Stories from Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Trey DePriest's potential game winning three-pointer bounced off the rim as BIC (10-17) fell 62-60 to Sloan-Hendrix in the third-place game of the 2A-2 district tournament this past Saturday at Cotter. The Mustangs will meet Earle in the opening round of the 2A North Regional Tournament on Wednesday night at 8:30 in Carlisle...

Corning ended Manila's season with a 61-36 victory over the Lady Lions in the first round of the 3A District Tournament Tuesday night at Osceola. The Lady Bobcats jumped on Manila early and held a 9-2 advantage after the first period, with the Lady Lions' only score coming on a Hannah McQueen 12-foot jumper. ...

Riverside and Osceola squared off for the third time this season, each having a win on the other's home floor. The two teams did battle once again in Friday night's 3A-3 District Tournament finals, and in the end, the host Lady Seminoles came away with a thrilling 58-55 overtime victory before a raucous, packed house at Osceola...

Rivercrest put together a late fourth quarter rally and stunned Riverside 63-62 in the semifinals of the 3A District Tournament Thursday night at Osceola. The Rebels held a 54-50 lead with 3:42 to go, but Rivercrest's Aaron Hopewell drained a three pointer from deep in the left corner, was fouled and hit the "and one" to complete the four-point play, tying the game. ...

Manila's third meeting with Riverside proved to be the charm in Friday night's 3A District Tournament consolation game at Osceola. After dropping a pair of regular season matchups with the Rebels, the Lions exacted revenge, posting a 74-64 victory to claim the third seed in this week's regionals at Lake City...

Members of the Buffalo Island Central School Board met Thursday with Rob Guthrie of Entergy to discuss energy saving options for new construction. Guthrie spoke with the Board of plans in the new construction on both campuses expected to save enough money to fund improvements and see cost savings in maintenance and utilities in the future. ...

A class reunion is being planned June 3 for the Manila High School classes from 1983-1988. Meet and greet will be held from 3-6 p.m. at the high school auditorium. Classmates will walk the halls of the current high school...

Friends and neighbors of Lexi Roberson know her as a caring, kind young lady. Kind actions are just second nature to Lexi as she goes about her every day, normal life - going to school, reading her books and enjoying life...

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. -- Police took a theft of fuel report from Quick Stop on East Main. -- Officers took a criminal mischief report in the 300 block of East Missouri. -- Police took a theft report (cell phone) in the 2200 block of Kenwood...

Mr. Eddie Lewis Russell, Sr., 56, of Bassett, passed away on February 18, 2017 at his home. He was a factory worker and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Russell is survived by four sons, Antonio Arnold of Little Rock, Eddie Russell, Jr., Jamarrion Russell and Omarrion Russell all of Blytheville;...

Mr. Jolly Leggett, 89, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born to Ernest and Marjorie (Maynard) Leggett in Ripley, Tennessee and was raised by his aunt and uncle, John and Lena Gaines. ...

Ms. Tammie Dawn Deason 44, of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017 at her home. Tammie was born in Blytheville, on January 24, 1973 to Alonzo Gene Tillery, Sr. and Eva Jane Byers. Tammie is survived by her love of 24 years, Alex Cobb of Blytheville and her two sons, Kevin Deason of Blytheville and Cory Deason of Gosnell...

BAY-- The Armorel Tigers placed fourth place in the 1A-3 District tournament after a 66-55 loss to the Rector Cougars on Friday night. Senior Seth Wyatt led the Tigers with 19 points and eight assists. Also contributing for the Tigers was junior Monroe Carr with 17 points and five rebounds...

JONESBORO -- Since the Blytheville School District hired boys basketball coach McKenzie Pierce, his team slogan was "Bring Blytheville Back." And after a 60-44 victory over 5A District host the Valley Blazers on Monday night, the Chicks secured a trip to the 5A state tournament next week in Magnolia. The state tournament berth is Blytheville's first since 2012...

During their regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening, the Blytheville City Council unanimously approved three ordinances, including setting a special election to be held on May 9 for the purpose of asking voters to approve a new one-half percent Public Sales Tax and to allow the city to issue bonds for the purpose of renovating the old national guard armory into a new justice center...