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Volunteer fire departments in Mississippi County possibly to disband
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Mississippi County Fire, Police, and Safety Committee recently met with local fire chiefs and County Judge John Nelson to discuss ongoing issues within the departments. During the meeting, it was mentioned that although a final decision has not yet been made, there is a possibility...
Arkansas Aerospace and Defense Alliance hosts NEA Mississippi County officials
BLYTHEVILLE — The Arkansas Aerospace and Defense Alliance held its first-ever meeting in Northeast Arkansas on June 26. Members gathered at the Arkansas Aeroplex and Arkansas Northeastern College to hear key aerospace and economic updates from county economic development and workforce leaders. Located on 3,500 acres in Mississippi County...
A Gen Xer relocated from Austin to rural Arkansas thanks to a $16,000 mover incentive that helped pay his mortgage. Now he's enjoying the 'good, hometown living.'
Britt Lorino, 55, relocated to Arkansas after living most of his life in Austin. The county's mover incentive program helped pay for his house.
New Industry aims to expand economic growth
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) -The Arkansas Aerospace and Defense Alliance (AADA) held its first meeting at the Arkansas Aeroplex in Blytheville. Members of the alliance visited the former Eaker Air Force Base to discuss plans for the Mississippi County town and the aeroplex. During the meeting, Mississippi County Judge John Nelson...
National Cold War Center set to come to Blytheville in 2027
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) -A new exhibit is set to come to Mississippi County. The National Cold War Center aims to become a major tourist attraction in Arkansas. The new exhibit will be at Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville. The Executive Director of The Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce...
Program aims to help community keep the city clean
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - An organization in Mississippi County is taking cleaning matters into its own hands. The Adopt-A-Block Program was created in 2021. One Blytheville resident got the idea back in 2019 when the city began tearing down houses and removing blight from the community. This is when she...
Man faces assault, false imprisonment charges
A Mississippi County man was being held this week in the Greene County jail after Paragould police said he assaulted a woman in front of her kids. Richard Williams, 38, of Blytheville was arrested June 23 on suspicion of aggravated assault on a family or household member and false imprisonment in the second degree. A $10,000 cash-only bond was set for Williams in the case.
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