Stories from Thursday, May 23, 2013

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

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

Mr. Jackie "Jack" Leon Morris, 70, of Manila, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

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

Mr. David "Dave" Cox, 63, of Blytheville, died Monday, May 20, 2013, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

I am in a state of outrage over the things that are being allowed to go on in this small town of Blytheville, Ark. I was born and raised in this city and made a choice to continue to live here. But when will things change? And yes, change has to take place and it needs to start with how we deal with our senior citizens living in the places that are supposed to supply them with a good and peaceful living environment in their last days...

Memorial Day should mean more than a three-day weekend. This weekend isn't simply a time for barbecues, family get-togethers and an extra day off of work.

The Arts Council of Mississippi County has announced two more workshops for this summer. Participation in the workshops is free, but pre-registration is required.

A Lowe's crew was busy installing a handicap ramp at the Walker Park gazebo Wednesday afternoon.

According to officials at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, a boat ramp project slated for the area where Highway 18 meets the Mississippi River is still in the works, though legal difficulties have delayed it by several years.

Former Blytheville Mayor Barrett Harrison is asking the city of Blytheville to reimburse him $30,905.79 for "unnecessary legal fees" and tax refund money applied to the city's Internal Revenue Service debt.

Mr. Oscar Lee Palmer, 83, of Blytheville, died Saturday, May 18, 2013, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.

Mr. Johnny Dave Smithey, 62, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2013, at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.