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Blytheville Police reports -- 5-25-13 (05/25/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
Answers scarce at community meeting (05/24/13)
Blytheville residents met Thursday for an open-invitation meeting held by Mayor James Sanders, seeking answers to questions circulating about the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting that happened Saturday morning involving a Blytheville Police officer.
Candidate for governor touts business experience (05/24/13)
Curtis Coleman says he is running for governor because Arkansas is in desperate need of a businessman who understands that government can be run like a business.
Reps. Hodges, Wagner review session during luncheon (05/24/13)
According to District 55 Rep. Monte Hodges, the recent legislative session at the House in Little Rock was the longest session since the Reconstruction Era, but also, he feels, one of the most productive.
Mayfest showmanship recognized (05/24/13)
This year's Mayfest celebration held a showmanship and window displays competition for Main Street businesses and vendors.
Blytheville Police reports -- 5-24-13 (05/24/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
Harrison seeking reimbursement from city of Blytheville (05/23/13)
Former Blytheville Mayor Barrett Harrison is asking the city of Blytheville to reimburse him $30,905.79 for "unnecessary legal fees" and tax refund money applied to the city's Internal Revenue Service debt.
Land ownership question delaying boat ramp project (05/23/13)
According to officials at the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, a boat ramp project slated for the area where Highway 18 meets the Mississippi River is still in the works, though legal difficulties have delayed it by several years.
Walker Park icon getting modernized (05/23/13)
A Lowe's crew was busy installing a handicap ramp at the Walker Park gazebo Wednesday afternoon.
More summer workshops coming to Ritz (05/23/13)
The Arts Council of Mississippi County has announced two more workshops for this summer. Participation in the workshops is free, but pre-registration is required.
Blytheville Police reports -- 5-23-13 (05/23/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
KIPPsters get look at sign business (05/22/13)
Students from KIPP Blytheville College Preparatory School recently visited Hinson Display Signs to learn about the art and precision of the sign business.
Local group seeking answers in shooting case (05/22/13)
A local civil rights group is seeking answers in the officer-related shooting death of 30-year-old Terrence Dawson, and its members are calling for more diversity in the Blytheville Police Department.
County probing possible misuse of communications tower (05/22/13)
Mississippi County officials are investigating a possible misuse of the county's communications tower by a private company.
Stray dogs a growing problem for county mayors (05/22/13)
The problem of stray dogs and a lack of adequate animal control in the county was on the table for discussion at Tuesday's bi-monthly meeting of Mississippi County's mayors.
Memorial garden honors former Gosnell school counselor (05/22/13)
After the Feb. 23, 2012, passing of Gosnell Elementary School counselor Monica Bevill and her newborn daughter, Lacy Danielle, district employees wanted to do something in Bevill's memory.
Sheriff's Dept. looks for financial boost (05/22/13)
The Mississippi County Sheriff's Department Juvenile Division may be getting some much-needed financial relief, thanks to a program offered by the Social Security Administration.
Blytheville Police reports -- 5-22-13 (05/22/13)
Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department:
Blytheville Schools sued over school choice exemption (05/21/13)
A group of local parents and grandparents have filed a federal lawsuit against the Blytheville School District, claiming the district exercised "unlawful and unconstitutional refusal" to allow their children to transfer out of the district under the state's recently adopted school choice law.
Airport grant potential tops Council agenda (05/21/13)
The Blytheville City Council is expected to consider a resolution tonight (Tuesday) that aids the Blytheville Airport Commission in securing a $240,000 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration.
Patient volume down at county hospitals (05/21/13)
Mississippi County Hospital System experienced a significant drop in patient volume over the past few months, which has resulted in a financial slump.
ANC's Shemwell touts college programs at luncheon (05/21/13)
Dr. James Shemwell, president at Arkansas Northeastern College, spoke Monday during the monthly luncheon of the Greater Blytheville Area Chamber of Commerce.
Osceola election results certified (05/21/13)
The voters of Osceola passed a reinstatement of the city's 1-cent sales tax in an election on May 14, which the Mississippi County Election Commission certified on Monday morning.
Blytheville ready to consolidate campuses (05/21/13)
The Blytheville School Board met Monday to discuss the district's plans for moving forward as the school year comes to an end and summer approaches.
Armorel giving one-time bonus to staff (05/21/13)
The Armorel school board approved a one-time bonus to all full-time and part-time licensed and classified employees during a special board meeting Monday night.
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