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The Center on Aging-Northeast in Jonesboro, a program of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), is offering Walk With Ease classes at no cost to participants starting Jan. 22, three days a week from 10 a.m.- 11 a.m. at the Harrisburg Senior Life Center, 300 Fairgrounds Road in Harrisburg...

Trumann School Board called a special meeting to order on Monday, January 13, to hire a new Superintendent. Trumann School District School Board of Directors voted and named Mrs. Brandie Williams as the next Superintendent of schools starting July 1, 2020. ...

The Family Caregiver Support Program of East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging will hold a monthly scheduled meeting for residents of Craighead and Poinsett County on Tuesday, January 21 at 12:00 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Agency’s offices, 2005 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro...

The old Community House in Trumann recently had new lights installed in the facility. Tim Cooper, partner with BigDot Electrical, installed new energy efficient lights in the Community house building and the basketball court inside the community house. The older 40 watt bulbs were replaced with brighter, 15 watt bulbs. These smaller wattage bulbs save on the cost of electricity for the community house...

The Harrisburg City Council met January 14, the meeting began with accepting of the minutes and financial statements for the month of December. First on the agenda for Harrisburg City Council, was to appoint a new alderman to the vacant seat left by Tyler McIntosh. ...

Bay students receive honor.

Meeting to try and get help for veterans in the area.

A crowded court room and an expected heated meeting over the dangerous and vicious animals ordinance went just the opposite as things went smooth during the Trumann City Council's monthly meeting this past Tuesday. Mayor Barbara Lewallen called the meeting to order and roll was called with council member Dwight England absent to a family emergency. ...

The Poinsett County Quorum Court met for the first time in 2020 this past Monday at the Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg. Poinsett County Judge Bob Cantrell called the meeting to order, Justice Carmack Sanders gave the invocation and roll was call with all justices being present. The minutes from the December meeting as well as the minutes from the Public Health and Safety meeting were approved as were the financial reports from November and December of 2019...

Looking for something to do in your spare time while it’s too wet to work outside? Are your house plants looking a little under the weather? Actively growing house plants require occasional repotting. This occurs very rarely with some slower growing plants, more frequently with others. Foliage plants require repotting when their roots have filled the pot and are growing out the bottom of the pot...

Mary Margaret Jackson, part of a team of Partnership Specialists, talked with the Trumann Lions Club at their weekly meeting last Wednesday at the Old Community House in Trumann. Jackson said this year's census will be a Decennial Census which is taken every 10 years when the year ends in zero. This census is required by the Constitution of the United States, Article 1, Section 2...

The Harrisburg School Board met for a regular board meeting this past Monday in the Central Office Board Room. President Todd Bartholomew called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. All board members were present. The minutes from the December regular and special meetings were approved as was the December bills & financials as presented...

Southern Bancorp of Trumann made donations to multiple organizations, presenting these donations at their bank in Trumann. The first donation presented went to the Community House Foundation. Southern Bancorp has made donations of $2500 to the Community House Foundation since at least 1983...

The Trumann Library has received a gift of 100 new children's books, ranging from pre-kindergarten through early readers. These books were a donation from the Brownstone Book Fund, a private foundation in New York City, interested in fostering early reading, a love of books and encouraging parents and children to read together. Come to the library to explore and enjoy their new collection...

April- During the month of April, Tess Pruett, Supervisor of the Hampson Archaeological State Park Museum in Wilson, spoke with Trumann Lions Club the Museums new facility and new exhibits inside of the Museum. Harrisburg City Council approved raises for city employees, raising wages by $1 an hour. ...

The Family Caregiver Support Program of East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging will hold monthly scheduled meetings for residents of Craighead and Poinsett County Monday, January 13 at 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday, January 21 at 12:00 p.m. The meetings will be held at the Agency’s offices, 2005 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro...

The Trumann School Board met for a third special board meeting on this past Wednesday on their quest to find a new superintendent to replace Myra Graham who is retiring at the end of the current school year. The board met this past Monday and reviewed applications before narrowing their choice down to two applicants. One applicant was interviewed this past Tuesday with the other applicant interviewed this past Wednesday...

2019 has wrapped up and with its end, a new decade has begun. Here are some of the stories that made 2019. January- This month saw the swearing in of Trumann City Council's clerk and treasurer. January also saw former Chief of the Harrisburg Police Department, Cassie Brandon, resign. ...

Beginning in late December, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) will spend several months gathering information about farm economics and production practices from farmers and ranchers across Arkansas, as the agency conducts the third and final phase of the 2019 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS)...

Trumann held it's annual Christmas dinner this past Wednesday, December 25. The dinner had taken place at the sports complex in Trumann. People in the community were able to come and receive a plate to eat at the sports complex or take a plate home...

Serving a dual-role at Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation as director of Commodity Activities and Market Information and as the administrator of the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board, it is safe to say Brandy Rennicke Carroll has a huge impact within the state’s farming community...

Christmas has passed and hopefully you got everything you wanted. New Years is fast approaching and you’re probably in the mood to clean up before going back to work after the holidays. One question that always arises this time of year, besides where to put all the toys from last year to make room for this years crop is; What can I do with this dried up tree?...

Following the devastating Oct. 21 tornado that struck Tyronza, Entergy Arkansas reached out to local leaders to ask what the company could do to help Tyronza get back on its feet. “The needs are many, but one that stood out to us was the Tyronza Fire Department and the need for additional personal protective equipment,” said Matt Faries, Entergy Arkansas customer service representative. ...

Entergy Arkansas is donating $500 to the Harrisburg College and Career Preparatory School’s FFA department. The FFA will use the funds to purchase additional computer hardware for programming the department’s CNC machine. “Education is one of the key areas in which Entergy is eager to invest in our communities,” said Matt Faries, Entergy Arkansas customer service manager. ...

Four suspects arrested in Trumann shooting By DT News Staff Police arrested four people in connection with a shooting that sent a Trumann man to the hospital in critical condition. Trumann Police Chief Chad Henson stated in a news release late last Friday night that his officers arrested the following people on suspicion of first-degree attempted murder: Shameka Turner, 22 and Fiera Brooks, 29, both of Marked Tree and Daniel Morris, 18 and an unnamed 16- year-old, both of Marion...

The search for a Poinsett County inmate, who officials say ran out of the Poinsett County jail Friday evening Dec. 20, is over. According to Poinsett County Sheriff’s Department dispatch, Chad Costner, 31, of Harrisburg was taken into custody. Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder said Costner was arrested at a residence on Andrew Lane, just outside Harrisburg, around 12:45 a.m. Dec. 21. Poinsett County authorities had been looking for Costner...

Trumann's Planning and Zoning Committee met on Monday, December 16. Minutes for the previous two meetings were reviewed and accepted along with the minutes for the special meeting held on November 21. Captain Gary Henry presented information and a written request to rezone part of West Main Street Extended from a residential R-2 to a commercial C-2. ...

Pretty Christmas tree in downtown Marked Tree.

Marked Tree Elementary School and Lisa Gray, Marked Tree Elementary principal, recently received multiple awards from the Arkansas Department of Education and University of Arkansas. Their most recent award came from the Arkansas Department of Education which recognized Marked Tree Elementary as a 'School on the Move' for their progress on state and national accountability reports. ...

Marked Tree School Board met for their monthly meeting on December 16. The meeting began with a construction update on the Marked Tree High School and Marked Tree Elementary School. The brick laying has been completed in the front and back of the high school. ...

Chancellor Kelly Damphousse conferred more than 1,500 diplomas to graduates of Arkansas State University during the 2019 fall commencement ceremony Saturday morning at the First National Bank Arena on the A-State campus. “While you may be nervous about what you will do when you leave the A-State comfort zone, I hope that you know what your professors and I know about you. ...

Caregiver Support Group meetings The Family Caregiver Support Program of East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging will hold a scheduled meeting for residents of Craighead and Poinsett County on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Agency’s offices, 2005 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro...

Harrisburg City Council met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 10. The meeting began with approving minutes and financial statements, both of which were motioned and unanimously approved. First on the agenda, the approval of resolution 2019-014. This resolution establishes an operating budget for the city of Harrisburg for 12 months, beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. The resolution was approved unanimously by the council...

On December 6, The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved a merger agreement and transition plan with Henderson State University, which would become the ASU System’s seventh member institution. Previously approved by the Henderson Board of Trustees on Nov. 21, the agreement is subject to approval of the Higher Learning Commission and action by the Arkansas General Assembly. ASU System President Chuck Welch said the target for completing the transition is Jan. 1, 2021...

Marked Tree City Council hears from animal shelter and raises sanitation fees by Phillip Patterson, DT News Staff Marked Tree City Council met for their monthly meeting on December 9. The council heard from Vicky Stoddard about the animal shelter and voted on resolutions. The meeting began with accepting minutes from the previous meeting and city finances for the previous month...

The Poinsett County Extension Service and the Poinsett County Department of Human Services are partnering to provide free classes for foster parents, child care providers and others needing continuing education hours. The Positive Parenting Series will begin with two offerings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on January 16, 2020 at the DHS office in Harrisburg located at 406 North Illinois. Classes will be conducted by Debbie DeRossitte...

In the aftermath of the Oct. 21 tornado that struck Tyronza, Entergy Arkansas wanted to do something help beyond rebuilding the electrical system. Knowing the East Poinsett County Elementary School took a direct hit, Entergy Arkansas is donating $1,000 to the Marked Tree Parent Teacher Organization, which has stepped in as a helpful neighbor. The PTO has used the funds to support the backpack program for the Tyronza children...

The Harrisburg School Board met for a regular Board meeting this past Monday in the Central Office Board Room. Vice President Todd Bartholomew called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ashley Rowton, Jeb Bass, Nacole Sweeney, new Board member, Kurt Johns were present as Fonda Eaton was absent. ...

Jessie Willey, Harrisburg School Resource Office (SRO), was the guest speaker at the Harrisburg Rotary Club's weekly meeting last Thursday. “I'm brand new to this role. I've learned a lot and know there will be a lot more to learn. My main concern is for the safety of our kids,” Willey said in opening...

The Poinsett Quorum Court held their monthly meeting this past Monday at the Poinsett County Annex Building in Harrisburg. Poinsett County Bob Cantrell called the meeting to order, the invocation was given before roll was called with all justices present for the meeting. The minutes from the last Quorum Court meeting were passed as were the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting. The Financial Report was also approved...

The Trumann area community Christmas Dinner will be on Christmas Day from 11:00-1:00 at the Trumann Sports Complex on Pecan Grove Ln. This dinner is for anyone who needs a good meal or wants someone to share a meal with. Donations of ham and turkey can be taken to Couch’s BBQ on Hwy 463, December 16-20. ...

Now that you have that fresh cut tree at home, what you do with it will have a major impact on how long it will retain its needles and not become a fire hazard, as you now have a little less than two weeks to keep a tree fresh that is already on a downhill run. If you haven’t put the tree up already, store it in an unheated garage or some other area out of the wind and cold freezing temperatures...

The holidays are a time for caring and sharing, which is why the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is partnering with the Trumann Police Department to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. ...

Hospital Wing is proud to announce that we are now carrying Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) and Liquid Plasma (LP) at every base location. This added clinical capability will allow our clinicians to better resuscitate patients in hemorrhagic shock and will be on every patient flight. ...

Moving Marked Tree Forward, a project set up by the city of Marked Tree, has planned multiple events for Saturday, December 7. The 'Heart of Christmas' events will begin at 6:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast hosted by the Marked Tree Fire Department and organized by the President of Moving Marked Tree Forward, Heather Craig. ...

The Trumann Food Pantry was chosen by the NEA Charitable Foundation to be the beneficiary of their food drive. The NEA Charitable Foundation chooses four pantries per year to receive donations of food. Trumann Food Pantry was the first pantry chosen this year...

Central Ford in Trumann in conjunction with the Salvation Army is holding a toy drive for children in north-east Arkansas. Central Ford is taking donations to fill a pick-up truck with gifts which will be given out to children. A prayer box has also been set up for people in the community to drop off cards with prayers and well wishes. ...

The Family Caregiver Support Program of East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging will hold monthly scheduled meetings for residents of Craighead and Poinsett County Mon., Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. and Tues., Dec. 17 at noon. The meetings will be held at the Agency’s offices, 2005 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro...

The Arkansas Department of Transportation held a public involvement meeting on Tuesday, December 3, to gain public feedback on the widening of Highway 69. Forms were passed out to those attending. The form inquired about properties which could put limitations on the widening and public comments...