Stories from Saturday, November 24, 2018

As we reflect on this time of Thanksgiving, I’d like to take some time to discuss something that I am thankful to see. I will start off by saying that I love this little town of ours; however, one thing in particular really disappoints me and I see it nearly every day...

The county’s Planning and Development Committee met with County Economic Developer Clif Chitwood Tuesday to discuss changes concerning Ratner Steel Company. The tax back resolution for Ratner Steel Company passed unanimously in the October Quorum Court meeting. Ratner will be located in Osceola...

On Tuesday night, the Blytheville City Council once again heard from members of the Mississippi County Arts Council about their dissatisfaction with the city’s proposed ordinance to reinstate a Ritz Commission. The issue was brought up at the October Parks and Recreation Committee meeting where several concerned citizens voiced their displeasure with the operations of the Ritz by the Arts Council...

The Blytheville Chickasaws (2-1) defeated the Jonesboro Hurricane, 65-53, Tuesday night in an Arkansas Athletic Association Benefit game at Chickasaw Gym. The Chicks started their season going 2-1 in the Brookland Tournament last weekend. The Chicks started out slow against the Hurricane as they trailed 14-9 after the first quarter...