Stories from Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Two years ago, Gosnell High School was the only high school in northeast Arkansas recognized as an "Achieving" school. As part of Monday night's annual report to the public, GHS principal Len Whitehead told the school board that the school is expected to meet those standards again...

Two complaints have been filed with the Arkansas Ethics Commission against State Sen. David Burnett (D-Osceola) regarding 14 allegedly illegal campaign contributions that his re-election campaign received, as well as a failure by his campaign to provide the occupation and employer name on 124 listed contributors as required by Arkansas election law. The donations under review are listed in Burnett's campaign contribution reports filed between October 2015 and now...

The Blytheville Chickasaws look to make their first road trip of the year as they head to Jonesboro to face the Nettleton Raiders on Friday night. The last meeting between the 5A-East schools resulted in a 48-21 win for the Chickasaws at Haley Field...

After starting their, 3-4A conference play off with a 38-12 win over the Brookland Bearcats, the Gosnell Pirates look to defend their 3-1 record on homecoming against the Cave City Cavemen on Friday night at J.W. Rea Field. Coach Brandon Barbaree's Pirates got a breakout performance from sophomore Cadarius Young, who erupted with 261 yards and five touchdowns...

A 17-year-old has surrendered himself to police Wednesday night and will be charged with six robberies, according to Capt. Scott Adams, the Blytheville Police Department CID Commander. The name of the juvenile has not been released.