Stories from Friday, October 6, 2023

BLYTHEVILLE – The Blytheville Chickasaws built a 20-0 first half lead and held off the Highland Rebels, 32-20, to post the homecoming win here. The Chicks (4-2, 3-0 4A-3) knocked the Rebels (5-2, 2-1) from the ranks of the league unbeaten leaving just themselves and Rivercrest with an unblemished conference mark...

Disney Junior Live will be at the Orpheum Theatre Saturday, Oct. 28. The three-time Pollstar nominated Disney Junior tour is back with Disney Junior Life On Tour: Costume Palooza. This show brings Disney Junior characters and Marvel Super Heroes live on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more. Featuring favorite songs from hit Disney Junior series, as well as new original music...

The Melody Theater in Leachville, 301 S. Main St. will have Family Movie Night beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. The distributor of this film does not permit the theater committee to announce the title in print, so call 888-7-MELODY (888-763-5639) for complete details...

The long journey is about to come to an end for seven Manila seniors who have learned their way around a volleyball net over a nine-year span. What started with 17 fourth grade girls in 2015 will end with seven of those girls finishing the journey they started nine years ago. They still have a few matches to go, but they are in the top of the conference so far this year...