Leachville man honored with top awards. Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Michael Webster received the District Route Sales Rep of the Year and the top in the Region and the world-wide Ring of Honor Award. By REVIS BLAYLOCK. NEA Town Courier. Michael Webster of Leachville, a 20 plus year route salesman for Frito-Lay, received …Power price to increase, says NEA. by pcAdminPNG August 1, 2023. PNG Power Limited (PPL) will now be adjusting its power costs across all sectors by nine (9) toea effective immediately, according to the National Energy Authority (NEA). Chairman Joseph Gabut stated: “The NEA realises that the country requires a resilient electricity sector ...An explosion derailed a freight train carrying grain in the Russian-occupied region of Crimea on Thursday morning, local officials said, the latest in a series of blasts …Leachville Council held their last meeting of 2023 on Monday night approving the purchase of a vehicle, appointing a new clerk-treasurer, and hearing department reports. Mayor Rodney Robertson opened the meeting welcoming everyone. Following the approval of the minutes and financial review, Lt. ...Obituary: Barry Ball (3/1/24) NEA Town Courier Blytheville High School (AR) Varsity Basketball MaxPreps John Ball Obituary - Cobb Funeral Home Inc - 2024 Legacy.com Blytheville High School student arrested for making terroristic threats Action News 5 Local News: Blytheville High School Class of ‘73 celebrates 50 years (10/21/23) NEA Town CourierBy Marcus McClain NEA Town Courier Mayor Melisa Logan and police chief Ross Thompson addressed the city on Tuesday evening following a homicide the previous night. At the intersection of Clark and McHaney streets, the mayor, chief, state police and community members stood together to seek an end to gun violence in the city of …When you need to get your packages delivered quickly, you may think of using a large, national courier service. However, there are many advantages to using a local courier service ...Robert Lee Musgraves. Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Robert Lee Musgraves, 78, of Blytheville, departed from this life Oct. 29, 2023, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born May 21, 1945, in Armorel to the late Charlie Musgraves and Marie Musgraves of Missouri. Robert enjoyed working as a truck driver and was of the Christian faith.Mar 9, 2024 · Saturday, March 9, 2024. Two Blytheville residents have been arrested on drug charges and will appear in court Monday. According to the Blytheville Police Department, a search warrant was executed on a residence March 7 in the 1600 block of Charlene in Blytheville. Jeremy Reed, 36, of Blytheville, and Barbara Mitchell, 56, of Blytheville, were ... The latest tweets from @neanewsFriday, March 8, 2024. Neva Diane Shipley, 73, from Steele Mo., passed away Wednesday evening at Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro. She was born in Neelyville Mo., on July 3, 1950, to Hershel and Florence (Burns) Skaggs. She graduated high school and retired after 28 years of working in the Steele Water company accounting office.Two murders, one day. Four other shootings -- in a five-day period -- that led to victims being rushed to the hospital. There have been six homicides this year, including four since the middle of May: 21-year-old Raymond Smith on May 12; 17-year-old Dewaun Miller on May 18; and 22-year-old Vincent Stone and 20-year-old Kennon Daniels both on ...Dority found guilty. Friday, April 26, 2024 ~ Updated 2:51 PM. A jury of his peers has just found Malik Dority, 27, of Blytheville, guilty of first degree murder in connection with the Jan. 17, 2023 shooting death of his cousin, Dandre Whitfield, 25, also of Blytheville. There is a co-defendant in this case and the jury did not find that Dority ...Monday, January 15, 2024. By STEVE KNOX Osceola Times. BLYTHEVILLE - The City of Blytheville had its second murder in four days Sunday when a Blytheville man was shot and killed. The Blytheville Police Department responded to call in the 300 Block of Dougan Street at approximately 6 p.m. in reference to a shooting. Return to NEA Town Courier. Search Clear. Issue: Breaking US news, local New York news coverage, sports, entertainment news, celebrity gossip, autos, videos and photos at nydailynews.comSaturday, February 20, 2021. Main Street Blytheville is covered in snow on Thursday. The NEA Town Courier’s coverage area received between 8-11 inches of snow, which is believed to be a record. Stephen Andrews/Special to the NEA Town Courier. The NEA Town Courier coverage area was challenged with an unprecedented 8-11 inches of …–The fifth NEA Duck Calling and Gumbo Contest at M&D Outfitters, 322 East Main Street, Blytheville. There will be a gumbo contest and duck calling contest. All proceeds will go to a Children’s Hospital and Chickasawba Lodge. For more information or to register, call 870-763-8388 or email [email protected]. Sunday, Oct. 29:By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier The Mississippi County Planning and Development Committee met on Friday afternoon to gather information on solar …A 3.6 magnitude earthquake occurred at 11:46 this morning. The quake centered three miles northeast of Etowah. The depth was 7.1 miles. It was felt throughout Mississippi and Poinsett Counties. NEA Town Courier, Blytheville, AR. 14,342 likes · 300 talking about this. PHYSICAL LOCATION: 206 N 2nd Street (Next to Cross Bank) Blytheville, AR 72315 Field is set for NEA Invitational. Wednesday, December 13, 2023. By STEVE KNOX Sports Connection Team. The field is set for the annual Northeast Arkansas Invitational Tournament which will be held Dec. 18-20 and Dec. 27-30 at First National Bank Arena at Arkansas State University. The top seeds for the boys 76th annual event, voted …Helen Wilson Sweat, 94, of Blytheville, died Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, in Gosnell Health and Rehab in Gosnell. Helen was born in Mantee, Miss., to Dell and Grace Buck Wilson. Helen came to Blytheville in 1948 to work at the old Blytheville Hospital as an LPN until she married in 1950. ...When you need to get your packages delivered quickly, you may think of using a large, national courier service. However, there are many advantages to using a local courier service ...206 N 2nd Street. (Next to Crossbank in the former Mississippi County Circuit Clerk’s office.) Blytheville, AR 72315. Kaye Farrow. General Manager. [email protected]. 870 …By DAVID PIERCE NEA Town Courier OSCEOLA -- The Mississippi County Quorum Court appropriated one-half million dollars for site preparation at the Arkansas Aeroplex at its monthly meeting Tuesday, March 26. The Blytheville-Gosnell Regional Airport Authority (BGRAA) submitted the request to fund the clearing of a 21-acre plot and market it as a site ready location for warehouse or hangar space...Jan 8, 2024 · United States. Blytheville, AR. NEA Town Courier. PHYSICAL LOCATION: 206 N 2nd Street. (Next to Cross Bank) Blytheville, AR 72315. Friday, December 1, 2023. By DAVID PIERCE NEA Town Courier. After weeks of reviewing budget numbers, the Mississippi County Quorum Court adopted the county’s 2024 budget Tuesday evening. With projected expenditures totaling $45 million, the financial plan is the largest in the county’s history. That’s an increase of $6 million from 2023.NOVT: Get the latest GSI Group stock price and detailed information including NOVT news, historical charts and realtime prices. The collapse of SVB Financial Group (NASDAQ: SIVB) c...In today’s fast-paced business world, efficiency and effective logistics play a crucial role in the success of any company. As a business owner or manager, you are constantly looki...Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here. The largest city in North America, Mexico City has long loomed nea... Update: Some offers... Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers & T-storms. High: 87. Low: 66 Friday, January 19, 2024. Ricky Leroy Green, 60, of Manila, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024, at NEA Baptist in Jonesboro. He was born in Michigan City, Ind., to Edgar and Betty Byrd Greene. For the first half of his life, Ricky worked as a farmer and later in life drove a truck for neighboring farms. Ricky retired from truck driving to pursue his ...The 22nd Annual Delta Byways Awards Banquet was held at the Eugene Woods Civic Center in West Memphis Friday evening and Mississippi County was well represented. Mayor Marco McClendon welcomed the community leaders from across the state. Gretchen Sacotnik, president of the Delta Byways board, presented the awards...Jan 23, 2024 · By Joseph Fondren NEA Town Courier Contributor Members of the Mississippi County Quorum Court recently announced in public meetings that Mississippi County no longer had an attorney. Local attorney Jake Holmes previously held the position. When asked for an update on the county attorney position Monday morning, Pubic Affairs Director Tom Henry told the TC the position has been filled by local ... By JOSEPH FONDREN NEA Town Courier Contributor BLYTHEVILLE-- The 2024 Special Olympics Arkansas Polar Plunge, sponsored by Area 13 Special Olympics, was warmer Saturday afternoon than in years past. More than 20 participants were happy to take the plunge into the cold water of the outdoor pool at the Hampton Inn …Robert Lee Musgraves. Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Robert Lee Musgraves, 78, of Blytheville, departed from this life Oct. 29, 2023, at St Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born May 21, 1945, in Armorel to the late Charlie Musgraves and Marie Musgraves of Missouri. Robert enjoyed working as a truck driver and was of the Christian faith.Billie Jo Hansard, 89, formerly of Blytheville, died Monday, Dec., 11, 2023, in Springdale. Billie was born in Holland, Mo., to Bill and Helen Browning. She was a retired bookkeeper and a member of the Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Billie was preceded in death by her husband, T.J. Hansard, and two children, Jeff Hansard and …Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Participants in the citizen’s police academy in Blytheville were shown various weapons. By REVIS BLAYLOCK. NEA Town Courier. The Blytheville Police Department is holding the first of two citizen’s police academy programs scheduled for 2024. The spring academy is underway. The academy, a six-week program, is held ...Blytheville man killed Saturday afternoon. Monday, November 20, 2023. A Blytheville man has lost his life after being struck by a vehicle Saturday afternoon. According to the Arkansas State Police, Anthony Q. Lawson, 57, was traveling westbound in a motorized wheelchair around 1:37 p.m. when he collided with a 2003 Dodge Durango.Jan 26, 2024 · By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Leachville City Council held the first regular meeting of 2024 Monday night making appointments, approving the budget and hearing department reports. Leachville Mayor Rodney Robertson opened the meeting with the first order of business setting date, time and place for regular monthly meetings... 206 N 2nd Street. (Next to Crossbank in the former Mississippi County Circuit Clerk’s office.) Blytheville, AR 72315. Kaye Farrow. General Manager. [email protected]. 870 …Saturday, April 20, 2024. By REVIS BLAYLOCK. NEA Town Courier. The Manila school board filled several positions, renewed contracts and accepted one resignation at the Thursday, April 18 meeting. Following an executive session, Superintendent Jason Evers recommended hiring several teachers with the board voting unanimously for each one.Devontae Johnson. Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Devontae Johnson, 18, of Blytheville, passed away Jan. 30, 2024, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville. He was born Oct. 15, 2005, in Blytheville to the late Main Webb and Vicky Johnson. Devontae was preceded in death by his father, the late Main Webb. He leaves to cherish his memories …Ruthie Mae Brooks. Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Ruthie Mae Brooks was born Aug. 28, 1946, in Blytheville, to Henry and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Brooks. She was a member of Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church where she gave her life to Christ at a young age and volunteered her time as a choir member. After relocating to Georgia, she became an avid listener ...Apr 12, 2023 · Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Thirty plus new houses are presently under construction throughout Manila with many more in the planning stages. By REVIS BLAYLOCK. NEA Town Courier. Tracey Reinhart is in his first months as mayor of Manila taking the oath of office on Jan. 1. He hit the ground running and said he is learning something new every day. Return to NEA Town Courier. Search Clear. Issue:Nov 28, 2023 · Shirley Jean Larue Adair. Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Shirley Jean Larue Adair, 76, of Blytheville, passed from this life Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023, at her home with family by her side. Born in Blytheville, to Herman and Pearl Vernon Larue, she was a retired housekeeper with Baptist Memorial Hospital. Her true passion was cooking and her family. The 22nd Annual Delta Byways Awards Banquet was held at the Eugene Woods Civic Center in West Memphis Friday evening. Sheila Ward of Blytheville was presented the Byways Outstanding Member award. Ward is director of the Arkansas Welcome Center, located off Interstate 55 at Blytheville. (See Page 7)...By SANDRA BRAND Town Courier Editor Two women lost their lives in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon, March 20, on Interstate 55 in Mississippi County. According to the Arkansas State Police, Jeanette Rose Kubes, 40, of Crocket, Ark., was traveling north on I-55 when her vehicle left the road to the right. The 2022 Toyota …Monday, December 18, 2023. Berdie Louise Harris, 95, a precious, faithful, loving Christian, devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, after a wonderful life of living and loving well, left this earthly home to go to her eternal home with her precious Jesus on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at the ...The Courier Journal newspaper has a long-standing history in the realm of local journalism. For years, it has played a vital role in shaping public opinion and informing communitie...Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Shaquan Davontay Haynes, known as “Shucky the Big Gutta” to his family and friends, was born March 27, 1992, to Lanise Evans and Fredrick Haynes Jr. in Blytheville. He departed this life on June 16, 2023, at his home in Blytheville at the age of 31. Shaquan graduated in the class of 2010 from Blytheville High School ...Blytheville OM teams advance to state. Blytheville Odyssey of the Mind teams competed in regional competition Saturday, Feb. 24. Division I - Elementary with Emma Salazar, Bentleigh Swafford, Karson Johnson, Micah Haley, Da’Shawn Jones, Mase Rand, and Makayla Kennedy, coached by Curtis Walker Sr., won first place in Problem 4- …Lynda Lee Byrd. Monday, November 6, 2023. Lynda Lee Byrd, 86, of Blytheville, went to rest with the Lord on Nov. 4, 2023. Born to Doyle and Frankie Lloyd Byrd, she was a retired machine operator at Borg Warner. She was a 1955 graduate of Blytheville High School and was a lifelong resident of Blytheville. Lynda was a loyal …Saturday, April 20, 2024. By REVIS BLAYLOCK. NEA Town Courier. The Manila school board filled several positions, renewed contracts and accepted one resignation at the Thursday, April 18 meeting. Following an executive session, Superintendent Jason Evers recommended hiring several teachers with the board voting unanimously for each one.By JOSEPH FONDREN NEA Town Courier Contributor BLYTHEVILLE-- The 2024 Special Olympics Arkansas Polar Plunge, sponsored by Area 13 Special Olympics, was warmer Saturday afternoon than in years past. More than 20 participants were happy to take the plunge into the cold water of the outdoor pool at the Hampton Inn …Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Promiseland Church of God in Christ, 2141 S. US Highway 61, Osceola will present First Lady Appreciation Day on Sunday, April 21. The public is invited to honor First Lady Anita Moore. Morning services begin at 10:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Lady Niki Nelson with Life Changing Outreach Ministry in Jonesboro.BLYTHEVILLE-- Tuesday night the Blytheville City Council met for their monthly meeting at the Ritz theater where they passed six resolutions and four ordinances. Three of the four ordinances dealt with the "issuance of a taxable industrial development revenue bond" for Nucor-Yamato Steel, Nucor Steel Arkansas and Nucor Steel. ...Mar 22, 2024 · By SANDRA BRAND Town Courier Editor Two women lost their lives in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday afternoon, March 20, on Interstate 55 in Mississippi County. According to the Arkansas State Police, Jeanette Rose Kubes, 40, of Crocket, Ark., was traveling north on I-55 when her vehicle left the road to the right. The 2022 Toyota then struck a parked, unoccupied semi-truck. It came to a final ... Saturday, February 20, 2021. Main Street Blytheville is covered in snow on Thursday. The NEA Town Courier’s coverage area received between 8-11 inches of snow, which is believed to be a record. Stephen Andrews/Special to the NEA Town Courier. The NEA Town Courier coverage area was challenged with an unprecedented 8-11 inches of …