Stories from Monday, May 23, 2022

Joyce McSparren of Okawville, Ill., departed this life in the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Mo., on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 10:59 p.m. following a sudden illness. She had attained the age of 91 years, 2 months and 25 days. Joyce was born in Sinclairville, N.Y., Feb. 24, 1931, the daughter of Francis and Edith (nee Blodgett) Childs. She was united in marriage to Claud L. McSparren in Buffalo, N.Y., on Aug. 24, 1954, and he preceded her in death on Oct. 2, 1988...

The Mississippi County Library System has announced registration for the 2022 Summer Reading Program is now open. Children can earn points by reading books, writing reviews, attending events and participating in library programs to win prizes. This year’s theme is Oceans of Possibilities...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Gregg Roll, commander of the Manila American Legion Herman Davis Post 197 read a proclamation at last week’s Manila City Council meeting to rename the middle bridge over Big Lake, the Herman Davis Memorial Bridge. Herman Davis is a World War I hero. ...

By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier The Blytheville City Council approved an ordinance amending city regulations for privileged licenses during their May 17 meeting. Under the new amendment, the violation fine minimums were raised from $25 to $50, with a maximum of $500. Additionally, each day of violation can be deemed a separate offense. In the event that the city council sees fit to revoke a license, the city collector is authorized to serve notice to the licensee on the council’s intentions...

Two separate vehicle accidents on Highway 18 claimed the life of two and injured four others on Wednesday night. According to the Arkansas Police accident report, the first accident happened at 9:30 p.m. on State Highway 18/Roseland. The driver, listed as unknown, was taken to the Great River Medical Center morgue...