Stories from Wednesday, June 10, 2020

Private parties can be booked for the Manila waterpark/pool. Party dates will begin on Monday, July 6. Darrell Birmingham, parks and recreation director, said the expansion of the pool offers ample space for double bookings for private parties. For more information on prices and available dates call Lisa at Manila City Hall, (870) 561-4437...

ARMOREL — After the Armorel School Board decided last month to look at possibly outsourcing the maintenance department, Monday night the board acted on previous discussions by awarding the mowing service to Wierzba Lawn Care, who came in with the lowest bid of $14,800 a year, out of the four bids received...

Marcus Logan and Darren Robinson of Blytheville are this year’s recipients of the Mississippi County Juneteenth committee’s annual Juneteenth scholarship. Juneteenth committee member Dr. Anes Abraham said, “We started this scholarship four years ago and every year we award two high school seniors with $500 scholarships which are awarded once they show that they have been registered for college.”...

A third grade Buffalo Island Central teacher recently completed the highest professional degree available in the field of education — Ed.D — and has earned the title of Dr. Hollie Goodson. Goodson, a 1999 high school graduate of Buffalo Island Central, is the daughter of Thomas and Candie Depriest of Monette and Tim Thomas of Leachville...

Long ago I became a fan of small-town living and its unique charm. I have always felt I came to my decision rightfully, given that I spent almost 23 years in one of the largest urban areas of the nation. I know what it is to have countless choices in restaurants and every conceivable choice in shopping (and some inconceivable). I know what it is to have entertainment venues of every variety available every day. City living is exciting and stimulating...