Stories from Friday, December 9, 2011

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

When granddaughter Alexandra's mother told her that "Albert has gone to the Angels," the sweet-natured 7-year-old broke out crying.

Mailboxes and Beyond will be hosting Main Street Blytheville's free Santa photos every Saturday until Christmas.

Members of the Mississippi County Quorum Court gathered Thursday afternoon for the Sanitation Committee to discuss new landfill fees and other financial issues.

The Arts Council of Mississippi County is hosting its artist reception Saturday for December's artist, Lawrence D. Rudolech.

Tuckpointing began Thursday on the Delta Gateway Museum, which hosted the opening reception of a traveling exhibit, "Civil War Arkansas, 1861-1865," that same night.

The Blytheville City Council's Finance and Purchasing Committee began budget meetings Thursday afternoon, focusing specifically on projected revenues.

This week's Pet of the Week at the Blytheville Humane Society is Tawney, an adult female Domestic Short Hair cat. An abandoned cat rescued at a local mill, Tawney has a touch of the wild and is an excellent mouser. She is up-to-date with routine shots. For more information, call the Humane Society at 870-838-5512 or send e-mail to humanesociety1@earthlink.net.

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