Stories from Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Living the Mission Awards at St. Bernards Two nurses from the Eastern District of Craighead County were among 48 nurses, unit information coordinators and patient care technicians who were recognized for outstanding service during National Hospital Week at St. Bernards Medical Center...

The Rhodes Family has been associated with music since the early 1930s when Slim, Dusty, Speck and Bea Rhodes started touring the country. They had a regular radio show at KWOC in Poplar Bluff several years ago called Slim Rhodes and Mother's Best Mountaineers. ...

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

The summer travel season is upon us, and no doubt many readers are planning family trips of one sort or another in the weeks ahead.

Two new staff members have joined the Mississippi County Extension Service staff at the Blytheville office.

Focus Inc. in Blytheville kicked off its summer program with a "Grill and Chill" party for its early childhood program.

The city ordinance governing trash pickup was reviewed Tuesday afternoon by the Blytheville Health and Sanitation Committee, and Director of Public Works Marvin Crawford had some suggestions as to how to streamline the process.

The United States Navy Band Mid-South will present a special concert of patriotic melodies and traditional military band music on stage at The Ritz Civic Center at 7 p.m. Monday, July 1.

Each year the North Mississippi County Relay for Life chooses survivors to be the Honorary Survivors for the event. The Honorary Survivors are said to represent every survivor through sharing their journey through cancer.

Mrs. Mary Nell Mantz, 88, of Lake Village, formerly of Blytheville, died Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Lake Village.

Playoffs have begun in many of the leagues in Cal Ripken Baseball and Youth Softball. Here's a wrap up of Monday and Tuesday night's action. FROM 6-4 MAJOR LEAGUE Lions 13, Holiday Inn 11 Lions advanced to the next round of the Major League tournament after a 13-11, come-from-behind, win over Holiday Inn...

The Sports Hall Thunder Bayou Blowout has been rescheduled for the weekend of June 14-16. The tournament will have teams in the following age brackets: 15 and Under; 13 and Under; 12 and Under (open bases); 11 and Under (open bases); 10 and Under (closed bases); 9 and Under (closed bases); 8 and Under (Pitching Machine); and 6 and Under Machine Pitch...

The Blytheville Baseball Softball Boosters' new high school league has become a big hit in its first year. BBSB has teams participating from Blytheville, Gosnell, Armorel, Cooter, Rivercrest, Manila and Kennett schools with several more schools requesting to play in the league next year. ...