Stories from Friday, June 7, 2024

Herbert Louie Wells, 82, of Hope, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Born on Dec. 29, 1941, in Drasco, he was the son of the late Leonard and Lona Mae Wells. Louie enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and hunting—especially turkey hunting adventures. He was the best steak grill master and could fry up a mean fish dinner. ...

Robert Earl Chandler, 68 of Vinemont, Ala., formerly of Blytheville, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024. He was born Aug. 1, 1955, to James Joseph Chandler and Nancy Ann Chandler. He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Rose Chandler, Linda Tucker, Freda and Ann Herron; and three brothers, Ray, Johnny and Buddy Chandler...

By DAVID PIERCE NEA Town Courier It’s often said art is where you look for it. Would you see it gazing at stenciled yard line numbers on the field of Reynolds Razorback Stadium? Could you see it in the perfectly-lined batter’s box on one of the 10 fields at the Blytheville Sportsplex? Or how about finding it in a Blytheville High School decal adorned on a maroon football helmet?...

By REVISE BLALOCK NEA Town Courier Mississippi County was one of eight counties in the United States chosen to pioneer the Community Adaptation Program. CAP is an extended arm of the American Red Cross helping to transform how Mississippi County copes with disaster...

NIBCO Relay for Life Team will be raffling off a griddle and gift basket. The winner will receive a four burner gas griddle with cover and gift basket of barbecue supplies. The last ticket will be sold at 9 a.m. Friday, June 12. Tickets are $5 for one or five for $20...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Manila School Board held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, June 6, accepting resignations and filling positions. Following an executive session, the board voted unanimously to accept the resignations of Michelle Maddox, payroll; Blaine Lawrence, high school teacher; Madonna Minton, elementary teacher; and Magan Tarver, elementary teacher...