Stories from Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

Marie Wilkerson, 76, of Manila, died Saturday, March 9, 2013, at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro.

Mr. Henry Clay Hornbuckle was born March 13, 1925, at Dalby Springs, Texas, to Willis and Verdie Mae Hornbuckle.

Dorothy Hedge, 77, of Blytheville, passed from this life Monday, March 11, 2013, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

A large percentage of the best authors out there were journalists first, and the author of the book I am reviewing this month is a proof of that rule.

I don't know if any of you fathers reading this have experienced what I'm about to describe, but if you have then you know exactly what I'm going through right now and you can empathize.

Monday night, the Blytheville City Council's Health and Sanitation Committee voted to redo the bidding process for new garbage trucks.

While burning dilapidated structures may be most inexpensive remedy to remove them, the city would first have to test for asbestos, according to Blytheville Fire Chief Mike Carney.

Blytheville City Councilman Kevin Snow said the public deserves to know whether or not there will be charges as a result of the Arkansas State Police and FBI's joint investigation into the circumstances surrounding the city's once $3.8 million IRS payroll tax debt.

The Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to the past and celebrated the future Monday night during its annual banquet, held in the Briggs-Sebaugh Wellness Center at Arkansas Northeastern College.

The Armorel school district will begin implementing updated crisis response and evacuation drills.

Manila Cub Scout Troop 32 held the annual Pinewood Derby at the Manila Depot Center Thursday evening with a variety of vehicles to race. The boys had their cars weighed in, inspected and placed on the table for judging and racing. ...

Kristen Brewer, assistant activity director and certified nurse's aide (CNA) at Monette Manor, was chosen for February Employee of the Month. Kristen has worked at Monette Manor for four years starting as a CNA...

The Leachville City Council heard responses from area homeowners as to the council's proposed annexation plans when the council met Thursday, March 7. Twelve guests were present to voice their opposition to the council's proposed annexation plans northward to the Arkansas/Missouri state line...

The Buffalo Island Central High School Quiz Bowl team won third place at the Regional Tournament in McCrory Saturday, March 9. Team members include, from left: Lance McDonald, Gunnar James, Elizabeth Boling, Stan Fowler, Codey Pate and Greydon Williams. The team is coached by Tracey Yates. Not pictured are Rachel Simmons, Peyton Milligan and Evan Long. (photo provided)...

Spring sports have started and the Manila High School baseball team will be hosting games on an upgraded field at the Manila Ball Park. Manila High School baseball Coach Bill Taylor expressed his appreciation to the school and city for a great partnership in the renovation giving the team a great field...

Cindy Smith, second grade teacher at Manila Elementary, was named KAIT Teacher of the Month for February. Ms. Cindy, as she is known by her students, has 27 years in the classroom. ...

A day at the spa is usually an enjoyable time for people but according to Julie Thompson, her lambs don't seem to appreciate getting spruced up for show...

A pedestrian struck by a vehicle on East Highway 18 Monday morning has died from injuries suffered in the accident, Blytheville police said Tuesday afternoon.