Stories from Saturday, August 29, 2020

Manila has continued to grow in spite of the pandemic. According to Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner, the city has 30 new houses completed or under construction so far this year. “We are happy to see the growth in our community,” Mayor Wagner said. “With that said, I want to stress the importance to all of our citizens to be counted in the upcoming Census. All of our turnback money from the state is based on population. If we get everyone counted, we would not need new taxes.”...

Monette Council set fees for processing of Black Oak’s sewage during Monday evening’s meeting, which is the last leg in project talks that began over 18 years ago. Black Oak Mayor Eddie Dunigan has met with the Monette City Council members many times during the past two years to discuss cost setting for the project...

Mississippi County Quorum Court met Thursday afternoon for a short meeting approving four ordinances with one failing to pass. County Judge John Alan Nelson opened the meeting with all 10 justices present. County Clerk Janice Currie read the first ordinance approving a salary and benefit up to $2,500 to allow retired Martha Best to help with the upcoming election. The personnel committee had reviewed and approved the request...

The Mississippi County Quorum Court met Tuesday at the Mississippi County Courthouse in Osceola. County Judge John Alan Nelson called the meeting to order with seven justices present, a number which left the court able to have its meeting but not consider any of the ordinances on the agenda...

During Blytheville Mayor James Sanders’ Wednesday COVID-19 press conference, Mississippi County Health Officer Valencia Andrews-Pirtle spoke about the importance of following COVID-19 directives as well as addressed long-term effects of those who were hospitalized for COVID-19...

According to reports, 41 residents and 20 workers at Gosnell Therapy and Living have tested positive for COVID-19. The most recent positive test was on Aug. 13, according to the Arkansas Department of Health. Multiple messages left Thursday and Friday at Gosnell Therapy and Living had not been returned at press time Friday...