Mississippi County

38 Cats Rescued, Blytheville Man Arrested in Animal Cruelty, Elder Abuse Case

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. — Authorities in Blytheville rescued 38 cats and arrested a man following a search warrant at a home on South Franklin Street, where an elderly woman was reportedly living in deplorable conditions. Blytheville police executed the warrant on March 24 after an investigation revealed that a 92-year-old woman [read more…]

Mississippi County

Blytheville Man Charged With Rape

BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. — A man is facing a charge of rape after a joint investigation between authorities in Blytheville and Arkansas State Police. Daniel Thompson Jr., 37, of Blytheville, was arrested Thursday and charged with rape following a collaborative investigation by the Blytheville Police Department, the Arkansas State Police Crimes [read more…]

Mississippi County

NEA Baptist Acquires Blytheville Clinic

JONESBORO, Ark. — NEA Baptist Clinic acquired Smith Medical Group at 527 N. 6th Street in Blytheville on Monday. “We are extremely excited to welcome Smith Medical Group to our primary care network,” said Melanie Edens, chief operating officer for NEA Baptist. “Dr. Smith has been a staple of health [read more…]