Stories from Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Leachville Mayor Rodney Robertson has been serving as mayor for almost four years. He served on the city council before running for mayor. He said in spite of the pandemic, they saw many accomplishments in 2020. “All in all, we all worked together to make the best of the year,” Mayor Robertson said...

A bill has been brought before the Arkansas House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs that would end Daylight Saving Time in the state. State Representative Johnny Rye (R-Trumann) introduced HB1017. The committee worried Arkansas would become an island among other states and how that could potentially affect commerce...

Blytheville police are investigating the theft of a city truck on Jan. 28. According to the police report, Public Works’ Ford F-150 truck was stolen that day from Jordan’s, 1139 West Main. The driver told police he was in the store. “When he walked out to leave, he reached for the handle and the truck started moving forward,” the report reads. ...

Ground breaking in Monette was recently held for Jordan’s Kwik Stop #64. The new business will be located on the corner of Highway 18 and North Edmonds Street. Mayor Bob Blankenship said he is excited to have the new business in Monette which will create jobs and serve the community...

Mississippi County Judge John Alan Nelson met with members of the Mississippi County Regional Solid Waste Management Board on Friday reviewing the budget, Arkansas Legislative Audit findings, discussing recycling efforts and creating an area for storage and disposal of tires...

Manila senior Joshua Evers has received an appointment to the United States Military Academy West Point, NY. It has been a long process but Joshua, the son of Jason and Nicole Evers, said it has been worth it. Joshua can serve as a role model to other young people about setting goals and following through...