Stories from Thursday, November 22, 2012

Manila Lions met Wednesday discussing the upcoming pancake supper scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 1. They will start serving at 5 p.m. at the Manila school cafeteria. Lion Tracey Reinhart said the food has been ordered...

Angie and Aaron Master of Manila saw a need for a food pantry in Manila and with the help of local Scouts, churches, Manila School, school organizations and individuals, Manila Food Pantry became a reality. It is located at 217 Concord Street, Suite 2. The pantry is open on Tuesdays from noon until 2 p.m. and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m...

It was hard to find a parking space in the Lake City Museum parking lot on Saturday afternoon as area residents welcomed home author Linda Dunlap Hulen for the premier book signing of "Her Final Gift."...

Why would you want to build a skateboard park in Walker Park? I am a longtime Blythevillian and I have lived by Walker Park my entire life. I don't think there was much thought put into this one. How about some basketball courts or something more suited to fit the people who reside around the area? I don't think there's a kid on my block or around my area who can even afford a skateboard. Thing is, they don't skate...

As we arrive upon Thanksgiving holiday, it is hard not think about all the things for which we should be thankful. I am fortunate to have a beautiful family, a great job, and to have my health and well-being. Here at KIPP Delta, we also have much for which we should be grateful. ...

I know I should do this more often than today. Ephesians 5:20: "Giving thanks always for all things unto God, even the Father, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

The city of Gosnell will be offering a trial recycling program to its citizens starting next week.

The Blytheville trophy case is full of gold balls and plaques from past championships. A number of those came with former Blytheville athletic director Bill Mayo overseeing the athletic programs.