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Armorel teams fall to Senath
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
SENATH, Mo. -- The Armorel junior and senior Lady Tigers lost their respective games to host Senath-Hornersville in the opening round of the Senath-Hornersville Invitational Tournament Monday night. SENIOR HIGH Senath-Hornersville 50, Armorel 40 Amanda Skelton scored 18 points, dished out seven assists and grabbed five rebounds for Armorel, but it wasn't enough in a 50-40 loss to Senath-Hornersville...
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Perfect Junior Pirates crowned Jennings champs
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
GOSNELL -- Getting a game-high 24 points from Tramaine Anderson, the host Gosnell Junior Pirates defeated Paragould, 38-20, Saturday to win the Gerald Jennings Invitational Tournament. Down 7-6 at the end of one, Gosnell (9-0) outscored Paragould, 12-0, in the second quarter for an 18-7 lead at halftime...
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Last- second shot lifts Tigers over host Campbell
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
CAMPBELL, Mo.--Dallas Nicholson's put-back off a missed free throw with three seconds left lifted the Armorel Tigers to a 40-39 win over host Campbell, Mo. in the Campbell Invitational Tournament Monday night. Campbell led 15-13 after the first period before the Tigers took a 25-22 lead into halftime and 32-31 lead heading into the fourth...
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Pirates cruise past EC in tourney opener
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
CLARKTON, Mo.--The Gosnell Pirates won their opening round game at the Clarkton Invitational Tournament Monday night in convincing fashion, ousting East Carter, Mo., 70-29. The Pirates (3-5, 0-1 3-4A) led 24-4 at the end of one and 49-8 by halftime. They rolled through the third period leading 62-17 heading into the fourth...
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Tommy Warren
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Mr. Tommy Warren, 40, of North Little Rock, formerly of Blytheville, passed from this life Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, in Maumelle.
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Claudine Payne
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Claudine Payne, PhD, 64, died Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at her brother's home in Columbia, S.C.
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Stella Mae Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Mrs. Stella Mae Mitchell, 52, of Blytheville, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Kelly Dawn Mangrum
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Mrs. Kelly Dawn Mangrum, 41, of Paragould, passed from this life Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.
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Ray 'Elwood' Decker
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Mr. Ray "Elwood" Decker, 91, of Manila, passed from this life Saturday Dec. 14, 2013, at the Manila Nursing Center.
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KIPP sale, celebration a success
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/17/13)
We would like to extend our deepest appreciation to the families and friends of KIPP Blytheville College Preparatory School for your support of our first Boston Butt Sale and Annual Thanksgiving Celebration. A special thanks to Gary Wolfe of Wolfe Brothers Funeral Home, Boys and Girls Club of Blytheville, Gospel Temple COGIC and the National Guard Armory...
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The quest for a memorable Christmas gift
(Column ~ 12/17/13)
When I was a kid, my first drum set was a Fraggle Rock drumset. Do you guys remember those? They were the coolest. Fraggle Rock, Sesame Street, The Muppets Show, they had several different ones.
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Book Review: Wuthering Heights
(Column ~ 12/17/13)
It is becoming my custom to review one of the great classic works of fiction in December. I do this as my Christmas gift to that one reader out there who has not read this particular piece of literature, but who, as a result of reading this review, will pick it up and read it.
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Gosnell School Board OKs facilities plan
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
The Gosnell School Board approved a facilities master plan Monday night that will cover the next six years.
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BMS one of 20 schools in state to earn award
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Blytheville Middle School was recently awarded a "Most Improved End-of-Course Exam Growth Award" from the Office of Education Policy at the University of Arkansas -- an award that will only be given to 20 schools across the state.
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Blytheville to end first semester in January
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
The Blytheville School Board moved Monday night to extend the end of the first semester into the first week of classes following the Christmas break to make up for the three days missed during the ice storm.
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City seeing savings from fuel card system
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
The city of Blytheville is already seeing significant savings with the fleet fuel card program that began on Nov. 20, according to documents released by the mayor's office.
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City council looks to define "infrastructure"
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Defining "infrastructure" is among items in the Blytheville City Council packet as the board prepares to meet at 5 tonight for its regular monthly meeting in the Municipal Courtroom.
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Paul Eugene Davie
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Paul Eugene Davie, 70, of Monette, passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013. He was born July 1, 1943, in McRea to the late Merle and Lula Elizabeth Davie. Mr. Davie served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a carpenter for over 40 years. He was a member of Mount Pleasant General Baptist Church, where he has served as superintendent. He loved to garden and fish...
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Ray Elwood Decker
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Ray "Elwood" Decker, 91, of Manila, passed from this life Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at the Manila Nursing Center. He was born May 2, 1922, in Manila to the late James and Francis Dorsey Decker and had been a Manila resident for most of his life...
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Michael Glen Estes
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Mr. Michael Glen Estes, 67 of Manila, Ark., passed away Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, at St. Bernard Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. Born in Manitoba, Ill., he was the son of Virgil and Viola Wilson Estes and had been a longtime area resident. ...
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Kelly Dodd Mangrum
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Kelly Dawn Mangrum, 41, of Paragould, passed from this life Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born March 9, 1972, in Blytheville, she had lived most of her life in Manila and was a 1990 graduate of Manila High School. ...
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Earl Eugene Williams, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Earl Eugene Williams, Jr., 81, of Manila, passed from this life Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born Nov. 8, 1932, in Manila to the late Earl and Minnie Stultz Williams he was a lifelong Manila area resident and a U.S. ...
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Earl Eugene Williams, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Manila Earl Eugene Williams, Jr., 81, of Manila, passed from this life Friday, Dec. 13, 2013, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born Nov. 8, 1932, in Manila to the late Earl and Minnie Stultz Williams he was a lifelong Manila area resident and a U.S. ...
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Linda Jackson
(Obituary ~ 12/17/13)
Ms. Linda Jackson, 60, of Manila, died on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013 in Manila. Ms. Jackson was born on Dec. 8, 1953, in Benton Harbor, Mich., to Everett and Marveline Weatherford Hillhouse. Ms. Jackson was a homemaker, but in recent years she worked at her son's business, Jackson's Service Center in Manila. ...
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Sanders' big scoring night propels Mustangs to Homecoming win over Greyhounds
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
Senior Jacob Sanders scored 18 of his game high 21 points in the third quarter to lead Buffalo Island Central to an easy 69-38 homecoming victory over Marmaduke in 2A-3 conference play Friday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex...
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Manila falls to EPC in Gerald Jennings Invitational Tournament finals
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
Three games on consecutive nights proved too much for Manila, as the Lions ran out of gas, dropping a 52-38 decision to East Poinsett County in the finals of the Gerald Jennings Invitational Basketball Tournament Saturday night at Gosnell...
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Rebels advance to fianls of Williams Baptist Tournament
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
Riverside advanced to the finals of the weather delayed Williams Baptist College Invitational Tournament with a 75-63 victory over Maynard Wednesday night at Walnut Ridge. The Rebels will face Pocahontas, which knocked off Bay in the other semifinal, in this Wednesday's championship game...
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Number retired
(High School Sports ~ 12/17/13)
Former Buffalo Island Central standout Brittany Fowler displays her framed jersey which was retired during Friday night's homecoming game between BIC and Marmaduke. Also pictured is Brittany's father and former coach, Stan Fowler...
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Lake City parade draws crowd
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Lake City Christmas Parade drew a big crowd on Saturday, Dec. 14. Lake City Parade coordinator Renee Chamness said the parade was smaller than in past years but the crowd was great. She wants to thank everyone that entered, watched and participated in this year's Christmas festivities...
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Police, budget, bonuses top council agenda
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
The Caraway City Council met new part-time police officer Rodger Cox during its regular meeting Thursday, Dec. 12. Caraway Police Chief William "Pete" Hicks told the council that Cox, 29, was working as a part time police officer in Cherry Valley. He said Cox is not certified to be a full time officer but he plans to attend school hopefully in January...
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Manila woman dies in Big Lake
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Linda Jackson, 60, of Manila was found in a submerged vehicle on Tuesday morning, Dec. 10, at Brights Landing at Big Lake National Wildlife Refuge. She was pronounced dead at the scene by Coroner Mike Godsey...
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Masons keep with the Christmas spirit
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Members of Monette Masonic Lodge #558 delivered 60 large pre-cooked hams to families in Monette and Leachville on Saturday, Dec. 14, as part of their annual Christmas gift giving project. Funding for the project was provided by personal donations from the Masonic Lodge members. ...
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Leachville Council approves 2014 budget
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
The Leachville City Council approved the 2014 budget for the city at the regular meeting held Dec. 9. The Council went department by department looking at each budgeted item carefully reviewing the proposed budget. ...
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Lion pancakes - a Christmas tradition
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
The Manila Lions annual pancake supper is a Christmas tradition each year as members serve pancakes for a good cause. Proceeds from the benefit pancake supper go to help with the Goodfellow baskets distributed by the Lions Club...
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Emilyn Rose Waltrip born Nov. 4
(Births ~ 12/17/13)
Michael and Alicia Waltrip of Monette announce the arrival of their daughter, Emilyn Rose Waltrip. She was born Nov. 4, 2013, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. She has an older sister, Alivia Waltrip, 7...
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Caraway landmark soon to be history
(Local News ~ 12/17/13)
Sept. 17, 1947, was the day a new store, Western Auto, opened its doors in Caraway, Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Haag moved their family to Caraway where Mr. Haag opened Western Auto and the rest is history...
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