Stories from Tuesday, March 22, 2011

During an emergency meeting of the Blytheville City Council's Finance and Purchasing Committee late Tuesday afternoon, the board learned the city is under investigation for alleged delinquent payroll taxes from 2007 through 2010.

The Armorel Tigers dropped their second straight game with a 15-6 loss to the Obion County Central, Tenn., Rebels Tuesday afternoon at Armorel.

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department.

Once again, the turning of events around the world have kept us glued to our televisions or Internet news services this week.

Mr. Willie Lee Johnson, 54, of Blytheville, died Sunday, March 20, 2011, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro.

The Gosnell Pirates defeated their second Mississippi County opponent in four days with a 12-1 win in five innings over the Armorel Tigers Monday afternoon.

The Mississippi County Hospital System is preparing to participate in a new and potentially lifesaving program for heart patients.

On any given Wednesday afternoon, a group of ladies at the Senior Activities Center are gathered to create warmth, security and love for babies, the elderly and anyone else in need.

Mr. Wheeler Carson, 91, of Blytheville, died Monday, March 21, 2011, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.

Mary Sue Victory, 77, of Luxora, entered into rest Sunday, March 20, 2011, in Luxora.

Mrs. Bettye M. Williams, 77, of Blytheville, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville.

Elvira Camarillo Zamora, 75, of Caraway, died Saturday, March 19, 2011, at Jonesboro.

After 22 years, schoolmates Ms. Freddie Taylor and Shannon A. Payne-Murray were together again.

Ryan Chase Cole was born to Tony and Rachael Cole of Blytheville on Feb. 10, 2011, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

Recent reports from the Blytheville Police Department.