Stories from Saturday, July 1, 2023

By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier The Blytheville School Board discussed implementing a new board policy in response to the Arkansas LEARN Act during their June 29 meeting. Board President Desmond Hammett prompted discussion on the $50,000 base salary associated with the act, due to no specifications being attached distinguishing certified or uncertified employees...

By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier The Blytheville mayor’s office organized a town hall on June 27 at the Ritz Civic Center, the first of its kind in recent history. Previously, councilman R.L. Jones has arranged community meetings at the library during summer months, but few have been attended by department heads, city attorneys and the mayor as well...