Stories from Sunday, May 11, 2014

In my memory so far, Mother's Day has always been a time of flowers and pretty cards and gift certificates for manicures and all kinds of woman-y stuff, and telling my mom thanks for always being there. And at the time, I meant it. I really did. But I had no idea. I just had no earthly idea what I was talking about...

Tracy Plunkett has qualities that have helped her become one of the best educators in Mississippi County, and her focus has always been helping make the Blytheville School District the best it can be. Plunkett, teacher of the year at Blytheville Primary School, was selected Educator of the Year by the Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce. ...

For the third straight year, Thunder Bayou Golf Links has cracked the Top 5 in Golf Week's Best Courses You Can Play in Arkansas. The 2014 ranking lists Thunder Bayou fourth behind Big Creek Country Club in Mountain Home, Hot Springs Country Club (Arlington) and Mountain Ranch Country Club in Fairfield Bay. Hot Springs Country Club (Park) rounded out the Top 5...

The 2013-14 basketball season was filled with peaks and valleys for local teams. Blytheville made plenty of progress but still missed the state tournament for the third year in a row. Gosnell got caught in the middle of a strong conference as league champion, Brookland, eventually won the 4A state title. Armorel started slow before becoming the only team from the 1A-3 East to qualify for the 1A state tournament...