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Gosnell looks to develop lifelong readers
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
GOSNELL -- Gosnell Elementary School hopes to not only improve comprehension among its kindergarten through second-graders with the school's new Guided Reading program, but create life-long readers as well. Elizabeth Bryce, instructional facilitator for K-2 at Gosnell, said it was time for a change from the old traditional reading program to a new program that allows students and teachers more flexibility...
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Five charged in Bobo case
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
Formal charges were recently filed against five Blytheville men in connection with the city's first homicide of the year. Records filed in the Mississippi County Circuit Clerk's office indicate that Daitrell Talley, 20, of 236 Simon Street, Clarence Kelly Jr., 18, of 548 E. ...
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Coalition offering HOPE
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
Mississippi County Coalition for HOPE is a family-driven and child-guided program to help Mississippi County youth who have serious emotional and behavioral problems in the home, community and school. Dale Baker, president of Mississippi County Coalition for HOPE, said HOPE stands for Helping Other People Excel...
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Sen. Pryor tours ART
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
Local company still growing, hiring at Aeroplex
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Easter weekend busy time for Blytheville police
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
Blytheville police officers were busy over the three-day Easter weekend, responding to many incidents and disturbances. On Saturday, a woman walked into a funeral home on S. Division Street and demanded money from the employees. When she received no money, the woman apparently became irrational and stabbed an employee of the business with an ink pen. She then left the business on foot...
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Monette Manor veterans honored
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
Monette Manor veterans were honored on Thursday morning with a flag ceremony conducted by the Craighead County Veterans Honor Guard. "We needed a new flag," Marla Layne, Monette Manor Administrator, said. "We contacted the Craighead County Veterans group and we got more than just flags."...
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Lake City council votes to move forward on sales tax
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
Lake City Council members voted to proceed with a one cent sales tax to be placed on the November ballot. Discussion on the tax which will be delegated for street repair and/or water and sewer only was held. The motion was approved unanimously. Council members agreed to have Ryan Bowman with the Friday Law Firm contacted with the possibility of being present at the next council meeting...
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Roth retires after 33 years
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
Jane Roth received well wishes from her friends and co-workers at the Manila Library on Wednesday afternoon, her last day on the job. Roth has worked with the Mississippi County Library serving as Manila Librarian for 33 years...
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Manila School gets recommendation for AdvancEd accreditation
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
The Manila School Board and administrators met with the Quality Assurance Team Wednesday afternoon for an exit report from the review team. Dr. Harold Fisher conducted the exit review introducing the team members and thanking the Manila staff for their hospitality and cooperation...
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Leachville Troop 42 attends camporee
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
Troop 42 of Leachville, participated in the Cherokee District camporee that was conducted on the grounds of Camp Cedar Valley near Viola on March 26-28. The scouts spent Saturday morning and afternoon in team and individual competitions. Troop 42's two teams had some victories. One was in the human wheel barrow event...
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Mock wreck at MHS warns teens
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
A mock wreck was held at Manila High School on Friday, a week before prom night, in an effort to warn teenagers on the seriousness of making the right choices. The second annual wreck enactment at MHS was coordinated by Manila Police Officer Todd Emison and Gary Hill...
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Caraway auction raises $6,500+
(Local News ~ 04/06/10)
The annual Caraway Volunteer Ambulance Service auction raised over $6,500 Saturday, April 3, as townspeople and area donors came out to support their local ambulance service. "We had so many items to auction off this year and are thankful for the wide variety of things that were donated," Ambulance Service Director Roger Adcock said. ...
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Jacob Charles "J.C. Martin, Jr.
(Obituary ~ 04/06/10)
Jacob Charles "J.C." Martin, Jr., 16, of Paragould died Monday, April 5, 2010, at Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock after a brave battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 10, 1993, to Jacob Charles Martin, Sr. ...
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