Stories from Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Everyone is looking for the best Christmas gift there is. They want to get everyone what they want. However, I can tell you that the best gift does not cost a penny, it is free. The only thing is that people will call you cheap, that you do not care, and that you are crain addition, you do not have to go to a store, or do any baking...

The big joke on Twitter and Facebook last week was people posting pictures of empty milk aisles at area grocery stores -- evidence of the inevitable rush on bread and milk that occurs every time there is snow in the forecast.

East Arkansas Planning and Development District has approved two General Improvement Fund (GIF) grants that will allow the city of Blytheville to fence in Public Works and improve a storage building.

The Gosnell City Council passed an ordinance laying out the required number of years worked for an officer to be eligible for retirement from the Gosnell Police Department during Tuesdays meeting of the council.

The United States Navy Band Mid-South will be performing at the Ritz Civic Center again this Friday night, for what will be the band's third free concert in Blytheville this year.

Wreaths Across America will pass through Blytheville again this year on its annual tour to the Fayetteville National Veteran's Cemetery.

With no other members present Tuesday night because of a meeting notification mix-up, Planning Commission Chairman Jim McClain held an informal meeting with a group of citizens interested in renaming Marguerite Street "Henton Drive," honoring longtime local educator Gene Henton.

GOSNELL--After an A.J. Jones open-court steal and layup with 5:40 to play in the game Tuesday night, the Gosnell Pirates held a 21-point lead over the visiting Riverside Rebels and appeared on their way to an easy opening round win in the 11th Annual Gerald Jennings Tournament. ...

Boise State has hired former player and offensive coordinator Bryan Harsin to be the Broncos next head coach.

Mrs. Sandra Saliba Graham, 68, of Macon, Ga., formerly of Blytheville, passed from this life Thursday, Nov. 14, 2013, at the Medical Center of Central Georgia following complications from a recent surgery.

Margaret Helen Besharse, 88, formerly of Blytheville, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, at Whispering Pine Lodge Nursing Home in Longview, Texas.

Mrs. Guelda Lee Deason, 80, passed away Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013.