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Obituaries - NEA Town Courier
Oct 15, 2024 · Irene Moody, 92, of Lake City, formerly of Gosnell, passed away Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024 at her home. Irene was born in Timbo to Shelby and Lillie Gammill McCook. She was retired from GMAC in Blytheville. Irene was of the Baptist faith and attended Lone Oak Missionary Baptist Church when she lived in Blytheville.
Obituary: Travis James Butler (10/21/24) | NEA Town Courier
21 hours ago · Travis James Butler, born April 27, 1968, grew up in Superior, Neb., and passed away Oct. 14, 2024, in Conway. He was a cherished father, grandfather, brother and friend, known for his vibrant personality and infectious laugh. Travis, jokingly known as TJ by a select few, had a passion for singing that resonated deeply with his love for music; particularly the captivating melodies of Stevie ...
Obituary: Eugene Edward Sanders (10/21/24) | NEA Town Courier
16 hours ago · Monday, October 21, 2024. Eugene Edward Sanders of Blytheville was born March 11, 1953, in Barfield to LC Sanders, Sr. and Ella Lewis Sanders. Eugene was a graduate of Armorel High School and retired from Borg-Warner following many years of service. As a child, he confessed his hope in Christ and was a member of St. Paul Baptist Church Barfield.
Obituary: Barbara Jean Bell (10/21/24) | NEA Town Courier
22 hours ago · Barbara Jean Bell, 80, passed away Oct. 4, 2024, at her home in Tumbling Shoals surrounded by family. She was born March 20, 1944, in Earle to the late Ralph and Marine Phillips. In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Stephen Bell; one son, Brian Stephen Bell, of Tumbling Shoals; and one sister, Marolyn Russom, of Tumbling Shoals...
News - NEA Town Courier
Oct 12, 2024 · By SANDRA BRAND NEA Town Courier Editor From the 2000–01 to 2021–22 school years, there were 1,375 school shootings at public and private elementary and secondary schools, resulting in 515 deaths and 1,161 injuries. There have been 49 reported school shootings in the U.S. thus far this year.
Local News: Getting vaccinated can lower risks (10/19/24) | NEA …
3 days ago · Getting vaccinated can lower risks. Saturday, October 19, 2024. Flu viruses typically spread in fall and winter, with activity peaking between December and February. Getting vaccinated in the fall can lower your chances of getting the flu (influenza). Flu is a serious disease, caused by influenza viruses, that can lead to hospitalization and ...
Local News: Highway 150 to close east of Blytheville (9/21/24)
Sep 21, 2024 · Highway 150 to close east of Blytheville. Saturday, September 21, 2024. Highway 150 will close between Highway 137 and Highway 312 in Huffman, just east of Blytheville, from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24 and Wednesday, Sept. 25. Weather permitting, the closure will allow crews to replace two pipe culverts just west of the Highway 150/ Highway ...
Local News: Winter storm wreaks havoc (2/20/21) - NEA Town Courier
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 snow from two ...
Local News: Nelson updates on damage (12/18/21) | NEA Town …
Dec 18, 2021 · Before the start of the Mississippi County Quorum Court's Personnel and Insurance Committees Tuesday afternoon, Mississippi County Judge John Alan Nelson gave an update on the tornado damage in the county and the clean-up efforts underway. Judge Nelson said Gov. Asa Hutchinson flew in on Saturday to survey the damage and calls had come from the federal and state levels offering assistance...