Stories from Monday, February 7, 2011

Hugh Davis of Blytheville won the Blytheville Courier News Big Game contest by nearly getting the exact final score of the Super Bowl. Davis predicted Green Bay would defeat Pittsburgh 31-27. Green Bay won the Super Bowl, 31-25. Davis wins $75. cnsports@couriernews.net...

On Feb. 4, 2011, Blythevile lost one of the best, my auntie Rosie Stevens. She was a strong, wise and intelligent woman that help kept McHaney Street in order. Auntie fought the good fight of faith, kept the faith; now, there is a reward for her labor. It's so hard to say goodbye...

I am writing concerning our school system. I cannot believe that our school district had school today (Feb. 7). Every school around us is closed. The snow was so heavy you could not see the road. I just cant believe the old mighty dollar is more important than the safety of our school kids. It is something bad wrong with this school system if the kids' safety don't come first...

Valentine's Day is just a few days away. But while you are rushing around trying to find the perfect token of affection for those you love, why not consider giving yourself a gift as well.

The Blytheville Chickasaws lost their grip on first in the 5A-East standings following a 50-48 heartbreaking loss at Beebe. The Chicks dropped to third with the loss. Here are the standings. 5A-East standings Boys Girls Saturday Boys Beebe 50, Blytheville 48...

For all their ups and downs, you always could assert two positives about these basketball Razorbacks. They never lost two games consecutively and they never lost at Walton Arena. Leave that could assert not can assert.

The snow is melting off roads, bridges and overpasses in Blytheville, said Blytheville Police Chief Ross Thompson. "The Highway 18 overpass is open again," Thompson said just before 11 a.m. Monday.