Stories from Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Aviation Repair Technologies (ART) in Blytheville has rendered its services to several airlines during the outbreak of COVID-19. Vice President of Operations Anthony Saumell said, “We have been able to assist the airline industry with offering storage space and parking during this period of turmoil.”...

The decision which had been expected since the March 12 postponement of the Class 3A - 6A State Championship basketball games has finally been delivered. The Arkansas Activities Association announced Monday all eight remaining games have been cancelled and the 16 semifinalists were both named state champions of their respective classifications...

Tadarius Daniels was born Sept. 15, 2000 in West Memphis to Tony Daniels and Antranette Newbern. He departed this life Friday March 27, 2020, in Blytheville at the age of 19. Tadarius leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Antranette Newbern and Tony Daniels; four sisters, Jamiria Conner, Twankira Newbern, Miracle Newbern and Nygeria Newbern; two brothers, Tony Conner and Aaron Murphy Jr., all of Blytheville; his grandfather, Starden Conner of Chicago, Ill.; and a host of other family members and friends.. ...

Zola Jones was born March 26, 1946, in Blytheville to the late James Buckley and Ida Mae Burns. She departed this life on Monday, March 30, 2020, in Oklahoma City, Okla., at the age of 74. She was preceded in death by her parents. Zola leaves to cherish her memories two daughters, Latonya Sykes and Latosha Dennis...