Stories from Saturday, June 26, 2021

Lake City Council discussed donations to Little League, disposal of furniture, vehicle lease agreements, reviewed bids and approved the legislative audit at the June 21 meeting. Daniel Haynes, park director, addressed the council about the legal way of accepting donations for the Lake City Little League...

Mississippi County Quorum Court met Tuesday evening with Judge John Alan Nelson presenting a proclamation honoring Randy Moody for his years of service to the county. Mr. Moody passed away May 11. His wife, Louanne, accepted the framed proclamation...

The Ritz Civic Center in Blytheville will be receiving some vital upgrades after being awarded the Arkansas Historic Preservation Grant on June 15. Ritz Commission Chair Katie Gurley Thompson said with support from the city, opportunities to improve were made possible...

Rust Communications Regional Publisher Shelia Rouse has announced she will retire after spending more than four decades in the newspaper industry. Current General Manager Mike Smith has accepted a promotion to fill the role vacated by Rouse, effective Aug. 6...