Stories from Wednesday, December 16, 2020

Gosnell Superintendent Bonard Mace announced Monday night that all employees earning under $11 per hour will be lifted to that hourly wage.The Gosnell School Board voted to take this action last Spring and the raise will become effective on Jan. 1 During the meeting, the board also recognized members Lee Ketchum, Greg McGurit and Danny Quearry. ...

The Blytheville School Board discussed a variety of topics during its three-hour Zoom meeting Monday night, including deciding to continue Virtual Fridays the second semester and approving a solar power agreement with Entergy. Blytheville superintendent Bobby Ashley said Virtual Fridays have helped teachers, pointing out the Blytheville School District is one of a number of districts around the state utilizing a virtual day each week...

The Mississippi County Quorum Court’s Finance and Purchasing Committee put the final touches on the proposed 2021 budget Monday afternoon. The committee sent the budget to the full quorum court, though did so without a recommendation because it did not have a quorum. Justice Bill Nelson, who attended the committee meeting that was held just before Finance, left before the Finance committee meeting began, keeping it from establishing a quorum...

The Blytheville and Gosnell communities are mourning the loss of local businessman Kenny Burge, who lost his life after a battle with COVID-19. Burge owned Burge’s Shoe Center, a longtime staple of downtown Blytheville. He was active in the community, including being a longtime volunteer with the Blytheville Baseball Softball Boosters and the Gosnell School District...

Charlie Mae Razor Edwards departed this life and gained her wings on Dec. 11, 2020. She was born Jan. 22, 1944, to Margaret Pruden and Charlie B. Edwards of Hughes and was raised by James and Emma Pulley Razor. Charlie leaves behind many family and friends that cherishes her. She was a very sweet and compassionate soul. Charlie never met a stranger and everyone was welcome in her home. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten...