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Online "Wanted" feature yields results
(Column ~ 03/03/15)
On Friday, the Courier News launched a new section on its website: "See Who Is Wanted By The Blytheville Police Department."
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Ed Lambert
(Obituary ~ 03/03/15)
Ed Lambert, 61, of Manila, died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at his home.
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MyrnaDee Kisner
(Obituary ~ 03/03/15)
Black Oak -- Myrna Dee Kisner, 79, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at her residence. She was born April 5, 1935, in Black Oak to the late Marvin and Lorine Armstrong. She was a homemaker and an active member of the Black Oak Church of Christ. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother who loved her family, church and enjoyed fishing and reading...
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Former Lake City police officer facing theft charges
(Local News ~ 03/03/15)
A Lake City police officer was arrested Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 24, at Walmart in Trumann. Steven A. Chamness, 43, had been a police officer in Lake City for 15 years. Charges are theft of $1,000 or more and less than $5,000, a class D felony...
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Lions capture 3A-3 District title over Rivercrest
(High School Sports ~ 03/03/15)
Manila senior Caleb Reinhart sank three free throws in the final 46 seconds to send the Lions past Rivercrest 62-59 in the finals of the weather delayed 3A-3 District Basketball Tournament Monday, Feb. 23, in the Lion's Den...
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EPC takes advantage of Pike's absence, downs Mustangs 80-70
(High School Sports ~ 03/03/15)
BIC earns state tourney bid with win over Tuckerman East Poinsett County took advantage of Buffalo Island Central star Austin Pike's second half absence to pull away for an 80-70 victory over the Mustangs in Friday night semifinal action of the 2A North Regional Tournament held at the MAC in Monette...
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Pike's 3-pointer gives BIC 2A-3 District title
(High School Sports ~ 03/03/15)
Senior Austin Pike's three pointer with 2.2 seconds remaining lifted Buffalo Island Central to a thrilling 73-70 come from behind victory over Earle in the finals of the 2A-3 District Tournament Monday night, Feb. 23, in Lepanto...
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Lady Mustangs take second in regional tournament
(High School Sports ~ 03/03/15)
Buffalo Island Central couldn't find an answer for the Marmaduke three-point barrage falling behind 38-15 after one quarter of play. The Lady Mustangs were unable to make the deficit as they fell 81-61 in the 2A Region North tournament held in Monette...
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Last second heroics give Lions 3A-3 Regional championship
(High School Sports ~ 03/03/15)
Just like the little engine that could, the undersized Manila Lions showed the grit and determination of a champion, bringing home the 3A Region 3 Tournament title with their second heart stopping win in as many days, downing Valley Springs 56-54 Saturday night before a raucous crowd in the Lions' Den...
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Monette Council talks meter readers
(Local News ~ 03/03/15)
The Monette City Council discussed the need for a new handheld meter reader for the water department at its Monday, Feb. 23, regular meeting. Michael Shipp, meter specialist with Winwater in Little Rock, presented the Council with several options including a basic handheld meter reader called Jet, a Rugby handheld meter reader with camera, gps and other features, and a laptop system.. ...
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Leachville Fire Department receives $2,500
(Local News ~ 03/03/15)
Leachville Volunteer Fire Department received $2,500 thanks to 3G Farms, Grant and Tonya Galyean, winners of the America's Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. The program enrolls farmers for a chance to win $2,500 which is donated to the farmer's nonprofit of choice...
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Beth Elaine (Tyson) McEntire-Bess
(Obituary ~ 03/03/15)
Beth Elaine (Tyson) McEntire-Bess, 60, of Hardy, passed away Saturday, Feb. 28, 2015, at her home, surrounded by family and friends.
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Logan Knight joins Manila Police Department
(Local News ~ 03/03/15)
Logan Knight joined the Manila Police Department Feb. 16. The certified officer has over nine years experience as a fire fighter and police officer...
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Lake City Council
(Local News ~ 03/03/15)
Lake City Council members approved the second reading of Ordinance No. 272-15, an ordinance regulating the use of tobacco products at municipality owned parks or recreation centers and providing for a penalty. The ordinance was read by Linda Simpson, city clerk, at the Feb. 23 meeting with Mayor Jon Milligan presiding...
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Manila Council amends 2014 budget and discusses water/sewer rate increase
(Local News ~ 03/03/15)
Manila City Council amended the 2014 budget to meet the actual income and expenditures for the year, approved the 2015 budget and discussed water/sewer rates at a special called meeting Tuesday, Feb. 24...
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Leachville Council OKs sub-firestation grant request
(Local News ~ 03/03/15)
Leachville City Council members approved a request from Drake Brown, aide to the assistant fire chief, and members of the fire department to proceed with the application for a grant to build an equipped sub-station near the newly annexed city limits. ...
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Peyton Joyner and Tracey Wade Reinhart II, to wed March 21
(Engagement ~ 03/03/15)
Mr. and Mrs. Daren Joyner of Manila announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Peyton Renee, to Tracey Wade Reinhart, II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tracey Reinhart of Manila. Miss Joyner is a 2011 graduate of Manila High School. ...
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Luca Gale Lesley born Feb. 8
(Births ~ 03/03/15)
Luca Gale Lesley, son of Nathaniel and Kendra Lesley of Manila, was born Feb. 8, 2015, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. Luca has an older brother, Gannon, 2. Grandparents are Kaye Gann and the late Billy Gann of Manila and Hank and Sherri Lesley all of Manila. ...
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Ed Lambert
(Obituary ~ 03/03/15)
Manila -- Ed Lambert, 61, of Manila died Sunday, March 1, 2015, at his home. Born July 27, 1953, in Parkin, he was the son of the late Charles and Dorothy Patterson Lambert and had been a Manila resident for over 50 years. ...
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Roy W. Thigpen Jr.
(Obituary ~ 03/03/15)
Roy W. Thigpen Jr., 68, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2015.
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Pauline Elizabeth Clark
(Obituary ~ 03/03/15)
Pauline Elizabeth Clark, 87, Blytheville, died Monday, March 2, 2015, at her home.
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Sue Westmorlan
(Obituary ~ 03/03/15)
Mrs. Sue Westmorlan, 71, of Manila, passed away Feb. 4, 2015, at the NHC Healthcare in Kennett, Mo. Born Aug. 31, 1943, in Hornersville, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Ellis and Gladys Bounds Cole and had been a longtime area resident. Mrs. Westmorlan enjoyed drawing, painting and gardening...
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