Stories from Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Last Friday night, the Lewis Earnest era began at Gosnell as the Pirates played a Blue-White intrasquad scrimmage in preparation for the preseason AAA benefit game against the host Paragould Rams on Thursday, Aug. 22. First-year Pirates head coach Lewis Earnest stated the thing that impressed him the most from Friday night’s intrasquad matchup was they didn’t get penalized for illegal formations, but he noted that the Pirates will need to work on tackling...

Trey DePriest, a graduate of Buffalo Island Central High School, has long been known for his golf skills. Starting at the age of three, he caught the attention of experienced golfers at the many courses he has played. Trey, the son of Thomas and Candie DePriest, will be going to the University of Central Arkansas in Conway where he will continue his college golf career as he works toward a degree in sports psychology...

The Celebrate! Maya Project hosted a youth writing and history workshop for Mississippi County on Saturday in the Governor’s Ballroom at Arkansas Northeastern College. The Celebrate! Maya Project is a non-profit organization that was created shortly after the passing of Dr. ...

Service and repair of city hydrants, police vehicles, police officers, gymnasium project, festival report, and trash pick-up were among the topics discussed at the Leachville City Council meeting on Monday, Aug. 12. Mayor Rodney Robertson opened the meeting with all members of the council, Richie Pace, Ethel Hetler, Paul Wildy, Keith Evans, Lisa Baldridge and Michael Webster present...

The Blytheville City Council’s Code Enforcement and Animal Control committees met on Monday evening, addressing matters concerning Public Works. Blytheville Assistant Police Chief Ricky Jefferson gave his summary report and explained that the proactive generated cases involved officers looking out for any code violations, including abandoned properties and dilapidated houses...

A washout causing erosion led to needed street repairs at Ruddle on Moultrie on Wednesday. Public Works began working on the repairs Wednesday morning, and Public Works director Mark Key expects to complete the repair by Wednesday evening. Key noted the damage is not a sewer cave-in...