Stories from Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Millard James “M.J.” Mullins, Jr., 85, of Blytheville, went to meet his Heavenly Father Sept. 15, 2024. M.J. was born in Blytheville to the late Millard Mullins and Maggie Mullins Timmons. He married the late JoAnn Tate Mullins on Nov. 17, 1956. M.J. ...

Joseph “Papa” Anderson Sr., 86, of Blytheville passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. He was born in Joiner on Feb. 14, 1938, to Classie Lee Pullium and Elijah Anderson Sr. Joseph was a 1956 graduate of East High School. He was retired and enjoyed bowling, helping others, and most importantly spending time with family in his spare time. ...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Blytheville Mayor Melisa Logan named the chief of police and assistant chief of police at the Monday, Sept. 16, city council meeting “We have been searching for a police chief for six months,” Mayor Logan said. “We had 10 applications submitted. I narrowed it down to three. I wanted someone I can work closely with. Policing is critical in our nation.”...