Manila, Arkansas

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• Buffalo Island officials take oath of office
  

  Local city council members were sworn in Thursday, Jan. 1. Manila's returning and new city council member were sworn in at noon in a ceremony conducted by Michael White, Mississippi County Quorum Court.

• If they're for it ...
  

  If they're for it ... It's bound to be just a slap on the hand. The Farm Bureau board voted today to support the Attorney General's proposed animal cruelty legislation .

• Mary Farrow counts her blessings daily
  

  Mary Farrow, 86, is Manila's 2008 Christmas Angel. She said she counts her blessings every day and gives the Good Lord thanks every morning.

• Breakfast with Santa
  

  Manila High School sponsored Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 13. Over 80 children attended.

• Veach elected to lead Arkansas Farm Bureau
  

  Randy Veach is the new president of Arkansas Farm Bureau and Rich Hillman is its new vice president.

• Manila 2008 Christmas Parade
  

  Manila held its 2008 Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 6. Juanita Blevins was the Grand Marshall for the 2008 Manila Christmas Parade.

• Manila Lions carries on pancake tradition
  

  Rex Farmer, 23 months old, is enjoying pancakes before being in the Manila Christmas Parade.

• Manila School Board accepts bond bid
  

  Scott Beardsley with Beardsley Public Finance met with the Manila School Board on Thursday, Nov.

• CMA to place signs around Manila
  

  John Parsley and Larry Cox, president of the Christian Motorcycle Association, addressed the Manila City Council on Monday, Nov.

• Blevins receives honors at NAHRO meeting
  

  Juanita Blevins of Manila was surprised to be recognized at the Oct. 23 National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials held in Pocahontas.

• Building a home from the tree up
  

  Jimmy Veach and Danny Minirth using the portable sawmill turning waste utility poles into a privacy fence.

• Gun club is possibility
  

  Several Manila men in Manila are looking at the possibility of starting a local gun club.

• Mother and daughter recognized for years of service
  

  Juanita and Nila Blevins were recognized by the Manila Housing Authority Board and residents on Tuesday following the regular board meeting.

• Manila educator receives Besse Moore Award
  

  LeAnn Helms, civics and American history teacher at Manila High School, has been selected to receive the Besse Moore Award, sponsored by Economics Arkansas.

• Big Lake Chili Cookoff
  

  First National Bank, Hippie Chili, won first place in showmanship and second place for chili, and People's Choice.

• Enjoying Fall
  

  We have a big weekend coming up with a Friday night home football game in Manila, the annual Manila Lions Club Chili Cook-off, basketball season is here, and other activities.

• 18 vie for Monette Manor Queen
  

  Winners of the Monette Manor Pageant are, from left: Anna Wilmoth, second runner-up; Queen Bea Flanagan; Anna Jones, first runner-up. (Town Crier photo/Revis Blaylock.

• BIC School Board accepts awning bid
  

  Buffalo Island Central School Board Directors met on Monday, Sept. 15, at the Junior High Library in Leachville and approved annual reports, school budget and hiring of new employees.

• Manila School Board elects officers
  

  The Manila School Board elected officers for the coming year, welcomed new board member Danny Robbins, and heard principal reports from each building at the regular September meeting Thursday evening.

• Sear's Super Capacity Heavy Duty Dryer
  Still has blue protective film on the dials..About 9 months old. Excellent condition..Asking $175. Contact: pink-razorback@hotmail.com Heavy Duty Super Capacity Sears Dryer, used in an apt. for 9 months. Do not need it now. Bought a new house with a set already in it.

City Description

Manila is a city in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 3,055 at the 2000 census. It was the hometown of World War I sniper Herman Davis. A park in the town honors his memory today. Manila is located at 35°52′48″N 90°10′10″W / 35.88, -90.16944 (35.879876, -90.169538). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.4 km²), all of it land. The city's name is probably adapted from the 400-year-old capital city of the Philippines, Manila. As of the census of 2000, there were 3,055 people, 1,214 households, and 842 families residing in the city. The population density was 946.2 people per square mile (365.2/km²). There were 1,304 housing units at an average density of 403.9/sq mi (155.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 98.20% White, 0.03% Black or African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.26% from other races, and 1.05% from two or more races. 1.08% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,214 households out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.8% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband

City Contained By:

• Mississippi County
• Arkansas

Timezones:

• Central Time zone

Size:

• 8.28796195308 km squared

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