Stories from Thursday, August 16, 2018

Thursday's early morning storms haven't produced any major damage, but left Blytheville streets flooded, according to Blytheville assistant police chief Ricky Jefferson. At 8 a.m. Thursday, Jefferson warned motorists to be cautious, especially on the new Highway 18 near M&D Outfitters...

According of Cody Wyatt of Blytheville Mayor James Sanders' office, Blytheville Public Works will not be running its garbage trucks today (Thursday) due to inclement weather causing street flooding. "Thank you for your patience during this time," Wyatt said. "Today's route will be picked up tomorrow, Friday's route will be picked up on Monday. If you have any questions contact BPW at 763-7381."...

Velma Hillhouse Wilson, 82 of Manila, widow of Mr. Ronald Keith Wilson, passed from this life Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born and raised in Manila, she was the daughter of the late Richard George and Ida Louellen Crews Hillhouse and had attended Manila High School. ...