Stories from Saturday, September 21, 2019

Lloyd Wright of Gosnell wanted to share his thoughts about the work and care Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) give to their patients every day. “CNA stands for Certified Nursing Assistant but to me, the A in CNA also stands for Angels,” Wright said. “They care for their patients with compassion and love.”...

Several meetings were held in Mississippi County seeking input from residents with representatives of Tadzo, Allison E. Larsen and Sandy Pratt, leading the sessions, gathering information to present to county leaders. TadZo, LLC was chosen as consultants to lead the effort in the Tactical Adancement Plan...

Ashley Salomon, Mississippi County tax assessor and collector, has moved from the front revenue office at Manila City Hall to a private office at the end of the hallway. Salomon is in the Manila office on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. She is in the Leachville office, located at Leachville City Hall from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday...

The 39thAnnual Blytheville Chili Cook-off will be held Friday and Saturday in conjunction with the Antique Bus Homecoming. Typically held in mid-October, organizers moved up the date of this year’s Blytheville Chili Cook-off to take advantage of the national bus tour coming to town...

As the Blytheville Book Company approaches its first anniversary, the downtown bookstore is bringing back a staple of the former That Bookstore in Blytheville — signed copies of John Grisham’s new book. Grisham has signed a limited number of copies of his book, “The Guardians,” for Blytheville Book Company, which is taking preorders now. The book will be released on Oct. 15...

Four reappointment resolutions to the golf course facilities board failed at the Blytheville City Council’s regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening. Councilman John Musgraves conducted the council meeting in Mayor James Sanders’ absence. Two resolution items on the agenda were motioned to be taken off due to them not having gone through the committees. ...