Stories from Saturday, November 17, 2012

For the very few that remain unsure about construction of our very own county shelter, I will offer excerpts from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.

The Arkansas Claims Commission has awarded $2.97 million to the family of Vickie Lynn Freemyer, who was killed by a speeding state trooper, Andrew Rhew, who was responding to a call without warning lights or siren and driving 103 miles per hour a second before the crash...

Many people were out Saturday to support the community-wide benefit rummage sale held at the First Christian Church.

One of Mississippi County's oldest charitable institutions is asking the community to increase its support in order to keep their facility in operation. The Mississippi County Union Mission was established in 1956, and continues to serve as a temporary home for county residents on hard times, as well as a soup kitchen and provider of clothing and household items, job training and home placement...

For the first time since the Reconstruction era, Republicans won the majority of seats in both Arkansas Congress and Senate on Nov. 6, and in a smaller reflection of that tide turning, a Republican was elected to a Mississippi County seat believed to be held exclusively by Democrats in the past...

The Lights of the Delta kicks off its 12th season Monday night, a night that, according to organizers, will be used to give back to the community that has been supporting the events for a dozen years. For the third year running opening night will be the "Night of Giving," where guests are asked to make donations for entry that will be given to local charities, primarily the Ignite program. Donations for Ignite are accepted in the form of an unwrapped toy donation for a boy or a girl...

CARUTHERSVILLE -- According to Caruthersville Chief of Police Tony Jones, on Thursday, at around 9 p.m., Caruthersville officers were called to 1400 Vest Avenue in reference to a phone call reporting that shots had been fired. Officers spoke with the residents of the home and were told that a black male wearing a ski mask had entered the home with a loaded firearm. He then pointed the gun at the subjects demanding money...

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department: Nov. 15 Officers were dispatched to Arkansas Northeastern College in reference to criminal mischief. Officers spoke with the owner of a vehicle that had allegedly been scratched while at ANC. Estimated damages is $1,000...

Lester Charles Albrecht, 73, of Manila, passed from this life, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2012, at his home. Born in St. Louis, he was the son of the late Gottlieb and Esther Orth Albrecht and had lived most of his life in Manila. He was retired from Southworth Inc. in Manila, and was a member of the Blackwater Baptist Church. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy Morris Albrecht...

Doris Dean Tate, 75, of Blytheville, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, at Heritage Square Nursing Home in Blytheville. Born to the late James Franklin Tate and Imo Peacock Oct. 9, 1937, in Burdette, Doris was retired from American Greetings and a member of Ruddle Road Church of God...

Cade Allan Christie, 25, of Manila, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2012, near Manila, from injuries received in an auto accident. Born in Paragould, he was a 2006 graduate of Manila High School, had lived much of his life in Manila, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church...

The Osceola Seminoles and Rivercrest Colts both dropped their Class 3A second round games Friday night. The Seminoles fell at Greenland, 28-14, while the Colts were defeated at the Cotton Patch in Wilson by Fountain Lake, 55-13. The host Colts were tied with Fountain Lake at halftime, 13-13, but a tough second half ended their playoff run...