Stories from Wednesday, March 23, 2011

The latest trend among my Facebook friends -- at least those in the "new mom" category -- is old-fashioned baby names.

Gosnell lost a slugfest to Piggott, 13-8,Tuesday afternoon.

Thunder Bayou Golf Links hole No. 6 saw its second hole-in-one in two days on Tuesday.

Tuesday afternoon's matchup between the Armorel Tigers and Obion County Central, Tenn. Rebels was a game a stark contrasts.

A Luxora woman is dead after her husband accidentally drove their vehicle too close to high water behind the levee near Luxora Sunday afternoon, according to a report from the Mississippi County Sheriff's Office.

Two post offices in South Mississippi County are on the list of proposed closures, and those communities are not being kept up to date with information, according to U.S. Senator Mark Pryor.

The Blytheville Police Department's conducted a recent mobilization in the city which led to several citations, including: -- No seat belt 28 -- No child restraint 7 -- Speeding 19 -- DWI arrest 4

Justices of the Mississippi County Quorum Court quickly dispensed with a short agenda Tuesday evening, approving two resolutions allowing the county to use grant funds for economic development and amending the county's budget to upgrade security at the Senior Activities Center and correct typographical errors.

Following the tragic death of a 14-year-old girl Wednesday night in Gosnell -- who was hit by a truck while crossing the street -- Gosnell Police Chief Bobby Trump would like to remind the public of some basic pedestrian and traffic safety tips.

A Blytheville woman reported being robbed by a woman who asked her for a ride.

Donald Ray Blocker, 68, of Conway, formerly of Leachville, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at his home. Born in Arbyrd, Mo., he was the son of the late Lawrence Jack and Eva Dee Coburn Blocker and was a former Leachville resident where he was employed by Brown Shoe Company. He also worked for Frolic Footwear in Jonesboro and Russellville and retired as Plant Manager with Munro Footwear in Mount Ida. He served in the Arkansas Army National Guard and was a resident of Conway since October 2010...

Mr. Wheeler Carson, 91, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Born in Tomato to J.W and Mamie Wells Carson, he was a self employed painter for many years, a U.S. Army World War II veteran, served in the European Theater, and was a member of the American Legion Post 24. ...

Long-time Blytheville resident Ruthie Bell Evans passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Chicago, from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was born Feb. 22, 1921, in Helena. Mrs. Evans was married for 48 years to the late Rev. Thomas Evans. Her youngest son, Mark Evans preceded her in death...

Michael Wayne Cook, 55, of Trumann, died of heart failure Monday,March 21, 2011, in his home. Born Jan. 29, 1956, in Lepanto, he was a mechanic and a Baptist. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin Lee Cook and Aunvy Christine Turner. Mr. Cook leaves two daughters, Greesha McAndrew and Elizabeth Forkum of Jonesboro;...