Stories from Saturday, August 6, 2011

No wonder people often think that animal lovers are a little weird.

The city of Blytheville's 2008/2009 state legislative audit is in the hands of 2nd Judicial Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington.

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

Erma Jewel Cain McDonald, 100 of Blytheville, passed from this life Saturday, Aug. 6, 2011, at St Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Patricia Ann "Bass" Anderson, 43, of Blytheville, died Aug. 4, 2011, in Blytheville.

It's back to the drawing board with the new JP district maps of Mississippi County, per the decision made by the Mississippi County Election Commission during a public meeting Friday.

Some local kids hung out on the playground equipment during The 24th annual Kids Day, held Saturday afternoon at Williams Park. The event is coordinated by Shannon "Duck" Sims.