Stories from Wednesday, August 1, 2018

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. — Police arrested Avery Clayborn, 49, on possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) charges in the 1300 block of Howard. — Officers arrested Nathaniel Young on charges of possession of a firearm by certain persons (felon) during a traffic stoop in the 1100 block of Willow. Police found two handguns under the center console, according to the report...

With help from the local Blytheville Fire Department, Kendall Berry was able to help relocate a hive of approximately 70,000 bees that had made their home on the Mississippi County Courthouse in Blytheville. Berry ascended a ladder on a fire truck with his tools and containers and within two days was able to capture the bees in question and relocate them to his apiary...

The annual Kids Day is set for 1-5 p.m. Saturday in Williams Park. Shannon “Duck” Sims, director of City and County Youth Inc., founded the event many years ago to help supply children with their back-to-school needs and offer a fun event. “I just want our children to be afforded with the opportunity to be successful…and that first starts with their education…how can these children go to school and learn without the basic essentials (paper, pencils, backpacks, etc.) and become successful…they can’t…these children need to BELIEVE that getting an education IS an avenue out of Blytheville…and it first starts within their minds,” Sims stated.. ...

The Municipal Election filing began Friday and thus far these are the candidates that have filed: Blytheville Mayor — incumbent Mayor James W. Sanders Ward 1, Position 2 — incumbent Councilman Stan Parks Ward 2, Position 2 — incumbent Councilman L.C. Hartsfield...

Early Sunday morning Blytheville police officers responded to a call that a white pickup truck plowed through a fence on Blytheville Middle School property. Upon arriving on the scene officers arrested Blytheville Baseball Softball Boosters president Jonathan Howard for driving while intoxicated charges. Additionally, a fire hydrant near the fence was also damaged...

Buffalo Island Central School Board met Thursday, July 26, to approve new programs, handbook revisions and staffing for the upcoming 2018-2019 school year. High School Principal Randy Rose presented an outline for the BIC Flex Schedule. He presented a proposed letter prepared for BIC parents, guardians and students if the Board of Directors approves the Flex Schedule...

Monette City Council met on Monday, July 23, and discussed maintenance, movement of welcome sign, potential hiring of policeman, and preparation for the Monette Night at the Park celebration. Rusty Edmonds was hired to mow along former Highway 18, inside the city, for $300 per mile. Mayor Chub Qualls reported there are 2.1 miles of highway space on both the east and west sides of town to mow. Plans are to mow it three times a year, like the work done by the Arkansas Highway Department...

During the Lake City Council meeting July 23, Jason MacDonald gave a short report on projects to be paid for with leftover funds from the water project. Low bids approved were The Scata Water Tower project bid of $50,384 from Instrument and Supply Inc. and Old Water Tower Demolition bid of $24,100 from Iseler Demolition Inc. for demolition of the old witch hat water tower...

Manila City Council changed the regular meeting time, heard a request for variance, approved location for a bait shop and removed and added firefighters to the department at the July 23 meeting. The council agreed to move the starting time for regular meetings from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The council meets the fourth Monday of each month at city hall; however, the August meeting date was changed to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 20...

A public meeting preceded a special called Leachville City Council meeting on Monday, July 23. The public meeting was to discuss and take questions about the proposed wastewater treatment plant renovations and sewer expansion to Highway 18. Mayor Rodney Robertson opened the floor for any questions or comments...

DELL — Highway 18 has reopened near Dell after an accident involving a tractor and SUV Wednesday morning. According to Sgt. Steve Lancaster of the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department, preliminary indications are the Nissan Armada rear-ended the tractor around 7:50 a.m. Wednesday. He noted the Arkansas State Police is working the accident and will have the official report...

After being arrested early Sunday morning on charges of Driving While Intoxicated and allegedly plowing through the Blytheville Middle School fence and a fire hydrant, Blytheville Baseball Softball Boosters president Jonathan Howard has resigned his position with the organization...