Stories from Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department.

It's been a little cool this week, but if previous Delta summers are anything to go by, we ought to be pretty thankful.

Mrs. Mary Regina Hagan Wimberley, 93, formerly of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011, in Woodbridge, Va.

Mr. Robert Alvin (Bob) Royer, 82, of Batesville, formerly of Blytheville, died Saturday, May 14, 2011, at Clear Lake Regional Hospital in Houston (Webster), Texas, of complications from mesothelioma

Paul Robbins, 86, of Manila, longtime Manila businessman, passed from this life Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at the Manila Nursing Center.

Maurene Hawkins, 85, of Blytheville, died Tuesday, May 17, 2011, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Ms. Pearlie Ann Cannon, 74, of Luxora, died Friday, May 13, 2011, in Osceola.

Marquita Denise Brown, 28, of Blytheville, died Saturday, May 14, 2011.

Mr. Dale Barber of Blytheville passed away peacefully at his home after a brief illness Tuesday, May 17, 2011, surrounded by his family.

Arkansas Northeastern College is seeking comments from the public about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency.

Great River Medical Center in Blytheville recently received an award for Commitment to Quality from the Arkansas Hospital Association and the Arkansas Department of Human Services.

Ducklings follow their mother along the side of the Blytheville Courier News building Tuesday Morning on Broadway Street. The ducks were taken to Walker Park.

Members of the Blytheville Emergency Rescue Squad recently accepted the title to a 2003 Chevrolet Yukon from Nucor-Yamato Steel.

Citizens of Blytheville are being urged to help in the fight against mosquitoes this summer.

The words "thank you" seem inadequate, said Blytheville police officer Cody Gentry, referring to all the support he and his family have received over the last few months.

The 1A State Baseball Tournament wraps up this afternoon at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex. Tournament host, Armorel, takes on Midland before this paper hits the streets while Viola takes on Kirby at 2:30 p.m. On the girls softball side, Taylor and Nemo-Vista earned spots on the final round with victory's on Tuesday...

Blytheville Courier News The 1A State Baseball tournament concludes this afternoon at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex with the host, and fourth seeded, Armorel Tigers taking on the Region 3 champion Midland Mustangs at noon on field 8 followed by Viola and Kirby...

Baseball games that end early because of the 10-run rule rarely have much of a story line to go along with them. That wasn't the case Tuesday when the Armorel Tigers disposed of the Scranton Rockets, 13-1, in the 1A state quarterfinals at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex...

When he ran for office last year, no doubt Blytheville Mayor James Sanders knew if elected he would have some obstacles in the path of the city becoming fiscally sound.

Paul Jake Robbins, age 86 of Manila, prominent area businessman, entered eternity on May 17, 2011. Born Aug. 20, 1924, at Timms Point, near Manila, he was the son of the late Bertie L. and Josephine Rice Robbins and was a lifelong area resident. ...

The Armorel Tigers are headed to the state championship. The Tigers boys rolled past Midland, 10-2, in Wednesday's semifinal game.

Mrs. Maelean Horner Taylor, 63, of Blytheville, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born May 31, 1947, in Marianna, she was a homemaker.