Stories from Wednesday, October 23, 2013

Jay Ziolko, director of the Mississippi County Library System, explained old year books and old phone books help people trace family history, reconnect with old friends and provide an overall history of the county. He said the older the book the better, but new yearbooks and phonebooks can be donated as well...

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:

Mary Ruth Ford, 93, of Leachville, widow of Shelby Eugene Ford, died Monday, Oct. 21, 2013, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould. Born May 16, 1920, at Thayer, Mo., she was the daughter of the late Tom and Ada Horton Ellison, had lived most of her life in the Leachville area, and had attended the New Providence Baptist Church in the Buckeye community...

What do the TV shows "Walking Dead," "Breaking Bad," "Game of Thrones" and "Downton Abbey" have in common? Don't know? Here's some more shows that contain the same common thread: "Vampire Diaries," "Mad Men," "The Sopranos" and "Arrested Development."

Justice Michael White commented at Tuesday night's meeting of the Mississippi County Quorum Court on the county's ongoing budgeting process, saying that the going has not been quite as easy as it was expected to be.

The United Way of Greater Blytheville has announced the official winners for the 33rd United Way Championship Chili Cookoff, which was held Saturday.

The Haven of Northeast Arkansas will be holding a Wish List drive Saturday at Walmart, for those who wish to contribute to its cause.

The Blytheville Police Department is looking for assistance in identifying two black males in connection to recent robberies.

Blytheville Parks and Recreation Director Elroy Brown says the Walker Park fence will be repaired soon.

Blytheville is expected to begin 2014 with its lowest sales tax rate in years.

ARMOREL-- One night after Armorel dropped their season opener to Rector, the Tigers reversed course and won their home opener, 42-24, over the 2A Marmaduke Greyhounds. "It was all about execution tonight," said Tiger head coach Justin Ward. "Last night, we didn't execute and tonight we did."...

With three games left in the regular season, the 5A-East schedule is on the down swing. Batesville took a huge step towards winning their third league title in four years with a 37-12 win over previously unbeaten Wynne. The Pioneers remain the only unbeaten team in the 5A-East...