Stories from Wednesday, December 22, 2021

The Mississippi County Finance Committee continued to iron out details in funding the case coordinator position for the Second Judicial District Drug Task Force. Contingent on Osceola’s and Blytheville’s commitment to help fund the position, the committee is willing to do so as well...

Manila City Council members approved plans accepting the streets as named for a new subdivision, Carson Corner. Mayor Wayne Wagner said the property is already in the city limits and Woody Nunnally and Michael Oldham are ready to start building houses on the 40 lots. Everything is ready to start...

Monette City Council met Monday evening to review the past months financial expenditures and receipts and to view progress made after the devastating tornado of Dec. 10. “I am so thankful for the support of the city employees, leaders and volunteers who responded so quickly in our time of need,” Mayor Bob Blankenship said. “Everyone gave above and beyond to help in every way possible.”...

Buffalo Island Central School Board met Thursday evening to review math plans for improvement, hiring of new faculty, and report on after-hours use of school facilities. High school principal Randy Rose and elementary assistant principal Nicole Stewart were on hand to discuss testing and classroom evaluations...

A local basketball standout got the opportunity to gain national exposure Nov. 19-21 at the National Chris Paul Middle School Combine in Dallas, Texas. Traveling cities across the nation, the middle school combine serves as a qualifier for the annual Rising Stars Camp...