Stories from Saturday, May 29, 2021

The Mississippi County Quorum Court met Tuesday, May 25, at the Burdette Courthouse. Eight of the 10 justices were in attendance with Justices Neil Burge and Aaron Fleeman being absent. Justices discussed several ordinances, passing on a third reading Ordinance O-2021-8, which ensures open and transparent bidding and contracting and Ordinance O-2021-9, which deals with the reporting of county boards. Justices adopted both by 8-0 votes...

Thursday night, the Gosnell School Board unanimously approved an employee Covid-19 additional duties pay plan of $15 per student day worked. The additional pay is scheduled to be distributed on June 8 and is being funded by ESSER money (federal Covid relief funds)...

Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner and city council members met Wednesday evening in a special meeting to discuss hiring a police officer. The council approved hiring Keith Hill of Gosnell starting June 28 at $16 an hour. Hill is a certified officer and has nine years of experience. The next Council meeting will be 5 p.m. June 17...

Mississippi County Quorum Court Justice Jo Ann Henton has tendered her resignation from the Court effective immediately. Justice Henton, who represents Quorum Court District 7 in Blytheville, resigned in a letter given to Mississippi County Judge John Nelson prior to Tuesday’s meeting of the Court...