Stories from Friday, May 4, 2018

BATESVILLE— The Gosnell Pirates knocked off the Heber Springs Panthers, 5-1, Thursday night to clinch a spot in the 4A-East Regional semifinals and their ticket to the 4A State Tournament in Nashville next week. The Pirates were helped out by a two-run homer from senior ace pitcher Andy Roberts in the third inning to lead 2-1. GHS added another run in the bottom of the fourth and then two runs crossed the plate in the fifth inning...

Gosnell Lady Pirate senior track star Z’Kiah Kuykendall was crowned the 4A state champion in long jump Tuesday. Kuykendall also finished with two runner-up finishes in the 100m dash and 200m dash. Kuykendall said, “All I ever wanted in my high school careers of playing four sports was to know what it felt like to win a state championship. ...

Ruby Chesney Camp went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 3, 2018. Ruby was born to the late Luther B. and Cora Coleman Chesney on June 27, 1935 in Dardanelle, Arkansas. She was the baby of ten children. She married Coy W. Camp on May 8, 1952 at Sherrill, Arkansas. ...

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. — Police took a harassment report in the 500 block of South Franklin. — Officers cited Martin Ballard and Demarro Luster on assault charges at Walmart. Ballard told police that the altercation started when he was almost hit crossing the roadway. ...

On Friday, Blytheville Mayor James Sanders said the city paid the county $350,000 towards its jail fees bill. In an email to the Blytheville City Council, Sanders wrote: “In the process of settling the jail fee issue,our Municipal League attorney, Mike Mosley, has recommended a partial payment of the jail fees based on the litigated definition of "municipal prisoner"Arkansas State Supreme Court define term. ...

Gary Wayne Edwards, 64, of Horseshoe Lake, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018. He was born in Blytheville on October 23, 1953 to Bruce and Ruth Stabbs Edwards. He was a graduate of Blytheville High School. Gary was the owner of Crosstown Liquor store in Blytheville from 1986 until 2012 when he retired. ...

Martha Ann Brewer, 77, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at St. Bernard Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1940, in Caraway to the late Willie and Eva Adams Olive. Mrs. Brewer is a retiree of American Greetings in Osceola after more than 30 years of dedicated service. She enjoyed growing flowers and working in the yard as well as being an excellent cook. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, nana, sister and aunt...

Dott Reel Watson, 93 of Holcomb, passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Dott, daughter of Jacob Martin and Frankie Hicks Reel, was born on Tuesday, July 15, 1924, in Holcomb, Missouri. She was a long time member of the Holcomb Church of Christ and a Homemaker...