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Blytheville Police reports -- 9-10-12
(Local News ~ 09/11/12)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
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Carol Ann Borden
(Obituary ~ 09/11/12)
Carol Ann Borden, 65, of Osceola, passed from this life Sunday, Sept. 2, 2012, at Baptist Hospital-East in Memphis, Tenn. Born at St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Myer and had been a longtime St. Louis resident before making her home in Osceola 20 years ago...
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LaVerne Hampton
(Obituary ~ 09/11/12)
LaVerne Hampton, 96, of Manila, passed from this life, Monday Sept. 3, 2012 at the Monette Manor Nursing Center. Born at Morehouse, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Vernon and Maude Bryant Crawford and had lived most of her life in the Manila area. ...
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Dovie Irene Lambert
(Obituary ~ 09/11/12)
Dovie Irene Lambert, 94, of Paragould, former Leachville resident and widow of Mr. R.V. Lambert, died Thursday Sept. 6, 2012, at Greene Acres Nursing Center in Paragould. Born at Sulphur Rock, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Sam and Dora Martin Smith and had been a Leachville resident before making her home in Paragould over 60 years ago. ...
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Robert Doyle Roberson
(Obituary ~ 09/11/12)
Robert Doyle Roberson, 69, of Jonesboro, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2012.He was born Sept. 29, 1943, to the late Jim and Rener Roberson. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Carol, five sisters and three brothers...
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Paragould runs past Junior Lions, 20-6
(High School Sports ~ 09/11/12)
Paragould used a balanced attack to defeat Manila 20-6 in junior high football action Thursday night in the Lion's home opener at Manila. The two teams battled through a scoreless first quarter. ...
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Westside shuts down Lions 21-0
(High School Sports ~ 09/11/12)
Westside spoiled Manila's home opener with a 21-0 shutout in high school football action Friday, Aug. 31, at Manila. Quarterback Chase Mann ran for 111 yards and scored all three Westside touchdowns to lead the Warriors to the victory. ...
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Manila Players of the Week
(High School Sports ~ 09/11/12)
Senior linebacker Nick Carmichael was chosen co-player for the week for his efforts in Manila's game against Westside Aug. 31. Carmichael led the Lions with 12 tackles. Senior defensive lineman Chad Lisk was named co-player of the week for his play against Westside Aug. ...
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Trey DePriest wins Big Lake Country Club Championship
(Community Sports ~ 09/11/12)
Trey DePriest recently won the title of 2012 Big Lake Country Club Champion with a total score of 142, 71/71. He won the tournament by 8 shots. Taking runner-up title was Matt Baker...
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Bow shooting competition held in Manila
(Community Sports ~ 09/11/12)
The American Legion Post 197, Manila, hosted a bow shooting competition on Saturday. The Overall Winner was Dale Butterworth. Kellie Douglas Smith was second place. In the Youth Division, Jacob Lee won first place in young men and Madilyn Willmuth won Youth Division for beginning shooter...
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Lost Cane, Whistleville, Little River, and Roseland reunion date
(Local News ~ 09/11/12)
The 13th annual Lost Cane, Whistleville, Little River and Roseland and neighbor's reunion will be held at the Manila Community Center Saturday, Sept. 29. The doors will open at 9 a.m. and a potluck luncheon will be served...
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Manila Lions offer $1,000 for best chili
(Local News ~ 09/11/12)
The 26th annual Big Lake Chili Cook-off was the topic at the Manila Lions Club meeting held Wednesday, Sept. 5. Again this year, the Lions will be offering a $1,000 prize for the best chili. ...
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All American Red Heads inducted into Hall of Fame
(Local News ~ 09/11/12)
The All American Red Heads team, formerly based in Caraway, was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame last Friday in Springfield, Mass. They were one of the nation's first professional women's basketball teams, playing from 1936-1986...
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Aaron J. Sharp
(Obituary ~ 09/11/12)
Mr. Aaron J. Sharp, 88, of Blytheville, died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2012, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro.
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Paul C. Pruschki Sr.
(Obituary ~ 09/11/12)
Mr. Paul C. Pruschki Sr. of Osceola, passed away peacefully in his home Saturday, Sep. 8, 2012.
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Vivid memories of a very bad day
(Column ~ 09/11/12)
There are a few days you will remember in great detail for the rest of your life.
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New court dates set in video voyeurism case
(Local News ~ 09/11/12)
Local business owner Chris Hardy is tentatively scheduled to appear again in Blytheville Circuit Court in November, facing charges of video voyeurism and tampering with evidence.
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Archeological Station plans Open Lab for Saturday
(Local News ~ 09/11/12)
The Blytheville Archeological Research Station will be hosting its monthly Open Lab day from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday at the Blytheville station, located at 2520 Friday Spur next to the Sportsplex.
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Armorel looking for ways to spend money
(Local News ~ 09/11/12)
Less than three months into her new position, Armorel Superintendent Sally Bennett is faced with an interesting issue.
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New strategy planned for Cleaner, Safer effort
(Local News ~ 09/11/12)
The Cleaner, Safer Blytheville initiative is being restructured with the hope of getting more neighbors involved in the effort.
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Eagles top Luxora Panthers
(High School Sports ~ 09/11/12)
A1 EAGLES 27, CHARLES STRONG REC CENTER LUXORA PANTHERS 18 On yet another beautiful day to kickoff Week 2 of the Missco Jr. League Football season, the first game of the day pitted the 0-1 CHARLES STRONG REC CENTER LUXORA PANTHERS against the up and coming, 1-0 A1 EAGLES and what a game it was. ...
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Cleaner, Safer Bly. tourney called a success
(High School Sports ~ 09/11/12)
The inaugural Cleaner, Safer Blytheville Golf Tournament, held at Thunder Bayou Golf Links over the weekend, was a success, according to organizers. Proceeds from the tournament will go toward tearing down unsightly houses in Blytheville. Though there is no final total amount raised yet, officials hope to be able to tear down at least two or three houses...
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BI Museum to host annual quilt show
(Local News ~ 09/11/12)
The Buffalo Island Museum in Monette will host its second Quilt Show from 9 a.m. -- 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22. Entry forms are available at the museum, Monette City Hall, and Kohn Memorial Library. There is no entry fee. Quilt entry will be from 10 a.m. -- 4p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, at the museum, Entrants are asked to turn in a story about their quilt...
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