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Benefit of high heat: Fewer mosquitoes
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
GOSNELL -- The city of Gosnell has benefited from one positive effect of the recent heat wave ... fewer mosquitoes. During his report to the Gosnell City Council Tuesday night, Vector Disease Control's Tim Nelson said the heat is helping the company battle the pesky, biting bugs...
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BFD utility truck still not repaired
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
"The truck needs to be fixed. And we don't need to be talking about it a year from now." --Councilman Mylas Jeffers
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Hinson seeking Ward 2 post on Blytheville Council
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
Lifelong Blytheville resident and businessman Dale Hinson believes he could bring a positive nature to the Blytheville City Council if elected to the Ward 2, Position 2 seat this November. Today, Hinson announced his plans to run for the Council seat, currently being held by Councilwoman Shirley Connealy...
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Class-action lawsuit filed against city
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
A Blytheville resident has slapped the city of Blytheville and its water department with a class-action lawsuit, alleging overcharges for mosquito spray service, excessive late fees and nonpayment of interest on water deposits. Through her attorneys, Hoskins & Harris, P.A., Kenyghatta Davis filed the suit in the Circuit Court of Mississippi County last Thursday "individually and as a representative of a class of persons similarly situated."...
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Sales tax passes easily
(Local News ~ 08/11/10)
Only 1,260 votes cast in county-wide election
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Charles Ray Smith
(Obituary ~ 08/11/10)
Charles Ray Smith, 73, of Leachville, died Aug. 10, 2010, at his home after a brave battle with cancer. Mr. Smith was born Jan. 25, 1937, at Buckeye to the late Charlie Joshua and Mary Francise Smith. Mr. Smith was of the Baptist faith, enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family...
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