Stories from Saturday, September 17, 2016

Cleaner Safer Blytheville will be having its cleanup Saturday, Sept. 24, from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Everyone will meet at New Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, located at W.Rose and Maple St. "At that time you will be given instruction and safety equipment," Councilman John Musgraves said. "We also would like for you to bring rakes, lawn mowers and any other equipment that will help out. At noon, we will meet back at the church for lunch and fellowship...

Gone are the days of Arkansas State Police troopers hiding in the weeds, behind signs or any other stereotypical "speed trap" locations long depicted in movies and on television shows. While the ASP certainly does not neglect those who ignore the speed limits on Arkansas roads, times have changed and a separate division is in place to protect the corridors of Mississippi County and others from the dangerous run of massive amounts of drugs and weapons...

Master Gardener Dedrick Davis is using the Community Garden on Byrum Road to fight hunger and help the community eat healthy. Davis recently donated 10 pounds of okra to Mae's Grill, which boiled it and served it at no charge to customers over a two-week period...