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Kenneth O’Kane Ellis
(Obituary ~ 03/10/23)
Kenneth O’Kane Ellis, 63, of Blytheville, passed away on March 6, 2023, at Heritage Square Nursing Center. Kenneth was born to Rayburn Ellis and Shirley Ann Sutton Ellis McDaniel in Osceola. Kenneth was known by his friends and family as “PeeWee.” He was formerly employed as superintendent of Blytheville Waste Water. He was an avid Arkansas Razorbacks fan, St. Louis Cardinals fan, and a friend to all four-legged animals...
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James Larry Cotton
(Obituary ~ 03/10/23)
James Larry Cotton, 78, of Blytheville, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023. There will be no services. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.cobbfuneralhome.com.
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Governor signs LEARNS bill
(Local News ~ 03/10/23)
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement after the Arkansas Senate passed the amended Arkansas LEARNS bill, sending it to the Governor's desk. “Today’s final passage of the biggest, boldest, most conservative education reforms in America makes Arkansas a blueprint for the country. Arkansas LEARNS will raise teacher pay, empower parents, and give our students the skills to succeed in life. These changes can’t come soon enough,” Sanders said. ...
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Chicks fall short in state finals
(Local News ~ 03/10/23)
By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier Blytheville’s season ended on a sour note, falling 64-54 to Little Rock Christian in the state final. Both teams entered the contest with a laser-like focus, but the Warriors also got laser-like shooting from numerous players down the depth chart...
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Blytheville Odyssey of the Mind advances to state
(Local News ~ 03/10/23)
Blytheville Odyssey of the Mind teams competed in Regional competition Saturday, Feb. 25. Division I- Elementary with Emma Salazar, Alexa Cole, Bentleigh Swafford, Karson Johnson, Joseph Bullard, Micah Haley, Edjavious McKillion -coached by Curtis Walker Sr. received first place in Problem 4 with their structure holding 715 pounds...
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