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What if this column won me a Nobel Prize?
(Column ~ 08/13/13)
On Saturday, Ashley, Caroline and I loaded up and headed to Sikeston for the day. We were invited to go with some friends so we were actually just kind of tagging along, but they have a few decent outlet stores there, so I didn't mind too much.
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What's in a name; or, mosquitoes as big as birds?
(Column ~ 08/13/13)
Those of you who are on my Facebook friends list have been seeing my posts about these huge mosquitoes we have this year.
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Larry J. Taylor
(Obituary ~ 08/13/13)
Larry J. Taylor, 71, of Blytheville, passed from this life Sunday, Aug. 11, 2013, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
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Willie T. Dobbins
(Obituary ~ 08/13/13)
Mr. Willie T. Dobbins, 53, of Marked Tree, died Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro.
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Armorel board gets look at test scores
(Local News ~ 08/13/13)
The Armorel School District received preliminary data on its Annual Measurable Objectives of literacy and math this month. Overall, Superintendent, Sally Bennett is pleased with the direction the district is headed.
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BHS teachers head back to school
(Local News ~ 08/13/13)
Blytheville High School teachers started preparing for students to return to school next week by first taking time to go over the teacher handbook with BHS Principal Bobby Ashley on Monday.
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Teachers told to change kids' lives
(Local News ~ 08/13/13)
Blytheville teachers were kept busy Monday as they headed back to school a week early to start getting ready for the beginning of a new semester, which begins next week Monday.
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Police shooting probe close to wrapping up
(Local News ~ 08/13/13)
The Second Judicial District prosecuting office is wrapping up its investigation into the May 18 use of deadly force against 30-year-old Terrence Dawson during a reported hostage situation.
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UPDATE: Man arrested in Goodwin murder
(Local News ~ 08/13/13)
Federal authorities arrested a man in Indiana Monday in connection with the July 7 murder of 26-year-old Daniel Goodwin in Blytheville.
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Ricky Glenn Rogers
(Obituary ~ 08/13/13)
Rickey Glenn Rogers, 59, of Leachville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born July 20, 1954, at Leachville to the late Ray and Glendene Rogers. He was an area farmer for many years with his father and was also employed by Viskase in Osceola. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing and spending time on the river...
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Susie McAfee says goodbye after 48 years
(Local News ~ 08/13/13)
It is ending right where it started for Susie McAfee 48 years ago, working in the Craighead County Circuit Clerk's office. After graduating from Monette High School in 1964, Susie Harrell (McAfee) started her first job working in the Eastern District Craighead County Circuit Clerk's office in Lake City. ...
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Manila School Board considers personnel in special called meeting
(Local News ~ 08/13/13)
Manila School Board members met for a special called meeting Thursday evening to consider personnel issues including resignations and hiring. Board members welcomed Tamra Crowell who was appointed to fill the position of her husband, Tony Crowell, who resigned to accept the position of dean of students. ...
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Baby Basic Golf Tournament held at Big Lake Country Club
(Local News ~ 08/13/13)
The third annual Baby Basic Golf Tournament was held Friday, Aug. 9, at the Big Lake Country Club in Manila with 14 teams participating in the three man scramble...
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The Ultimate Oldies Show Aug. 16
(Local News ~ 08/13/13)
The Ultimate Oldies Show will be held at the Collins Theater in Paragould Friday, Aug. 16, and Saturday, Aug. 17. Showtime will be 7 p.m. and tickets are $15. Advance tickets may be purchased at the Treasure House, located in the Paragould Plaza. ...
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Operation Healthy Delta: Daily Notebook | Day 8
(Local News ~ 08/13/13)
With one day left in Operation Healthy Delta, military medical personnel have provided free medical services to more than 1,000 people in the Blytheville area, according to Lt. Col. Bill Mitchell.
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