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By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier P. Allen Smith, internationally known author, television personality and horticulturist, was in Blytheville on Wednesday for a book signing and art display at the historic, downtown New York Store.
Local News: Nearly 1,500 prison beds open in state (12/28/24)
1 day ago · LITTLE ROCK -- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced this week the State has opened 1,485 beds since she took office. "Arkansas' prison bed shortage has gone on for decades, and under my leadership we have stopped kicking the can down the road," said Governor Sanders. "While we continue to make progress on the new prison we are building these 1,500 beds go a long way toward alleviating the ...
Obituary: Cindy Lu Childress Carlock (12/26/24) | NEA Town Courier
2 days ago · Heaven welcomed an energetic new angel on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, as Cindy Lu Childress Carlock entered the gates after battling pneumonia and septic infection. Cindy was born Jan. 7, 1967, in Memphis, Tenn., to Gailya and Robert M "Red" Childress of Blytheville. ...
Blytheville Mayor Melisa Logan shares New Year’s message
1 day ago · "Since I don't do resolutions, I would like to express a city vision for 2025. I am honored to have this opportunity to wish all of you a loving and warm New Year. We live in an amazing city and county. In the new year, you will see more progress with our infrastructure, parks, and downtown redevelopment, many more great city events and a …
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5 days ago · By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier The Manila School Board held its last meeting of the year with student expulsion hearings. Following the approval of minutes and financials, the board went into a closed expulsion hearing for two high school sophomores for violating the drug/alcohol policy...
Local News: BIC Board makes plans (12/24/24) | NEA Town Courier
5 days ago · The BIC School Board met in short session Tuesday evening, to elect 2025 officers and discuss plans for the new year. Stacey Thomas was chosen as the new BIC Board of Directors President, with Eric Lyerly as Vice President and Drake Brown as Secretary. The board accepted the resignations of two ...
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Nov 20, 2024 · By JOSEPH FONDREN NEA Town Courier Contributor BLYTHEVILLE— Mississippi County Union Mission Executive Director Lisa Willard and Board of Directors President Willie D. Williams addressed the Quorum Court’s Finance Committee last Thursday to help with upgrades to the Mission, where the council agreed to use the remainder of the American Rescue Plan Act money in the amount of $79,872.12...
Blytheville City Council - Mayor shares plans for park improvements
Dec 20, 2024 · Blytheville City Council held the last regular meeting of the year on Tuesday evening passing an ordinance and seven resolutions. Resolutions included placing a lien on property for clean-up and condemnation of several properties. Mayor Melisa Logan presided with all council members, Barbara McAdoo ...
Local News: Monette prepares for holidays (11/26/24) | NEA Town …
Nov 26, 2024 · By Nan Snider NEA Town Courier Contributor The City of Monette completed preparations this week for the upcoming Christmas season by decorating the city from top to bottom in time to host the Tree Lighting Ceremony on …
Local News: Leachville celebrates community storm shelters …
Sep 25, 2024 · By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Leachville held a storm shelter celebration on Friday at one of the three community storm shelters placed throughout the town for the safety of the residents. The shelters will hold 45 to 50 people and cost about $12,000 each. One of the shelters is located behind city hall and the fire station; the second one is at the fire substation near Highway 18; and ...