Stories from Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Arkansas Northeastern College Department of Community Education will host two evenings for all parents, Aug. 6 and 8, from 6-7 p.m. at the Blytheville Public Library conference room. The cost is $5 per adult...

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

The Rev. Eugene Maddox, former pastor of Cherry Street Church of God in Blytheville, was born in Fayette, Ala., April 10, 1922, and went to be with Jesus at 6:14 a.m. Sunday, July 21, 2013, at the age of 91.

Mr. Leslie G. Hampton, 64, of Alexander, went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 20, 2013.

Mrs. Erica Lashea Gillard, 27, of Blytheville, died Friday, July 19, 2013, in Blytheville.

One night, not long after I moved to Arkansas more than 13 years ago, my dog went missing. Bailey was a black dog, and it was a dark night, so spotting her was no easy task. I went outside, called her name, and eventually took to my car see where she had wondered off to.

The Mississippi County Quorum Court met Tuesday and voted to approve a number of ordinances, resolutions and appropriations.

KIPP Blytheville College Preparatory School is hosting its open house from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, and the event is open to all community members who are interested in touring the campus and meeting the staff.

Main Street in Blytheville is now home to the all-new Hot Wheels Express Grill, which is serving up Southern cooking favorites on a daily basis.

Sandra Kennett of Leachville recently became chairman of the Mississippi County Library System Board of Trustees, but she has been on the board for many years.

Blytheville Police continue to ask for the public's help in locating Tevarius Tevon Green, who is wanted in connection with the July 7 murder of 26-year-old Daniel Goodwin.

The city of Dell held its ribbon-cutting and open house for the city's new fire station, a state-of-the-art, $750,000 facility.