Stories from Friday, December 10, 2021

Chasity Beth Collier, 42, of Manila, passed from this life Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, at the Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. Born in Blytheville and raised in Manila, she was a 1999 graduate of Manila High School. Chasity was a homemaker and enjoyed crafting, shopping, going to the beach and spending time with her family and friends, especially her children and grandchildren...

Carol Marie Cooley, 81, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. Born in St. Louis, Carol was raised in Arkansas, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. William F Cooley who were raised in Blytheville. She graduated from Hendrix College and came to Missouri for her graduate work and stayed. ...

The Ritz Civic Center featured Jane King McGuder Atchley as the Artist of the month Dec. 7. Her one-of-a-kind handmade crafts were on display from 4-7 p.m. in the Ritz gallery. She showcased her sawblade, canvas and wood piece paintings, presenting her artwork for the viewing public. Atchley’s creativity was born through a combination of things, including watching William Alexander in the 80s and her experience helping with Sunday School...

With active Covid numbers continuing to trend upward across the state, as well as in Mississippi County, Mississippi Count health officer Dr. Valencia Andrews-Pirtle is making a significant push for residents to recommit to masks. “We have a lot of people getting together and not wearing masks. That’s just a bad combination. Wear a mask and we can get through this a lot better,” Pirtle said...