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"Beds for the Brave" program honors Blytheville firefighters
(Local News ~ 01/26/24)
Gamble Home has partnered with it’s Ashley Outlet of Blytheville to launch the "Beds for the Brave" initiative, demonstrating their appreciation for the courageous men and women of the Blytheville Fire Department. The heartfelt event unfolded at the Blytheville Fire Department. The program's core mission is to provide a haven for firefighters, acknowledging their unwavering commitment to the safety of the local community...
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Editor’s Corner: Banning social media
(Column ~ 01/26/24)
Does the government have the right to decide what’s best for your children? Actually, they already do. They dictate at what age children can buy alcohol and cigarettes because both are hazardous to their health. So, the recent question facing the Florida legislation... is social media a health hazard?...
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Nucor presents grant to Gosnell Police Dept.
(Local News ~ 01/26/24)
Gosnell Mayor Jason Taylor is pictured with Gosnell Police Chief Andrew Wyles and Assistant Chief James Haynes receiving a $5,000 donation from Nucor-Yamato. The donation will be used to purchased new tasers. Jeremy Davis and Cody Mace presented the check...
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Chamber awards presented
(Local News ~ 01/26/24)
Sweet T’s & Co. Bakery in Manila (below)received the Mississippi Regional Chamber Small Business award for the fourth quarter of 2023. Nucor Skyline (above) received the Large Business award for the fourth quarter. The Businesses of the Year awards will be announced in April...
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Leachville mayor makes appointments
(Local News ~ 01/26/24)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Leachville City Council held the first regular meeting of 2024 Monday night making appointments, approving the budget and hearing department reports. Leachville Mayor Rodney Robertson opened the meeting with the first order of business setting date, time and place for regular monthly meetings...
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Manila School Board holds termination hearing
(Local News ~ 01/26/24)
Following a termination hearing at the Manila School Board meeting on Wednesday night, a teacher was dismissed following the recommendation of Superintendent Jason Evers. Rebecca Worsham, attorney for the district, conducted the hearing explaining it must be open to the public...
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