Stories from Saturday, January 4, 2020

I don't know about everyone else but I am ready for a Monday to be a Monday followed by five working days ending on Friday afternoon. As much as I enjoy the holidays it certainly does mess up a good schedule. Several mornings over the last couple of weeks I have woken up wondering what day of the week it is...

I hope everyone has had a great start to this year, and if you have set specific goals please remember that you set them for a reason and it is very important to stick to them. If you do, however, happen to slip on some of the resolutions you have made for the new year, have no fear because there is always a lesson in store, especially when things do not go the way you might have planned...

JONESBORO — The Chickasaw chants rained down the final 10 seconds of the game as Blytheville senior guard Teddy Washington dribbled the ball out, capping a 46-37 win over the Manila Lions in the Northeast Arkansas Invitational Tournament Division 3 boys championship game Tuesday night at Arkansas State’s First National Bank Arena...

Leachville Council reviewed and approved the 2020 budget at a special called meeting on Monday, Dec. 30, as presented by Mayor Rodney Robertson. All council members and city clerk/treasurer were present. The total amount of the budget was $1,538,303, which includes the recent raises approved by the council...

Manila City Council approved the 2020 budget and accepted swimming pool bids at a special meeting held Monday, Dec. 30. Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner presented the 2020 budget with very few changes from the 2019 budget. Council members approved the budget as presented...

The Northeast Arkansas Pageant Association is celebrating Marybeth Byrd of Armorel at 3 p.m., Sunday, at the Ritz Civic Center in Blytheville. All “Byrd Watchers” are encouraged to attend “Marybeth’s Homecoming Celebration.” Byrd recently participated in Season 17 of NBC’s The Voice, making it to the show’s semifinals on Team (John) Legend...