Stories from Friday, May 3, 2013

Members of the Manila Pack 32 went to Heritage Park in Piggott April 19-21 to attend the Cherokee District Cub Family Camporee. This was the first camping trip for several of the Scouts. During the weekend the boys were able to able to earn belt loops and patches for BB guns, archery, slingshots and fishing. ...

The Mississippi County 4-H Horse and Pony Quiz Bowl team had its first meeting April 20. This group is for 4-H members ages 5, 6 and 7 and focuses on learning about horses and riding without actually handling or riding the horses. ...

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

Mr. Athel "Datsy" Parker, 80, of Manila, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.

Mrs. Jennie L. Gould, 53, of Tyronza, died Wednesday, May 1, 2013, in Jonesboro.

If ever there was an individual who has failed to develop a basic comprehension of a game he's played most of his life, it's John Rose when it comes to golf.

During a special meeting Thursday night, the Blytheville City Council unanimously authorized the purchase of four garbage trucks and two trash trucks from RiverCity Hydraulics at a total cost of $945,546.

Blytheville Middle School Principal Mike Wallace spoke to students and their parents Thursday night during the Second Annual Step Up Night in a packed BMS cafeteria.

The Mississippi County Library System is now offering ebooks. The added service will allow citizens to check out electronic books for free.

Blytheville residents turned out Thursday afternoon for a National Day of Prayer service at the courthouse.

The Blytheville City Council's Parks and Recreation Committee heard a pair of proposals aimed at improving the parks system during Thursday night's regular monthly meeting.

Athel "Datsy" Parker, 80, of Manila, died Thursday, May 2, 2013, at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Born at Manila, he was the son of the late James and Leona Brown Parker and had been a lifelong Manila resident. He was a retired farmer, and a member of the Bethany Baptist Church...

Annie Mae Duncan Bonne Terre, Mo. Annie Mae Duncan of Bonne Terre, Mo., passed away Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the age of 75. She was born April 26, 1937, at Manila, the daughter of the late John Riley and Clara Edna (Reis) McDole...