Stories from Saturday, February 14, 2009

The city won't realize revenue from the newly approved tax until this summer.

Before "High School Musical," and even before "Grease," there was "Bye, Bye, Birdie!" Lots of laughs and great songs have made this favorite hit Broadway show one of the most memorable musicals of all time. And it's coming to The Ritz Civic Center in Blytheville at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27...

Teams are being sought for this year's cancer fundraiser.

The Treasure Hunters Roadshow has moved up its date to be in Blytheville. The group had postponed its appearance in Blytheville until March 3-7, after the ice storm. But the Treasure Hunters Roadshow will be here Feb. 24-28. The self-described "modern day treasure hunters" will be at the Holiday Inn those days as part of an 18-month national treasure hunt...

Who is Steve McGuire? Name: Steve McGuire Position: Mississippi County Judge Years in Position: 15 years Family: Wife, Anne; son, Eric; and daughter, Tyler Interesting Fact: Served in the U.S. Navy between 1962 and 1966. Served under the command of John S. McCain Jr. while in the Amphibious Forces, Atlantic Fleet...