Michael Wilkey

Journalist at Paragould Daily Press

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Committee receives report on Gilmore

3 weeks ago | jonesborosun.com | Michael Wilkey

LITTLE ROCK — A legislative committee on Thursday received an update on financial issues involving a small Crittenden County town, with the state treasurer’s office withholding state highway funding until the money owed is paid back in full. During the meeting at the state Capitol, the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee’s committee on Counties and Municipalities discussed the city of Gilmore and the repayment of state turnback money.
Council OKs Newport entertainment district

3 weeks ago | jonesborosun.com | Michael Wilkey

A plan to create a permanent entertainment district received a go-ahead Monday after an approval vote by the Newport City Council, according to city officials. The council voted 6-1, with one absent, to approve the third reading of the ordinance. Council members approved the second reading of the ordinance during their May meeting. kAm~77:4:2=D 92G6 D2:5 E96 5:DEC:4E H@F=5 4@G6C 2? 2C62 2=@?8 uC@?E $EC66E 2D H6== 2D (2=?FE $EC66E[ w2K6= $EC66E 2?5 {2FC6= $EC66E] r:EJ @77:4:2=D 92G6 H@C<65 @?
GCT board approves trip requests, personnel changes

3 weeks ago | paragoulddailypress.com | Michael Wilkey

The Greene County Tech School Board met Monday evening and approved several trip and personnel requests. During the special meeting, board members approved four trip requests. They include an out-of-state request for FFA to attend the National ENR Contest in Indianapolis on Oct.
QC committee looks at future of boards

3 weeks ago | paragoulddailypress.com | Michael Wilkey

Two boards have been around for decades and a Greene County Quorum Court committee is looking at ways to possibly merge them or abolish one, with supporters saying it could save taxpayer money. The Greene County Public Works Committee met Monday evening at the courthouse in Paragould to discuss the proposal, which involves the Residential Public Facilities board created in 1978; and the Human Services Board, which was created in 1992.
Tyronza gets ready for festival, 100th anniversary

4 weeks ago | jonesborosun.com | Michael Wilkey

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Main Street Paragould receives state awards

4 weeks ago | paragoulddailypress.com | Michael Wilkey

A local group was recently honored for its work in helping to revitalize downtown Paragould, including its work with the Community Pavilion. Officials with Main Street Arkansas presented Main Street Paragould with two Excellence in Downtown Revitalization awards for their work during 2024. Main Street Paragould Executive Director Miranda Reynolds said the group submitted applications for several categories in the statewide group’s yearly awards.
Council committee tables zoning discussions

1 month ago | paragoulddailypress.com | Michael Wilkey

A plan to look at the process for zoning discussions as well as job duties was tabled until later this year in order to see what other cities are doing as a new state law takes effect. The Paragould City Council’s Ordinance Committee briefly discussed the issue at its meeting on May 27. Typically, the process for zoning issues goes from the Planning & Zoning Department, to the Planning & Zoning Committee to the City Council for approval.
Judge approves change of venue in Ford case

1 month ago | jonesborosun.com | Michael Wilkey

HARRISBURG — A Poinsett County circuit judge on Friday granted a defense motion to approve a change of venue in the case of a man accused of trying to kill a district judge last year. During a hearing Friday, Circuit Judge Pam Honeycutt approved the motion for Christopher A. Ford, 36, of Harrisburg.
FEMA inspecting houses impacted by March, April storms

1 month ago | paragoulddailypress.com | Michael Wilkey

LITTLE ROCK — As residents begin the process of applying for assistance from FEMA, a home inspection may be necessary to verify damage from the March 14-15 or April 2-22 storms around the state, according to federal officials. Officials said Tuesday that homeowners and renters in Greene, Hot Spring, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Lawrence, Randolph, Sharp and Stone counties can apply for FEMA assistance for losses not covered by insurance in the March storms.
4-H event offers lessons in cooking and life

1 month ago | paragoulddailypress.com | Michael Wilkey

There is not a whole lot you can buy today for $5, especially when it comes to food. However, a group of kids had an opportunity recently to learn some valuable life lessons as they participated in a food contest in Paragould. The 4-H Food Challenge hosted a regional event at the Greene County Extension Office, with kids having an opportunity to go to the state event in August in Little Rock. Je’Alberne Smith, 4-H Healthy Living Program Technician, said the program is for students ages 9-19.