61 years ago today, a B-52H that lost its tail fin in midair turbulence limped 5 hours to a safe landing at Blytheville AFB, a landmark feat of design and airmanship.

Teddy Wayne Sanders, 59, of Blytheville, Arkansas, passed away Dec. 17, 2025, and is remembered by his siblings and family after a life rooted in Wilson and the Blytheville community.

Blytheville's Rotary and Lions clubs mark 200 years of service with new initiatives, youth leadership programs and monthly projects tackling hunger, literacy and vision care.

Dec 30, 2025 · Obituary: Jessie James Hatcher Jr., 73, of Blytheville, AR, remembered by his wife, children and large family; services Jan. 3, 2026 at Open Door House of Prayer.

Dec 9, 2025 · Blytheville mourns Dr. Siamak Shahriari, the beloved OB/GYN who delivered generations, as patients, colleagues and friends share stories of his skill, humor, faith and …

Rep. Rick Crawford defends his vote against extending ACA subsidies, calling the law unaffordable while touting GOP reforms and $208M in rural health grants for Arkansas.

May 29, 2025 · Thursday morning more than 300 people gathered at the Blytheville High School Auditorium where after a two-and-a-half hour meeting the Arkansas Board of Education …

Jul 2, 2025 · Two Blytheville residents died and two others were injured in a head-on crash Tuesday morning on Highway 18 near Blytheville. Arkansas State Police are investigating the …

Apr 15, 2025 · Eddie Lee Booker Sr., 91, of Blytheville, AR, passed away April 9, 2025. A devoted member of New Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church, his legacy of faith, community, and …

Apr 18, 2025 · Blytheville’s new strategic plan aims to address decades of unimplemented proposals, focusing on economic growth, downtown revitalization, and reversing population …