Stories from Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Trevon Charles Percival, 35, sadly passed away on March 11, 2024, at his home in Blytheville. Trevon was born Feb. 13, 1989, to Maple and Felicia Percival in Blytheville and was of the Baptist faith. He leaves to cherish his memories with his parents, Maple Alexander and Felicia Percival of Blytheville; two brothers, Trumaine Percival and Yanick Percival; and one sister; Hadassah Percival-Enos, all of Blytheville...

Jacob Montrez King entered this life on Tuesday, Dec. 14, 1999. He was the third child of Deacon Eric King and Missionary Beverly King of Blytheville. Jacob’s love for Christ was developed early in life. From his youth he was a member of Tabernacle Church of God In Christ, under the leadership of his grandfather, the Late Supt. Willie G. Beal. There he accepted Christ and served faithfully as a member and drummer under current leadership...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Al Tate, 72, who peacefully left this world on March 11, 2024, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Al was born on July 1, 1951, in Tunica, Miss., to his loving parents, the late John Tate and Alberta White-Tate...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Husband and wife optometrists, Dr. Evan Button and Dr. Jennifer Button, with Family Eyecare in Blytheville, expressed the importance of eye safety and shared tips for viewing the April 8 solar eclipse. Dr. Evan Button encourages everyone to wear approved solar eclipse viewers that block out the UV Light...

Severe weather season has arrived in Arkansas and the Blytheville Fire Department wants local residents to be prepare. The United States receives more than 1,200 tornadoes annually and they are most common in spring and least common in winter. In general thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes usually form when the temperature is at its highest, typically from 4-7 p.m. ...

Celebrate! Maya Project of Arkansas and Mississippi County Alliance launches 2024 youth writing and history workshop. Arkansas Northeastern College, Mississippi County Arkansas Economic Opportunity Commission, Nucor Arkansas, and the Mississippi County Public School Districts are partnering with Celebrate! Maya Project of Arkansas to co-sponsor a youth writing and history immersion workshop in Blytheville, the fourth of a series of workshops scheduled throughout the state and the second in Mississippi County.. ...

Christopher Wayne Wamble lost his battle with cancer at his home on Saturday, March 9, 2024. Christopher was born in Blytheville to Johnny and Brenda (Ferguson) Wamble. At the time of his death Chris was retired. He formerly worked as a hair stylist for many years, including being Loretta Lynn’s personal stylist. He has traveled the world working as a district manager for salons. He has always had a passion for design and art...

Blytheville Mayor Melisa Logan has appointed Assistant Chief Johnathan Frazier as interim police chief and Cpt. Vanessa Stewart as interim assistant chief. Logan made this announcement at tonight’s city council meeting. Ten applicants have applied for the chief’s job left vacant by the retirement of Ross Thompson...

Susan Arlene Robinson, 70, of Leachville, widow of Guy Junior Robinson, passed from this life Monday, March 18, 2024, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dott Reel Watson and was raised in Holcomb, Mo. ...