Stories from Thursday, November 20, 2014

Let's be very clear about something. There's nothing wrong with saying "Merry Christmas."

Blytheville fans hold newspaper front pages declaring their team as state Class AAAA basketball champions after the game Friday, March 10, 2006, in North Little Rock, Ark. Blytheville defeated Magnolia 46-41. (AP Photo/David Quinn)

"We really appreciate Blytheville letting us use their field house," said Pirate head coach Gary Moody. "We needed to work on some things and we were able to have two good practices to start the week thanks to them." As for my NEA Fantasy team, Chico's Bail Bonds, I avenged an earlier season loss to Team Corleone. ...

It's time to shine at the Lights of the Delta Twinkle Run/Walk Monday, Dec. 1.

FAYETTEVILLE - Taking a big step for themselves and their Southeastern Conference, the Arkansas Razorbacks obliterated traditional ACC power Wake Forest, 83-53 in Wednesday's late night nonconference game before 9,107 at Walton Arena. The 2-1 visiting Demon Deacons, hiring new coach Danny Manning away from Tulsa after winning only 17 games last season, are deemed down a bit from their normal standards but still a team attracting NCAA Tournament at large bid attention for those beating Wake badly and for conferences whose teams beat Wake badly.. ...

A Bootheel man was injured in a shootout with police Wednesday night.

No major injuries were reported in two-vehicle accident midday Thursday that involved a Blytheville Police Department patrol unit and a white Dodge SUV.

As the Blytheville City Council awaits Mayor James Sanders' proposed 2015 budget, Thursday night the Finance and Purchasing Committee reviewed current numbers to prepare for the budget process.