Stories from Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The Mississippi County Finance Committee approved several appropriations at the Monday afternoon meeting. Finance Committee Chairman Justice Michael White opened the meeting with Justices Rick Ash, Neil Burge, Cecil McDonald, Tobye McClanahan, Harbans Mangat, Molly Jackson, Betty Hepler, and Reggie Cullom present...

Kristi Neal has announced her plans to seek a position on the Manila School Board. “I am thrilled to formally announce my candidacy for (Manila) School Board, Position 6,” Neal said. “ As a resident of the Manila community for 20 years, I would deeply appreciate the opportunity to give back to the community that has given so much to me. ...

The filing period for the May 24 Preferential Primary Election, Nonpartisan General Election and Annual School Election will begin at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 22, and end Tuesday, March 1, at noon. This is the filing period for political party candidates, independent candidates and individuals wishing to run for school board at schools holding their annual school election during the May primary election. ...

Caraway Council approved a new lessee for the Caraway Rodeo Arena at the Thursday, Feb. 10, meeting. Mayor Bo James said Merritt Emery attended the meeting informing the council of his plans to not renew the rodeo arena lease he has held with the city...

The Come On In, Inc., along with 3 Maries and la'Expose, will be donating over 40,000 pounds of non-perishable foods to locations in Mississippi County. The food distribution will be held on Feb. 24. Dr. John F. Williams of Colorado, a native of Blytheville, always looks forward to returning to Blytheville and Mississippi County. ...