Stories from Wednesday, February 14, 2018

While some associate Valentine's Day with flowers and chocolate, it is generally a celebration of love. When talking about love it does not necessarily have to be for a person, it can also be a place or in some instances, it can be both. In Blytheville, the Courier News asked community members what they liked most about Blytheville and almost everyone replied that they loved the people of Blytheville more than anything...

The Blytheville Police and Fire Committee met with CNI and Baldwin and Shell, Monday afternoon, for the interviewing process of hiring a construction manager. The committee will meet with the final two contractors — Tate Contractors and Nabholz — Thursday...

Former Blytheville Courier News assistant editor Tom Henry announced Saturday that he will be a candidate for position of Blytheville mayor in the upcoming November election. Henry made his announcement via an online video. During his announcement, he said the city needed a change of leadership in the mayor’s office, on the city council and within some departments of city government. ...

James C. Cooper, 77, of Blytheville passed away at his daughter's house on Tuesday evening. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Carney Funeral Home.

Mrs. Cathey Reed Reams, 59, of Blytheville, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Blytheville on August 5, 1958 to Jack and Lois Poff Reed. Cathey was very proud to have been the first civilian dispatcher of the Blytheville Police Department. ...

Joyce Riggs, 86, of Blytheville, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at her home. Joyce was born in Sledge, Mississippi to the late Jessie and Roxie (Youngblood) Gilliam. She was a homemaker and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Joyce was a great cook and biscuits were her specialty. Having a giving heart, Joyce was always helping people. If you were hungry, she would feed you. She helped raise a lot of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren...