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Sheriff's office arrests Blytheville sex trafficker
(Local News ~ 08/05/23)
The Mississippi County Sheriff's Office booked 52-year-old Liu Zhuo Friday, Aug. 4 on several charges. Zhuo was charged with the human trafficking of persons (adult), false imprisonment (second-degree), and the promotion of prostitution (first-degree). As of press time, the Blytheville Police department have yet to release any additional information regarding the arrest...
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Walker Park Pool to open with free admission
(Local News ~ 08/05/23)
The City of Blytheville will host an end-of-summer grand opening at the swimming pool at Walker Park on Saturday, Aug. 12. Admission will be free to the public. Ages 0-12 with an adult will be welcome from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.; ages 13 and above will be welcome 1 - 4 p.m...
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Manila Water Park celebrates 10 years
(Local News ~ 08/05/23)
The Manila Dunkin Wall Water Park and Pool is celebrating its 10 anniversary. Manila Mayor Tracey Reinhart said in recognition of the anniversary, everyone is invited to swim free from 12 -4 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15. There will be free refreshments offered to guests...
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Sweet T & Co. holds grand opening in Manila
(Local News ~ 08/05/23)
Sweet T & Co. in Manila held a grand opening on Thursday, Aug. 3. The new business is located at 603 West Fleeman St., Suite 4. Owner Tracey Bohannan, a teacher at Manila Elementary School, has several years of experience baking and decorating cakes and cupcakes in her home...
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Plain & Fancy Club keeps art of quilting alive
(Local News ~ 08/05/23)
Members of the Plain and Fancy Quilting Club are keeping the art of quilting alive and well. The club has been around for a long time and President Frances Powell said it is growing and younger people are showing an interest. One of the club’s quilts is hanging in the museum and is dated 2007...
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B. Kay's Impressions: Heat waves take over ocean and land
(Column ~ 08/05/23)
NEA TOWN COURIER Assistant Editor The excessive heat waves shattering temperature records this summer are not limited to land. Rather, oceans are experiencing the same types of heat waves. Since data has started to be collected by the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, scientists estimate that 44% of global oceans are experiencing extreme temperatures...
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Revis’ Ramblings: 1950s – a good decade
(Column ~ 08/05/23)
You know you are getting older when your mind goes back to the past more than it looks to the future. It may be a reminder that I have already lived more years than I have left. Reality is not always enjoyable but it is true and it is okay to be real...
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