Stories from Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Blytheville, AR – On Tuesday, July 16, officers of the Blytheville Police Department were notified by Great River Medical Emergency Room staff that a subject had arrived at the ER stating he had been “shot” in the head. Upon further investigation it was discovered that the victim was outside his home in the 2400 block of Carolyn with his dogs. ...

By STEVE KNOX and JOSEPH FONDREN The response to the attempt on the life of Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump Saturday evening in Pennsylvania as drawn reaction from leaders from across the region. “Our hearts are heavy with the news of the tragic shooting at the rally in Butler, PA. ...

By Joseph Fondren NEA Town Courier Contributor BLYTHEVILLE— The Mississippi County Personnel Committee met for a little over four minutes Monday afternoon to change a job title and position in the County Assessor’s office from mapper to real estate assessor...

Manila Mayor Tracey Reinhart updated the city council on the water well project at the July 8 meeting. The paperwork is ready for the city to finalize. Plans are for the project to begin in mid-August. Mayor Reinhart said the governor has released $60 million to ANRC for water and sewer projects and the city is eligible for these funds and they will be working on a grant application...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Leachville City Council discussed grants, relocated one of the planned city storm shelters, discussed an adjustment in the clean-up ordinance, agreed to water testing and set hourly pay for the new police officer, Jacob Ford, at the July meeting held Monday...