Stories from Friday, May 14, 2010

In a brief meeting Thursday morning, members of the Mississippi County Quorum Court's Personnel Committee approved the addition of 25 more poll workers for next week's primary election. In action last month, the court approved a measure creating 75 positions for poll works. County finance manager Brenda Burke told the committee that about 19 more positions were needed to make sure there are enough to serve during early voting, Election Day, a runoff election (if necessary) and to tabulate votes...

In his final State of the Schools address Thursday night, Blytheville Superintendent Richard Atwill encouraged parents to get involved in their child's schools so that they will be well-informed. He asked parents and patrons of the district to voice their concerns and opinions on all aspects of the school district...

A housing fair planning meeting was held Thursday at the Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce. The housing fair will be held from 1-7 p.m. June 3 at the Arkansas Northeastern College Governors Ballroom. USDA Rural Development outreach specialist Michelle Stinnett is scheduled to be at the job fair to discuss $2.9 billion that has been set aside in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for rural development...

Mother, son sharing their graduation day today