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Work Here - Live Here “The light bulb has come on” (4/12/24)“The light bulb has come on that we need housing in Mississippi County,” Randy Scott recently told a room of industrial leaders. Scott, who serves on the board of the Great River Economic Development Foundation, explained there have been 72 new home owners take advantage of the county’s new “Work Here, Live Here” program in its first 18 months...
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Hammett faces charges in Crittenden County (4/12/24)Desmond Fredric Hammett, 43, of Blytheville, is scheduled to go to trial in West Memphis on Tuesday on charges of criminal trespass. Hammett serves on the Blytheville School Board and is a registered candidate on the democrat ticket for the District 34 seat on the State House of Representatives...
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NextEra makes appeal for solar panel projects (4/17/24)By Joseph Fondren NEA Town Courier Contributor BLYTHEVILLE— Thursday afternoon, inside the standing room only meeting room at the Mississippi County Annex Building, NextEra Energy brought a team to plead its case for the continuation of its three solar panel projects...
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One dead, at least 9 injured in Wynne Block Party shooting (4/14/24)WYNNE, Ark. – One man was killed and at least nine people were injured April 13, 2024, when shots were fired at about 10 p.m. at a block party near the corner of Williams Avenue and Martin Luther King Street in Wynne. Two victims were run over by vehicles at the scene. The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the incident at the request of the Wynne Police Department. Investigators have identified multiple people of interest and encourage anyone with information about the incident to call Troop D at (870) 970-6082.
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The American Pickers to return to Arkansas (4/16/24)The American Pickers are returning to Arkansas. They plan to film episodes of The History Channel hit television series throughout the area in June 2024. AMERICAN PICKERS is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on The History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques...
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60 Plus commodities to be distributed (4/10/24)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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Work Release Center plans expansion (4/12/24)BLYTHEVILLE— The Mississippi County Quorum Court’s Energy and Property Committee met Wednesday afternoon at the Annex Building where a variety of topics were discussed including an increase of 100 beds at the ADC Work Release Center. Nine justices— Chairwoman Molly Jackson, Rick Ash, Michael White, Betty Hepler, Cecil McDonald, Neil Burge, Tobeye McClanahan, Drake Brown, and Harbans Mangat— were present and all but one committee member, Melinda Martin, were absent. ...
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National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program - Local businesses to install electric vehicle charging stations (4/10/24)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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The Great River Charitable Clinic serves residents of Miss. County for 15 years (4/10/24)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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Local police host Blytheville Citizen’s Academy (4/17/24)By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier The Blytheville Police Department is holding the first of two citizen’s police academy programs scheduled for 2024. The spring academy is underway. The academy, a six-week program, is held on Thursday nights for three hours. In addition to the classes, those participating will have a day at the firing range...
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