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Daniel Mason Wallace, Sr.
(Obituary ~ 12/30/13)
Daniel Mason Wallace Sr., 76, of Monette passed away Dec. 28, 2013, in Paragould due to complications from injuries received in a car accident earlier this year. He was born Feb. 2, 1937, in Monette to the late Daniel Richard and Estella Masner Wallace. ...
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One vehicle accident claims life of Manila man
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
A one vehicle accident on CR 314/East of State Highway 18, Manila, claimed the life of Arturo Gonzales, 20, of Manila. According to a preliminary Arkansas State Police report, the accident happened at approximately 3 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 27. Gonzales was traveling east when the vehicle left the roadway and overturned. He was pronounced on the scene by Deputy Coroner James Skinner...
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Arturo Gonzalez Garcia
(Obituary ~ 12/30/13)
Arturo Gonzalez Garcia, 20, of Manila, died Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, from injuries received in an auto accident near Manila. Born Oct. 20, 1993, in Blytheville, he was a lifelong Manila resident and a 2012 graduate of Manila High School where he played football and baseball. ...
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Mustangs hold off Armorel in NEA quarterfinals
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/13)
Buffalo Island Central overcame a determined effort by a pesky Armorel Tiger team in their Northeast Arkansas Invitational Tournament opener to post a hard fought 54-44 victory Thursday afternoon at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro...
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Lady Lions roar past Riverside 68-36 in NEA quarterfinals
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/13)
Manila jumped on Riverside early behind Lady Lion point guard Emily Cook's big first quarter and coasted to a 68-36 victory over the Lady Rebels in the quarterfinals of the Northeast Arkansas Invitational Basketball Tournament Thursday afternoon at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro...
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Westside ends Lions' NEA title hopes
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/13)
Fifth seeded Westside connected on its last six free throw attempts in the final minute of play to stave off a late Manila rally as the Warriors held on to defeat the fourth seeded Lions 50-43 in the quarterfinals of the Northeast Arkansas Invitational Tournament Thursday afternoon in Jonesboro...
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Timberwolves outmuscle Riverside in NEA quarterfinals
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/13)
Top seeded Cedar Ridge got 25 points from All-State forward Spencer Reaves and went on to defeat ninth seeded Riverside 63-52 in quarterfinal action of the Northeast Arkansas Invitational Basketball Tournament Thursday night at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro...
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Lady Mustangs beat Sloan Hendrix, advance to NEA semi-finals
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/13)
Buffalo Island Central outscored Sloan Hendrix 19-4 in the final period, breaking open a four point game, and went on to defeat the stubborn Lady Greyhounds 62-43 in quarterfinal action of the NEA Tournament Friday afternoon in Jonesboro...
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Lady Mustangs romp past CRA in NEA opener
(High School Sports ~ 12/30/13)
Buffalo Island Central's Lady Mustangs wasted little time in disposing their first round Northeast Arkansas Invitational Tournament opponent, galloping to an easy 55-19 romp over Crowley's Ridge Academy Monday afternoon at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro...
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Buffalo Island Central School Board approves salary schedules
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
Buffalo Island Central School Board members adopted the 2013-2014 salary schedules for certified, non-certified, and stipend distributions as were presented at the Dec. 16 meeting. The regular Dec. 9 meeting was moved to Dec. 16 due to the inclement weather. There were no principal reports given because of prior commitments of principals...
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Lake City Council approves salary increases
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
Lake City Council approved the 2014 proposed budget which included salary increases for the mayor, city clerk/treasurer; and one employee at the Dec. 16 meeting. Mayor Jon Milligan made a recommendation for an increase of 40 cents per hour per full time employee for the remaining uniformed and non-uniformed employees of the city beginning Jan. 1...
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Southworth donates $20,000 for swimming pool project
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
Southworth continues its efforts to be involved in the Manila community and to be a good corporate citizen. A $20,000 check presented to the city will provide a boost in the completion of the Manila Community Swimming Pool...
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Manila and BIC seniors receive A-State Scholar Scholarships
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
Wednesday, Dec. 18, was a good day for two area seniors, one at Buffalo Island Central High School and one at Manila High School...
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CenturyLink gives to Caraway
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
Skip Layne, CenturyLink Area Operations Manager-North/East Arkansas and Mississippi presented a check to Mayor Barry Riley to be used however the city needs for storm recovery for the citizens of Caraway...
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Manila School Board
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
Manila School Board members worked through a short agenda on Dec. 19. John Mixon, architect, met with the board presenting the latest rendering of the proposed new high school. The floor plan now shows the building facing southwest...
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Herman Davis Monument receives wreath
(Local News ~ 12/30/13)
Herman Davis Monument receives wreath By REVIS BLAYLOCK Town Crier News Staff A wreath, as part of the Wreaths Across America program, was placed at the Herman Davis Monument Park in Manila on Thursday, Dec. 12. Herman Davis, a World War I hero, is buried at the site located just off Highway 18 on Baltimore Street...
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