Stories from Tuesday, September 8, 2015

The Charlevoix Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), as Commemorative Partners with the National Defense Authorization Act, conducted a second program on August 29 to honor Vietnam Veterans on the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. The first program was on the lawn of the Mississippi County courthouse where the families, friends and the community attended. ...

The Arts Council of Mississippi County has announced the opening of the 2015-2016 Series. An evening of Bluegrass will be presented beginning at 7 p.m., Saturday, September 19 at The Ritz Civic Center, 306 W. Main Street in Blytheville. Advance tickets are available for $15.00 each and tickets at the door will be $20.00...

Henard Utility Products of Searcy performed a second demonstration of a forested mulcher for the City of Blytheville Thursday afternoon at the corner of 2nd and Cleveland Streets. This demonstration was operated by the same track machine (Kubota SVL90-2) as last time, however a different mulching head was used with wider carbide tips. ...

We have all had the experience of having someone ask a question on Facebook about a method for doing something, and if we know the answer we share it. And then all the trolls, or potty-mouthed people looking for a fight, jump in and make it a free for all, and all the good information people tried to share is lost...

Dear Editor: I usually don't comment on Letters to the Editor or to views on Facebook that are contrary to my beliefs. However, I'm sick & tired of hearing "how bad" the Blytheville School District is and to attack Superintendent Richard Atwill is just the last straw...

Mr. Luxtill Davis, 77, of Burdette, entered into rest Saturday, September 5, 2015. Born July 23, 1938 to Roland and Delmatia Davis, he was a retired truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife Nela Davis, one son Scottie Davis and one brother Donald Davis...

The LA Garage, located at 319 Main Street, Leachville, was welcomed with an open house and ribbon cutting last Tuesday. Owners are Chris and Alesha Morgan. Leachville Mayor Ralph Wells said he is excited to have the new business...

Chris Pittman scored on a four yard run with just seven ticks left on the clock helping Brookland stun Manila 22-18 in the junior high football opener for both schools Thursday night at Lion Field...

TRUMANN - Earlier this week, Johnny Rye, Jr. of Trumann announced his candidacy for State Representative District 54. Rye, a Republican, is running to replace Representative Dave Wallace, who has announced he is running for State Senate...

The new mentoring program at Riverside Junior/Senior High School was given a generous donation from TeleTech. The $2,500 gift came from TeleTech of Jonesboro. ...

The Buffalo Island Relay for Life Southern Belles and Beaus team sponsored a poker run on Saturday, Aug. 29, with 25 bikes and 30 riders...

Craig and Kemberly Harvey of Manila announce the birth of their son, Corbin Lee Ray Harvey. Corbin was born at 9:23 p.m. Aug. 29, 2015, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He weighed six pounds and measured 18-1/2 inches...

"Mom!" Katherine Cotton yelled. She ran to her mother, emotion bursting from her like air from a popped balloon. Too overwhelmed to speak, she shoved her phone into her mom's face. It was an email. She saw the word "Congratulations" and now they were both crying. Katherine was going to Arkansas Governor's School...

Keith Hitchcock, 49, of Pocahontas, formerly of Manila, died Tuesday Sept. 8, 2015 at his home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Howard Funeral Service of Manila.

Desternie Richmond Sullivan (center), Advocate Coordinator for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Craighead and Mississippi Counties, recently visited the Blytheville Lion's club to share information about the foster child advocacy organization. Sullivan is pictured with Lion Christi Patterson (left) and Lion President Ben Hubbard (right)...

Mississippi County Economic Developer Cliff Chitwood told the CN on Tuesday that Atlas Tube in Blytheville is shutting down production, a move which is in line with the decreasing crude oil and natural gas prices. "The company is financially strong and has went through a production shutdown before," Chitwood explained. ...

Members of the 4H Kool (Rocket) Science Club science discovery project group are pictured holding rockets they built and launched with combustible fuel engines during the club's September meeting. The Armorel High School allowed 4H the use of their field for launching their rockets. Anyone wanting information on the Mississippi County 4H program should call the County Cooperative Extension Office at 762-2075...

Mississippi County Sheriff's Department Intake Report - 8/31 through 9/6 -- David Odell Baker, 34, of Blytheville - default time pay of felony fine (2), failure to appear (2), left scene of accident injury; -- John K. Barch, 52, of Luxora - crack cocaine;...

Circuit Judge Shawn Womack has announced that he is seeking the position on the Arkansas Supreme Court which is being vacated by the retirement of Justice Paul Danielson. Womack is currently Circuit Judge in the 14th Judicial District of Arkansas, serving Baxter, Boone, Marion and Newton Counties. ...

Mississippi County Economic Developer Clif Chitwood announced Tuesday morning to the quorum court's planning and development committee that he is currently working on a large industrial project to possibly locate in the county. Chitwood said that while he is not yet able to divulge the name or any other specifics about the company, that they are a tire manufacturer and the company would bring 1,000 new jobs if they choose the site currently being considered, north of Denso in Osceola on I-55...

Estes Wilton Craig, 91, of Paragould, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2015, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. Mr. Craig was a veteran of World War II and a member of the America Legion. He married the former Bonnie Lou Blankenship on Jan. 20, 1947. He and his wife were cotton and soybean farmers. They raised their children while living in Cardwell, Mo., until moving to Paragould in 1978...