Stories from Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Maj. Nidal Hasan! Does anyone remember him? Just in case you forgot, allow me to remind you. He is the coward who ADMITTED to killing 13 people, a child and injured 32 more at Fort Hood back in 2009. So now you remember? The news has recently reported that he has been allowed to act as his own attorney in court, which by the way is going on now as I write this. ...

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

Today's topic is Ashton Kutcher. Kutcher is well-known for his roles on the TV shows "That '70s Show" "Punk'd" and "Two and a Half Men," as well as movies like "Dude, Where's My Car?" and "What Happens in Vegas." His most recent role is as computer mogul Steve Jobs in the upcoming flick, "Jobs."

Blytheville Parks and Recreation Director Elroy Brown is already making plans to increase security at city parks, but until then, the battle against vandalization continues.

Through his music, Arkansas native and country legend Johnny Cash, who died in 2003, made his mark in the world. Now his fans, fellow Arkansans, and others can make their mark on his childhood home in Dyess - by donating period household items to restore it

Located in northwest Tennessee, Obion County has been known throughout its history as an agricultural community. However, beginning this fall, the county will be known for something that will allow visitors to "see beyond" its history, world and culture with the opening of Discovery Park of America.

Facing a year which has brought on unexpected expenses, the Gosnell City Council discussed looking at ways to cut spending and bring in more revenue at its meeting Tuesday night.

Members of New Hope Baptist Church near Caraway raised a bumper crop garden to share with the community. Corn, tomatoes, cucumbers, okra, squash, egg plant, peas, potatoes and more were planted, watered and cared for on 3 and 1/2 acres behind the church...

This weekend, the Act 2! community theater group will present Frances Hodgson Burnett's "A Little Princess" as its annual children's production, under the direction Candie Groves and JD Harris.

Members of the Blytheville Planning Commission came to a consensus Tuesday night that there needs to be a public hearing for a day care's proposal to occupy one of the former Central Elementary School buildings.

Jo Ann Guge has been selected as Monette Manor August Employee of the Month. She has worked as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at Monette Manor for 5-1/2 years. She was raised in the Leachville area and moved to Wisconsin where she worked as a CNA for 28 years...

There will be a BBQ-Fest cooking contest from 8 a.m. until 11 p.m. Sept. 7, at the Cardwell Community Railway in Cardwell, Mo. It is open to the general public and admission is free. Donations go to help Community Outreach Civic Group's "Repair Ballpark for the Kids" program...

Blytheville City Attorney Mike Bearden has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a Blytheville resident who tried to prevent the city of Blytheville from assisting Nucor-Yamato Steel in securing Act 9 bonds for a $115 million expansion.

A Day at the Senior Center Senior citizens enjoyed a breakfast on Friday morning. Carol Yarbro, activity director at Manila Senior Center, said they enjoy a breakfast occasionally and a potluck once a month...

Once again the Arkansas Heat softball team returned to northeast Arkansas with a national title. Arkansas Heat, established in 2006, played in the 16 and Under Girls' A Southern Fast Pitch Tournament held in Lawton, Okla., July 30 -- Aug. 4...