Stories from Saturday, October 12, 2024

MISSISSIPPI COUNTY — Public officials and economic development leaders throughout Mississippi County gathered Tuesday with representatives from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) for a mayor’s summit focused on future growth in the region...

The American Red Cross continues to work to restock critically needed blood products uncollected due to the ongoing impact of Hurricane Helene’s devastation in the Southeast. Donors outside of affected areas are encouraged to make an appointment to give now and help keep the blood supply stable in the weeks to come...

Councilman R.L. Jones announced the Oct. 26 Blytheville community meeting has been postponed until a later date. The meetings are held at the Blytheville Public Library and the public is invited to attend. The meetings offer opportunities for the citizens of Blytheville to share ideas and concerns...

“She looked directly up into the Northern Lights and she wondered if those cold-burning specters might not draw her breath, her very soul, out of her chest and into the stars.” – Eowyn Ivey The Northern Lights, or aurora borealis, offer a breathtaking display of natural beauty characterized by vibrant colors and dynamic movements across the night sky. ...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Blytheville committee members held the Fire, Police and Safety meeting followed by the Finance meeting on Tuesday evening at the Justice complex with Council members Linda Moore, Matt Perrin, Shirley Marshall, Barbara Brothers-McAdoo and R.L. Jones present...

By STEVE KNOX Sports Connection Team The latest edition of the Arkansas Sports Media Football Polls were released Monday and the Rivercrest Colts moved up a spot this week to number three in the Class 3A rankings receiving 3 first place votes and 81 votes overall. ...

EPC girls tennis team won the 2A-2 Girls District tournament held at Allen Park in Jonesboro on Thursday, Oct. 3. Pictured (from left) are: Lynden Collier, Kayln Bailey, Cali Davis, Coach Justin Patterson, Riley Ashcraft, Madison Thomas, Kelly Ashcraft. Coach Patterson was named girls coach of the year...

Riverside boys tennis team won first place in the 2A-2 District Tournament held at Allen Park in Jonesboro on Thursday, Oct. 3. The Riverside Lady Rebels team won runner-up in the tournament. Riverside doubles team Malorie Booth and Brooklyn Berry won the doubles championship with Riverside’s doubles Kaylee Cox and Bennett Durham winning runner-up. ...