Stories from Saturday, January 29, 2011

The Blytheville Kiwanis Club recently recognized Ken Gipson for 50 years of membership and service to the local civic organization.

Charles Betts describes himself as a big thinker with an equally big imagination -- traits he believes come in handy when trying to help young people build solid foundations for success as adults.

Mr. Stonewall "Stoney" Jackson, 94, of Leachville, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2011, at NEA Baptist Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Mr. Harold Wayne Goodwin, 63, of Manila, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2011, at his home.

Mr. Mike Crawford, 88, of Smithville, Ga., died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2011, in Americas, Ga.

The Blytheville Chickasaws had their eight-game winning streak snapped Friday night in a 58-51 loss to Forrest City at Mustang Arena.

The Blytheville Lady Chickasaws snapped their four-game losing streak Friday night with a remarkable, 61-56, come-from-behind victory over the Forrest City Lady Mustangs at Mustang Arena.

Keyston Claybrooks caught fire in the second half, and the Gosnell Pirates held off a late charge by Highland for a 53-50 win Friday night at Pirate Gym.