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Education secretary to recommend increased support for NE Arkansas school district

Blytheville · Blytheville

Education secretary to recommend increased support for NE Arkansas school district

67% Right coverage: 3 sources

BLYTHEVILLE — Arkansas’ education secretary notified the state education board Thursday of his intent to recommend a Level 5 – Intensive Support classification for the Blytheville School District due to ongoing academic and administrative challenges.See the Story

2 arrested after Arkansas shooting leaves 1 dead

Blytheville · Blytheville

2 arrested after Arkansas shooting leaves 1 dead

Coverage: 2 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- One person is dead and two others are in custody after a shooting in Blytheville, Arkansas, on Tuesday, police say. The Blytheville Police Department responded to a shooting in the area of South Sarah Street, where they found a man, identified as 25-year-old Bryan Johnson, dead. Two people have been arrested in connection with Johnson's shooting death. Sarina Woods, 37, is charged with First-Degree Murder, and Zayona Williams, …See the Story

Measles exposure reported in Saskatoon

Measles · Osceola

Measles exposure reported in Saskatoon

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning of measles exposure risk in Saskatoon, Rosetown, and Kindersley.See the Story

Newbern Goes 211 MPH in a Trans Am In Arkansas at the East Coast Timing Association Races!

Newbern Goes 211 MPH in a Trans Am In Arkansas at the East Coast Timing Association Races! Real Power Gains Made A Big Difference.Blytheville · Blytheville Read Article

Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of Blytheville Woman for Medicaid Fraud

100% Right coverage: 1 sources

Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the conviction of a Blytheville woman for Medicaid fraud:“On May 5, Amber Ramos, 37, of Blytheville pleaded guilty to one count of Medicaid fraud, a Class C Felony. She was sentenced to a three-year term of probation and ordered to pay a $1,000 fine, court costs, and restitution in the amount of $4,999.99. Ramos was employed as a caregiver and submitted time sheets claiming …Blytheville · Blytheville Read Article

Lawn mower theft leads to $100k in stolen items: police

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Blytheville police are looking for a man accused of stealing over $100,000 worth of items from several Arkansas cities. Investigators said they found the stolen property in a shop building belonging to Kimbert Gregory Crafton outside Brookland, Arkansas. Last month, Crafton and his girlfriend, Pippah Stull, were both arrested in connection with the theft of four lawn mowers from the Lowe's in Blyethville on February 9. Video of…Blytheville · Blytheville Read Article

Prep notes: Bartlett loses a coach as Houston gains one

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

The Panthers football coach takes a job in Arkansas after two playoff seasons at Bartlett.Carolina Panthers · Gosnell See the Story

Blytheville Woman Arrested by the MSHP

A Blytheville woman was arrested by the MSHP Saturday night for possession of stolen property. 31 year old Joanie Green was taken to the New Madrid County Sheriff’s Department.Blytheville · Blytheville Read Article

4 killed in Arkansas crash

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

MEMPHIS, Tenn. --- Four people are dead after a crash in Mississippi County, Arkansas. According to the Arkansas State Police, the crash happened on South Division Street in rural Mississippi County just before 5:30 p.m. Wednesday. According to ASP, two vehicles were involved in the crash. A vehicle traveling north lost control and struck a vehicle that was traveling south on the street. Police say that vehicle then left the roadway. Arkansas St…Blytheville · Blytheville See the Story

HOT JOBS | City-County Observer

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Assistant Chief Advances in D.A.R.E. Training

The Blytheville Police Department has announced that Assistant Chief Vanessa Stewart has completed the initial training for the DARE Mentor Training Program. Stewart is one of five in Arkansas that has completed this phase of the program and will advance to the Shadow Phase of the program. D.A.R.E Mentors are certified officers that will train other certified law enforcement officers to deliver that curriculum in the public school system and gui…Blytheville · Blytheville See the Story