Stories from Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Mrs. Edna Stromire, 82, of Blytheville, died Monday at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.

Mrs. Charlene Bullock, 69, of Alice, Texas, formerly of Manila, passed from this life Friday, Aug. 10, 2012, at her home in Texas.

Bobby Gene Branum, 66, of Marked Tree, died Sunday in Jonesboro.

Brian Keith Borden Jr., 19 of Manila, passed from this life, Saturday Aug. 11, 2012 at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis.

I really thought this would be my first year to enjoy delicious, home-grown peaches from my own tree. Boy, was I wrong.

The Greater Blytheville United Way and the Mississippi County Interagency Council will be hosting its quarterly Lunch and Learn series at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Aldersgate United Methodist Church.

Two local businesses were recently cited by Arkansas Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) for the same violation.

The Blytheville School District's "Back-to-School Bash" will be from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, one day before the start of the school year, at Blytheville Intermediate School.

The Armorel School Board approved some minor changes to the school handbook during its meeting Monday night, the last before the before the start of the new school year.

Tonight the Blytheville Planning Commission will consider a request from Gardner Capital to rezone the R-4 property, Dogwood and South Division, as "Planned Residential Development" (PRD).

A recent attempt was reportedly made by Blytheville Mayor James Sanders to talk with Mississippi County officials regarding their ongoing lawsuit over delinquent jail fees.

Abilities Unlimited is poised to open a new site in Blytheville as demolition on the former AU store begins this week.

Brian Keith Borden, Jr., 19, of Manila, passed from this life, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, at the Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Born at Blytheville, he was a lifelong area resident and a 2011 graduate of Manila High School. ...

Mrs. Charlene Bullock, 69, of Alice, Texas, formerly of Manila, passed from this life Friday Aug. 10, 2012, at her home in Texas.Born and raised in Manila she was the daughter of the late B.B. and Kitty Ovedee Phillips Moore and had lived much of her life in Wisconsin before moving to Texas in 1973...

Ray Faulkner, 85, passed away Thursday, Aug. 9, 2012 in Memphis. He was born Dec. 23, 1926, in Caraway to the late Charles and Sally Hill Faulkner. Mr. Ray was a lifelong farmer in the Caraway area and he enjoyed his cattle farm near Brookland...

Mary Emma Pierce, 92, passed away Friday, Aug. 3, 2012 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born May 14, 1920, at Marion, Ill., to the late Charles and Myrtle DeGolyer. Mrs. Pierce was a homemaker and elementary school teacher in her earlier years. ...

The Caraway City Council worked through a short agenda consisting of reports and one resolution on Thursday night, Aug. 9. Mayor Barry Riley discussed reports from the Legislative audit, which included need to post all receipts in designated receipt books, and minutes reflecting of all city donations, such as those to the DARE Program and Relay for Life...

It is often said we don't appreciate the things we have today. I am reminded of that when we have a group of children touring the Buffalo Island Museum in Monette and they want to know what that little building is at the top of the stairs. Yes, the museum has an outhouse. When we explain exactly what it is, we hear lots of "Yuck"...

Buffalo Island Central fired a 126 team total to take first place in high school golf action Thursday morning at The Links Golf Course in Jonesboro. The Mustangs defeated Bay and Weiner behind Jacob Sanders' round of 40 which won medalist honors. Ryan Stuck fired a 42 while Daniel McCormick came home with a 44...

A coed benefit softball tournament will be held at the Manila City Park on Sept. 7-8. All proceeds will go toward funeral and hospital costs for the families of Breeonna and Amilia Shirley and Brian Borden...

The second annual three-man scramble to benefit Baby Basics of NEA was held Friday at Big Lake County Club in Manila with 15 teams participating. Coordinator Brandi Hurst expressed her appreciation to everyone who participated, sponsors and all who worked to make it successful...

Evaluation will follow the registration at 1 p.m. Registration fee is $75 and a birth certificate is required for all first-time players. All registered players must attend the evaluation. Games will begin on Sept. 8 and continue through October 27...

The AAA Benefit Game between Blytheville and Gosnell has been canceled. The preseason scrimmage was originally set for Thursday, Aug. 24. A large crowd showed up to Haley Field last year for first matchup between the schools in years but because of the timing of coaching changes at both schools, a much anticipated rematch was not to be this year...

The second annual Butterfly House dinner and auction will be held Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Manila Airport Community Center. A barbecue dinner including Bigg Butts barbecue pork steak, barbecue chicken and chopped pork will begin at 6 p.m. A live auction will be held at 7 p.m...

Mississippi County Extension Service organized a field day Wednesday, Aug. 8, visiting cotton, corn and peanut fields in the area...

Noah Cook, 15, is looking forward to returning to his home and spending time with his friends and family. When he went to the doctor in April, Noah had no idea he would not be enjoying his usual summer of hunting and fishing. Noah is recovering from a bone marrow transplant he underwent on July 20...

Larry S. Phillips Sr., 63, of Blytheville, died Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012, in Blytheville.