Stories from Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Blytheville police reported that Michael Chilcot, 20, of Blytheville was shot on June 24 in the 300 block of E. Davis. Upon arrival, officers located the victim and he was transported to the Great River Medical Center. He was later transported to Memphis for further medical attention where he remains in serious condition...

By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier The ANC Board of Trustees approved the implantation of a Steelmaking Boot Camp organized through ANC in their June 21 meeting. Incoming president Christopher Heigle noted that Arkansas Department of Commerce secretary High McDonald, along with director for the office of Skills Development and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, met at ANC several months ago to discuss further filling steel manufacturing positions in the county...

By B. Kay Richter NEA Town Courier Assistant Editor Jeane Bennet was always in her front yard. Many of her neighbors knew her because she was always working in her yard. However, on June 3, Bennett was attacked by the three dogs near her home located off N. Ruddle Road...