Stories from Tuesday, January 15, 2013

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

James Edward Weber, 68, of Manila, died Monday Jan. 14, 2013, in Manila. He was the son of the late Richard and Bessie Ganung Weber, and had been a longtime Pahokee, Fla., resident before making his home in Manila in 2000. He was retired from Maverick Tube in Blytheville...

Robert Kenneth "Kenny" French, 58, of Atlanta, Ga., formerly of Leachville died Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. Born at Tulare, Calif., he was the son of the late Franklin Edward French and was raised in Leachville. ...

Mr. James Edward Weber, 68, of Manila, died Monday Jan. 14, 2013, in Manila.

Mrs. Margaret "Beadie" Freeman McWilliams, 90, of Manila passed from this life Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, at Manila Nursing Center.

Mr. Patrick Tremayne Blake, 40, of Gosnell, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013 in Gosnell.

McCrory spoiled Buffalo Island Central's senior high Homecoming with a stunning fourth quarter rally as the Jaguars shocked the Mustangs 68-65 in 2A-3 conference action Friday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette...

Emily Cook scorched the nets for 31 points to lead the state's fourth ranked Lady Lions to a 69-50 win over Earle Monday night in 3A-3 conference action at Earle. Cook, who buried five treys on the night, led four Manila players in double figures. ...

Mrs. Mary Ann Sass Becker, 86, of Mountain Home, formerly of Osceola and West Memphis, entered into rest Sunday, Jan. 13, 2013, in Mountain Home.

I think that whoever killed Miguel Estrada was wrong they took someone's life, and now the family and his friends are hurt because of something terrible that happened. I hope that justice is served for Miguel. He was a great kid and his family will be in my prayers...

Manila picked up a key 3A-3 conference road victory 69-56 over Piggott Friday night behind Scott Eubanks' 23 point and 16 rebound performance. The Lions improved to 12-5 overall and 6-2 in conference play with the win...

Someone asked me recently a question about what kinds of things I would like people to know. After due consideration, here are my thoughts in no specific order. 1. Guys: No one wants to see your underwear because you have your pants around your knees. First of all, you can't even walk normally and have to walk around with one hand holding your pants up. That does at least cut your chances of getting in trouble in half, but probably triples your chances of falling flat on your face...

Riverside placed four players in double figures and the Rebels went on to take care of archrival Buffalo Island Central 67-46 in a 2A-3 conference clash Tuesday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette...

So these past few weeks have been pretty exciting for us on the baby front. We're approaching the final trimester, and at this stage, each week seems to bring significant growth and change to our little girl.

Personal finance can be a difficult thing for anybody to understand, especially young people just starting out in a new career.

Buffalo Island Central jumped to an early lead and never looked back, rolling to a 58-39 victory over Riverside Monday night in 2A-3 senior girls action at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette...

In their first school board meeting since the Newtown, Conn., elementary school shooting in December, the Armorel School Board met with its Crisis Response Committee Monday night to discus updating the district's emergency plans.

Mississippi County officials will soon be offering to do a check swap with the city of Blytheville in the amount of $124,000.

Blytheville Finance Committee chairman and City Councilman Tommy Abbott anticipates a settlement with the county on the jail fees issue soon.

Buffalo Island Central senior high Homecoming was held Friday, Jan. 11 at the MAC. Royalty pictured are: Front - flower girl Arabella Oliver and crown bearer Ethan Hawkins. Back - Princess Jillian Key, escort Drake Brown, Queen Saraid Vasquez, escort Alex Ballin, Princess Faith Turner, escort Nick Bollinger. (photo provided)...

A proposed ordinance on an automatic wastewater rate hike is on tonight's Blytheville City Council agenda, but Council members are not expected to tackle the issue until February.

Monday night, Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce President George Hubbard made a pitch to the Blytheville Finance and Purchasing Committee to restore full funding to the Chamber, calling that money an investment.

Monette city council held a special called meeting Tuesday, Jan. 1, to discuss two new city ordinances and property development. Mayor Chub Qualls met with city council members after they took the oath of office at city hall at 2 p.m...

Caraway Mayor Barry Riley proposed Ordinance 2013-1 to revise the 2012 budget at the city council meeting held Thursday, Jan. 10. Rules were suspended and the council placed the reading on the third and final reading. After a brief discussion the council passed the ordinance...

Over 100 children from First Baptist Church of Manila and other friends from the community came together Dec. ...

Dr. Tommy Wagner welcomed everyone and expressed his appreciation for their support as he made the official announcement of the new multi-million dollar clinic coming to Manila. Due to rain, a non-traditional inside groundbreaking was held Thursday afternoon, Jan. 10, at the Manila Community Center with Dr. Wagner unveiling the drawing of the new ambulatory care clinic...

All of tonight's basketball games featuring local teams have now been canceled. The Blytheville Chickasaws were scheduled to host Nettleton, Gosnell was set to entertain Westside, and Armorel was slated to travel to Maynard before weather conditions postponed hoops action...

Dorothy London Holden, 104, of Gosnell, formerly of Pine Bluff, passed from this life Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.