Stories from Friday, April 20, 2012

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

It seems that the technological advancements of the last several years are taking root with more and more folks all the time.

Will Osceola become a trendsetter and pass an ordinance outlawing "sagging pants?"

It was standing room only at the Osceola City Hall Monday night as residents demanded an answer to the question on everyone's mind: "Why are our electric bills so high?"

A fiery crash involving two tractor-trailers shut down southbound traffic for about four hours Thursday morning on Interstate 55 at the 15.8-mile marker in Pemiscot County.

The Arkansas Northeastern College Department of music will present "Catch The Spirit," featuring the ANC Concert Singers, Women's Chorale, Chamber Singers and the Community Choir at 7 p.m. today (Friday).

Blytheville Fire Chief Mike Carney is reminding the public that the department's weather radio giveaway program began Friday at the main fire station on Main and Franklin.

Those wishing to participate in the first CleanerSafer Blytheville cleanup of 2012 are asked to meet at 8 a.m. Saturday at Williams Park.

Certain sections of Blytheville's local economy can expect a boost over the next few weeks, as prom season ramps up in the area.

This week's Pet of the Week at the Blytheville Humane Society is "Selina," a young female Fox Terrier. A recent surrender to the Humane Society, Selina is loving, happy and ready to have her own chair in a good home. She is house-trained and up-to-date with routine shots. For more information, call the Humane Society at 870-838-5512 or send email to humanesocietyofblytheville@hotmail.com.