Stories from Friday, October 1, 2021

Betty Jean Caradine Muhammad “Miss Betty” of Blytheville was born Feb. 20, 1953 in Chicago, Ill., to George and Johnnie B. Mitchell Caradine. “Miss Betty” moved to Blytheville in 1990 from Chicago. She was a caregiver to family and friends and was employed by MCAEOC as a cafeteria worker. To know “Miss Betty” was to love her, she had a quick wit and an eclectic style that naturally drew people to her...

The Manila Lions (4-1, 2-0) brought the silver lining to a rainy Senior Night Oct.1 with a 19-6 win over the Corning Bobcats. However, the victory didn't come with early troubles for the Lions. As both teams struggled with ball security, an extra dark cloud seemed to hang over Manila. With three fumbles in the first quarter alone, Corning looked to build momentum...

POCAHONTAS -- On a rainy night in Pocahontas, Gosnell got off to a rough start and fell to the host Redskins, 35-14. Gosnell (1-3, 1-1 4A-3) struggled early in the game on special teams and hanging onto the football. Pocahontas quarterback Connor Baker scored on a 35-yard run on the opening possession, giving the Redskins a 6-0 advantage with 9:54 left in the first quarter...

JONESBORO – The Blytheville Chickasaws are still looking for their first win of the season after dropping a 27-0 decision to previously winless Westside, Friday night. Blytheville (0-5, 0-2 4A-3 conference) got off to a rocky start against the host Warriors (1-3, 1-1 4A-3) in the conference matchup...