Stories from Friday, February 25, 2011

Mr. David "Tobey" Maynard, 51, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2011, at his home.

Mrs. Florine Guyton Johnson, 79, of Blytheville, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.

Olivia Riley has never been afraid of work. And even though she is retired after working for 35 years at the Mississippi County Health Unit and the EOC, she is still working in the Blytheville Community.

Southeast Missouri farm supply company ADI Agronomy will pay a $54,922 federal penalty for the failure to comply with risk management elements of the Clean Air Act.

Beginning in March, Mississippi County will see less funding from the county sales and use tax, according to County Treasurer Peggy Meatte.

Gas prices in the Blytheville area rose sharply Thursday afternoon, going from an average of $3.09 per gallon to around $3.25 within the span of a few hours.

Three Luxora residents were recently arrested for possession of methamphetamine after officers observed one of the three purchasing items commonly used to manufacture the drug.

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department.

Blytheville outscored Wynne 14-9 in overtime to pick up a 68-63 win in the final regular-season game of the boys basketball season Friday night in Wynne.