Stories from Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Jessie Floyd Brandon, 89, of Leachville, passed from this life Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Leachville he was the son of the late William Sylvester and Evie Davis Brandon and had been a lifelong Leachville area resident. ...

In the absence of the mayor, Monette City Recorder Vickki Carroll presided at the Aug. 28 council meeting. Recorder Carroll discussed the need to pass a resolution adopting the police policy and procedure manual. Police Chief Brian Carmichael said the manual had been brought up to the council several months ago. “Everyone worked very hard on the manual," he said. “It is for small police departments and doesn’t have things in it that pertains to larger police forces.”...

Manila Cross Country team hosted their first meet in Manila on Tuesday evening, Aug. 29, with 240 runners from 12 schools. Manila coaches Mary Smith and Amy Pryor expressed their appreciation to all of the schools, runners, volunteers, sponsors, fans, and Big Lake Country Club...

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. — Police took a criminal mischief report in the 1000 block of Willow. — Police took a criminal mischief report in the 1300 block of North Lee Circle. — Police took a theft of services (Entergy) report in the 1000 block of West Pecan...

Mr. King H. Nunn IV, 74, of Blytheville passed away Friday September 1, 2017 at Heritage Square Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born January 15, 1943 in Blytheville he was son of Dr. King H Nunn, III and Dr. Helen Robinson Nunn. He was a member of the Bethel A.M.E. ...

Leachville Council discussed interim mayor salary, upgrades on software for body cams, Melody Theater, new ward boundaries and other issues during a lengthy meeting held Monday, Aug. 28. Following the financial report, Ruth Ann Keith, city clerk/treasurer, asked the council members about the salary for the interim mayor...

Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner introduced Mallory and Carla Nimocks of Forrest City at the Monday, Aug. 28, council meeting. Wagner informed the council the Nimocks have purchased property in Manila with plans to develop a business. “We are glad to have them here and I will let him explain his development plans,” Mayor Wagner said...

It is always amazing how looking in the sad eyes of a lost and hungry animal can soften the heart of the strongest human. That is just what Smokey the dog has done in Monette, as she came into the lives of the people around Julia’s Rescue Barbeque downtown...

From “Pillbox” hats of the Jackie Kennedy era to the “Fascinators” that took over the world after Kate Middleton’s royal nuptials, women’s fashions are constantly in a state of evolution. This is especially true for the art of millinery, or hat making...

Mr. Billy Ray Ashley, Sr., 56, of Luxora, passed away September 1, 2017 in Collierville, Tennessee. He was born on November 12, 1960 to Charles Edward Ashley and Dorothy Lee Mowery Ashley in Osceola. Mr. Ashley was a farmer and of the Pentecostal faith...

Mrs. Felicia Ann Logan Williams, 49, of Osceola, passed away on September 1, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born April 9, 1968 to Bobby Lowery and Mary Lee Logan Lowery in Osceola. Mrs. Williams was a CNA and a member of Green Acres Church of Christ...

Mr. Jack L. Jackson, 80, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017 at his home. Jack was born in Portia, Arkansas to Hurshel and Mary (Moore) Jackson. He was a farmer and was a member of First United Methodist Church. Jack was a graduate of Blytheville High School and SMU. He worked as a civil engineer for Michael Baker Construction in Jackson, Mississippi before returning back to Blytheville to farm with his family. Jack was an avid Razorback and St. Louis Cardinals fan...

For many years the Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) choirs have performed concerts both in Blytheville and Osceola, performed in large concerts with other choirs from around the country, and even sang overseas. Performing all over the world is possible mostly through three things: dedicated choir members, a supportive administration and a choir director willing to go above and beyond for the program...

Mrs. Hope Whitworth Deen departed this life the morning of September 1, 2017 at her home in Fayetteville. She was 18 days short of her 93rd birthday. She was the widow of the late Elwood Francis Deen of Blytheville, who predeceased her by more than 30 years...