Stories from Monday, March 4, 2013

The Planning and Development Committee of the Mississippi County Quorum Court will meet Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the county judge's office to discuss the possible appropriation of $14.5 million in county economic development tax funds towards the upcoming Big River Steel project.

Barbara Carpenter, 59, of Leachville passed away March 2, 2013. She was born in Keiser to the late Leonard and Ines Hiser. Barbara is survived by her husband, Billy Carpenter; her children, Tifney...

Janice Marie Stidham, 53, formerly of Black Oak passed away Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2012, at her home. She was born Sept. 14, 1959, in Benton Harbor, Mich. Janice owned and operated Lil' Vera's Cafe in Monette for several years. She was a member of the Mt. Pleasant General Baptist Church...