Stories from Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Ms. Catherine Patterson, 68, of Osceola, died Monday, May 9, 2011, at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro.

As the result of an impromptu discussion during their Tuesday night meeting, Gosnell city council members decided to revisit an old city ordinance which requires residents to apply for a permit and pay a small fee in order to have a yard sale.

A special "escort" is being planned for Blytheville Police Officer Cody Gentry, who is expected to be discharged from an Atlanta rehabilitation center on Friday and come home to stay, said Blytheville Police Chief Ross Thompson.

City building inspector Rick Ash believes the city of Blytheville is losing money by significantly undercharging for permits.

Tuesday night, the Blytheville Planning Commission agreed to hold a public hearing next month on a proposed ordinance that would close the Ash Street railroad crossing upon completion of the future five-lane Highway 18 project.

Thunder Bayou Golf Links has reopened for regular play, according to TBGL's Tony Peterson.

Host Armorel will open the Class A State Baseball Tournament against Region 4 champion Taylor at noon Friday at the Blytheville Youth Sportsplex. The Tigers (14-11) take the Region 3 fourth seed into the State Tournament. They clinched a spot in the tournament with a 13-0 victory over Mount Vernon in the Region 3 Tournament at Southside Bee Branch last week...

In town for a round of golf Tuesday, 32-year-old Richard Parks of Allegan, Mich., had the pleasure and good fortune to hole an eight-iron shot from 138 yards to ace the sixth hole at Thunder Bayou Golf Links. Parks pointed out that he has played less than 10 rounds of golf in the last year...

Cal Ripken League and youth softball league continued Tuesday night. Here is a wrap up of the action. CAL RIPKEN MAJOR LEAGUE Kiwanis 7, Blytheville Sheet Metal 4 Kiwanis held off a sixth inning rally from Blytheville Sheet Metal and won, 7-4, in Cal Ripken Major League action Tuesday night...

Recent reports, according to the Blytheville Police Department.

Kingdom Kids Outreach Ministries/Prince of Peace Church would like to say "Thank You" for the community's generous donations and support. The Second Annual "Walking in Excellent Health" Walk-A-Thon 2011 was a success. This success was a huge part of the community's donations and support...

The Kiwanis Club had another successful fishing rodeo. We are very thankful for all the parents and grandparents for bringing the 200-plus young people to fish Saturday. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission stocked the pond with catfish especially for this event...