Stories from Wednesday, July 26, 2023

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Leachville City Council voted to raise sanitation pickup rates from $13 to $15 a month at the Monday night meeting. Council members agreed it was necessary since all expenses have increased. The increase will be effective at the next water billing cycle...

By B. KAY RICHTER NEA Town Courier Assistant Editor Pemiscot County, Mo. - The Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office is investigating a body found along the rural southwest corner of Pemiscot County, within miles of the Arkansas state line. According to a release from the sheriff's office, on June 26, authorities found the body of a young unidentified African-American male who was wearing white shorts, white Nike Air Force shoes and a dark-colored t-shirt...

Verizon in Blytheville, 3710 East Main Street, will participate in the 2023 School Rocks Backpack Give-away. The annual event will be held starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, July 30. TCC stores across the nation will be handing out backpacks full of school supplies to help students prepare for the school year and parents reduce their supply spending. Participating stores will be donating back-packs starting at 1 p.m. local time while supplies last...