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Documents show ex-councilman had water bills adjusted (02/22/12)
According to documentation provided by the city of Blytheville and employees of the Blytheville Waterworks, former City Councilman R.L. Jones frequently had the water bills of his constituents adjusted during his time in office.
4G tower request sent back to Planning Commission (02/22/12)
AT&T's proposal to erect a future 4G cell tower on Lockard Street is headed back to the Blytheville Planning Commission.
County's finances in worst shape in years (02/22/12)
With the first month of a new year having past, Mississippi County is already in what could be seen as the worst financial state it has been in over the last several years, with a large part of the burden stemming from lack of payment of money owed by the city of Blytheville.
St. Jude Radio/Cablethon this weekend (02/22/12)
The 32nd Annual ESA St. Jude Radio/Cablethon will be Friday and Saturday, and this year the ESA is encouraging people to come out and be a part of the live audience on Saturday
Sanders pitches sales tax in speech to Council (02/22/12)
During a 25-minute State of the City Address Tuesday night, Blytheville Mayor James Sanders pitched the 15-month, 1-cent sales tax to pay the city's multimillion dollar Internal Revenue Service debt.
Blytheville Police reports -- 2-21-12 (02/22/12)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
No injuries in fire on East Main (02/21/12)
Blytheville firefighters responded to a fire Monday night at the Coach Arms apartment complex located on Main Street next to Simply Delicious.
TBIB's Mary Gay Shipley announces retirement plans (02/21/12)
That Bookstore in Blytheville owner Mary Gay Shipley has announced her plans to retire.
Armorel hires new superintendent (02/21/12)
The Armorel school board unanimously voted to hire Sally Bennett as the new district superintendent Monday night at school board's monthly meeting.
Council to take up new rules of order (02/21/12)
Blytheville city attorney Mike Bearden has made proposed changes, and the new-look ordinance establishing rules of order and procedure in Council meetings is on the agenda for Tuesday's meeting.
Puppy found drowned in Walker Park pond (02/21/12)
Members of the Blytheville Police Department and Blytheville Emergency Squad responded Monday afternoon to a call regarding the body of a dog floating in the pond at Walker Park.
Killing being ruled an act of self-defense (02/21/12)
Blytheville's first homicide of 2012, which occurred on Tuesday, Feb. 7, is being called an act of self-defense, and no charges are being sought in the matter.
Women lauded at Black History Program (02/21/12)
The Mississippi County Black Cultural Association presented its 27th Annual Black History Program Sunday with guest speaker Dr. Beverly Divers-White.
4.0 earthquake in SE Missouri shakes 9 states (02/21/12)
Only minor damage is reported after an earthquake centered in southeast Missouri shook at least nine states.
Council to hear request on 4G tower (02/20/12)
Tuesday night, the Blytheville City Council is expected to consider a request from TriCom Wireless to erect an AT&T tower that will allow 4G service.
Hodges seeks District 55 seat (02/18/12)
At a young age, Monte Hodges said he felt a desire to serve others. Now the Blytheville City Council president is leaving a lucrative, 18-year banking career to pursue another public office. Hodges is seeking term-limited State Representative Tommy Baker's District 55 seat, vying to become the democratic nominee on May 22...
Colleagues remember first responder who died in line of duty (02/18/12)
In December, Mississippi County lost a longtime volunteer fireman and first responder. Freddy Childress, 37, was a charter member of the county's first responder program, and had been working to save lives in the Wilson area since 1998. According to Kevin Jackson, who is a paramedic and EMS supervisor at Mississippi County EMS, as well as the coordinator of the Mississippi County, Childress was part of the first group to respond to a county-wide request for first responders. ...
Board certifies votes (02/18/12)
Member of the Mississippi County Election Commission met Friday to certify the school election recently held in South Mississippi County. The election passed a millage tax increase. The Commission also discussed filing for all candidates who will run in the upcoming May primary. The draw for ballot position will be held at 10 a.m. on March 6, for all races which will appear on the ballot...
'Meet and Greet' held (02/18/12)
Residents had a chance to sit down with members of the Blytheville City Council Saturday during the first "Meet and Greet."
Feeling Patriotic before Presidents Day (02/18/12)
Blytheville students were feeling patriotic Friday.
Bullock to speak at Coalition banquet (02/18/12)
The Mississippi County Coalition For A Tobacco Free Arkansas is hosting its 9th Annual Saving the Lives of Arkansas Children Health Celebration Banquet at 6 p.m. Friday, April 13, 2012, at the First Missionary Baptist Church in Blytheville. The church is located at 600 E. ...
Blytheville Police reports -- 2-17-12 (02/17/12)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
Prosecutor asking State Police to probe IRS case (02/17/12)
Second Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Scott Ellington is asking the Arkansas State Police to investigate Blytheville's multi-million dollar debt to the Internal Revenue Service.
County looking to help train workforce (02/17/12)
Members of the Quorum Court's Planning and Development Committee voted Thursday to set aside $100,000 in economic development tax funds to help local industry educate their existing workforce.
NAACP members fighting over officers (02/17/12)
Even after a contentious, 2 1/2-hour general membership meeting of the Mississippi County NAACP Thursday night, there was still confusion about two of the local chapter's officers.
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