NEA Town Courier - Blytheville, Arkansas
By Joseph Fondren NEA Town Courier Contributor ARMOREL—Friday morning on the campuses of the Armorel School District, students, school board members, and administrators were on hand for the ground breaking ceremonies of the expansions taking place at the high school.
Obituaries - NEA Town Courier
Tony Dale Benham Sr., 63, of Manila, passed from this life Wednesday, Dec. 25, 2024, at his home with his loving family by his side. Son of the late Mackey Joe and Shirley Ford Benham, he was born in Conway and was a lifelong Manila resident.
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Dec 30, 2024 · LITTLE ROCK – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced this week the State has opened 1,485 beds since she took office. “Arkansas’ prison bed shortage has gone on for decades, and under my leadership we have stopped kicking the can down the road,” said Governor Sanders.
NEA Town Courier Person of the Year Barrett Harrison makes …
6 days ago · By SANDRA BRAND NEA Town Courier Editor The NEA Town Courier "Person of the Year" is former mayor and 2024 Blytheville Chamber Lifetime Community Achievement recipient Barrett Harrison. "Home is important because to our winner... there is just no place like Blytheville and everything it has been, everything it is today, and what it can be in the future," said Chamber treasurer Randy Scott of ...
Hays Supermarket at 200 E Main Street in Blytheville to Close ...
2 days ago · Blytheville, AR -- January 3, 2025 -- Hays, a longstanding name in the Blytheville community since 1935, has announced the upcoming closure of its supermarket located at 200 E Main Street. This decision comes as part of a broader plan to invest in the community and enhance the shopping experience at its other Blytheville location...
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Nov 20, 2024 · By JOSEPH FONDREN NEA Town Courier Contributor BLYTHEVILLE— Mississippi County Union Mission Executive Director Lisa Willard and Board of Directors President Willie D. Williams addressed the Quorum Court’s Finance Committee last Thursday to help with upgrades to the Mission, where the council agreed to use the remainder of the American Rescue Plan Act money in the amount of $79,872.12...
Local News: Gary W. Rust — community champion, elected leader …
11 hours ago · Gary W. Rust, founder of Rust Communications and a visionary leader in the media industry, passed away at 89. His legacy includes a thriving newspaper business, impactful civic service, and a strong family foundation. "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man ...
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Sep 26, 2024 · The Blytheville 43rd chili cook-off was held Saturday, Oct. 12, with lots of chili, entertainment, a car show, a wrestling event, and a large crowd making a great day.
Blytheville Mayor Melisa Logan shares New Year’s message
Dec 27, 2024 · "Since I don't do resolutions, I would like to express a city vision for 2025. I am honored to have this opportunity to wish all of you a loving and warm New Year. We live in an amazing city and county. In the new year, you will see more progress with our infrastructure, parks, and downtown redevelopment, many more great city events and a …
Local News: Leachville celebrates community storm shelters …
Sep 25, 2024 · By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Leachville held a storm shelter celebration on Friday at one of the three community storm shelters placed throughout the town for the safety of the residents. The shelters will hold 45 to 50 people and cost about $12,000 each. One of the shelters is located behind city hall and the fire station; the second one is at the fire substation near Highway 18; and ...