Stories from Friday, May 29, 2015

In response to the recent violent crimes, Bethlehem Temple Church of God in Christ will sponsor a series of"Old Landmark Outdoor Services," weather permitting this weekend. According to the host pastor, Pastor R.L. Jones, the first service will be at 5 p.m. Friday at 1806 West McHaney. Others will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Fair's Body Shop on Division and at 5 p.m. Sunday on the corner of 16th and McHaney...

Like most people, I was appalled by the recent shooting incident at the county fair. To think that someone would be callous enough to shoot into a venue crowded with youngsters and their parents is incomprehensible to anyone of moral conscience. Before long there was another mindless shooting that would take the life of a young man only 21 years of age...

At around 9:30 a.m. Friday, the Blytheville Fire Department was called to the 800 block of Shivers off of Elm Street in response to a structure fire.

Blytheville police are investigating a report of sexual assault on a 5-year-old girl.

Dr. Helen R. Nunn, 96, died Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Heritage Square Nursing Center in Blythevile.

At its regular meeting Thursday, the Gosnell School Board approved bids totaling $949,142 for the district's new synthetic turf football field and track project.

Charles Albert Mofield, 54, of Leachville, died Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at his home.

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department.

Changes coming to this year's Mississippi County fair exhibits will not just be for the adults, according to the Mississippi County Fair Board and the Mississippi County Cooperative Extension.

As predicted, Mississippi County tax revenues took another significant drop in April.