Stories from Friday, March 29, 2024

David Marion Murray, 69, of Manila, passed from this life Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at his home. Born in Blytheville, he was the son of the late James Samuel and Macie Lee Johnson Murray. He was a lifelong resident of Manila and a 1972 graduate of Manila High School. ...

By REVIS BLAYLOCK NEA Town Courier Officer Steven Pearson with the Leachville Police Department was appointed interim chief of police at the Monday night March city council meeting. Chief Alan Austin is on medical leave. Leachville Mayor Rodney Robertson presided at the meeting with all council members, Keith Evans, Paul Wildy, Lisa Baldridge, Robert Ballard, Michael Webster, and Mark Wheeler, present...

Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce Director Liz Smith announced this year’s annual Chamber Banquet “Chamberitaville”, with a Margaritaville theme, will be held April 25 at Hangar 207 at the Arkansas Aeroplex. Chamberitaville’s pre-party will start at 5:30 and dinner will begin at 6:30...

Manila First Baptist Church hosted their annual spring community outreach day at the city park on Sunday evening, March 24. Thousands of colorful Easter eggs were hidden for the children to find. There were prizes, lots of food, bouncy houses, games and a petting zoo from Wild Ones Ranch. (Photos By Revis Blaylock)...