Stories from Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Dr. Tommy Wagner and son, Ty, share some unique experiences from their Manila High School years. Ty has followed in his dad’s footsteps in academics and sports. Dr. Wagner, a 1994 graduate of Manila High School,and Ty, a 2021 graduate of MHS, shared the same academic accolades earning the title of valedictorian of their graduating classes. Both, Class of 1994 and Class of 2021, had three valedictorians honored...

The Blytheville School Board plans to meet at 6 p.m., Wednesday, in the Blytheville Administration Building, to discuss the open superintendent position. Late last week, Blytheville School Board president Barbara Wells called for the meeting to discuss salary and deadline for posting the superintendent's position...

Terry John Ferguson, 49, of Blytheville, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Terry was born in Kennett, Mo., to Sonny and Carolyn Glidewell Ferguson. He was the warehouse manager at Motion Industries and a member of Holland Baptist Church. ...