Stories from Saturday, April 18, 2020

Editor’s Note: The NEA Town Courier has partnered with Arkansas Northeastern College and several local businesses to highlight ANC students. This is the latest in a series titled ANC Student Snapshot. Sade Ford of Blytheville has been selected as one of Arkansas Northeastern College’s Student Snapshot recipients for the month of April...

Blytheville’s Health Clinic coordinator Mike Patterson and the Blytheville clinic school-based coordinator Amy Inman with the Mid-South Health Systems spoke at Blytheville Mayor James Sanders’ press conference Wednesday. Patterson said if people are dealing with anxiety or depression, they can reach out to the clinic. He also mentioned parents who see their children stressing more or having behavioral issues can call the Health Clinic...

Erika Hubbard, a longtime teacher and assistant principal at KIPP Blytheville Collegiate High School, was named interim school director, school officials announced recently. Hubbard assumed the position on April 2. “We are thrilled to have someone with Ms. ...

Blytheville Book Company will have signed copies of John Grisham’s latest release, which can be delivered to one’s door. Copies of Camino Winds are available for preorder now at Blytheville Book Company. Releasing April 28, Camino Winds, the sequel to Camino Islands, has been described as “an irrestible romp” and “a thrilling beach read” about a murder in the midst of a hurricane...

Leaders from the Blytheville School District appeared before the state Charter Authorizing Panel via Zoom Tuesday afternoon. The panel has asked the district to provide an academic report on a yearly basis as it considers whether to renew Blytheville High School —A New Tech School’s charter next year...