Stories from Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Manila high school students received an eye opening experience as they viewed a realistic "mock wreck" on Friday involving eight people including fellow classmates and a teacher. The enactment was sponsored by the Manila Police Department and coordinated by Manila Officer Todd Emison...

Ex-Blytheville police officer Terry Winkles' anger management course was not satisfactory to the Blytheville City Council members, they decided after about an hour executive session discussion Tuesday afternoon. At a May 5 appeal hearing, the Council upheld Blytheville Police Chief Ross Thompson's decision to terminate Winkles, but said with successfully completing a psychological exam and an anger management course and complying with Thompson's conditions that Winkles could be reinstated...

Embattled councilwoman seeking clarification

Northeast Arkansas has received about 10 inches of rain over the past two weeks, and the effects of the extreme weather may effect the area for for weeks to come. "In the week of April 26, I measured 4 1/2 inches, " said Dave Freeze of the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. "Then, the week of May 3, I measured another 5 1/2."...

Kathleen Yasas, a former editor at The Courier News, will be at That Bookstore in Blytheville Thursday afternoon signing copies of her new book, "If Thine Eye Be Evil." The inspiration for the book came from an actual murder case that Yasas and a cub reporter worked on in Mississippi County, Yasas said. ...

The CIT Group/Equipment Financing, Inc. is seeking judgment against the former lease holder of the South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center. CIT, of Mount Laurel, N.J., claims Ameris of Osceola, LLC; Ameris Arkansas Holding, LLC; and Ameris of Arkansas, LLC defaulted on payments of nearly $500,000 for the lease of hospital equipment the company financed in 2006. CIT also alleges Ameris is liable for an additional $12,325.51 in personal property taxes...

Break-ins being investigated By RICK HARRIS Blytheville Courier News Blytheville Police are investigating two break-ins, according to reports. Monday at noon, police were called to the 800 block of Keith for a report of a burglary that had already occurred. ...

The Southern Sluggers Girls 10 & Under Girls Softball Team from Lake City won second place in the pre-season tournament held in Marked Tree. The team members are, from left: front -- Kaylee Fitzgerald, Brianna Campbell, Brandy Wood, Delaney George, Linsey McKay, Karlee Sanders. ...

Riverside West sixth grade girls basketball team had a successful season finishing first place in the League Tournament held in Harrisburg in February. Members of the team and coaches are, from left: front -- Hattie Milligan (water girl, Natalie Milligan, Bailey Davis, Ashlin Snyder, Molly Davis, Madison Qualls, and Trisha Null. ...

The Manila Junior high athletes were honored with a banquet and awards ceremony on Monday, May 4, in the school cafeteria. Mitzi Adcock, president of the booster club, welcomed students and guests. A barbecue dinner was served...

The Buffalo Island Classic Cruiser annual car show was held in Caraway on Saturday, April 25, with over 50 entries. A silent auction, door prizes, and concessions were held throughout the day with people enjoying a step back in time with the antique vehicles on display...

The Buffalo Island Classic Cruiser annual car show was held in Caraway on Saturday, April 25, with over 50 entries. A silent auction, door prizes, and concessions were held throughout the day with people enjoying a step back in time with the antique vehicles on display...

The annual Miss Mess and Miss Tacky were held back to back on Saturday night at the Melody Theater. The events benefit the Buffalo Island American Cancer Relay for Life. Serena Duffel served as emcee for the event. Paula Bowen co-sponsored the event which proved to be very entertaining...