Stories from Friday, August 10, 2018

David Anthony “Tony” Harrington, 60, of Gosnell passed away at his home on Tuesday morning. He was born in Holland Missouri to Clyde Vester Harrington and Mildred Olivia Greene Harrington on June 5, 1958. He attended The Connection Church. He was a people person which helped while he campaigned for Dave Wallace for Senator. ...

Martie Charles Moody, 63, of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Martie was born in Blytheville to Artie and Irene (McCook) Moody and was a former employee with Blytheville Waterworks. Martie served his country with honor in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. ...

Thomas R. Jean of Blytheville was born August 25, 1944 in Cordova, AL to the late William Martin Jean, and the late Mary Bowie Jean. He worked at Audubon Golf in Memphis and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Jean passed away on August 9, 2018 at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville at the age of 73. ...

Cindy Ray 71 of Blytheville, Arkansas formerly of Steele, Missouri died Wednesday August 8, 2018 at the Phil & Flo Jones Hospice Home in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born January 18, 1947 in Willard, Ohio to the late Hubert and Jean Ketchum. Cindy attended the South Pemiscot Schools and graduated in 1965. ...

Earnest "Sonny" Hamm, Jr. was born in Tomato, Arkansas on December 2, 1937; the son of the late Earnest Odell and Mary Elizabeth Council Hamm. On August 31, 1958 he was united in marriage to Linda Faye Driver, who survives. Mr. Hamm served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1962. ...

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. — Police took a theft report (television) in the 1900 block of Hearn. — Police took a theft report (2006 Ford Ranger) at Cannon Ford. — Officers arrested Tiras Haynes, 21, on charges of fleeing on foot and obstructing governmental operations in the 800 block of Melody...

As of Friday afternoon, there is a three-way race for the office of Blytheville mayor. Harold L. Sudbury, Jr. filed Friday afternoon, joining incumbent Mayor James Sanders and Tom Henry. There is also a race for Blytheville City Council Ward 2, Position 2. Matt Perrin is challenging incumbent L.C. Hartsfield for the seat...

The Blytheville School District starts classes Monday, and the school district's bus system has a new slogan designed to keep safety on everyone's mind as children get on and off the buses. “Flashing Red, Kids Ahead” is the new mantra, reminding all travelers to constantly be on the watch for the school buses as they pick up and drop off the students...

A deputy from the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Department informed the CN that a sheriff’s deputy accidently shot their police car while attempting to clear a handgun. The officer had pulled over an individual with a concealed carry handgun and while clearing the weapon a shot was accidently fired...