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Stone to pitch Sunday Night Baseball against Cardinals
(Local News ~ 03/30/24)
Sunday night’s National League contest between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers live from Dodger Stadium will be a must watch game for baseball fans in Northeast Arkansas. Why? You might ask. The reason is simple... toward end of Spring Training, the Dodgers named Lake City native and 2016 Riverside High School alumni Gavin Stone as the fifth starter in their rotation.
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LWG meeting planned
(Local News ~ 03/30/24)
The Mississippi County Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service will hold a Local Work Group (LWG) Program Development meeting April 10. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at the Natural Resources Conservation Service office, 3137 W. Keiser, Osceola...
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Manila School Board of Directors hires John Burrow as elementary principal
(Local News ~ 03/30/24)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Manila School Board filled an elementary principal position, renewed contracts, accepted resignations, approved audit and increased meal reimbursements at the March 25 meeting. Following an executive session, the board approved the recommendation by Manila Superintendent Jason Evers, to hire John Burrow to fill the elementary principal position for the coming school year...
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Quorum Court sets sights on marketing Blytheville Aeroplex
(Local News ~ 03/30/24)
By DAVID PIERCE NEA Town Courier OSCEOLA – The Mississippi County Quorum Court appropriated one-half million dollars for site preparation at the Arkansas Aeroplex at its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 26. The Blytheville-Gosnell Regional Airport Authority (BGRAA) submitted the request to fund the clearing of a 21-acre plot and market it as a site ready location for warehouse or hangar space...
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Artist Angela Trotter returns to Blytheville
(Local News ~ 03/30/24)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier BLYTHEVILLE – Artist Angela Trotter, formerly of Blytheville, was the special guest at a “Meet the Artist Reception” on Tuesday, March 26. The event was held at the Blytheville First United Methodist Church where her original artwork, Stations of the Cross, were displayed...
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Monette Council hires new officers
(Local News ~ 03/30/24)
By NAN SNIDER Special to the NEA Town Courier Monette City Council met Monday and approved the resignation of one police officer and hiring of two new officers. The council accepted the resignation of Police Sergeant Kevin Bond effective March 11, 2024. Anthony Petty was hired as a full-time police officer, pending completion of required background checks. Daniel Haynes of Lake City was hired as a part-time officer, with schedule to be determined by Police Chief Brian Carmichael...
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ANC Career Fair Set
(Local News ~ 03/30/24)
Arkansas Northeastern College will host the 19th annual Career Fair from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the ANC Briggs/Sebaugh Wellness Center, 2501 S. Division Street, Blytheville. It is a great opportunity to fill open positions, meet the future workforce and increase community involvement and recognition...
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Stop The Violence program continues to take action
(Local News ~ 03/30/24)
Community Update: God’s Holy Temple Church continues to bring awareness to the violence in our city through teaching our youth in various programs. Bishop Randy Crenshaw and Evangelist Sandra Crenshaw continue to put in the work to help make Blytheville a safer place to live. Bishop Crenshaw spoke on “ What Can We Do To Prevent Gang Violence,”...
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Tammy Clowers honored with a retirement reception
(Local News ~ 03/30/24)
A retirement reception for Tammy Clowers, Mississippi County Chief Deputy Clerk, was held Thursday afternoon. Clowers was recognized for her 24 years of service to the county. Cindy George, administrative secretary, presented Clowers with a proclamation from Mississippi County Judge John Alan Nelson in appreciation of her dedicated service to the citizens of Mississippi County...
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Upcoming Community Events
(Local News ~ 03/30/24)
Thursday, April 4: 19th annual Career Fair at Arkansas Northeastern College, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the ANC Briggs/Sebaugh Wellness Center, 2501 S. Division, Blytheville. It is open to the public. Friday, April 5: –Thrilla II in Manila, a wrestling event, will be held at the Manila High School gymnasium. Doors open at 6 p.m.; belltime 7 p.m. Admission is $10; students $5; and children 4 and under free. The match is a benefit for Manila Elementary...
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ANC president encourages Lions to speak with children about life goals
(Local News ~ 03/30/24)
By Joseph Fondren NEA Town Courier Contributor BLYTHEVILLE—Dr. Chris Heigle, president of Arkansas Northeastern College, was the speaker at the Blytheville Lions Club Tuesday afternoon. Heigle is a member of the Blytheville club. “I love (talking to the Lions Club),” explained Heigle. ...
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