Stories from Friday, January 17, 2020

Inez Adams Malone, 90, of Blytheville, passed away Jan. 16, 2020, at her home surrounded by her family. Inez was born in Roseland to Jack and Lena Williams Adams. She was retired from American Greetings and attended Fairview Baptist Church. Inez was a member of the Senior Citizens Center in Blytheville. She was devoted to her family and time with her grandchildren was most precious to her...

Blytheville police have made arrests in connection with a shooting early Friday morning in the 900 block of Webster. According to Capt. John Frazier, officers responded to the 900 block of Webster at approximately 2:30 a.m., Friday, in reference to an individual being shot...

The new Blytheville gymnasium is nearing completion but will not be finished in time to host a Chickasaw basketball game this season. Friday afternoon, Blytheville School District Operations Manager Brandon Harper and Baldwin and Shell assistant superintendent Ray Johnson gave a guided tour of the new gymnasium to the NEA Town Courier...

Blytheville police are investigating an apparent threat made Thursday on social media. According to Blytheville Police Chief Ross Thompson, on Thursday, the Blytheville Police Department received information of a social media post making threats to local public schools...