Stories from Wednesday, May 24, 2017

In 2010, grass was knee-high, and an old metal backstop provided the only evidence of a baseball field. It was far cry from Harmon Taylor’s literal dream that became a reality in the early 1950s. Having played and coached for a quarter century on the old Ninth Street field that now bears his name, Mike Huffman rolled up his sleeves and revived the baseball diamond where children, their parents and coaches made countless memories from 1951-2001...

Monday the Blytheville Board of Education discussed an array of topics that focused on recruitment and retention of qualified teachers. Atwill announced that on June 8, he and others would be travelling to Little Rock to discuss waivers for the Middle School with the Arkansas School Board of Education. ...

The East Arkansas Planning & Development District (EAPDD) announced that Mississippi County has become the first certified ACT Work Ready Community in the State of Arkansas. The certification will support the county’s efforts for economic development and industry recruitment and will also strengthen the county’s existing industry by linking workforce development to education and employer needs. ...

Blytheville Superintendent Richard Atwill confirmed to the CN that former Blytheville Chickasaws head coach Vince McCrosky will return to the Chickasaws sideline this fall. McCrosky will be the wide receiver and quarterback coach for head coach Ben Fisher...

“It’s great to reminisce about good memories of my past. It was enjoyable when it was today. So learning to enjoy today has two benefits: it gives me happiness right now, and it becomes a good memory later,” said former boxing heavyweight champion George Foreman...

The Mississippi County Quorum Court Finance Committee met in special session Monday afternoon to discuss a potential opportunity whereby the State of Arkansas (mostly through the funds from the Governor’s Office) would pay approximately $250,000 (with the county paying the other $250,000) towards the total cost of updating the county’s voting equipment...