Stories from Sunday, May 26, 2013

So this one time, I lost my Barbie in the lake. Obviously, tragedy ensued. It was weeks ago, and I'm still not over it.

When Xavier Billingsley left Blytheville for the University of Missouri four years ago, he intended on one day becoming a lawyer in the sports and entertainment field. However, after a chance to study in Russia last Summer, the Blytheville High School graduate decided to take his life in a new direction.

Local Boy Scouts took time Saturday to pay tribute to soldiers who have passed in recognition of Memorial Day, which is Monday.