-
Lonnie Lee
(Obituary ~ 07/23/24)
Lonnie Lee, 85, of Manila, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. Lonnie was born in Manila to Arthur and Ader Balentine Lee. He was a member of Blackwater Church of God and a lifelong resident of Manila. He was employed with Mississippi County Road Department until his retirement. He enjoyed watching NASCAR racing and was a C.B. enthusiast...
-
Bobbie Jean Threlkeld
(Obituary ~ 07/23/24)
Bobbie Jean Threlkeld, 92, of Jonesboro, former longtime Manila resident, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, in Jonesboro. Born in McCrory, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Elmer and Flora Nolley Threlkeld and had lived most of her life in Manila. ...
-
Shirley Elaine Littleton
(Obituary ~ 07/23/24)
Shirley Elaine Littleton was born in Osceola May 5,1963, to the late Ben and Lula Gary-Mosley. Shirley was a 1981 graduate of Osceola High School and went on to work at the Arkansas Highways and Transportation Department. Shirley was an active member of Living Word Cathedral Church of God in Christ serving as president of the usher board under the pastorage of superintendent A.L Thomas. Shirley worked 33 years at the highway department before she decided to resign due to health issues...
-
Arkansas delegation recruits industry in London
(Local News ~ 07/23/24)
By SANDRA BRAND NEA Town Courier Editor Aerospace has surpassed agriculture as the state’s number one export and an Arkansas delegation in Lon-don, England this week is working to make sure it remains that way. John Newcomb, of Osceola, who serves on the Arkansas Economic Development Commission, joined Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and U.S. ...
-
Blytheville church to host community health screenings
(Local News ~ 07/23/24)
Blytheville – Residents living in and around Blytheville can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with affordable screenings by Life Line Screening. First Baptist Church will host this community event on Aug. 15. The site is located at 715 West Walnut St. in Blytheville...
-
Editor’s Corner: The President deserves respect
(Editorial ~ 07/23/24)
President Joe Biden deserves the respect of the American people. I don’t care if you believe in his policies or not. He gave 50 years of his life dedicated to public service and until Jan. 20, 2025, he remains the President of the United States. Am I a big Biden fan? No. ...
-
“Splash on Main” set for Saturday
(Local News ~ 07/23/24)
Main Street Blytheville will hold its last Splash on Main Saturday, July 27. The event will be held in the Southern Bancorp parking lot from 1-3 p.m.
-
Health Dept. to hold student vaccine clinic
(Local News ~ 07/23/24)
The Blytheville Health Department will hold a Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic Tuesday, July 30. The vaccine clinic will be held from 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 870-763-7064. No appointments are necessary. Hot dogs and refreshments will be served...
Stories from Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Browse other days