Stories from Saturday, November 19, 2022

By DAVID PIERCE NEA Town Crier With a father and two grandfathers having served in the armed forces, Samuel Bibbs seemed to have his career path carved out for him. With what the Northeast Arkansas native described as a “little nudge”, he, too, chose to enlist in the service...

By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier The Blytheville City Council unanimously approved two rezoning ordinances for solar energy and hotel development projects in their Tuesday meeting. Hotel developer Matt Thompson stated that the rezoning request was required to approve the height of the building to be located at 100 Stracener Road. Thompson stated that the goal is to provide a 105 room Marriott branded hotel...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Manila City Council hired a CID officer and approved the purchase of tasers for the police department and approved employee bonuses at the Monday, Nov. 14 meeting. Acting mayor Wendell Poteet said Police Chief Jackie Hill had recommended hiring Nick Carmichael as CID officer...