Stories from Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

Barbara Sims, 73, of Blytheville, passed from this life Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at her home.

Mr. William King, 76 of Monette, died Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at Monette Manor Nursing Center.

Juanita Davis, 89, of Blytheville went to be with the Lord Sunday, May 19, 2013, at Manila Nursing Center in Manila after a long illness.

Mr. Franklin Callicott, 73, of Osceola, died Friday, May 17, 2013, in Osceola.

I wanted to take a minute to say thank you so much for those who have given of their time and money to help the Odyssey of the Mind teams with their fundraising efforts for this year's World Finals in Michigan. It means so much to the kids to be able to perform for you and show you what they have learned by participating in this wonderful problem solving program. ...

This weekend, my wife, Jena, and I will celebrate our 16th wedding anniversary. As luck would have it, we have a break between softball tournaments, school functions and other child-related activities, giving us a chance to mark the occasion with some mom-and-dad time.

The Mississippi County Sheriff's Department Juvenile Division may be getting some much-needed financial relief, thanks to a program offered by the Social Security Administration.

After the Feb. 23, 2012, passing of Gosnell Elementary School counselor Monica Bevill and her newborn daughter, Lacy Danielle, district employees wanted to do something in Bevill's memory.

The problem of stray dogs and a lack of adequate animal control in the county was on the table for discussion at Tuesday's bi-monthly meeting of Mississippi County's mayors.

Mississippi County officials are investigating a possible misuse of the county's communications tower by a private company.

A local civil rights group is seeking answers in the officer-related shooting death of 30-year-old Terrence Dawson, and its members are calling for more diversity in the Blytheville Police Department.

Students from KIPP Blytheville College Preparatory School recently visited Hinson Display Signs to learn about the art and precision of the sign business.