Stories from Saturday, October 7, 2017

The Blytheville City Council held two abbreviated, but regularly scheduled committee meetings Thursday as the Code Enforcement/Animal Control (CEAC) and the Parks and Recreation Committees met. CEAC Committee Chairman Mayberry asked Assistant Police Chief Ricky Jefferson for his monthly report and Jefferson told the committee that this month, there were 240 cases generated with 202 cases cleared. ...

Fire prevention for area homes should be considered every day. Some of the most treasured possessions are found in homes. Things that money can’t buy and items that are not replaceable. “We believe that the most important of these are family and friends living in our homes,” Blytheville Fire Marshal Randal Woolsey said. “No one can replace a human life and this is why we must practice fire escape drills in our homes. “...

“Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you.” The Golden Rule, Matthew 7:12. What has this world come to? If you have ever wondered why more “good people” don’t get involved in solving the world’s problems, well let me tell you. It is because there is a very high price to pay when you peek your head up and dare talk about, debate or help solve the problems that so desperately need solved...