Stories from Wednesday, February 1, 2023

By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier In a special meeting on Jan. 30, the Blytheville City Council appointed Linda Moore to fill the vacant seat and represent Ward 1 Pos. 1. A 3-2 vote finalized the decision in Moore’s favor. The seat became vacant on Jan. 3 with John Mayberry’s resignation, and in the following council meeting, he voiced his support for Moore to fill the position...

By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier Black Art in America, one of the leading entities in support of the creation, documentation and promotion of African-American art. And while its home is in Atlanta, Georgia, its roots are firmly planted in Blytheville, Arkansas...

The significance of Ash Street in Blytheville was etched in stone Saturday, Nov. 19 with a dedication from the Arkansas Heritage Commission. Dedicated as “Blytheville’s Black History District,” Ash Street was in its hey-day in the 1940s and 50s. It’s new historic plaque reads, ““During segregation in the twentieth century, Ash Street was the social and commercial heart of the Black community in Blytheville. ...

WHEREAS: On January 30, 2023, severe winter weather began and continued with such severity that it warranted executive action to alleviate hardship and suffering; WHEREAS: Great hardship has fallen upon the citizens and public property within State of Arkansas;...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— On Monday, January 30, 2023, the Governor signed into law: SB13, an act for the Arkansas Ethics Commission appropriation for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. SB14, an act for the Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission appropriation for the 2023-2024 fiscal year...

WHEREAS: On or about January 30, 2023, severe winter weather began in Arkansas and continues to cause dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state, which in turn, warrants this executive action; WHEREAS: Within the State of Arkansas, great hardship has fallen upon its citizens, including their businesses and their public and private property;...

WHEREAS: Each year, February is designated Black History Month, a time for honoring and exploring the culture and history of African Americans and recognizing that our society’s rich diversity is one of our greatest strengths; WHEREAS: The origins of Black History Month date back to 1915 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the organization known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History;...

WHEREAS: Career and technical education (CTE) offers students the opportunity to gain the academic, technical, and employability skills necessary for true career readiness; WHEREAS: Students in career and technical education programs participate in authentic, meaningful experiences that improve the quality of their education and increase student engagement and achievement;...