Stories from Thursday, May 7, 2020

Monday night, the Gosnell School Board discussed options to celebrate its 77 seniors though no decision was reached regarding graduation. The district is considering both virtual options and a traditional graduation. Gov. Asa Hutchinson has mandated that schools cannot have a traditional graduation ceremony before July 1 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Any virtual graduations must be approved by the state...

Debbie Anette Robinson was born April 11, 1959, in Blytheville to Love and Luecressie Sanders Robinson. Debbie was a graduate of Blytheville High School class of 1977. She was known in this community for her beautiful gift of song. Her favorite songs were Precious Lord, Any Given Sunday, and I’ve Been in the Storm too Long. Debbie was baptized at an early age at Westend Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend P.J. ...