Stories from Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Any high school coach will tell you that one trait they value on a team is senior leadership. They need athletes who've been in the tough situations. Players who've experienced the highs and the lows and been around long enough to build themselves up again. Armorel head coach Charlie Brown is no different...

I would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every person that was involved with my returning to Blytheville on May 8 with "The Stardust Show" and the release of my life story book and book signing. I would especially like to thank the Blytheville Chamber of Commerce and Liz Smith for hosting such a fine show and inviting me to be on it. ...

Earning the title of class valedictorian is the highest honor a high school student can achieve. Traditionally, the valedictorian is the student with the highest grade-point average after four years of scholastic work.

The Mississippi County Veteran's Office is making plans for this year's Memorial Day Service, being held Monday on the Mississippi County Courthouse lawn in Blytheville.

Main Street Blytheville President Dr. Bridget Shemwell lobbied the Blytheville City Council Tuesday night to allocate $36,000 for a new full-time Main Street director.

Two serious issues were presented Monday to the Quorum Court's Finance Committee, both of which will require fairly large expenditures on the county's part.

Local candidates Dale Cook, Leslie Mullins Mason and Dan Ritchey all secured victories during Tuesday's primary election.

Another barge incident occurred Wednesday morning at Kinder Morgan on the Mississippi River, although no injuries have been reported.