Stories from Sunday, October 1, 2017

On September 20, the Board of Directors of Farmers Bank & Trust announced that Randy Scott has been promoted from President and Chief Operating Officer to President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1. In making the announcement, the bank board also announced that Steve Bell will continue to serve as Chairman of the Board of Farmers Bank, and will join the bank ownership’s Lawrence Banking Group, which oversees seven banking operations owned by Gaylon Lawrence, Jr...

The Blytheville Chickasaws were defeated by West Memphis, Marion and Wynne in their previous three road games, and they believe the best way to climb back into contention in the AAAAA-East is by taking care of business when the Greene County Tech Golden Eagles invade Haley Field next weekend for homecoming. And judging by the excitement of the Blytheville High School students toward the annual event, “climbing back into contention” could be just what the Chickasaws are in line for...