Stories from Friday, January 20, 2023

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Mississippi County Judge John A. Nelson kicked off the 2023 year with a mayor’s luncheon at the newly renovated courthouse in Blytheville. Judge Nelson welcomed the mayors and other guests including Penny Toombs, director of the Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and Southern Tenant Farmers Museum. Before Covid, the County Judge and mayors met quarterly and Judge Nelson said he is pleased to be able to resume the meetings this year...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Manila School Board accepted a resignation, extended the superintendent’s contract and heard an administrative report by Superintendent Jason Evers at the Thursday, Jan. 19 meeting. Following a lengthy executive session, the board voted unanimously to accept the resignation of Luke McLaughlin, FFA Advisor, Trap coach, agri instructor, and bus driver. His last day as teacher/coach will be Feb. 17 and his last day as bus driver will be Jan. 20...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— On Friday, Jan. 20, the Governor signed into law: SB1, to cover Senate expenses while in session. HB 1001, to cover House expenses while in session. HB 1052, to fund a program of research through the University of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station...