2 Blytheville schools set to feel tremors
Blytheville, in northeast Arkansas along the southern end of the New Madrid Seismic Zone, has felt earthquakes from the fault system over the years. Now, the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management...
View ArticleTwo charged in Blytheville murder case appear in court
OSCEOLA, AR - Two men charged in a deadly Blytheville shooting appeared in Osceola District Court Monday. Randen Caruthers, 17, is charged with capital murder, aggravated robbery, and engaging in...
View ArticleBlytheville man charged with aggravated robbery, assault
The shooting happened on June 13 at a home in the 1900-block of Hearn Street, according to a news release from Captain Scott Adams, commander of the Blytheville Police Department's Criminal...
View ArticleRegion 8 church to buy back guns in Blytheville for $100
JONESBORO, AR - Instead of relying on prayer to solve the recent spate of shootings in Blytheville, one Region 8 church is putting its money where its mouth is. To get more guns off the streets,...
View ArticleMurder victim's parents call for end to violence in Blytheville
BLYTHEVILLE, AR - A Region 8 family hopes to turn their pain into something positive for the city of Blytheville. On Monday, 20-year-old Kennon Daniels, Jr was shot on McHaney Street . Blytheville...
View ArticleLawmen stress trust of residents
The chiefs were speaking at a panel during the 81st annual Arkansas Municipal League convention about ways to prevent events such as the ones that occurred in Ferguson, Mo.; Baltimore; New York City;...
View ArticleArkansas Dentistry & Braces set to open clinic
Tmp.remove ;}) | | A representative of Arkansas Dentistry & Braces confirmed Wednesday a clinic is being built on West Main Street in Russellville. Hotel update Gregg Long, vice president for...
View ArticleMore than 75 people laid off at Blytheville manufacturer
- More than 75 employees were temporarily laid off at TMK Ipsco in Blytheville after they were warned of the possibility 2 months ago. According to Roger Bentley, TMK Ipsco Corporate Director of...
View ArticleMan suspected in woman's shooting arrested
According to police, officers were contacted by the Great River Medical Center on July 9 to report Aldridge's gunshot wound. Aldridge initially told officers she was shot while holding her child...
View ArticleTwo identified in Kennett store shooting, one at large
BLYTHEVILLE, AR - A shooting at a store in Southeast Missouri ended with two suspects being arrested in Northeast Arkansas, but a third is still being sought by police. Those in custody in Mississippi...
View ArticleCrimestoppers: Warrant issued in $80,000 theft case
A warrant was issued on Miss Spears for that alleged crime. If you know where police can find Tawana Spears, it's worth money. Call in your tip to Crimestoppers at 935-STOP. JPD is asking for tips on...
View ArticlePolice: Woman shot while holding her baby
- Investigators in Blytheville are looking into the shooting of a woman who went to a local hospital when she was shot in the wrist. According to police, officers were contacted by the Great River...
View ArticleThird Kennett store shooting suspect surrenders to police
- The third and final suspect in a Kennett store shooting surrendered to police Saturday night, according to Mississippi County Sheriff Dale Cook. Dontario Jones now sits behind bars in the Mississippi...
View ArticleChamber says fight for choice
The district announced on April 22 it would not participate in the School Choice Act of 2013, saying it was exempt from the act because of desegregation obligations. Because of the academics," Brett...
View ArticleBlytheville celebrates 72315 day
- July 23, 2015 is an ordinary day to most people across Region 8, but for city the date is much more significant. Thursday's date was 7-23-15 and Blytheville's zip code is 72315. Tucker Nunn, director...
View ArticleSheriff: 11-year-old girl shot on Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County
- The Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting that happened along Interstate 55 Saturday that left a child in the hospital. They were driving south on I55 when the driver's door...
View ArticleLowes helps Blytheville Humane Society
- Lowes is helping the Blytheville Humane Society make some much needed renovations. Volunteers from Lowes and the humane society spent all day Saturday working on the project. The project is expected...
View ArticleGuard shifting units from state
The other armories were in Berryville, Brinkley, Helena-West Helena, Rector and Wynne. James Treece, commander of the 87th Troop Command, said in a news release. "Every soldier is important to our...
View ArticleLittle Rock notebook
She specializes in teaching the history of the Jewish South and the foods and material culture of the region. The Clinton School of Public Service is a co-sponsor this month. Free CPR class set at...
View ArticleFormer Arkansas Attorney General to represent city in battle over courthouse
- The Osceola City Council authorized Mayor Dickie Kennemore to hire former Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel to represent the city in the fight to keep their courthouse. Right now, Mississippi...
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