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A Manila man has been arrested on drug charges. On Aug. 12, Deputy Chris Hill with the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Department, stopped a vehicle on West County Road 314 near Manila for a traffic violation.  During the stop, Deputy Hill made contact with the driver, Shelly Malloy Johnson and the passenger, Daniel Archer...

By COSMO COSSEY Poinsett County Democrat Tribune The inmate who attempted suicide by hanging himself at the Trumann jail has died. Chief Jon Redman said the inmate was taken off life support and died Sunday night. The body has been sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for a medical examiner consult. No name has been released since the case is still open pending the completion of the consult...

As of noon on Tuesday, Aug. 9, these municipal candidates filed in Mississippi County Chickasawba District. The deadline for filing is Wednesday, Aug. 10 at noon. Blytheville candidates: Mayor: City Attorney: City Clerk: Council: Gosnell candidates:...

St. Bernards Urgent Care was welcomed to Wagner Family Clinic in Manila with a ribbon cutting. Pictured from left, are: Victoria Gamble, APRN; Cathy Huddleston, Manila City treasurer; Donnie Wagner, Manila City Council; John Lieblong, president of Doctors Health Group for St. Bernards Healthcare; Tommy Wagner, M.D.; Dave Wallace, State Senator; and Melanie Pickle, Director of Physician Practices...

By Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier Grace Life Church pastor Ronnie Hayse announced his candidacy for mayor of Blytheville after filing just prior to Wednesday’s deadline. Hayse joins a field of six other candidates including city council members Barbara McAdoo-Brothers, John Mayberry and John Musgraves, along with city HR director Melisa Logan, Juanita Jackson and Jacqueline Welspom...

As committee meetings for the city of Blytheville continued on Tuesday, the finance committee moved forward with a bid from Jowers General Contracting on the Elm Street repair project. Contractors informed the committee that construction would begin 15-20 days following the full council’s approval on Aug. 16. The project’s duration is estimated at 7 months, but can be expected to expand as winter weather could cause delays. The base bid is priced at $1,566,171...

It looks like there will be several new elected officials in Mississippi County come Jan. 1. The filing deadline for all municipal candidates to place their names on the November ballot was Wednesday at 12 noon. Based on filings, there will be at least six new mayors in the county. Those filing include:...

By MARCUS McCLAIN NEA Town Courier The Blytheville Parks and Recreation Committee sent a $150,000 request from the National Cold War Center board to the finance department during their Aug. 8 meeting. Board members Billy Curl, Michael Jacques and Liz Smith detailed their desire for support from the city in bringing the museum to life. ...

Blytheville police are still searching for first degree murder suspect 26-year-old Keveon Cortez Lewis. Lewis has a warrant out for his arrest in connection with the Aug. 1 death of Deion Lockhart, 50, of Blytheville. Police Chief Ross Thompson told The Courier Friday morning his officers have talked to Lewis’ family and he is aware of the warrant...

Donnie Wagner, a lifelong resident of Manila, has announced his plan to run for the mayor’s position. Wagner has served on the city council for 14 years. He is the brother of the late Manila Mayor Wayne Wagner who passed away in June. “Mayor Wayne had a lot of plans and dreams for the city and I want to carry on and see those plans to completion,” Wagner said...