Stories from Saturday, December 19, 2020

The Blytheville City Council voted to approve an ordinance for Nucor Coatings to lease an industrial building at 5888 East County Road near the city’s industrial limits. The building was previously occupied by Precoat Metals and in addition to the lease agreement, Nucor Coatings requested and will receive the city’s assistance in acquiring and renovating the building through industrial development revenue bonds, a $150 million project...

The Community Christmas Concert 2020 fundraiser for the Butterfly House, Transitional Living Home for Women in Manila, has been modified due to the rapidly rising numbers of COVID-19 infections in Northeast Arkansas. "The Arkansas Department of Health and the CDC are warning against any public gatherings at this time, especially in a hot spot, like our community/region," Danna Scott Deaton, Butterfly House executive director, said. ...

BIC Board of Directors completed their six hours of Arkansas Department of Education required training on Monday and Thursday of this week, with total participating. Following Thursday’s 4-7 p.m. virtual class, the board held its monthly business meeting...

Mississippi County Hospital System began administering the COVID-19 vaccine Thursday. According to MCHS CEO Chris Raymer, the local hospital received 80 doses on Wednesday, and he’s hopeful more will arrive soon for the remainder of the 400 employees...