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Family of the Week (4/25/24)Trumann School District Family of the Week.
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Spring Fling slated for Tyronza Elementary School (4/25/24)The Tryonza Elementary School will have their Spring Fling this coming Saturday, April 27. The event will take place in the Tyronza Elementary Gym. EPC students in grades third through sixth may attend the event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is five dollars with chips and drinks a dollar each...
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General Assembly enters third week of session (4/25/24)By STATE REP. JOHNNY RYEThe General Assembly is now entering the third week of the 2024 Fiscal Session. This week, the House passed three resolutions to allow the introduction of non-appropriation bills during this session. HR1013 will allow for the introduction of legislation outlining a temporary pay plan for state employees. ...
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Control fire ants in two easy steps (4/25/24)By CRAIG ALLEN, Poinsett County Extension ServiceThe calls have really been coming in lately concerning fire ants in homeowners lawns and producers fields, especially hay and pastures. Below is a summary of FSA7036 Fire Ant Control In Two Easy Steps, which can be found on our website or in your local Extension office...
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PET TALK: Microchipping Your Pet! (4/25/24)By DR. NORETTE L. UNDERWOODWith springtime comes more outdoor time with your pet. Having proper identification on your pet’s collar and an implanted microchip offer the best chance of a safe return if they should become lost. Searching the internet, I found this blog on microchipping from Bergen County Veterinary Center in...
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Ribbon Cutting (4/25/24)State Farm Insurance cuts ribbon on new location.
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Dining With A Deputy (4/25/24)Marked Tree students dine with a deputy.
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Lady Rebels led 8-1 in game called due to weather (4/25/24)By COSMO COSSEY, Sports Connection TeamLAKE CITY - In a rain shortened game that was thought to be a Riverside win, ended up being a game that didn't go five innings to count as an official game. Riverside was leading 8-1 when the game was called due to rain in the top of the fifth inning...
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Trumann approves hazardous driving ordiance (4/25/24)The Trumann City Council voted to approve a new hazardous driving ordinance at their monthly meeting on April 9. The new ordinance clarifies the definition of the offense, preserves public peace, health, safety of the citizens and does not go on a person's driving and insurance record. The new...
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Marked Tree Elementary to host student art show (4/25/24)The Marked Tree Elementary School will have an art show for K-6th grade on Friday, April 26. The art show will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria. MTES cannot wait to show some really awesome art work so come support the arts...
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Friday is last day for Harrisburg Free Spring Cleanup (4/25/24)Harrisburg is hosting their annual Free Spring Cleanup that started on April 19 and will run through April 26. Residents can place any unwanted items next to the street and they will be picked up by the city's Sanitation Department. The items can be large or small...
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Trumann to host free medical clinic (4/25/24)Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4 as Trumann will host a FREE medical and dental clinic this is sponsored by the local Southern Baptist churches and the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. The even will be held at the Trumann Recreational Complex at 16179 Pecan Grove Road...
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Educators Rising (4/18/24)Trumann students attend state conference.
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Trumann High School Quiz Bowl Team (4/18/24)Team advances to state title match.
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Judd Hill Foundation pledges $1 million to UAMS (4/18/24)The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced that the Judd Hill Foundation has pledged $1 million to establish the Judd Hill Foundation Fund for Excellence in support of the UAMS Northeast Regional Campus and cancer patients in the region. The Judd Hill Foundation is based in Trumann...
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Rye recaps week one of 2024 Fiscal Session (4/18/24)By STATE REP. JOHNNY RYEThe 2024 Fiscal Session is now underway. The House and Senate convened for a Joint Session on Wednesday to hear an address from Governor Sanders. The Governor told members she would sign a budget that funds critical services for Arkansans while slowing the growth of government...
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Produce and relaxation comes from gardening (4/18/24)By CRAIG ALLEN, Poinsett Co. Extension ServiceHome gardening is a great way to get fresh produce and in many cases an excellent way to get out of the house and relax after work. Now if it would just quit raining and dry up some, we’ll be able to get back the tillers back running. April is one of the best months to plant, since you can basically plant every crop. ...
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PET TALK: Keeping your backyard birds healthy! (4/18/24)By DR. NORETTE L. UNDERWOODI love backyard birds! I saw this article in my Birds and Blooms magazine and thought it would be a great topic for Pet Talk on caring for our beautiful backyard visitors. With Spring come the birds and feeding them correctly is essential to their health...
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Juvenile injured in ATV accident (4/18/24)Lepanto youth injured in ATV accident.
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Jaci Osment crowned Miss NEA (4/18/24)Jaci Osment of Trumann wins crown of Miss NEA.
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Henleigh McAnally crowned Miss Teen NEA (4/18/24)Henleigh McAnally of Lake City wins teen crown.
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Abby Frisby honored (4/18/24)The most outstanding graduating students in the College of Liberal Arts and Communication were recognized during Arkansas State University’s Convocation of Scholars, according to Dr. Brad Rawlins, interim dean. Abby Frisby of Trumann, earned her MSE, English education in English, Philosophy and World Languages...
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Health Center celebrates 50 years (4/18/24)The East Arkansas Family Health Center will celebrate 50 years with The Golden Tour on Friday, April 19 at 11 a.m. at the Truman Family Health Center located at 417 West Main Street in Trumann.
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TSD Family of the Week (4/18/24)Family of Jaxon Brown chosen for honor.
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Area youngsters invited to 4-H O-Rama in Harrisburg (4/18/24)Children ages 9-19 who are interested in joining 4-H, there will be a 4-H O-Rama in Harrisburg on Tuesday, April 23 at the Main Street Learning Park. The event will start at 5:30. There will be short interest meeting to get all your 4-H O-Rama question answered. What is 4H-O-Rama? Who can compete? What categories are available? Where is the 4-H O-Rama contest? Are there training workshops to help youth prepare?...
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Partain wins DSA (4/18/24)William “Garrett” Partain is one of six exemplary students from Arkansas State University who have been selected as Distinguished Service Award (DSA) winners for 2023-2024. The DSA recipients will be recognized during Convocation of Scholars as the institution’s most outstanding graduates based on their record of leadership, scholarship and citizenship...
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Park Party planned for Tyronza (4/18/24)Did you know? In 2022, Poinsett County was number two out of 75 counties in Arkansas for fentanyl deaths. We need you!! This a call to action to address addiction and overdose through education, healing, hope in our community through a Community Block Party. The event will take place Saturday, April 20 Tyronza Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m...
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Boozman speaks in support of FARMER Act (4/18/24)By Senator John BoozmanU.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined his colleagues on the Senate floor to voice support for the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act which seeks to improve crop insurance affordability by increasing premium support for the highest levels of coverage and enhancing the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO)...
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Women's Leadership Conference (4/11/24)EPC students attend conference at ASU.
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Trumann School to register kindergarten students (4/11/24)Mark your calendars for April 15 and April 29 as days to register your child for kindergarten or Pre-K at Trumann School District. You can register on April 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m and on April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please enter at the main entrance of Pre-K and Trumann Elementary School...
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Local organizations eligible for $200,000 in health grant (4/11/24)Organizations across Arkansas are eligible for a grant of up to $200,000 to fund programs addressing the health and well-being of Arkansas mothers and their children. Beginning April 1, the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas began accepting letters of intent...
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Learn how to keep enjoying your Easter lilies (4/11/24)By CRAIG ALLEN, Poinsett Co. Extension ServiceIf you received an Easter Lily over Easter holiday and you’ve had it sitting around wondering if you could add it to the permanent landscape around your house. Then you’ll be glad to know that the answer is yes. Easter lilies are easy plants to grow in the Arkansas landscape. ...
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Have you checked your free credit report? (4/11/24)Many of us have changed the way we conduct business in recent years. Online shopping has increased dramatically! This could mean it is more important than ever to take advantage of the free credit reports each of the nationwide credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — provide at your request, once every 12 months...
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PET TALK: Does your cat get Q-tips out of the trash? (4/11/24)By DR. NORETTE L. UNDERWOODOne of my employees wanted to know why her cat got ear wax coated Q-tips out of the trash. I went searching for the answer to this question and found the following information on the petwelcome.com website. My cats have very clean ears. I can’t say that their grooming habits are perfect, but they do have clean ears. ...
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General Assembly convened on April 10 (4/11/24)By STATE REP. JOHNNY RYEThe 2024 Fiscal Session of the General Assembly convened on April 10, 2024, at noon. Following the House's initial convening, there was a brief recess before a Joint Session with the Senate to hear the Governor's address. Amendment 86 stipulates that the General Assembly will focus solely on the budget, with any discussion on legislation beyond the budget requiring a 2/3 majority agreement in both chambers...
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Arkansas Girls and Boys State (4/11/24)Eight Trumann High School students selected for Arkansas Girls and Boys State.
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Quorum Court declares vacancy for constable position (4/11/24)The Poinsett County Quorum Court approved a resolution declaring a Vacancy in the Office of Constable for Lunsford Township. All eight justices in attendance voted in favor. In more new business, the court discussed the disposal of property from the fixed assets before they had a lengthy discussion about Riverside Ambulance Service. ...
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Trumann School Board approves personnel changes (4/11/24)The Trumann School Board accepted the resignations of three teachers, hired a new teacher and approved new positions for two teachers during their regular meeting in March. The board went into Executive Session at 7:57 p.m. and returned to open session at 9:16 pm. ...
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Poinsett County man dies in crash Monday (4/11/24)Doey Riddell, 50, of Weiner died after a crash this past Monday on Punkin Center Road in Poinsett County. The crash report said Riddell was traveling westbound at 4:43 p.m. when his vehicle started to travel off the road toward to the right. Riddell overcorrected causing the vehicle to roll over...
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Williams Award (4/11/24)Jackson Walton of Trumann honored at Walton College.
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Eclipse 2024 (4/11/24)Shot of the 2024 Solar Eclipse.
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Opportunity knocks during eclipse (4/4/24)By Senator John BoozmanAn exciting event in the sky is poised to make waves on the ground in Arkansas in just a few short days. You may have already heard about the upcoming total solar eclipse that will cross North America on April 8. What you may not be following as closely is the economic and cultural effects this phenomenon is expected to generate for our state, and the preparation underway to maximize its impact...
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State prepares for 2024 Solar Eclipse (4/4/24)By STATE REP. JOHNNY RYEThe total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, has captured the attention of Arkansans and visitors alike. The path of totality will stretch over 100 miles across The Natural State, extending from the southwest to the northeast. In some locations, lucky observers will experience over four minutes of total darkness. It is expected that 53 of Arkansas' 75 counties will fall within the path of totality, including major cities like Little Rock, Hot Springs, Texarkana, Conway, and Jonesboro...
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April is National Safe Digging Month (4/4/24)The Arkansas Public Service Commission announces that April has been designated as “National Safe Digging Month.” Accordingly, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation on March 29, 2024 recognizing April as National Safe Digging Month in Arkansas. ...
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PET TALK: It's shedding season! (4/4/24)By DR. NORETTE L. UNDERWOODYou may be asking what is shedding season? This is when your pet starts to lose their old hair coat. This is often called “blowing their coat.” This shedding can happen once or twice a year. Hair coat loss is triggered by seasonal changes and hormones. ...
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Tyronza students have opportunity to attend EPC Space Camp (4/4/24)Current Tyronza Elementary students in fourth, fifth or sixth grade are eligible to attend an upcoming EPC Space Camp. There are a limited number of spots available for this fantastic opportunity. There are also a few adult chaperone spots available. An informational meeting will be held in the Tyronza Elementary Library at 5:00 p.m. on April 4. Discussion of topics will include dates of camp and location, costs, transportation to camp and overview of program...
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TSD Family of the Week (4/4/24)The Neff family named Trumann School District Family of the Week.
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Dr. Underwood celebrates 40 years (4/4/24)Dr. Norette L. Underwood recently celebrated 40 years of taking caring animals.
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Put your phone away for pay (4/4/24)By NHTSA & Captain Gary Henry, TPDThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Trumann Police Department is launching a national high visibility enforcement effort, April 1-8, 2024, to deter distracted driving. Law enforcement officers nationwide will work together to enforce texting and distracted-driving laws and remind drivers: Put the Phone Away or Pay. This effort comes during April, which is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month...
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Weiner Council accepts $10,000 housing bid (4/4/24)The Weiner City Council accepted a bid for $10,000 from LHA Housing for the property located on N. Prairie Street during their February meeting. City attorney Rhonda Davis excused herself during the discussion to sell the property. Mayor Jeremy Kimble also told the council that there is interest from Caleb Riley for the Bornhoft building...