Stories from Thursday, December 15, 2011

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

Mr. Robert E. "Bob" Stelfox, 95, of Blytheville, formerly of St. Louis, died Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011, at his home.

Mrs. Dorothy Alee Dabney, 91, of Gilmore, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis.

Monte Hodges of Farmers Bank & Trust (pictured), and Charles Moody, a musician, were two of the "Community Helpers" who talked to the Blytheville Kindergarten Center students this week about the work they do and the people they are able to help.

Arkansas Northeastern College is looking to expand its automotive program, thanks to a grant from the Department of Labor.

Jennifer Marie Ledbetter originally of Gosnell, and Mitchell Alan Clay of Imboden wered united in marriage in a private ceremony Nov. 11, 2011, at The Gallery on the Square Art Gallery in downtown Pocahontas.

There's an old saying: If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we'd all have a merry Christmas. Blytheville Mayor James Sanders must have entertained a similar thought this year, his first in the mayor's office.

CAMPBELL, Mo. -- The Armorel Tigers advaced to the Campbell Christmas Tournament championship Wednesday night. Armorel trailed third-seeded Naylor 27-17 at halftime, but managed 47 points in the second half on its way to a 64-53 win in the tournament semifinals...

Some of Santa's reindeer teach a band of pirates intent on stealing Santa's toys how to break dance during the Gosnell fourth-grade Christmas program, titled "A Pirate Christmas." The program was directed by music teacher Janet Neff. Photo submitted by Pat Lendennie...