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Monette alderman takes oath of office
(Local News ~ 02/24/21)
New alderman Gary Qualls was administered the oath of office by Monette Mayor Bob Blankenship during Monday evening’s city council meeting. Qualls was appointed by the council in January to fill the vacancy in Ward 1, Position 1. No candidates filed for election for the council position previously held by councilman Tom Carroll, who retired in December of 2020 after 22 years of service...
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Manila renews contracts
(Local News ~ 02/24/21)
Administrators’ contracts were renewed at the Manila School Board meeting held on Thursday, Feb. 18. Following an executive session the board voted to renew contracts for LeAnn Helms, high school principal; John Parrish, assistant high school principal; Sherry Mason, elementary school principal; John Deaton, assistant elementary principal; and Robin Baugher, federal curriculum coordinator...
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Leachville mayor gives state of city address
(Local News ~ 02/24/21)
Leachville Mayor Rodney Robertson gave the annual State of the City address at the February meeting on Monday evening discussing highlights of 2020 and the outlook for 2021. Mayor Robertson spoke about the accomplishments of 2020 as the city worked hard through a pandemic...
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Mayor Sanders speaks at Chamber luncheon
(Local News ~ 02/24/21)
Blytheville Mayor James Sanders addressed the recent history of Blytheville as well as its future Feb. 22 at the Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon at the Blytheville Holiday Inn. He acknowledged the progress made within the city despite the unprecedented times brought about through 2020 and how Blytheville can expand on those efforts moving forward...
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Blytheville School facilities damaged by winter storm
(Local News ~ 02/24/21)
Blytheville School District had several water leaks and damage to awnings as the result of last week’s winter storm. Blytheville superintendent Bobby Ashley told the Blytheville School Board Monday night the Blytheville Primary School awnings fell because of the weight of snow and ice...
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Teen shot, airlifted to The Med
(Local News ~ 02/24/21)
Blytheville police are reporting a 17-year-old male is in stable condition after being shot Tuesday night in the 500 block of East Rose. Police say the juvenile suffered a single gunshot wound and was airlifted to Regional Medical Center in Memphis...
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