Stories from Saturday, August 4, 2012

A group of Blytheville students who participate in the Academic Excellence After School Program sponsored by Tenaris were recently treated to a trip to the Museum of Discovery in Little Rock. A group of more than 35 students, program organizers, and activity leaders went on the trip, which took place at the end of July...

Mr. Garlen Self, 60, of Blytheville, died Friday, Aug. 3,2012, at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced when finalized. Cobb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Elvis Presley impersonator Kenny Presley will be performing at the Ritz Theater at 7 p.m. Aug. 10. Presley has been impersonating "The King" for 30 years and has performed his act in all 50 states and Canada. "I look forward to performing overseas this year," said Presley...

The new Blytheville Public Works director has a familiar face. Blytheville Mayor James Sanders has appointed assistant police chief Marvin Crawford as the new head of Public Works. Crawford spent 31 years in law enforcement, including serving the city at the Blytheville Police Department since 1978, when he began as a patrol officer and worked his way up the ranks...