Stories from Saturday, July 13, 2019

BLYTHEVILLE -Tuesday evening, the Police and Fire Committee met to discuss reports and year-to-date statistics on the crime rate in Blytheville in comparison to previous rates. Blytheville Police Chief Ross Thompson reported statistics which included a chart of different crimes—larceny, burglary, vehicle theft, assault simple/ assault aggravated, robbery, rape and murder -- over the past five years...

BLYTHEVILLE—The Mississippi County Fire, Police and Safety (FPS) Committee met Thursday and discussed jail fees and the contract between the county and the city of Blytheville. The committee also heard a proposal from Turn Key Health Clinics, which will oversee the day-to-day healthcare operations in the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Department...

The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of the Second Judicial District is proud to announce Tammie Fulks as the Rookie of the Quarter for the second quarter of 2019. Tammie joined the CASA team in January of 2019. Volunteers serve as sworn officers of the court and help investigate and gather information on cases when children are removed from a home due to abuse or neglect. ...

CARAWAY - The Caraway City council updated water well progress, approved a revision of employee handbook, and tabled a proposed mobile home ordinance during Thursday evening’s meeting. “We are in the early stages of our water well funding,” said Mayor Bo James. “We have sent in all the necessary information to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission (ANRC) for financing the $527,000 project.”...