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JPs review employee health insurance
(Local News ~ 10/21/23)
The Mississippi County Insurance Committee reviewed property insurance and employee health insurance on Thursday with Justice Reggie Cullom, chair, presiding. Committee members reviewed the statement of values of buildings and personal property covered by the Association of Arkansas Counties. Finance director Kelli Jones presented information, along with the proposed changes for 2024. The proposed 28 percent increase makes a total of $281,102.43...
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Multiple wrecks back up traffic
(Local News ~ 10/21/23)
Multiple accidents were reported on Interstate 55 near Blytheville and Osceola on Thursday. Although at press time there were no official reports released by the Arkansas State Police, the Blytheville Police Department released the following statement on Thursday:...
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Community remembers Donnie Wagner
(Local News ~ 10/21/23)
Family and friends remembered and honored the late Donnie Wagner of Manila on Thursday, Oct. 19. Wagner, a long-time city council member and retired firefighter, loved and served his community. He was instrumental in the city of Manila getting a new senior citizen facility...
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Editor’s Corner: Blytheville’s National Treasure
(Editorial ~ 10/21/23)
Often called “Blytheville’s national treasure,” 90-year-old Ruth Raspberry is a legend in her hometown. Once admitting to me, in an interview, she loved to work, Ms. Ruth was the face of the local Sears store for 69 years. I first met Ms. Ruth about a year ago at the Blytheville Senior Citizen Center. This past week, she called to wish me a Happy Birthday. Although, I was not available, I was so touched by her thoughtfulness. She is a true treasure this community can be very proud of...
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Young author to visit Blytheville
(Local News ~ 10/21/23)
Young author William G. Phillips will be the guest for a book signing event at the Blytheville Book Company, 429 W Main Street, at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3. William is 11 years old and currently a fifth grade student at Providence Christian School in Dallas, Texas. He is the son of Kevin and Elizabeth Carlock Phillips and the grandson of Byron Carlock, Blytheville native. He is the great-grandson of Jean Carlock of Blytheville...
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Craighead Co. announces road closures
(Local News ~ 10/21/23)
Craighead County Highway Department will close CR 751, between CR 730 and CR 718, on Monday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 a.m.. for Hazard Mitigation. Craighead County Highway Department will close CR 718, between CR 751 and CR 7182, on Monday, Oct. 23 at 8:30 a.m. for Hazard Mitigation...
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National Cold War Center - Public invited to join the conservation
(Local News ~ 10/21/23)
The National Cold War Center will host another Cold War Conversation Friday, Nov. 3. The conversation will be held at 7 p.m. at the Ritz Civic Center in Blytheville and will feature author John Clauson. Clauson is the author of “Missileman: The Secret Life of Cold War Engineer Wallace Clauson”...
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Lions welcome district chair/new member
(Local News ~ 10/21/23)
Manila Lions Club welcomed new member Alicia Rounsavall at the Wednesday meeting. Lion President Mark Wheeler introduced and welcomed guest Lion Norman Dixon, Zone Chairman, who spoke briefly to the club. Lioness Rounsavall has been a resident of Manila and Mississippi County for a year, moving here from Hot Springs. She is a retired teacher and a volunteer tutor with the Mississippi County Literacy Council...
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Manila Methodist to host singing
(Local News ~ 10/21/23)
Manila Methodist Church will host a Sunday night singing Oct. 29 beginning at 5 p.m. A meal will follow. Pastor Allen Glass and the congregation invite all to join in song. Anyone wishing to bring a special is encouraged to do so.
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Blytheville High School Class of ‘73 celebrates 50 years
(Local News ~ 10/21/23)
The Blytheville High School Class of 1973 graduated with some going to college, some going into the workforce and others to the military. There were more than 200 classmates. Many of them, about 79, returned home on Saturday, Oct. 14, to celebrate their 50th reunion together. There was a lot of catching up to do as classmates gathered for the first time since their 30-year reunion in 2003...
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Upcoming Community Events
(Local News ~ 10/21/23)
Wednesday, Oct. 25: – Dell Baptist Church will hold a Fall Festival beginning at 6 p.m. Festival goers will meet at the Dell gym behind Dell Park for fun and games. After, there will be chili and fellowship at the Dell Baptist Church. Thursday, Oct 26:...
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