Stories from Saturday, April 6, 2024

Mississippi County has secured $2 million in federal funding to initiate a comprehensive clean-up effort at the Arkansas Aeroplex, formerly known as the Eaker Air Force Base, in Blytheville. This funding, approved by Congress in March as part of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, is allocated for the "North End Clean Up" project, a pivotal step toward ongoing revitalization efforts at the aeroplex. ...

ill hold a community forum to gather public input in regards to what they want in Blytheville’s new police chief to keep the neighborhoods safe and the city moving forward. The public meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Ritz Civic Center...

The Melody Theater at 301 S. Main St, Leachville, will be showing the 1962 classic film, “Follow That Dream”, starring Elvis Presley at 4 p.m. on April 13. Movies are free to the public, but a voluntary donation of $5 to help over the cost of the event is appreciated. Concessions are available...

The Manila High School Lion Theater presented The Outsiders, a dramatic play, March 28, 29 and 30. The live production was adapted by Christopher Serger. It was directed by Manila’s MHS Theatre and choir director Candace Hawkins, assisted by Heath Hawkins...