Stories from Thursday, July 6, 2023

Hansome Charles Jackson of Blytheville was born Sept. 9, 2010, in Kennett, Mo., the son of Charles Jackson, Sr. and Frances Candy Cleveland and Brenda Merriweather. “Han’Man”, as he was affectionally called by his family and friends, was educated in the Wichita, Kansas, and Blytheville School Districts. ...

By Sandra Brand Town Courier Editor Have you ever found yourself filling the car up with gasoline to drive to Jonesboro or Memphis because “you can’t buy anything in Blytheville?” Are you guilty of turning to Amazon before shopping local? We’ve all been there… We’ve all done it…...

LIBBY VANDYKE Libby VanDyke is no stranger to Main Street Blytheville. In fact, Wednesday afternoon as the 15-year-old volunteered to participate in the Town Courier “Selfie Scavenger Hunt” she was wearing an outfit purchased from a small business located “Between the Arches.”...

MATTHEW TERRY Chickasaw football player Matthew Terry was a little shocked at the different items for sale on Main Street when he participated in the Town Courier “Selfie Scavenger Hunt” Wednesday afternoon. Not only did he discover you can buy drill bits at the Fondren’s Hardware, but he also received a friendly demonstration...

Jamir Keyon Foreman, infant son of Neasha Bursey and Jamardre Foreman Sr. of Blytheville, passed away June 29, 2023, at Great River Medical Center, in Blythevillle. Jamir leaves behind his parents; two brothers, Jamardre Foreman Jr. and Jamar Keyvon Foreman, both of Blytheville; one sister, Jamaria Foreman of Blytheville; grandmother, Patricia Hardin; and great-grandmother, Dorothy Richardson...