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Local farmer Tina Rains recently directed a $2,500 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to East Poinsett County High School. Since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs have awarded more than $59 million to community nonprofits, aspiring ag students and public schools across rural America. Farmers are leaders in their communities, which is why America’s Farmers programs rely on them to help identify the most worthy causes...

Filing for school board for the Harrisburg School District will begin at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, July 28 and end at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. When filing, candidates must have their petition of candidacy, a political practice pledge and an affidavit of eligibility. ...

Emily Holland takes top honor.

The EPC School Board met in regular session on July 12. Board member Spencer Harston was absent from the meeting. In new business, the board elected new officers with Keith Tyler being elected President, Chris Kain Vice-President and Daniel Nooner Secretary. ...

Trumann officer terminated after assault charges filed Luke Roe was terminated from the Trumann Police Department on July 16 after he was arrested July 15 on suspicion of third degree assault charges and first degree criminal mischief, both misdemeanors...

Cameron Wray of Marked Tree, who is accused of the murder of Mack Rhoads, had his trial postponed this past Monday. Circuit Judge Cindy Thyer ordered a continuance until October 4. The trial was supposed to start Monday, July 19. Wray’s motion and plea day was also rescheduled to September 22. Wray’s bond reduction was also denied. Wray is being held on a one million dollar cash only bond...

Ribbon cutting held for new owners.

TAC Sgt. Denise Whitman named Trumann Police Department Officer of the Quarter.

The Trumann School Board had a regular board meeting on June 10. Revis Kemper and Anthony Patterson was absent from the meeting. Superintendent Brande Williams welcomed new board member Kevin Bishop to the Trumann Board of Directors. In reorganization of the board, Anthony Patterson was nominated and elected as the new president, Kemper was nominated and elected as vice president and Penter was nominated and elected as secretary...

Trumann city council approves 2021 Municipal Budget The Trumann City Council met in regular session this past Tuesday in the courtroom on Melton Avenue. Hazel Riley, Tammy Slinkard and Hollie Stevens were absent from the meeting. In new business, the council approved the 2021 Municipal Budget after its reading and then the suspending of rules and hearing it by title only for the second and third reading. ...

Traveling is no fun with a cat or dog that gets car sick. Most pets will outgrow car sickness, but some never are that lucky. A short trip to the vet or a long trip can be a stressful jaunt for your cat or dog. Feeding a ginger-snap cookie before the drive works well for many dogs. Some dogs or cats do better if they can see out of the window, while others like to be in a crate with limited vision. You just need to see what works best for your fur kid...

New business opens in Harrisburg.

The attorney for Cameron Wray filed a motion July 6 in Poinsett County Circuit Court seeking a bond reduction in the case. Wray is accused of capital murder in the death of a Marked Tree man in 2020. Wray, 19, and Jordan Ratton, 19, also of Marked Tree, were arrested on suspicion of capital murder and aggravated robbery in the death of Mack Rhoads. Rhoads was discovered in the 100 block of Brigance Street around 9 a.m. April 16, 2020...

Dorothy Davis Stuck, longtime newspaper editor, publisher and civil rights advocate, died July 1, 2021, in Little Rock at the age of 100. She received her bachelor's degree from the University of Arkansas where she was a member of Pi Beta Phi sorority. She later served as editor of The Arrow, the sorority's national magazine. She was also named as one of the university's Distinguished Alumni in 2008...

Sheridan Guffey, 27, of Trumann faces three charges of endangering the welfare of a minor. Trumann police were called to a home on July 10, on Sunset Street, over a woman being there that was not supposed to. An officer spoke with the caller at the home, who said Guffey showed up asking for money. The caller also told officers that she had three children with her when she stopped at home...

Have you been experiencing the annoyance of biting flies the last few weeks? As if we haven’t had enough to worry about with the hot weather, and all the bugs and mosquitoes that accompany it. Now the flies have jumped on the band wagon. These pests aren't only nuisances; they're a threat to the health of animals and people alike...

The Poinsett County Quorum Court met in regular session this past Monday at the Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg. Justices Randy Jones and Damon Slinkard were absent from the meeting. In the only new business of the night, the court approved a resolution allowing Poinsett County Judge Randy Mills to apply for a grant on behalf of the Poinsett County Extension Service for funds to help with the new Learning Park...

The city of Trumann is working to preserve the Singer Sewing Machine Cabinet Company building along with all the memories for so many who worked there and the children who grew up when Singer was in full force. Arkansas State University Heritage Studies program will conduct interviews on Wednesday, July 14 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for those who wish to come by and share stories about the Singer Plant. Refreshments will be provided...

Box truck hits railroad trestle in Trumann.

Santos Chavez died this past Thursday when his SUV collided head-on with two pickup trucks. The crash happened on Highway 14 between Harrisburg and Waldenburg in rural Poinsett County. Chavez was eastbound when his Yukon crossed the center line and struck two westbound Ford pickup trucks. Chavez was pronounced dead at the scene...

Bob Sowell, Director of the Trumann Chamber of Commerce, has presented the 2020 Annual Report. “The chamber was not able to host an annual meeting in 2020 due to the pandemic. The annual report, normally presented at the annual meeting, was prepared in accordance with chamber by-laws. I am presenting it to you, our members and friends,” Sowell said...

Poinsett County will have a commodity distribution on July 14 from 9 a.m. until noon or until food supply is gone. There will be four locations you can pick up food. Marked Tree Fire Station at 102 Liberty, Trumann Sports Complex at 16179 Pecan Grove Road, Weiner City Hall at 123 W. 2nd Street and Tyronza City Hall at 143 S. Main Street. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring a photo ID. For more information call the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas at 870932-3663...

Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent land in Poinsett County on Wednesday, July 21, at 2 p.m. The auction will be held at the Poinsett County Courthouse Annex in Harrisburg, with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m...

With the 4th of July holiday behind us now, its back to the grindstone of lawn and garden maintenance. One of the biggest challenges is dealing with proper irrigation of the plants in your lawn and garden. Improper watering can promote poor plant health and disease problems. Here are some Extension recommendations on watering...

**UPDATE** Emergency crews have responded to a multi-vehicle crash on Highway 14 between Harrisburg and Waldenburg in Poinsett County a little after 5 p.m. today. The crash happened on Highway 14, nearly five miles east of Highway 49. Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder said the crash involved at least two, possibly three vehicles and that a person has died...

Poinsett County authorities are searching for a man reported missing Thursday that may be in danger. A news release from the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office said they are looking for 57-year-old Stoney Colburn. Colburn was last seen June 27 at his residence in the Pitts/Cash area. He has brown eyes, brownish-gray hair, is 5′11″, and weighs 245 pounds...

Ruby Keller of Trumann was named to the President’s List for the spring semester at Williams Baptist University. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0-grade point average.

At the June Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Meeting, the commission read the first reading of the new regulations for Lake Poinsett. The regulations will be voted on and hopefully approved in the July meeting. If passed, these regulations will be adopted on August 1, 2021 and are as follows: August 1, 2021- December 31, 2021: Catch and release only. Exceptions: Channel Catfish 1/2 daily limit...

With School out and the lake and pool scene kicking into full swing, as well as working in the yard and farmers tending to their crops, we are faced with the fact that sunny weather draws many Arkansans outside for work and recreation, but you may get more than you bargain for if you’re not careful...

On Monday, June 21st, Representative Johnny Rye met with Home Health Care Agency Professionals, from across Arkansas. The meeting occurred at the Farmers e and Merchants Bank, in Jonesboro. Rye explained two new laws, that were passed during the 2021 Arkansas General Assembly. The laws were Act 571 and Act 1061...

The Trumann Police Department, Public Works, Fire Department and Administration participated in the “Do Your Part” trash cleanup initiative. “Keeping our city clean is an important priority to our city workers, Trumann Police Chief Jon Redman said. Redman thanked the city employees who helped out today with a special thank you to Osment Construction for providing lunch for all the workers...

Trumann Elementary students reach goals.

Five members of the Trumann Fire Department participated in a Core Rope Rescue class hosted by the Marion Fire Department. The class was a 40 hour, IFSAC accredited advanced rescue course designed to teach fire/rescue personnel rope rescue techniques and skills. ...

Trumann Fire Department attends Arkansas Fire Convention.

William E. Scott, 26, was arrested this past Thursday in Jonesboro. Scott was pulled over due to the tags on his vehicle being expired. Scott faces suspicion of felony possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license, expired vehicle tags, no vehicle insurance and an out of town warrant. Scott was transported to the Craighead County Detention Center...

Everyone is invited on Saturday, July 3 for some great food, fun and fireworks at the school ball fields on the Weiner school campus. This is a joint event brought to you by the Weiner Fire Department and the Parks and Recreation Committee. This is a FREE event offering pick-up softball, Bag-O for the adults, kick ball and whiffle ball for the kiddos...

Representative Johnny Rye visited the Lepanto American Legion on June 7 to talk about recent legislation that passed through the 2021 Arkansas General Assembly. "Since we closed the Legislative Session, on April 28th, I have been speaking to different groups and club. There are many changes in the laws of our state, Rye said. “There were approximately 1,900 bills filed during the session. Of the 1,900 bills, approximately 800 of the bills became acts and a part of Arkansas Law,” Rye added...

With grilling and swimming season upon us, probably the number one question in Arkansas is; what can I do about the mosquitoes? Along with vectoring several diseases including West Nile Virus, mosquitoes can make outdoor activities miserable, leaving their victims scratching at the red bites, which tend to make the outdoor experience less enjoyable...

Officials at Northwest Mississippi Community College have released the President's List for the Spring 2021 semester. The President's List includes students completing a minimum of 12 academic hours with a 3.75 or better average in a four-point system. Students who made the President's List are as follows: Meagan Allen of Lepanto and George Jones of Harrisburg...

A special meeting of the Trumann School District School Board was held on the May 26. School board members present were Revis Kemper, Julienne Penter and Scott Taylor. Board members Adam Jones and Anthony Patterson were absent. In new business, the board approved the participation in the CEP (Community Eligibility Provision) District –Wide Program for the 2021-2022 school year and to permit Superintendent Brandie Williams to solicit bids for a 77 passenger school bus (to purchase with ESSER funds). ...

Wicked Trailers presented a trailer to the city of Trumann.

Representative Johnny Rye presented flags to Lepanto American Legion.

Representative Johnny Rye presents flags to EPC Schools.

The Poinsett County Quorum Court met for their regular session this past Monday at the courtroom in the Poinsett County Detention Center. Justices Damon Slinkard and Randy Jones were absent from the meeting. The court first heard updates on committee meetings that had taken place since the last meeting. ...

On May 13, 2021, during the Harrisburg High School Graduation ceremony, Harrisburg Mother’s Club President Lauren Parker presented Senior Sara Wallace with a $1,500 scholarship. Each year the Mother’s Club of Harrisburg awards a scholarship to a deserving graduate and this young lady was chosen from a pool of 10 applicants from the 2021 class. ...

Alan McClung selected ASFFA Chaplin.

Several officials for Poinsett County were on hand for the Inter-Governmental meeting last Tuesday at the Trumann County Club. Mayor Charles Glover from Tyronza told the group that their water tank has been the most important thing for the city lately and he said the tank was finished, water samples were taken the samples came back okay. ...

MARKED TREE - City employees who suffer work-related injury or illness will receive pay from the city while awaiting workers compensation, the Marked Tree city council decided Monday. In a unanimous decision, the council updated the city's personnel policy to cover worker pay during the seven calendar day-period that precedes workers compensation benefits due to an injury or illness suffered while on the job...

ASU-Newport says it’s time to take the masks off. During its June 3 meeting, the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees voted to eliminate the mask mandate. In addition to lifting the masks, ASU-Newport announced that classrooms at all three of its campuses, Marked Tree, Newport and Jonesboro, would no longer require social distancing...

Landon Bates honored for yard.