Stories from Friday, October 29, 2021

Linda Ann Washington, 64, of Joiner passed away Oct. 23, 2021, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. She was a factory worker and a member of Pisby M.B. Church in Joiner. Ms. Washington was born Aug. 14, 1957, in Joiner to J.W. and Rosie Fox Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter Kaneidra De'Ann Washington, and one brother Alfonca Washington...

Joey Jerome Dancy, 28, of Osceola passed away Oct. 24, 2021, at his residence. He was a factory worker. Mr. Dancy was born Nov. 30, 1992, in Blytheville to Joseph Thomas and Betty Turner Dancy Sr. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother, Betty Dancy of Osceola; one son, Jeremiah Dewade Dancy of Osceola; one brother, Joseph Thomas Dancy Jr. of Osceola; and one sister, Kamisha Brown of Jonesboro...

In the Oct. 27 Covid-19 report, Mississippi County Health Director Dr. Valencia Andrews-Pirtle confirmed that all vaccine boosters are now available at the county health units. Both the Pfizer and Moderna booster can be received six months after the second dosage, while the Johnson and Johnson booster can be received two months after the initial vaccination. Boosters of the Moderna vaccine will be only a half dose, while Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson booster will be a full dose...

The short-handed Gosnell Pirates dropped a 21-0 decision to visiting Cave City Friday night at J.W. Rea Stadium on Senior Night. Gosnell (1-7, 1-5 4A-3) had good starting position on several drives on the night and drove inside the Cavemen 6 on three occasions, but couldn’t find the end zone...

By MARCUS MCCLAIN NEA Town Courier Pocahontas spoiled Senior Night for the Blytheville Chickasaws Oct. 29 with a 33-7 victory at Haley Field. Pocahontas used 26 unanswered points to pull away and grab their fifth consecutive win. Despite the final score, the Chicks looked to make things interesting early with a tied score after the opening quarter...