Stories from Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

The Blytheville Chickasaws are back in action Tuesday night after a 10-day layoff mostly due to the wave of wintery weather that has swept across the state over the past two weeks. The last time the Chicks were in action, they dropped a tough 45-40 loss on Jan. 31 to the first place Forrest City Mustangs at Chickasaw Gym. The 45 points was the lowest offensive output for the Mustangs this season...

Mary Alice Maxwell, 53, of Paragould, died Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at her home. Born in Monette, she was the daughter of the late Jessie and Lula Rice Sullivan and had lived most of her life in Leachville. She was a former employee of American Greetings in Osceola and was a member of the Bard Free Worship Pentecostal Church near Paragould...

Mrs. Ilene Bratton, 85, of Memphis, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Memphis.

One of my favorite events will take place again this weekend: the Great Backyard Bird Count

The Blytheville City Council's Finance and Purchasing Committee approved several items during a special meeting Monday night.

An investigation into a fatality that occurred at Nucor Steel Arkansas is ongoing Tuesday morning.

KIPP Blytheville College Preparatory School's parent-teacher organization is holding its second annual Valentine's Day fundraiser, Hearts O'KIPP, this week.

Blytheville police officers will soon have a new tool to fight crime.

The Blytheville School Board voted unanimously on the expulsion of two Blytheville students during a set of special meetings held Monday night.

It's time to break out your poodle skirts, saddle shoes, pompadours and leather jackets, as the Delta Gateway Museum gears up for its 2nd Annual Heritage Party -- this time celebrating the 1950s.

PIKE SCORES 1000TH POINT Buffalo Island Central broke the 100 point barrier, winning a 109-84 shootout over Crowley's Ridge Academy Thursday night at Paragould...

Riverside took down East Poinsett County 52-37 as the Lady Rebels honored four seniors Friday night in 2A-3 conference basketball action at Lake City. Riverside (19-10, 9-7 2A-3) jumped to a 13-6 lead after the first stanza and held a 29-18 advantage at the half. The Lady Rebels led 37-29 entering the fourth quarter...

Kendal Gunn pumped in 19 points to lead the fourth ranked Lady Cougars to a 50-36 victory over Buffalo Island Central, spoiling senior night for the Lady Mustangs Friday at Monette...

East Poinsett County put a damper on Riverside's senior night celebration, defeating the Rebels 61-42 Friday night in 2A-3 conference action at Lake City. Five Rebels were honored, including seniors Caleb Waugh, Ben Hensley, Wes Sanders, Logan Moyer and Cody Wells. ...

East Poinsett County put a damper on Riverside's senior night celebration, defeating the Rebels 61-42 Friday night in 2A-3 conference action at Lake City. Five Rebels were honored, including seniors Caleb Waugh, Ben Hensley, Wes Sanders, Logan Moyer and Cody Wells. ...

Riverside Senior High Homecoming Court pictured are, from left: Cody Wells, escort; Hannah Pack, 11th grade maid; Madison Black, 10th grade maid; Logan Moyer, escort; Queen Lauren Bennett; Caleb Waugh, escort; Ember Myrick, 10th grade maid; Ben Hensley, escort; Ashlyn Snyder, 11th grade maid; Jake Raby, escort; Taylor Archer, 12th grade maid; escort Wesley Sanders. ...

Circuit Judge Lee Fergus of Jonesboro has filed for re-election by submitting petitions with over 3000 signatures and has been approved by the Secretary of State's Office to be placed on the ballot on May 20 for his third consecutive six-year term for Division 2 of the Second Judicial District of Arkansas. ...

Lake City Alderman met with Mayor Jon Milligan in a special called meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 5. City Clerk Linda Simpson read Ordinance No. 268-14, an ordinance to waive competitive bidding on a 1997 E-One/Freightliner Commercial Pumper Fire Truck...

The Riverside School Board briefly discussed financial statements and personnel at the Monday, Feb. 3, meeting. Riverside Superintendent, Tommy Knight, recommended hiring Shirley Long to finish out the unexpired contract of school nurse, which the board did unanimously. ...

Teresa Hembrey of Monette was named February Employee of the Month at Monette Manor. She is a C.N.A./Educator. She has worked at Monette Manor for five years. She started as activity director. Her duties include appointment scheduling...

No parking and long lines are usually a problem but it was a good problem to have as the third annual Buffalo Island St. Jude dinner/auction drew a record crowd on Saturday, Feb. 8. The event was held at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center in Monette...