Stories from Thursday, October 13, 2011

Mr. Willie B. Wilson Sr., 85, died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at his home in Osceola. Born Sept. 18, 1926, in Haynes, to the late William Wilson and Carrie Bell, he was of the Baptist faith and a retired oil mill worker.

Mrs. Pinkie Bates Thomas, 95, of Blytheville, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, in her home.

Mr. Bobby J. "Buffalo" McAuley, 77, of Memphis, passed from this life Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2011, at Baptist Hospital in Memphis.

Rev. Thurman Jay Green II, 58, of Pine Bluff, passed away, Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2011.

Imogene Curtis, 83, of Gosnell, died Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011, at her home.

Often when an embattled politician or public figure finds his name top of the fold in bold type, he will threaten, either subtly or brazenly, to sue the newspaper.

Recent reports from the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force.

As a sign of unity against domestic violence, County Judge Randy Carney, the Haven, A-1 and Lunsford Florist recently hung purple ribbons on trees and poles at the Mississippi County Courthouse.

The mayors of Mississippi County came together on Tuesday to discuss positive changes in their communities, as well as present issues of concern to the group and Mississippi County Judge Randy Carney.

A local program which aims to help more county residents find jobs is getting closer to its fulfillment, according to reports given at Wednesday's meeting of the Great River Economic Development Foundation's board of governors.

The first-ever United Way of Greater Blytheville "Cruisin' for the Cause" Poker Run will begin Saturday morning on the Southern Bancorp parking lot.

The Gosnell Pirates look to make it two in a row over 3-4A opponents as the Highland Rebels travel to town Friday night for homecoming. The Pirates (4-2, 1-1) are coming off of their most lopsided victory of the season after a 62-6 blowout over the Trumann Wildcats...

Coming off an explosive 27-point first quarter that led to a 39-13 victory over Greene County Tech, Blytheville just hopes to get its hands on the ball Friday night, when the Chicks travel to Beebe for a battle of the two teams tied for third in the 5A-East...

Amanda Williams, safety coordinator with Arkansas Farm Bureau, presented a program on distracted driving at Manila High School on Wednesday morning. Williams showed a video with four stories on how distracted driving had changed the lives of individuals and families...

As many as three million Americans have Type 1 diabetes, also known as juvenile diabetes, and more than 80 people each day are diagnosed with the disease. Type 1 diabetes is a viral-induced illness that strikes children and adults suddenly and requires multiple injections of insulin daily. ...

The Northeast Arkansas Helpers are committed to traveling to Joplin, Mo., to assist in clean up and reconstruction after the devastating tornado that ripped through there May 22. Last month they found themselves right in the middle of a national flag restoration project...

Mrs. Betty Jo Tarpley, born Oct. 7, 1931, in Blytheville, passed away at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011.