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Old timer hits big 8-0, party goes extra innings
(Local News ~ 08/01/01)
In the eyes of most, it was an unlikely location for a birthday party, but for Fletcher Curtis, the day couldn't have been more perfect. After helping his teammates on the Trumann Oldies (But Goodies) down the old timers on the Jonesboro American Legion team, a time-out was called between games to honor the Trumann man on his 80th birthday last Wednesday, July 25...
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Wood Ford celebrates 43 years
(Local News ~ 08/01/01)
Democrat News Staff Wood Ford Sales of Trumann showed their appreciation to the people of the local community for their 43 years of patronage on Saturday, July 28. Hot dogs and cold drinks were served to all that came out to join the fun. The Early Days...
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King opens business on wheels
(Local News ~ 08/01/01)
Mike King has a new business, but he doesn't use an office. King recently started Garfield Lock and Key (named after the famous cartoon character)and works out of his van. "This is a business that is strickly mobile," King said. "Everyone told me...
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Local cellular service has come to Trumann.
(Local News ~ 08/01/01)
Thursday, July 26, the official ribbon cutting ceremony was held at the new offices of the SunCom Wireless Authorized Retailer in Trumann and members of the staff are now waiting to serve residents of this area. Trumann Mayor Jack Coggins, joined by representatives of the Trumann Area Chamber of Commerce and local business and civic officials, cut the ribbon and welcomed the new venture to the city...
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Bobby Hammonds
(Obituary ~ 08/01/01)
Bobby M. Hammonds, 68, was born Aug. 29, 1932 and died Saturday evening July 28, 2001 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro of natural causes. Hammonds was born in Kenton, Tenn. and had lived in Trumann for the past 31 years. He was also formerly of Chicago, Ill. ...
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Lavada Black
(Obituary ~ 08/01/01)
Lavada Frances Black, 70, was born Sept. 29, 1930 and died Sunday July 29, 2001 at Regional Medical Center of NEA in Jonesboro of natural causes. Black was born in Trumann and had lived most of her lifetime in Bay. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in Bay. She was preceeded in death by one brother, Lindy Black in 1966 and was the daughter of the late Henry James and Ethel Margarett Morris Black...
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Eric Hendrix
(Obituary ~ 08/01/01)
Eric Kyle Hendrix, 20, was born Aug. 19, 1980 and died Saturday evening July 28 at the family residence in Trumann of natural causes. Hendrix was born in Memphis and lived most of his life in Trumann. He was a junior at Arkansas State University, employee of Walton Enterprises, a 1998 graduate of Trumann High School, member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and Ducks Unlimited. ...
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Clarence Williams
(Obituary ~ 08/01/01)
Clarence Robert Williams, five days old, of Trumann was born July 23, 2001 and died Saturday July 28, 2001 at the Children's Hospital in Little Rock of natural causes. Williams is survived by mother Sherry Wilson of the home, Clarence W. Williams of Trumann, sisters Brandy Wilson and Laura Williams both of Trumann, brothers Thomas Wilson of Trumann and Boddie Williams of Tyronza, grandmothers Betty Dodd and Mary Williams both of Trumann and great-grandmother Ruby Dodd of Trumann...
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Trumann practices set
(High School Sports ~ 08/01/01)
Trumann High School Fall sports athletes will take the first steps in their respective 2001 campaigns Monday. The Trumann football team and volleyball squads can begin practice Aug. 6- the statewide date to open practice. Football two-a-day practices begin at 10 a.m. with the second practice around 4 p.m. for a week and a half...
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