Stories from Friday, August 9, 2013

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

I would like to bring your attention to a subject that most in the U.S. and the world knows about. The Trayvon-Zimmerman trial. I am not going to give my opinion on the jury verdict. I will focus on one statement by Zimmerman. When asked by Sean Hannity on Fox News would he have done anything differently that night by killing Trayvon, Zimmerman said no. It was God's plan...

My Dear Sweet Sainted Wife left Tuesday for Columbia, Mo., where she will spend three weeks or so helping get granddaughters Alexandra and Leah-Bo off to school (and otherwise entertained as required) while both their parents have already trudged off to work.

Mother Earshelene Williams, 84, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, Aug. 3, 2013.

Mr. John Zepherino O'Brien III, 78, of Osceola, entered into rest Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013, in Osceola.

Mr. William "Bill" Mann, 74, of Keiser, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2013, in Keiser.

Qurate is excited to announce the launch of a social media application designed to curate your messages with each of your closest friendships into one place.

The Blytheville Fire Department is getting ready for its Fill-the-Boot fundraising events to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association -- a tradition among firefighters nationwide that is now in its 59th year.

Arkansas Northeastern College announced Thursday it will be reviving a once successful program to help address current and future workforce demands in the region.

The Blytheville City Council's Streets and Drainage Committee approved Public Works' request to purchase a 2006 John Deere backhoe from United Rental during its regular monthly meeting, Thursday night.

The Gosnell Pirates held their "Media Day" on Thursday. In his second year as head coach, Gary Moody looks to improve upon last year's 5-6 overall record, third place finish in the 3-4A conference and first-round exit in the 4A state playoffs. "It's totally different than it was at this time last year," said Moody. ...

It has been established that the need for affordable dental care is very high in the Delta region, and the personnel of Operation Healthy Delta have found this to be the most prominent issue facing citizens lacking in health care.