Stories from Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

Mr. Kelly Gene Walters, 65, of Blytheville, died Monday, March 12, 2012, in Blytheville

Mrs. Dorothy Hall, 67, of Blytheville, passed from this life Sunday, March 18, 2012, at her home.

Mrs. Christine Gillette, 83 of Steele, passed from this life Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Caruthersville Nursing Center.

Mary Ann Flenoid was born June 3, 1946, in Eudora, to Elizabeth Lee and Ira Flenoid.

Mr. Edward Guy Carter, 68, of Blytheville, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, in Blytheville.

There are some authors out there who just write good books, and Whitley Strieber, author of "Beyond 2012 The Omega Point" is one of them.

New population signs are now up around Blytheville, reflecting the results of the 2010 Census.

The financial situation at Mississippi County Hospital System is looking up, according to reports from CEO Ralph Beaty and CFO Randy Nichols at the system's board meeting Monday.

The Delta Gateway Museum will hold its Second Annual Artifact ID Day from 1-3 p.m. Saturday. Experts from the Arkansas Archeological Survey (AAS) will be on hand to identify and provide information about objects and artifacts.

Recent activity at Aviation Repair Technologies, and the county's funding of that industry, were the main focus at Monday's meeting of the Mississippi County Quorum Court's finance committee.

Blytheville Mayor James Sanders will never forget March 16, 2011 -- the day the Internal Revenue Service showed up at his office with a multimillion dollar payroll tax bill left by the previous administration.

Ivylee Langston, 88, of Arbyrd, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Twin Rivers Regional Medical Center, Kennett, Mo. Born March 2, 1924, in Rombauer, Mo., she was a homemaker and worked with her husband at his store, Langston Grocery. Mrs. Langston was a member of Silverdale Baptist Church at Arbyrd...

Mary Jane Price, 60, of Manila, died Tuesday, March 13, 2012, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born at Manila, she was the daughter of the late Albert Thomas and Walsie Marie Henson Price and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a 1969 graduate of Manila High School and was a retired supervisor for Arlee Home Fashions in Leachville...

Buffalo Island Central swept three games last week in senior high baseball action. The Mustangs defeated Rector 7-1 Monday, knocked off Maynard 13-3 Tuesday before easing past Bay 11-7 Thursday afternoon...

Manila rallied for three runs in the seventh inning to post a come from behind 9-7 victory at Corning Tuesday afternoon in 3A-3 conference action. Zach Reinhart's two run double gave Manila an 8-7 lead. Reinhart came home later in the inning, adding an insurance run for the Lions...

Manila School Board members accepted several resignations and hired new personnel at the regular March meeting Thursday evening. The meeting was called to order by President Tracey Reinhart with board members Brandon Veach, Johnny McCain, Tony Crowell, Jeremy Jackson and Tommy Wagner present. Board member Danny Robbins was absent...

Bob Blankenship of Monette announces his plans to seek re-election as Craighead County justice of the peace District 11. "Serving in an elected position has multiple points and challenges," Blankenship said. ...

Buffalo Island Central School Board accepted resignations, renewed contacts, hired cheerleading sponsor and junior high secretary, and heard administrative reports at the March 12 meeting. All board members were present...

Caraway Mayor Barry Riley opened garbage service bids at the March 8 city council meeting. The current contract with Delta Sanitation will expire April 12. Representatives from Dedman's Sanitation in Bay and Disposal Solutions in Jonesboro were present. ...

Buffalo Island Central Senior Quiz Bowl team placed first in the Regional Tournament at Walnut Ridge on March 10. Amber Rolland was tournament MVP, averaging 126 points per game. Pictured are, from left: Gunnar James, Amber Rolland, Jillian Key-scorekeeper and Clay Turner. (photo provided)...

Amy Bohannan, RN, and Kristen Owens, volunteer coordinator, with Legacy Hospice were guest speakers at the Manila Lions Club meeting held Wednesday at noon. Lion Tony Crowell introduced the guests and expressed his appreciation to them for sharing information about Legacy Hospice serving in 17 offices in Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi and Alabama. ...

Manila Nursing Center honored their administrator, Shari Doty, in celebration of Long-Term Care Administrator's Week on Friday, March 16. Department heads, staff and residents gathered to honor Doty with a special party. ...

It was a great night for Buffalo Island Central Future Farmers of America (FFA) as the cafeteria filled with supporters at the second annual FFA dinner/auction. Following a barbecue dinner catered by Bigg Butts, guests were ready to start bidding on the 150 donated items...