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Miss. Co. awards $720,050 in infrastructure grants
(Local News ~ 04/10/24)
By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, AR, (April 5, 2024) Mississippi County Government has announced the recipients of its 2024 infrastructure grant program, awarding $720,050 to support seven critical water and sewer infrastructure improvements and projects...
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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program - Local businesses to install electric vehicle charging stations
(Local News ~ 04/10/24)
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced the award recipients for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program in response to the 2023 Request for Proposals (RFP). In Mississippi County awarded was Francis Energy Charging, LLC at the Blytheville Holiday Inn and Jordan’s Kwik Stop, Inc. in Osceola. Francis Energy will receive $1,016,000 and Jordans will receive $1,068,000...
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60 Plus commodities to be distributed
(Local News ~ 04/10/24)
Mississippi County Arkansas EOC will distribute CSFP 60 Plus commodities to people who are already receiving the food. Everyone is asked to remain in their vehicle and show identification. The food will be placed in the vehicles. The following times and locations:...
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Fundraiser to benefit Osceola cancer patient
(Local News ~ 04/10/24)
Family and friends of Jimmy Wright, of Osceola, will be holding a Bake sale Fundraiser Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at Faith Chapel, 555 Ermen Lane, Osceola. Wright is battling cancer and is unable to work. All proceeds from the fundraiser will go to Wright to help pay travel expenses for he and his wife as they make trips to Little Rock for his doctor appointments and soon to begin chemo treatments...
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Anita Moore to be honored
(Local News ~ 04/10/24)
Promiseland Church of God in Christ, 2141 S. US Highway 61, Osceola will present First Lady Appreciation Day on Sunday, April 21. The public is invited to honor First Lady Anita Moore. Morning services begin at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Lady Niki Nelson with Life Changing Outreach Ministry in Jonesboro...
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ANC Career Fair draws large crowd
(Local News ~ 04/10/24)
Arkansas Northeastern College hosted the 19th annual Career Fair on Thursday with area businesses, industries, colleges, military, medical centers, banks, fire departments from Blytheville and Osceola, law enforcement departments, and others participating. It was open to the public with over 60 booths available distributing information. Several were accepting job applications. Space was available for interviews. (Photos By Revis Blaylock)...
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The Great River Charitable Clinic serves residents of Miss. County for 15 years
(Local News ~ 04/10/24)
Fifteen years ago, on Feb. 16, 2009, The Great River Charitable Clinic opened its doors to begin registering people for care. Guided by the vision of Methodist Minister Chris Cooper, the Great River Charitable Clinic was born out of need and a desire to serve others. The Mississippi County River Delta, including Mississippi County, has long earned recognition for having poor health outcomes and a shortage of healthcare resources...
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Chamber welcomes 1st Choice
(Local News ~ 04/10/24)
The Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce welcomed 1st Choice Home Care to their new location in Blytheville with a ribbon cutting on Friday. The new location is at 510 West Main Street in Blytheville. An open house with refreshments and drawings was held as guests toured the new, renovated office and gathered information about the home care company...
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Gamma Beta Phi attends the GBP 2024 National Convention
(Local News ~ 04/10/24)
The Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) chapter of Gamma Beta Phi (GBP) attended the 2024 Gamma Beta Phi National Convention in Knoxville, TN, on March 1. ANC GBP members Whitni Mangum, Cheron Hunter-Wright, and Lacey Rogers with GBP Chapter Advisor Tonya Harris, attended the conference. ...
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ANC to offer diamond art class April 20
(Local News ~ 04/10/24)
The Department of Community Education at Arkansas Northeastern College will offer Intro to Diamond Art Saturday, April 20. The class will be held from 10-11:30 a.m. in Room A101 on the ANC Blytheville campus. Rhoda Yost will instruct the class, which will show students the diamond painting technique. Students will create a decorative coaster that they will be able to keep, as well as trays and tools to make their own projects...
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Blood drive to be held at Ruddle Road Church
(Local News ~ 04/10/24)
During National Volunteer Month in April, the American Red Cross asks donors to help protect the blood supply by making and keeping blood donation appointments in the weeks ahead. Donors of all blood types - especially type O blood donors and those giving platelets - are needed now to keep the blood supply strong enough to support critical patient care this spring...
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