Stories from Friday, August 7, 2015

This reader submitted photo, by Lenny C. Middlebrooks, shows storms rolling into Blytheville on the night of Aug. 5.

Mrs. Reba Latoya Tramble of Augusta, GA passed away at the age of 38 on Monday, July 27th at her home. Born on June 6th, 1977, Reba was born in Osceola and was a member of Mt. Moriah MB Church in Blytheville. She provided aid as a health care worker, and now she can rest in peace knowing that she will be aided...

Blytheville Police Reports The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. Thursday, August 6 -- Police took a report of terroristic threatening in the 2100 block of West Rose. The victim said that she and another woman had been in a verbal altercation about work and money. She also said that the offender called a mutual friend and told her that the offender was going to come to the victim's house, kick her door in and shoot her in the forehead...

Former Queen Betty Cook (left) presents the crown and sash to winner of the 2015 Heritage Beauty Pageant, Queen Mary Marshall.

Jimmy "Tiny" Franks, 63 of Blytheville, passed from this life Thursday, August 6th, 2015 at the NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. Born to Howard and Janie "Jordan" Franks, Jimmy served his country with honor as part of the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. ...

James "Bucky" Fisher Roleson passed away August 2nd, from complications following surgery in his hometown of Dallas. Jim was born on September 3rd, 1942 in Wynne to Jim Sr. and Molly Fisher Roleson. He grew up in Blytheville and was a 1960 Chickasaw graduate. ...

Brandon Joe Wadkins, 23, was called home to be with the Lord August 2nd, 2015. Brandon was born November 1st, 1991 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Teddy and Beckey Lindsey Wadkins. Brandon loved hunting and fishing with family, playing pool, and basketball. He was born again as a Christian of Baptist Faith...

Skeletal remains were recovered Thursday just north of Sans Souci Landing on the Mississippi River. The Mississippi County Coroner's officer, the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department and the Blytheville Emergency Squad were involved in the recovery operation...

The Mississippi County jail will be receiving a new roof and all new air conditioning units within the next 30 days, pursuant to a vote taken in an emergency session of the Mississippi County Quorum Court on Thursday. The meeting was called as a result of the recommendations of the police, fire, and safety and finance committees, which both met earlier in the week to hear the concerns of Sheriff Dale Cook regarding the facility, and deemed the situation an emergency. ...

Blytheville Courier News The Blytheville Chickasaws will host the Pocahontas Redskins Tuesday, August 25 in their annual Arkansas Activities Association benefit game. The scrimmage will begin at 5 p.m. with the junior high squads followed by a junior varsity game and concluding with a senior high scrimmage...

Blytheville Courier News Blytheville athletic department is hosting their annual Meet and Greet at 6 p.m., Monday, August 17 at Chickasaw Gym. Student athletes and their parents are encouraged to attend. Coaches from all sports and athletic activities will be on hand to talk with parents and athletes and answer any questions about the upcoming seasons...

He's back. Whether you like him or not, Alex Rodriguez is having an more than respectable season with the New York Yankees. After being sidelined for much of the past three seasons to either injury or self-induced suspensions for PED use, the 40-year-old third basemen is having his best season at the plate since 2010 and he's got the Yankees on top of the A.L. East...