Stories from Saturday, May 22, 2021

So far I have missed out on most of the month of May as my mother went into the hospital on April 29, had an emergency surgery followed by almost a three week stay. Anyone who has spent much time in a hospital room knows how easy it is to lose track of the days and all of the world and local events going on all around...

Lake City Council met on Monday, May 17, allowing a property variance, filling a council seat, discussing the sale of police vehicles and reviewing paving bids. Mayor Cameron Tate opened the meeting with Council members Brenda Hutcheson, Kate Wells, Tommy Eakins, Harmony Cash and Danny Dunigan present, along with city clerk Lisa Sitz...

Two juvenile suspects have been arrested in the May 17 early morning fire that damaged the landmark Caraway First United Methodist Church. According to Caraway Police Chief Shannon Kelems, the fire call came in at 3:35 a.m. and Monette Fire Department assisted the Caraway firefighters...

Manila City Council reviewed bids for the construction to expand the Manila Fire Station at the regular meeting on Monday, May 17. The cost is $1,040,000. Mayor Wayne Wagner said a meeting will be held with the architects to see what can be trimmed. The council has 30 days to accept or reject the bid...

The Blytheville City Council approved several ordinances May 18 to support the efforts of the Public Works Department. Working to solve the city’s pothole problem, the council passed a resolution to purchase a 2022 Freightliner Pothole Patcher from TAG Truck Center in Jonesboro for $174, 875. In early meetings concerning this purchase, Public Works director Mark Key explained the need for this truck...