Stories from Tuesday, May 9, 2023

Willie James Brown was born Aug. 27, 1950, in Blytheville to Theodis Brown Sr. and Annie Mae Brown. He was a 1969 graduate of Steele High School. He worked for Delta Spindle, Agrice, and William Freepoint Macmoran and then he became a master welder for Terra and Systems where he trained many to become great welders. Although Mr. Brown never obtained a college degree he was a strong supporter of education and even trained college students...

Ruby J. Johnson was born Nov. 8, 1944, to the late L.J. Frazier and the late Trudie Reed Frazier in El Dorado. She departed this life on May 5, 2023, at her home in Blytheville at the age of 78. She was preceded in death by her parents. Ruby leaves to cherish her memories three daughters, Revenna Johnson of Little Rock, Trulisa McBride and Merle Johnson, both of Tracy, Calif.; three sons, Lawrence Johnson of Huntsville, Ala., Baxter Johnson of Stone Mountain, Ga., and Dexter Johnson of Kennett, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild and a host of and other relatives and friends.. ...

By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier The Blytheville code enforcement committee continued to seek a resolution for the city’s issue of illegal dumping during their May 8 meeting. Officer Danny Harris introduced a potential new ordinance to assist the city in battling against the matter...

By COSMO COSSEY Poinsett County Democrat Tribune BIC (14-11) lost to Des Arc 5-1 in the opening round of the 2A North Regional softball tournament this past Thursday in Monette. The loss ended the season for the Lady Mustangs. The Lady Mustangs went down in order in the top of the first inning as Jaylyn Cagle and Hallee Wells both struck out before Sydney Bryeans popped out. ...