Stories from Tuesday, November 21, 2023

Alma Ricks was born April 29, 1946, to Henry James Ricks and Annie Blair in Osceola. Alma departed this life on Nov. 15, 2023, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Alma was a homemaker and a factory worker. She was a loving kind and wonderful mother. Mom will surely be missed...

Robert F. (Bobby) Lowerins, 80, of the West Ridge community near Osceola, passed from this life Monday, Nov. 20, 2023, at South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center in Osceola. Born in Luxora, he was the son of the late W.F. and Dora Sides Lowerins and had been a resident of the West Ridge community for the past 20 years. ...

Blytheville police have arrested an 18-year-old on charges of rape. Lamarion Young was arrested on Nov. 11 and charged with the rape of a juvenile. The charges stem from an investigation with the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division...

The Blytheville Police Department’s annual “Shop With A Cop” event is just around the corner. The department is asking for the community’s help to ensure this event is a success. If anyone or any company would like to make a donation contact Captain Jermey Ward or Captain Vanessa Stewart...

Blytheville Rotarian Diana Holmes recently gave a program on the Rotary Foundation by explaining the variety of district foundation grants the Blytheville Club has received since 2010 totaling more than $23,000 to put back into the community. Tracey Ritchey is the club’s Foundation Ambassador this year and her goal is to help the club raise at least $1,000 to help the district continue to provide grants. ...

A lighting ceremony at the Leachville fire station was held honoring Judy and Morrell “Smokey” Mangrum, donated by Dwight and Michael Mangrum and families; and Buie Ray, donated by Suzanne Faught, Luke, Jared & Olivia Dixon. The two additional lamp posts were approved to be installed at Fire Station #1...

The Wilson Winter Wonderland will open Nov. 24 at 6 p.m at the Grange. Wilson Winter Wonderland is a holiday light extravaganza with more than 500,000 lights. This immersive spectacle is choreographed to a music playlist featuring timeless holiday classics and the voices of musicians from the state of Arkansas...