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Larry McClellan wins school board seat in Blytheville
(Local News ~ 11/18/23)
The unofficial results of the Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 vote on the sales and use tax in Osceola, Blytheville School Millage and School Board race and the Buffalo Island Central School Millage are as follows: Osceola patrons passed both sales and use taxes to be used to enhance Park and Recreational Improvements in the city. ...
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Blytheville Thanksgiving service announced
(Local News ~ 11/18/23)
First Baptist Church, 715 West Walnut, Blytheville, will host the City of Blytheville’s annual Thanksgiving Service Nov. 19. Services will begin at 4 p.m. The keynote speaker will be Pastor Danny Rigney with Pathway Church. Dinner will be served afterwards...
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American Legion to host veteran Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 23
(Local News ~ 11/18/23)
The American Legion Dud Cason Post 24 in Blytheville is hosting Thanksgiving Dinner Thursday, Nov. 23. The dinner is a drop in between 3-7 p.m. If anyone knows a veteran or maybe even just someone who is spending Thanksgiving alone they are invited to come eat...
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Ryburn family donates 1940s veterans quilt
(Local News ~ 11/18/23)
RISON, Ark. — A 1940s quilt embroidered with the names of more than 900 Cleveland County World War II veterans has quietly been passed down through generations of Artie Ryburn’s family — and now it has once again changed ownership. Its new home is the Cleveland County courthouse, where it will be permanently displayed...
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Manila Council hears update on land sale
(Local News ~ 11/18/23)
Manila City Council heard Southworth update, passed ordinances, and discussed condemnation of property and street paving at the Monday, Nov. 13 meeting. Mayor Tracey Reinhart updated the council on the sale of property to Southworth. He said the total land the city will sell to Southworth is 17 acres at a total cost of $204,000. The title company has the information and they are just waiting on a closing date...
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New Leachville mural depicts local history
(Local News ~ 11/18/23)
A mural, entitled “A Glimpse of Leachville’s History,” has been installed on the side of the historic Melody Theater. This mural, created through the effort of a committee, including Moba Lee Miller, Amber Crabtree, Rodney Robertson and Sara Sills. The project was funded by donations from individuals and businesses in the community and others connected to the community...
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Manila School board tours alumni museum
(Local News ~ 11/18/23)
Manila School Board members and Superintendent Jason Evers toured the new Alumni Museum on campus at the Nov. 16 meeting. The project of converting the former Snider Memorial Library, the oldest building on campus, into a school museum filled with memorabilia dating back to the 1940s was a year-long project...
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