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On Sunday, Jan. 29, the Mississippi County Sheriff's Department, DEA and ATF executed a search warrant on a residence located on Jackson Street in Blytheville. During the search, officers located approximately 18 pounds of methamphetamine, a large number of oxycodone pills, five firearms and a large amount of money. Brandon Jefferson, 26, was arrested and transported to the Mississippi County Detention Center. Jefferson is waiting to be transferred into Federal custody...

The Manila Police Department received a call Thursday morning at 4:50 in reference to a kidnapping that had occurred inside Manila city limits. Information was gained by witnesses at the scene that two small children and an adult female had been forced by gunpoint from the home. Officers received information regarding a suspect and a vehicle description and began a search of the area...

Brian Bailey, of Manila, was arrested and charged with false imprisonment in the first degree and domestic battering in the third degree. Bond was set at $30,000 and a no contact order with the victim was issued. According to a Manila police report, at approximately 9:20 a.m. ...

By Marcus McClain - NEA Town Courier The numerous explosions heard around Mississippi County and surrounding areas have been linked to the use of Tannerite. Tannerite is a brand of binary explosive targets used for target practice. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives states that binary explosives consist of two separate components, usually an oxidizer like ammonium nitrate and a fuel such as aluminum or another metal. ...

Motorists are being told to avoid driving on Interstate 55 near Blytheville. The Blytheville Police Department is cautioning all travelers to avoid driving on I- 55 where an early morning wreck has backed up traffic. Officers are still on the scene of a multiple car MVA involving two semi trucks and a Mississippi County Sheriff’s Department deputy...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— On Monday, January 30, 2023, the Governor signed into law: SB13, an act for the Arkansas Ethics Commission appropriation for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. SB14, an act for the Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission appropriation for the 2023-2024 fiscal year...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Caffie Suggs, one of 10 daughters born to Nathaniel and Virgie Suggs, remembers their home filled with love and her mother’s words encouraging them to stay close. The Suggs moved their family to Whistleville, near Manila, where he worked on the Edwards’ Farm...

WHEREAS: On January 30, 2023, severe winter weather began and continued with such severity that it warranted executive action to alleviate hardship and suffering; WHEREAS: Great hardship has fallen upon the citizens and public property within State of Arkansas;...

WHEREAS: Each year, February is designated Black History Month, a time for honoring and exploring the culture and history of African Americans and recognizing that our society’s rich diversity is one of our greatest strengths; WHEREAS: The origins of Black History Month date back to 1915 when Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the organization known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History;...

Manila Police Department reported the two suspects detained in the Thursday morning suspected kidnapping in Manila have had temporary bonds set by Judge Shannon Langston. The male suspect, Sammie McChristian, had a temporary bond set at $150,000 cash bond and ordered to appear in court on Monday, Feb. 6, in Blytheville. If released, he has been ordered to wear an ankle monitor...