Stories from Tuesday, January 16, 2018

Bay rallied from five down in the fourth quarter and slipped past Buffalo Island Central 47-44 in senior boys basketball action Tuesday night at the Mustang Athletic Complex in Monette. The Mustangs held a 17-11 lead after the first break and carried a 29-25 advantage into the dressing room at intermission. BIC enjoyed a 40-35 lead heading into the fourth quarter, before the Yellowjackets stormed from behind to pull out the victory...

Westside used a late 11-0 run to overcome Manila, 65-52, Tuesday night at Lion Gym. The Warriors raced to a 19-11 lead after the first period before the Lions rallied in the second stanza, closing the gap to 24-23 at halftime. Manila continued to surge in the third quarter, and took an eight point advantage before Westside stormed back, squaring the game at 39-all entering the final frame...

Manila kept Westside winless on the season, pulling out a thrilling 59-54 overtime win over the Lady Warriors Monday night at Lion Gym. Westside held a slim 10-8 edge after the first period before the Lady Lions fought back to take a 23-19 lead at the half. The Lady Warriors regained the advantage, 37-35, entering the final frame. At the end of regulation, the two teams were knotted at 50-50. Manila outscored Westside 9-4 in the overtime period to pick up the win...

Brookland knocked down six three pointers in the third quarter, three by Drew Thompson, and went on to beat Riverside 60-37 in senior boys basketball action Tuesday night at Lake City. The two teams battled on even terms throughout the first half with the Bearcats holding a slim 14-12 edge after the first quarter and a 23-20 lead at intermission. ...

Riverside outscored Brookland 41-25 in the second half and went on to batter the Lady Bearcats 72-53 in senior girls play Monday night at Lake City. Brookland kept the game close throughout the first half, trailing just 17-14 after the first break and 31-28 at halftime. Riverside began to distance themselves from the Lady Bearcats, moving ahead 56-46 after three periods of play. The Lady Rebels outscored the visitors 16-7 in the final frame to coast to the win...

Riverside took advantage of a shorthanded Manila squad, and went on to blast the Lady Lions 69-15 in senior girls basketball action Thursday night at Lake City. Manila, minus starters Brailey Hampton and Sydney Adcock, fell victim to a suffocating Riverside full court press that forced a whopping 16 turnovers in the first period alone. ...

BLYTHEVILLE – Southern Bancorp, one of America’s largest rural development loan officer based in Manila. With over 10 years of experience in the financial industry, King will be working to create lending opportunities for individuals and businesses throughout Mississippi County that build upon the organization’s mission of being wealth builders for everyone...

Dan Robbins of Manila is announcing plans to seek re-election to the Manila School Board. Robbins is finishing his second five-year term on the school board. It has been a busy 10 years with the construction of a new elementary building completed and a new high school building underway. There have also been many improvements across the campus...

Caraway Mayor Barry Riley delivered the State of the City address Thursday during the regular council meeting. “In 2017 this city made some very important steps to rebuilding the city since the 2013 tornado," Mayor Riley said. "The city also developed a parks commission, took on policies to help and protect this town and said ‘Goodbye,’ to the old chiefs and ‘Hello,’ to the new ones. ...

Manila Council members met in special session Thursday evening to look over plans presented by Nate Sammons. Sammons presented plans for a 960 square foot manufactured home to be placed on a 85x90' lot on Boston Street. Sammons said he would be in compliance with all of the city's regulations on set backs. ...

Riverside Superintendent Jeff Priest and board members recognized three teachers at the first meeting of the year held on Monday, Jan. 8. Superintendent Priest commended Meagan Priest, Amanda Eakins, and Melody Couch for completing the National Board Certification. Ms. Priest and Ms. Eakins were present...

Marion Sparkman of Monette took her long-time sewing skills to a new level when she discovered she had a passion for making quilts. She retired in 2005 from the shoe company working in Monette and Jonesboro for 30 years. She was asked about making scrubs for employees at two different nursing homes. For the next couple of years she made 20 or 25 sets of scrubs every two weeks...

Though slick in spots, roads in Blytheville “are not too bad,” according to Blytheville Assistant Police Chief Ricky Jefferson. A winter storm dumped about two inches of snow on the area late Monday night and early Tuesday morning. All local schools announced Monday night that they would be closed Tuesday because of the weather...

Blytheville firemen battled bitter cold temperatures, Tuesday morning, as they extinguished a vacant house fire in the 1000 block of Hearn. Firemen responded to the fire around 7 a.m. Tuesday, when temperatures were around six degrees and snow blanketed the area...

According to Blytheville Mayor James Sanders, Friday’s sanitation route , as well as Westminster Village's route, will be picked up today (Tuesday) because of the inclement weather. Sanders said Tuesday’s route will be picked up Wednesday, then Wednesday’s route will be picked up Thursday and Thursday’s route will be picked up Friday...

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. — Police investigated a shoplifting report at Walmart. — Police took a shoplifting report at Walmart. — Following a traffic stop on North Hollywood, police arrested Charles Galbraith, 29, on charges of theft by receiving and possession of a controlled substance (pills, methamphetamine and marijuana)...

The Blytheville Chickasaws improved their record to 9-7 overall and 5-3 in conference after defeating 5A-East rival the Forrest City Mustangs, 64-59, Saturday night. The game was scheduled for Friday but due to inclement weather was played on Saturday...

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — The U.S. Geological Survey says a 3.6 magnitude earthquake has been recorded in southeastern Missouri. The survey says the earthquake struck Tuesday more than 2 miles (4 kilometers) southwest of Caruthersville, Missouri. No damage has been reported, but the survey reports the quake also was felt in parts of West Tennessee, northeast Arkansas and western Kentucky...