Stories from Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Have you ever had the opportunity to get a cup of cold water just pumped from the ground? Every time I see the old hand pump at the Buffalo Island Museum, it takes me back to my childhood and my Grandpa's farm. There was nothing as refreshing as a cold drink of water from that old hand pump in the yard...

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

Mrs. Mary Lou Stevens, 73, of Bay, the widow of Mr. Horace "Friday" Stevens, died Sunday, June 16, 2013, at her home in Bay

Mrs. Josanna Rene Ivey, 55, of Blytheville, passed from this life Sunday, June 16, 2013, at White County Medical Center in Searcy.

Mr. T.J. Hansard, 86, of Blytheville passed from this life Tuesday, June 18, 2013.

After reading the article in June 11 paper, "City may cease police, fire appeals," I was disturbed by the bold and blatant suggestions to eliminate an appeals process altogether. A disgruntled employee who feels he has no recourse in reaching a satisfactory resolution to his problem on the job often turn to vigilante justice and innocent people are hurt...

In Idaho, a high school recently dropped its long-held "Redskins" school nickname, and plans are underway to revamp the school's uniforms, logos and signs.

A 16-year-old Missouri female is dead after a fatal accident that occurred 2 miles southeast of Hayti Saturday evening.

The Arkansas State Police Department's investigation into the May 18 shooting involving a Blytheville Police Officer and a civilian is still underway, according to a department representative Bill Sadler.

Resident Anthony Welspom believes members of the Blytheville City Council should look closely at documents before voting on an ordinance that allows a $115 million expansion at Nucor-Yamato Steel.

Johnny Allen Looney, 56, of Black Oak, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013. He was born Oct. 15, 1956 in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Johnny Woodrow Looney and Gloria Sue Penter. Johnny worked for Monette Well and Pump as a well driller for 12 years, he loved hunting for arrowheads, fishing and running commercial fishing nets and riding motorcycles. ...

The Cal Ripken Minor League season wrapped up Tuesday night with Nucor Yamato posting a one-run victory over Kiwanis to take home the league tournament crown. NYS also won the regular season championship. MINOR LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHP GAME Nucor Yamato Steel 5,...