Stories from Friday, July 8, 2016

Blytheville Parks and Recreation director Elroy Brown is lobbying for security cameras at parks and recreation facilities, particularly Thunder Bayou Golf Links. During Thursday evening's meeting of the Parks and Recreation Committee, Brown proposed installing an $800 security camera at the golf course maintenance area, after thieves recently stole a zero turn mower and trailer from TBGL...

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. -- Police assisted with a fire investigation at 304 South Ruddle. The victim told police that she was asleep when she heard someone bang on her door, notifying her that two vehicles were on fire. "She grabbed her 3-year-old daughter...and ran out of the house," the report said...

The following Failure to Appear warrants were issued in Blytheville District Court from June 1-31...

The Blytheville Fire Department responded to the following incidents in June. June 1st, 2016 June 5th, 2016 June 7th, 2016 June 8th, 2016 June 9th, 2016 June 10th, 2016 June 11th, 2016 June 12th, 2016 June 14th, 2016 June 15th, 2016 June 16th, 2016...

Dogwood Water is now under a precautionary boil order until further notice. The water systems will be off at 1 p.m. today (Friday) due to the installation of a new fire hydrant. The water system will be restored as soon as possible. Keep in mind that this temporary shutdown does not mean there is a complete halt on the water supply. ...

Blytheville High School has been selected to receive an Arkansas Activities Association Sportsmanship Award, according to a letter from AAA. "This award recognizes superior sportsmanship and citizenship displayed by your students, players, coaches, and community during the 2015-16 school year," the letter reads. "Your high school is commended for its commitment to sportsmanlike conduct at activities and for discouraging behavior not conducive to a sportsmanlike environment."...

The Blytheville Hardy Sales and Services improved their record to 4-0 in zone play and 13-6 overall, after a 14-4 victory over the Jonesboro Ricemen on Thursday night at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex. After two innings of work, the Casons led 3-0 on the Ricemen. After the fourth inning the Casons led 10-4 and, in the fifth inning, they scored four more runs to invoke the 10-run rule...

HOUSTON -- Kinder Morgan, Inc. (NYSE: KMI) Wednesday announced it has entered into a new, 10-year agreement with Nucor Corporation to provide in-plant services for five of Nucor's facilities at Decatur, Alabama; Hertford, North Carolina; Berkeley, South Carolina; and two facilities at Blytheville...

Circuit Judge (retired) Graham Partlow, age 84, of Blytheville, Arkansas, died July 6, 2016, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Judge Partlow is survived by his wife of 61 years, Delia Shippen Partlow; four children, Laura Partlow Foster (Mrs. ...

Thelma Thompson, 69, of Dell, passed away Thursday, July 7, 2016 at her home. Born to Jessie and Cora Sharp, Thelma was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching the Game Show Network and T.V. evangelist. Thelma loved her family and loved to play with her grandchildren...

John Henry Hopkins, 83, of West Memphis passed away on July 6, 2016 at his home in West Memphis. He was born on October 23, 1932 in Jonesboro to Cypert Jenkins and Bessie Thompson. He served in the United States Air Force, and afterwards served as a dry cleaning operator. He was of the Baptist Faith...

SMSgt Anthony Wayne Britt (USAF,RET), 70, passed away Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at Brookdale in Cordova, Tennessee. Mr. Britt retired after a distinguished 27 year career with the US Air Force. He had a love for his country like no other and was proud of his service. Mr. Britt loved to read and collect books...

William Vernon Lindsey, 46, of Blytheville, passed away Friday, July 1, 2016 at his home. Born to Henry and Anna Lindsey, William was a lifelong resident of Blytheville and of the Pentecostal faith. In his younger years, he worked as a farmhand. Later on, he worked as a crane operator at the Mississippi County Landfill. William loved to play guitars and tell jokes...

Mrs. Suzanne B. Kenner, 61, went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2016 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. She was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on September 26, 1954 to Martha and Bill Brumbaugh. Suzanne was a dedicated educator who retired after 31 years of service. ...