Stories from Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Buffalo Island Central banged out a 15-hit attack and went on to crush Cross County 16-3 in high school baseball action Thursday at Cherry Valley. Logan Harrison led the hit parade for the Mustangs, blasting two doubles and a single to go along with a pair of RBI and two runs scored. ...

Michael Jorgensen’s strong pitching performance powered Manila to a 4-1 victory over rival Rivercrest Thursday at Wilson. The senior righthander fanned 10 Colts while pitching a complete game three-hitter. Jorgensen allowed just one walk and one unearned run...

Manila Lady Lions evened their record on the year at 8-8, picking up wins over Piggott and Gosnell in high school softball action last week. The Lady Lions opened play by clubbing Piggott 11-3 Monday before shutting out Gosnell 4-0 Tuesday at Lion Field...

Izzy Garcia, Ryan Austin and Demo Bowers delivered RBI hits to help propel Riverside to a 5-2 victory over Buffalo Island Central in high school baseball action Wednesday at Monette. All three players had two hits apiece, an RBI and a run scored. Garcia and Austin both belted two singles while Bowers singled and cracked a double. Justin Berry also singled twice while Keech Wilmoth and Charlie McClure both had base hits, with Wilmoth scoring twice...

Riverside lost a doubleheader Monday afternoon to Rivercrest before falling at Trumann Tuesday in high school softball action last week. Rivercrest pounded out a 13-0 victory over the Lady Rebels in the opener Monday at Lake City before completing the sweep with a 12-2 win in the nightcap...

Annexation was the topic of a public meeting held in Manila on Monday, April 9. Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner opened the meeting by assuring the group no one would be forced into annexation. “We are here to talk annexation and census and answer any questions you may have,” Mayor Wagner said. “City government does tax from this."...

Mayor Barry Riley and council members passed an ordinance to re-activate the Park Commission and then approved a resolution to select five members at the regular April meeting held Thursday. The five member commission was approved and then a drawing was held for the staggered (one to five year) terms...

The Manila Leo Club, under the direction of sponsor Russell Page, was presented with a 10 year award from the Manila Lions Club. President Wendell Poteet presented the award to the club with appreciation for all they do. “Your club was formed in 2008,” Poteet said. ...

Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner and city council members met with builder Robert Tate in a special called meeting Monday, April 9, to discuss a proposed site for an apartment complex. Tate had previously addressed the council about building a triplex apartment on the west side of Parker and south side of Dewey Street. Tate has numerous apartments around town and assured the council he would continue to maintain the upkeep...

The Buffalo Island Central Drama Department will present “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” at 6 p.m. Friday, April 20, and a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. April 21. The two-act play is a comedic spoof of the traditional Robin Hood tale and will be performed at the newly renovated Melody Theatre in Leachville. The theater can accommodate 245, with seating on the floor level and in the balcony. The theater is wheelchair accessible...

Manila Fire Department Blazin’ BBQ Festival free to the public is set for Saturday, April 21, in downtown Manila, located at South Baltimore Street beginning at 9 a.m. and going until the evening hours with live music. Beginning at 9 a.m. is the Blazin' 5K and 10K race raising money for The Michael J. Fox for Parkinson’s Research organization...

Caraway volunteers will host a car show and swap meet with more downtown activities on Saturday, April 21. All proceeds from the event will go to help with the Christmas toys and baskets.

Bill Marshall, 86, of Blytheville, passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at his home. Bill was born in Moark, Arkansas to James and Anna Elder Marshall. He was a retired railroad engineer with St. Louis Terminal and Chicago Northwestern. Bill was a Mason and a Shriner, the past Master of Maplewood Lodge #264 and was a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was a history buff and an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan...

Several local residents reportedly felt a 1.9 magnitude earthquake one mile north northwest of Blytheville around 9:08 a.m. Tuesday.

Curtis Carbin, Jr., 64, of Osceola, died April 13, 2018 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born July 31, 1953 in Osceola to Curtis Carbin, Sr. and Betty Young. Mr. Carbin was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his parents, Curtis Carbin, Sr. ...

Ray Junior Smith, 87, of Tyronza died April 16, 2018 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. He was born January 25, 1931 in Waterloo, Alabama to Ott and Susie Terry Smith. Mr. Smith was a retired farmer and a member of Upper Room Apostolic in Tyronza. ...

Torrence Bennette Lane, 65, of Osceola died April 15, 2018 at NEA Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born March 5, 1953 in Lake Village to McClinton and Mary A. Whitfield Lane. He was retired Oil Mill and a member of St. Mark A.M.E. Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Aaron Lane, one daughter, Mary Alice, and one sister, Sandra Kay Lane. ...

William Everett “Pete” Peterson, 91, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, April 16, 2018 in Collierville, Tennessee. Pete was born in Blytheville to Aaron and Laura Webb Peterson. He was a retired bookkeeper for Ark-Mo Power and a member of First United Methodist Church. He served his country with honor in the United States Army during World War II. Pete loved big band music, reading and traveling...

Michelle Sims has formally announce her candidacy for Blytheville School Board of Education member. “I am running because I want to see our students excel,” Sims said. “Putting Students First is more than a slogan, it’s what is in my heart. As a board member, I would represent Ward 4 with respect, dignity and a high level of integrity. ...

The following are reports from the Blytheville Police Department. — Police investigated a domestic battery report in the 500 block of Lumerate. — Police took a criminal mischief report in the 200 block of Dougan. — While investigating a criminal trespassing call, officers arrested Barbara Freiedley, 48, on obstructing governmental operations charges in the 100 block of East Davis...

The Blytheville Chickasaws (1-11) finally picked up a win on the 2018 season Friday with a 13-3 victory over the Earle Bulldogs. In the first three frames of the game, the Chicks scored nine runs to lead 9-2 after three innings. BHS added four runs to their lead in the bottom of the fourth inning to lead 13-2. The Bulldogs added a run in the top of the fifth but didn’t score again in the inning to give the Chicks a 13-3 victory in five innings...

MAYFIELD, Ky. — The Gosnell Pirates defeated Windsor C1 5-3 in the first game Friday. Leading the Pirates offense were Andy Roberts (2-3 with an RBI), Hunter Jolly (RBI), Kyle Robinson (1-4 with a run scored and an RBI), Coty Keene (1-3), Waylon Kuykendall (run scored), Cameron Ruth (1-3 with an RBI), Brayden Burcham (2-3 with two runs scored) and Jordan Lewis (RBI)...

The Dancing for the Cure event held Saturday at the Ritz Civic Center raised $93,756.50 for the American Cancer Society. Katie Thomason told the CN earlier in the month that the fundraiser was hoping to raise $50,000 this year since it raised $25,000 last year, making the total nearly four times what was hoped for. The first year the event raised $1,100...

No injuries were reported when two semi trucks crashed into the median on Interstate 55 in front of Taco Bell around 8:25 p.m. Tuesday. According to Arkansas State Trooper Brandon Bennett, one semi was northbound on I-55, going to Nucor, when he drove into the grass, overcorrected and lost control...