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Haunted house to open in Trumann
(Local News ~ 10/20/04)
The Trumann Parks and Recreation presents the "Chills and Thrills Haunted House" at the new Recreation Complex building located on Pecan Grove Rd. For the past two weeks as many as 40 volunteers have been working diligently to transform the building into a "chilling" environment for the brave and "no fear" citizens of Trumann and Northeast Arkansas...
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Randle E. Bogard
(Obituary ~ 10/20/04)
Randle E. "Bogie" Bogard, 73, of Jonesboro passed away Friday, Oct. 15 at the NEA Medical Center. He had lived most of his life in the Caraway and Jonesboro areas. He was a retired truck driver / mechanic and was of the Pentecostal belief. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fletcher Lloyd and Effie Mae Redd Bogard; his first wife, Silvia Wolff; one daughter, Portia Diane Reed; one son, Kenneth Bogard and one brother, Marvin Holloway...
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Juanita Bibb Braddock
(Obituary ~ 10/20/04)
Juanita Bibb Braddock, 86, formerly of Trumann and Tyronza, passed away Oct. 11, 2004, after a lengthy illness. She taught elementary school for many years in the Marked Tree School System as well as other surrounding districts. Mrs. Braddock touched many lives through this profession...
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Election Commission meetings set
(Local News ~ 10/20/04)
The Poinsett County Election Commission will meet at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 22 at the Court House in Harrisburg to certify the results of the school board election run-off. The commission will also meet at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 25 to test scanners for the November general election...
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Office offers amnesty program
(Local News ~ 10/20/04)
Trumann District Court Clerk Kim Muse recently announced a program that the office if offering until Nov. 15. Person's with outstanding warrants can come in clear the warrant by paying the full amount of their charges in full and the failure to appear and warrant will be dropped...
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Christmas parade date set
(Local News ~ 10/20/04)
The Trumann Christmas parade had been set for Sunday, Dec. 5. This year's theme is "The Perfect Gift." The new parade coordinators are Rick and Amanda Atkins, they can be contacted at the Chamber of Commerce at 483-5424 or at home, 483-5286. Entry forms can be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce. More specific information will be advertised at a later date...
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Lions BBQ tickets on sale
(Local News ~ 10/20/04)
The Trumann Lions Club 28th annual barbecue will be from noon until 7 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 6 at Cedar Park Elementary. Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from any Lions Club Member. Barbeque plates can be carried out, delivered or dine in...
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CRDC to Help in Weatherization Day Celebration of program that Has Improved Thousands of Homes of Low Income
(Local News ~ 10/20/04)
Members of the Crowley's Ridge Development Council's Weatherization staff in Jonesboro and Wynne will participate in the Weatherization Day 2004 news conference and demonstration of Weatherization techniques and materials Friday, Oct. 29, in Little Rock. The event will celebrate the Weatherization Assistance Program, which has injected $83 million into communities throughout Arkansas to improve the homes of more than 60,500 of those of low income...
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Fall foliage explained
(Local News ~ 10/20/04)
CHAMPAIGN, IL (September 29, 2004) - Autumn colors have been celebrated in literature, legend, songs, and works of art since ancient times. Among the legends handed down through generations are these: While these fictional tales are entertaining, we can also take pleasure in understanding the truths of fall's color change. Geography, growth habits, the physics of light and color, plant pigments, leaf physiology and anatomy, and weather conditions all play important roles in the story of autumn...
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Commodity distribution planned
(Local News ~ 10/20/04)
A commodity distribution for Poinsett County residents is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29 at Marked Tree Fire Station and Weiner City Hall. According to Judy Becker, USDA Coordinator for the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, persons receiving USDA food must reside in the county in which the distribution is taking place. Recipients must also meet the income guidelines that have been set for the emergency food assistance program...
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Juror names released
(Local News ~ 10/20/04)
Poinsett County Clerk, Claudia Matthew, released the following names drawn as prospective petit jurors for the Oct. 2004 session of Poinsett County Circuit Criminal Division, Jusge Victor Hill will be presiding. Jurors are instructed to report to the courthouse in Harrisburg at 9:30 a.m. ...
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Wendy Conway Proffitt
(Obituary ~ 10/20/04)
Wendy Conway Proffitt, 36 of West Memphis, formerly of Trumann passed away on Thursday, Sept. 23 at Jonesboro. She was born Sept. 23, 1968 in Trumann. She was a staff accountant for the Coca Cola Company in Memphis until 1999 and was of the Baptist belief. ...
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