Stories from Saturday, November 11, 2017

Mississippi County Library System Director Lowell Walters announced the hiring of Beth Roberts as the system’s new PR Specialist. He insists that she will be important to achieving his immediate goal of raising the community’s awareness regarding the county library system...

The Mississippi County Quorum Court Finance Committee met Wednesday afternoon to give an update of the county’s financial position and to address submitted budget requests from four departments. It was also revealed that earlier estimated county revenue from PILOT (Payment in lieu of taxes) and Title IX agreements for 2017 of $1.5 million were incorrect, and that some new revenue had been found regarding the Plum Point Energy. ...

GOSNELL—The 4A-3 Conference Champion Gosnell Pirates (8-3, 7-0 4A-3) eased by in their 4A state playoff first round matchup with the Malvern Leopards with a 61-24 win, Friday night. The Pirates struck first with 10:48 left in the first quarter when junior running back CaDarius Young broke away for a 27-yard touchdown run to give the Pirates a 6-0 lead. Pirate senior kicker Zach Kibler’s extra point would get blocked...

Further repair that needs to be performed on the County Road 410 overpass near Burdette, which goes over Interstate 55, as a result of damage done to it by an accident that occurred Monday around 2:30 p.m. will require further lane closures, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT)...