Stories from Saturday, May 25, 2019

Graduation has passed for all local high school students, as well as the class of 2019 at our small, wonderful community college, Arkansas Northeastern College, that I’m proud to call home. I’d like to say this small town has taught me a lot about life, humanity and giving...

Nucor-Yamato Steel’s $400 million expansion took another step toward coming to fruition on Tuesday evening when the Blytheville City Council approved a resolution showing its intent to issue Act 9 bonds for upgrades to the steel mill. Gordon Wilbourn of Kutak Rock addressed the council regarding the measure, noting the plan allows Nucor to make a better product and do so in a safer manner...

Following a brief Finance Committee meeting Thursday afternoon, the Blytheville City Council unanimously approved the purchase of four 2019 Dodge Charger patrol cars at a cost of $36,630 per vehicle — $129,274 total. The council originally planned to consider the ordinance during Tuesday night’s regular monthly meeting, but because the press was not notified of a special Finance meeting prior to the council meeting, as required by the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, the issue was tabled during the regular meeting.. ...

Manila City Council met Tuesday evening to discuss the proposed September tax extension ballot with Stephens Inc. representative Michael McBryde and take care of other business. McBryde is vice president for the Public Finance Department at Stephens Inc., in Little Rock. ...

A shooting incident on Dougan Street spilled over into Walker Park, where more shots were fired Saturday morning, according to Blytheville Police Chief Ross Thompson. Thompson said a confrontation between two individuals began on Dougan, noting one of them lives on Dougan next to the park. He said they began shooting at each other on Dougan...