Stories from Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Marked Tree outscored Riverside 19-9 in the fourth quarter to break open a close game and pull away for a 53-38 victory over the Rebels Tuesday night at Lake City. Riverside took a 16-12 lead after the first quarter behind Luke Baker's 10 first period points. ...

Buffalo Island Central pulled out a pair of 2A-3 conference overtime victories in senior high boys basketball action last week. The Mustangs squeezed past Marmaduke 72-70 Tuesday night in a thriller on the road before easing past Marked Tree 72-67 in Friday night's Homecoming contest at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette...

Manila celebrated its 2016 Homecoming with a critical 72-60 victory over Osceola in a key 3A-3 conference battle Friday night at Lion Gym. The win gave Manila (17-4, 7-1) a half game lead over the Seminoles at the top of the league standings...

In the small town of Black Oak, across from New Hope Baptist Church, Hope Closet is located on Main Street. The new building is filled with clothes to help others. The clothes closet is an outreach mission for Jeannie Meurer. ...

Monette Police Chief Brian Carmichael presented options available for the purchase of a new police vehicle to the Monette City Council Jan. 25 in Monette City Hall. The Council discussed the purchase of a new police vehicle with Chief Carmichael. ...

Following a discussion and executive session at the Jan. 25 Leachville City Council meeting, it was decided to move Mike Shivey from part time to full time patrolman and Alan Lasater from full time to part time status...

Manila School Board members reviewed building update by John Mixon, architect, and Adam Seider, project manager, at the Jan. 25 meeting. A more detailed design of the front of the new high school building was presented. The final review before bids should be ready in the near future...

Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner hosted the Mississippi County mayor's luncheon held at Southworth plant on Tuesday, Jan. 26. Wagner welcomed Judge Randy Carney, mayors and other guests to Manila. He expressed his appreciation to Southworth for opening their doors and providing space for the meeting...

City budget was the main topic of a special called Manila City Council meeting Monday, Jan. 25. Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner and city treasurer/bookkeeper Cathy Huddleston presented the 2015 budget summary which included beginning balance, income, expenses and ending bank balance for all departments...

It was a day for teachers, students, and family members to remember and honor Slade Gilley. Slade died in a house fire, along with other family members, in December 2014. Slade would have been in the sixth grade at Riverside West Elementary...

Brian Dawson said when you need the support of your friends, there are none to compare with his co-workers at Southworth Products in Manila. Brian, a graduate of Manila High School, has worked at Southworth for six and a half years. Brian calls Southworth a wonderful company to work for and he is thankful to be a part of the group...

Masonic Lodge #558 raised $1,800 for the Monette Veterans Park by sponsoring a barbecue fundraiser on Jan. 23. "Over 260 meals were served from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., " said David McCoy, Masonic Sr. Warden. ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) -- Forecasters have issued a tornado watch for several eastern Arkansas counties, while the western part of the state is at risk for wildfires. The National Weather Service says the tornado watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday for Chicot, Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Cross, Greene, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett and St Francis counties. ...