Stories from Saturday, February 20, 2021

The NEA Town Courier coverage area was challenged with an unprecedented 8-11 inches of snow from two winter weather events this past week, which made road conditions impassable for motorists not in four-wheel drive vehicles. The frigid temperatures, which were as low as 1 degree and stayed in the single digits for a good portion of the week, took a toll on pipes as well and caused threats of rolling blackouts, with some in northeast Arkansas losing their power for an hour or so as the electric companies fought to keep up with the demand.. ...

The Blytheville City Council amended the privilege license ordinance Feb. 16 for all business trade in the city. In previous committee meetings, discussions of businesses operating without a license, such as visiting food trucks, have become a problem for the city and could leave Blytheville liable for any health concerns...

Doctors throughout Mississippi County joined Blytheville Mayor James Sanders’ Feb.17 Covid report to give additional information on the vaccine and distinguish fact from fiction. Along with Mississippi County health officer Dr. Andrews Pirtle, the report included, her husband Dr. Stephen Pirtle, Dr. Chimere Ashley and Dr. Sherita Willis...