Stories from Friday, October 13, 2023

Manila Mayor Tracey Reinhart and council members welcomed Southworth Products director of manufacturing Kerry Pugh. Pugh gave an update on the company and discussed plans for expansion. Pugh said Southworth has been part of the community for 45 years. He expressed his appreciation for the partnership the company and the city have had through the years...

Arkansas Northeastern College’s Department of Community Education will offer a free tour of the Blytheville Air Force Base Exhibition and CAF Rise Above Program on Wednesday, Nov. 1, from 4-6 p.m. The private guided group tour of the BAFB Exhibition features memorabilia, video and personal stories of the Blytheville/Eaker Air Force Base from its 1942 beginnings until closure in 1992. ...

Monette City Council held a special council meeting Monday, Oct. 9, to discuss the potential installation of a traffic light at the intersection of Highway 18 and 139, adjacent to Jordans Kwik Stop. “County Judge Marvin Day wants to help with funds from the county to help with installation of the traffic light,” Mayor Bob Blankenship said. ...

Cheering for Cure, in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Gosnell High School. Participating will be Annie Camp Junior High, Armorel High School, Armorel Junior High, Bay Junior High, EPC Junior High, EPC High School, Gosnell Elementary, Gos-nell High School, Gosnell Junior High, MacArthur Junior High, Manila Junior High, Manila High School, NSF Teeny Tiny Diamonds, NSF Mighty Mini Diamonds, NSF Pink Diamonds, NSF Silver Diamonds, NSF White Diamonds, NSF Black Diamonds, Rivercrest Elementary, Rivercrest Junior High, Rivercrest High School, Sloan Hendrix Junior High, Sloan Hendrix High School, South Pemiscot Junior High, South Pemiscot High School, Walnut Ridge Junior High and Walnut Ridge High.. ...

The Melody Theater in Leachville will host Studio 42 Theatre Company's production of the Charles Dickens classic “A Christmas Carol” this December. Auditions will be held Monday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 5:30 p.m. Auditions will be held at The Melody, 301 Main St...

P.E.O. Chapter DP is just about to finish up their annual mum sale. The organization raises funds each year to help provide scholarships for women’s continuing education. Anyone still needing a fall mum is asked to contact one of the club members. Pic-tured are Joanne Sullivan, Margie Russell, Tracey Ritchey, Laura Harrison Ellis, Lau-rie Ritchey and Alexx Ritchey Conley...