Blytheville Main Street board terminates director

BLYTHEVILLE, AR – The Main Street Blytheville Board of Directors has terminated executive director Mindi Rice, and Blytheville City Councilman LC Hartsfield will serve as the interim director, according to a statement from the organization released on Monday, February 19.

The Board of Directors voted to terminate her contract due to unsatisfactory job performance. All events are still on schedule, including Mayfest 2018 on May 12.

Rice disputed the assessment of her job performance. Rice was hired to the position last summer.