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Dority found guilty (4/26/24)A jury of his peers has just found Malik Dority, 27, of Blytheville, guilty of first degree murder in connection with the Jan. 17, 2023 shooting death of his cousin, Dandre Whitfield, 25, also of Blytheville. There is a co-defendant in this case and the jury did not find that Dority was in possession of or used a firearm during the incident...
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Dority murder trial continues in Blytheville (4/23/24)By SANDRA BRAND NEA Town Courier Editor The first degree murder trial of the State verses Malik Dority began in Mississippi County Circuit Court Monday with Judge Scott Ellington presiding. Maleke (aka Malik) Dority, 27, of Blytheville is charged with the Jan. 17, 2023 shooting death of Dandre Whitfield, 25, also of Blytheville...
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Manila cheerleader signs with Ouachita Baptist College (4/27/24)Manila senior Emily Pryor signed a letter of intent to continue cheerleading at the collegiate level at Ouachita Baptist University on Friday at the Manila High School auditorium. Emily, the daughter of Dr. Matt and Amy Pryor, has been a cheerleader for the Manila Lions for five years...
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Three men sought in Cherry Tree Mart Robbery (4/30/24)By STEVE KNOX Osceola Times BLYTHEVILLE - The Blytheville Police Department is seeking three back males in connection with the Sunday evening robbery of the Cherry Tree Mart. BPD officers responded to a call about an aggravated robbery at approximately 6:30 p.m. and spoke with the store clerk...
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BIC Principal Kima Stewart announces retirement (4/27/24)By NAN SNIDER Special to the NEA Town Courier Buffalo Island Central Elementary Principal Kima Stewart announced her retirement to the school board Thursday evening stating, “I am not leaving the work force as I plan to assist my daughter Savannah as she realizes her professional dream with the opening of her private orthodontic practice, Stewart Orthodontic Studio, in Jonesboro.”...
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– Mississippi County Regional Chamber Banquet – Barrett Harrison honored with Lifetime Community Achievement Award (4/26/24)By SANDRA BRAND NEA Town Courier Editor The Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet Thursday evening honoring the best of the community including the 2024 Lifetime Community Achievement Recipient Barrett Harrison. Seth Holifield, chamber president, said, “Some people make the world go around, others watch the earth turn.”...
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Leachville man honored with top awards (4/24/24)By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Michael Webster of Leachville, a 20 plus year route salesman for Frito-Lay, received several top awards for 2023. Webster was named the District Route Sales Rep of the Year and Route Sales Rep of the Region and received the world-wide Ring of Honor, the sixth out of 10,000 in the nation...
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Farmers in the Dell to hold sale (4/26/24)Farmers in the Dell Relay for Life team will hold a garage and bake sale on Saturday, April 27, at 149 Highway 18, Dell, from 7 a.m. until noon. All proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society. There will be lots of great bargains and delicious baked goods all for a good cause...
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Blytheville police seek suspect in Sunday shooting (4/21/24)On Sunday, April 21, 2024, Officers with the Blytheville Police Department responded to the 100 Block S Division St in reference to a male subject being shot. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the victim, Kohnali Hunt (18, Caruthersville, MO). ...
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Monette council accepts policeman’s resignation (4/27/24)By NAN SNIDER Special to the NEA Town Courier Monette City Council met Monday evening and accepted the resignation of policeman Ryan Kelems effective April 19. Lance Davis was hired as the third full-time police officer, at a starting salary of $38,000. Davis is not certified but will soon be attending the Police Academy for training. Benefits will be increased after certification...
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