Stories from Thursday, December 22, 2011

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

Mr. Joe Willie Wells, 50, of Hope, formerly of Blytheville, died Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011. in Hope.

Mrs. Nannie Mae Hessie Bunch, 85, of Blytheville, passed from this life Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011, at Methodist Hospital in Memphis.

The Humane Society of Blytheville would like to thank everyone who donated time, money and gifts to make the Annual Spaghetti Dinner and Auction a success: Mary Arriola, Bill Kenner, Mike Leathers, Chuck Wilder, Charles Moody, Arkansas Northeastern College, Nikki Allen, Archer Engineering, Dr. ...

With five kids in the house, it's easy to get into the Christmas spirit. But a story the other day took it to another level.

Blytheville Mayor James Sanders has been elected to the East Arkansas Planning and Development District's Board of Directors.

Area author Tiffany T. Hayes has a lot to be grateful for this holiday season. Moving from a life of drug addiction, abuse, crime and incarceration to a solid and successful family life has inspired her to write several books and volunteer her time to help others facing similar circumstances.

As the Lights of the Delta gets ready to end its season, executive director George Hubbard is reminding everyone that Thursday and Friday are the last nights to see Santa Claus.

A late Blytheville man's lawsuit against Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant over a courtside incident in Memphis six years ago has been returned to a lower court.

Mr. George Edward Matthews, 47, of Blytheville, died Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011.