Stories from Friday, March 13, 2015

A 55-year-old Blytheville woman died in a structure fire early Friday morning.

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department.

Mrs. Martha Goforth, 66, of Sherwood, died Wednesday, March 11, 2015, in North Little Rock.

Elmer Delisle Latham, 71, of Blytheville, died March 10, 2015, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

County officials gathered Thursday at Judge Randy Carney's office to hear a presentation from historical architecture firm Allison Architects on the results of their survey regarding the construction of a new courthouse.

Negotiations continue between the city of Blytheville and Mississippi County over the jail fees issue.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dixon of Jonesboro, formerly of Blytheville, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Feb. 28 at the home of V.R. and Peggy Meatte, along with several other family members. The family enjoyed a fish fry, followed by cake and punch...

The Ladybug Garden Club began 2015 on the cold Wednesday morning of Jan. 7. The parlor of the First United Methodist Church provided a welcoming place for the women to meet and enjoy the brunch prepared by Ruth Gaines, Renee Bradley, Connie Simmons and Grace Culbreath. Kathy Conley decorated the table in white and silver with snowflakes and snow. Perfect for the day...

Opal Dean Stewart, 92, of Blytheville, passed from this life March 13, 2015, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mrs. Joyce Marie Hayes Nordan of Blytheville died Friday, March 13, 2015. She was loved and surrounded by her family at her home at Westminster Village of the Mid-South.

Mr. Larry Maupin, 55, of Blytheville, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.

J. B. Simpson, 86, of Manila, died Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.

Progress is being made on Mississippi County's new promotional website, according to county economic developer Clif Chitwood.

Members of the Blytheville Gosnell Regional Airport Authority board are considering selling a piece of Aeroplex property for the first time.

The Blytheville School district is making use of recently passed legislation to help make up the seven days the district has missed during the first half of this semester because of inclement weather.