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Blytheville Police reports -- 6-20-11
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
The following incident reports were recently filed at the Blytheville Police Department:
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Father's Day was a time for reflection
(Column ~ 06/21/11)
Though you are reading this column on Tuesday, I am writing it on Sunday, Father's Day. In our household, the day was one more of reflection than celebration, as both of our fathers have passed from this life.
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JBR, CP champions crowned
(Community Sports ~ 06/21/11)
The Blytheville Baseball Softball Boosters crowned champions in Junior Babe Ruth and Coach Pitch, Monday night, at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex. Hampton Inn defeated Henson Fire Extinguishers, 20-4, for the Junior Babe Ruth title, while the Nibco Braves topped Plum Point, 13-5, for the Coach Pitch crown...
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Thomas William 'Tom' Simons
(Obituary ~ 06/21/11)
Thomas William "Tom" Simons, 62, of Blytheville, died Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Great River Medical Center.
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Patsy G. Russell
(Obituary ~ 06/21/11)
Patsy G. Russell, 62, of Osceola, died of a heart attack on June 18, 2011, at SMC Regional Medical Center in Osceola.
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Cheryl Wolfe McCord
(Obituary ~ 06/21/11)
Mrs. Cheryl Wolfe McCord, 62, of Blytheville, died Monday at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Willie Lewis Dallas
(Obituary ~ 06/21/11)
Mrs. Willie Lewis Dallas, 93, of Blytheville, died Monday, June 20, 2011, at The Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
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Sewer project 75 percent complete
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
Arkansas Cleaning and Televising of Little Rock has cleaned and photographed about 75 percent of the city of Blytheville's sewer, Wastewater Superintendent Kenneth Ellis said Monday.
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Steele man killed in wreck near West Memphis
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
A Steele man and an employee of the Tennessee Department of Transportation were killed Monday in a three-vehicle accident on Interstate 55 in West Memphis.
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Hospital to swtich contracting firms for ER
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
Great River Medical Center has plans under way to switch emergency room contracting companies and save close to $1 million from its yearly budget in the process.
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County's finances extremely tight
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
Mississippi County's finances are extremely tight, said Justice Michael White Monday afternoon in a meeting of the Quorum Court's finance committee.
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Local economic development model being copied
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
Mississippi County has been so proactive in industrial recruitment that Gov. Mike Beebe often mentions the county in other places as the example of people helping themselves, said Clif Chitwood, the county's economic developer.
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Barney Pete Elliott
(Obituary ~ 06/21/11)
Steele, Mo. Barney Pete Elliott, 83 of Steele, Mo., died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at his home. Born Sept. 12, 1927, he was the son of the late Taugh and Nellie Elliott and had been a long time area resident. Mr. Elliott enjoyed fishing, gardening and loved animals...
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Jo Ann Kettler
(Obituary ~ 06/21/11)
Mrs. Jo Ann Kettler, 67, of Paragould, died Sunday, June 19, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. Mrs. Kettler was born Oct. 5, 1943 in Johnstown, Penn., to the late Paul and Lillian Hemming. Mrs. Kettler was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed crocheting, working word and number search puzzles, a good cook, and was formerly of Chesaning, Mich...
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Kenneth Eugene Doyle, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 06/21/11)
Mr. Kenneth Eugene Doyle, Sr., 75, of Pocahontas, Ark., died on Thursday, June 16, 2011, at his home. Mr. Doyle was born on Oct. 25, 1935, in Memphis, Tenn., to the late James Frank Philip and Maudie Mae Creel Doyle. Mr. Doyle was a member of the West Ridge Church of Christ, enjoyed woodworking, gardening and was an avid Cardinal baseball fan...
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James Oscar Myres
(Obituary ~ 06/21/11)
James Oscar Myres, 44 of Rector, Arkansas, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born Dec. 30, 1966, in Piggott, Arkansas, he was the son of Mr. James and Dorothy White Myres and had been a longtime area resident. Mr. Myres was employed by Roy Owens Construction Company, who valued him as an excellent employee...
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Barbara Ann Jones
(Obituary ~ 06/21/11)
Ms. Barbara Ann Jones, 75, of Paragould, died Saturday, June 18, 2011, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center. Ms. Jones was born on May 16, 1936, in Cadillac, Mich., to the late Woodrow Wilson and Rosanna Augusta Scott. Ms. Jones was one of Jehovah's Witnesses and attended meetings in Paragould, loved to travel, enjoyed shopping for shoes and jewelry, preaching work, and loved her dogs...
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Caraway Council searching for ways to increase revenue
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
The Caraway city council met Thursday June 9, and discussed financial concern and possible solutions. Mayor Barry Riley proposed the council consider adoption of a one-cent sales tax in order to obtain revenue to replace water lines and repair streets...
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Wayne Taylor Memorial Golf tournament draws 19 teams
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
In the largest turnout in its history, the Wayne Taylor Memorial Golf Tournament avoided the storms to host 57 players in its thirteenth year of existence. Nineteen, three-person teams filled the course of the Big Lake Country Club in Manila on Tuesday, June 14, for the Wayne Taylor Memorial Golf Tournament. ...
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Site donated for Butterfly House
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
The Butterfly House, a recovery home for women, moved a step closer thanks to the generosity of Gerald and Feggie Bebout who donated a 1-1/2 acre lot in the Lost Cane area. Laura Oldham, along with co-founder Danna Deaton, expressed their appreciation for the lot...
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Misner receives PEO scholarship
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
Megan Misner of Monette, a 2011 graduate of Buffalo Island Central High School, was presented a scholarship from the Chapter AC PEO on Tuesday. Deborah Kirby presented the $400 scholarship congratulating Megan on her accomplishments. Megan was the first PEO Star Scholarship nominee...
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Southworth employees complete first aid courses
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
Over 20 Southworth employees were recognized for receiving certification in CPR and AED. The two-day classes, six hour training, was conducted by ASU Tech Center, on May 17 and May 19. The course is in conjunction with the company's safety training program and community effort...
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Miss Tacky 2011 crowned
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
Miss Tacky 2011 and a variety show was held at the Melody Theater in Leachville on June 11 with all proceeds going to the Buffalo Island Relay for Life. Larry Davis served as emcee of the pageant with each contestant trying to "out tacky" the others...
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Mark Fincher named 2011 Mississippi County Farm Family
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
The Mark Fincher family of Dyess is the 2011 Mississippi County Farm Family. Mark is a third generation farmer. He and his wife, Mary Cullom "Callie" Fincher and their children live at 3755 West County Road 876 with a duck, turkeys, the dog and the hermit crabs...
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Manila fills assistant principal positions
(Local News ~ 06/21/11)
On the recommendation of Superintendent Pam Castor, Manila School Board voted to hired Jeff Priest (girls' basketball coach), as assistant high school principal, and LeeAnn Helms (high school teacher), as assistant principal in K-8, at the regular June school board meeting on Thursday...
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