Stories from Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Manila Ministerial Alliance member Jeff Knowlton addressed the Manila City Council on Monday night, requesting approval for a community event, “Preaching in the Park” on Aug. 8. Brother Knowlton said the Ministerial Alliance wants to hold a gathering starting at noon. All social distancing  will be observed...

The Mississippi County Quorum Court’s Sanitation and Solid Waste Committee met Monday, discussing the practice of offering discounts on landfill tipping fees to cities, such as Blytheville, for the demolition of dilapidated houses. Justice of the Peace Molly Jackson brought up the issue when she asked chairman of the Sanitation Solid Waste Committee, Justice of the Peace Neil Burge, if the county was still offering cities a discount...

The Leachville City Council reviewed preliminary plans for future apartments to be located on Doc Rodman Street during Monday’s meeting. Mayor Rodney Robertson and council members welcomed Hugh Rose who discussed plans for apartments requesting the okay to remove the broken-up sidewalks running in front of the property...

Mississippi County Fair, a 89-year tradition in Blytheville, is in danger of closing due to financial problems caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the Fair Association are working diligently to keep the gates open but with the coronavirus eliminating the spring carnival and threatening the fall fair, it is not an easy task...