Stories from Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Mr. John "Jack" Minckler was born in Centerville, Iowa on June 11, 1948, to Roger and Lucille Gormley Minckler. In 1956, the family moved to Philipsburg, Montana. Jack always thought growing up in Montana was the greatest thing for a young boy seeking a sense of adventure in the outdoors. ...

Mr. Joshua Lee Anderson, 24 of Blytheville, passed away on March 16, 2017 in St. Louis, Missouri. Born October 17, 1992 to Johnny Lee Anderson Sr. and Christine Fergerson Anderson in Blytheville. He was a factory worker by trade, and a member of the Bible Way Church in Blytheville...

Riverside rallied from a 7-0 deficit for a come from behind 13-10 victory over Manila in high school softball action Thursday, March 16, at Lake City. The Lady Lions scored a run in the first before plating six more in the second to go up seven. ...

Riverside swept a doubleheader Thursday afternoon at Lake City, drubbing Rivercrest 14-3 in the opener before coming back to take a 6-1 victory over Brookland in the nightcap...

Manila outscored Pangburn 11-6 and captured the Southerner Wounded Warrior Project Invitational Tournament Thursday afternoon at Batesville. The Lions scored three times in the first inning and once in the second to grab an early 4-0 lead over the Tigers. ...

Buffalo Island Central 's Lady Mustangs opened their softball season with an 11-1 thumping of Marked Tree Tuesday, March 14. Lexi Ray went the distance to pick up the win, allowing just three hits while fanning seven Lady Indians. ...

Buffalo Island Central opened the 2017 baseball season Tuesday, March 14, with a doubleheader sweep. The Mustangs crushed Marked Tree 12-2 in the opener behind the complete game eight-strikeout performance of Bryce Towery. BIC claimed the nightcap behind the pitching of sophomore Gavin Gathright, pounding Marmduke 17-2...

Three council members and Mayor Ralph Wells met in a special called Leachville Council meeting to discuss refurbishing the Melody Theater. The Leachville landmark was damaged March 1 when it was hit by lightning causing a fire. The stage area at the back of the theater was damaged by fire with the entire building receiving smoke damage...

A bench warrant was served Wednesday afternoon on Shane Allen Nelson, manager of Flash Market in Monette, at Flash Market. The suspect is charged with delivery of meth, less than two grams, and possession of meth...

Many residents of Buffalo Island, which makes up the Eastern District of Craighead County, traveled to Little Rock last Tuesday to oppose the passage of Senate Bill 535, which would do away with the county's dual judicial districts...

Julia's Rescue BBQ opened in Monette on Tuesday, March 21, with a great reception. The barbecue trailer is set up on the lot across from the Buffalo Island Museum. Julia Holmes is excited about opening the business and starting her second career. She is a native of Leachville and a retired nurse, having worked at St. Bernards Medical Center for 32 years...

Eric and Betty Kisner of Leachville will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a reception from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 2, at Arbyrd Church of Christ in Arbyrd, Mo...

Mrs. Tammie Murphy of Blytheville was on born May 27, 1962 to Joe Rinkines, Sr. and Lillie Horner Mitchell. Tammie departed this life on Wednesday Mach 22, 2017 at Great Rivers Hospital in Blytheville at the age of 54. She was preceded in death by her father Joe Rinkines, Sr...

Savanah Layne Stewart and Dr. Mark B. Kingston will exchange wedding vows June 17 at 7:00 in the evening at the Gardens of the Adams Estates in Leachville. Miss Stewart is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Stewart of Monette. Her grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Steve Suber, and the late J. Donald Payne and Mr. and Mrs. Revis C. Stewart, all of Monette...

David Edwin Willyerd, 52, of Black Oak, passed from this life Sunday, March 26, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Leachville, he was the son of the late Edd Willyerd and was raised in the Buckeye community. ...

Mrs. Betty Sue Mauppins, 76, of Wilson, passed away one March 27, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was self-employed at Mauppins Grocery in Wilson and a member of Nodena Baptist Church. Mrs. Mauppins is survived by her husband, Billy Jack Mauppins, Sr. ...

Around 2:05 p.m. Monday afternoon the Blytheville Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 100 block of West Missouri Street. When units arrived on the scene they saw light smoke coming from the home. They also observed two occupants, one adult male and one adult female in the front yard of the home. ...

The Armorel EAST program won several awards at their national competition. The Armorel EAST team won the SketchUp competition, the National Service Project Competition, the Award of Excellence in Project and Sophistication and won third place in the Fay Jones Architectural Competition. ...

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. — Police took a theft report (cell phone) in the 100 block of South Porter. — Officers arrested Tremayne Stancle, 37, on charges of domestic battery and resisting arrest in the 1200 block of East Rose...

COVINGTON, Tenn. — The Armorel Tigers dropped a 6-3 decision to the Jackson South Side Hawks in the Best of the West tournament on Friday evening. The Hawks jumped out to an early one-run lead before adding on two more in the top half of the fourth and fifth innings. The Tigers finally got on the scoreboard with a two-run fifth inning. The Hawks added another run in the top half of the seventh to bring the lead to, 6-2. The Tigers fell short, however, and only added one run to end the game...

A large crowd gathered Saturday to show their support for the Buffalo Island Central FFA. A dinner and auction was held at the Monette First Baptist New Life Center. FFA Adviser Bruce Fires welcomed everyone thanking the school and the community for their support. ...