to all school supplies needed including backpacks, pencils, paper, note-books, folders, binders, etc. Program director Shannon Sims added that food and drinks will also be available for all in attendance...
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County Road 378 to close
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
Daily full road closures are scheduled on County Road 378 over Interstate 55 near Blytheville beginning Tuesday, Aug. 1, and lasting for approximately 30 days. Weather permitting, crews will be making re-pairs to the overpass between 6 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. seven days a week until the project is complete...
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Blytheville Council passes ordinance for repaving of Byrum Road
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
By B. KAY RICHTER NEA Town Courier Assistant Editor The Blytheville city council and Finance committee held an emergency meeting on Monday at the Justice Complex to adopt an ordinance that would make repairs along Byrum Road. The first resolution to be approved was an amendment to the budget which granted the repair costs of $51,380. According to Mayor Melisa Logan, these funds would come out of the general reserve fund...
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Cable’s Grocery and Package celebrates 45 years
(Local News ~ 08/01/23)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Cable’s Grocery & Package located on the Arkansas/Missouri state line, will be celebrating 45 years in business with an event Aug. 11-12. The business has been at the same location since Gene Cable opened in 1978...
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Lula J. Bailey
(Obituary ~ 08/01/23)
Lula J. Bailey was born Nov. 2, 1945, to the late Eddie Diamond and Luella Wilson Diamond in Parkin. She departed this life on July 25, 2023, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 77. She was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Priscilla Williams of Blytheville; six grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and a host of other family members and friends...
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