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Where's your swimming trunks?
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
Mayor Ronnie Harrison tests out the rainbow element at the new Trumann Splash Park. Final touches are being finished on the park and a tentative date of Memorial Day has been set for the park's opening. (Democrat photo/Carin McClung)
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Clinic observes children's week
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
The Pediatric Day Clinic observed Arkansas Children's Week with a flurry of activity. Every day of the week had a different theme ranging from pajama day, yellow ribbon day, t-shirt day, inside-out day and hat day. On yellow ribbon day on April 4, the clinic had a visit from the Trumann High School Color Guard of the ROTC. They wish to thank Major Lynch and the high school for allowing the guard to visit. The children and adults both really enjoyed the flag ceremony...
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First grade authors win contest
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
Reba Vuncannon, a first grade teacher at Cedar Park Elementary, entered her students' work in a short story writing contest sponsored by the local magazine, Northeast Arkansas Parent. Brandon Wallace won second place with his story, "Sooper Dog;" Amanda Correa won third place with her story, "My Horse Krissy;" and Tiffany Harvey won honorable mention for her story, "A Sad Day."...
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Bay lunch menu
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
Week of May 8 -- 12 Monday -- cheeseburger, lettuce and tomato, French fries, pork and beans, cake and milk. Tuesday -- spaghetti with meat sauce, toss salad, corn, peas and carrots, garlic toast, diced pears and milk. Wednesday -- chicken nuggets, potatoes and gravy, green beans, rolls, peaches and milk...
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New store offers benefits to health, new shopping experience
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
Clean, simple and inviting. These are the feelings one gets when entering Le Petit Chateau, a new store opened by Dr. Wendy Spanos of Jonesboro. The store is located on Hwy 463 next door to her medical practice, Health Matters. Dr. Spanos also has a store in the Elk Park Shopping Center in Jonesboro named Wenfields...
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Storm shelter grants are available
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
The Arkansas Department of Emergency Management (ADEM) encourages Arkansas residents to take part in the state Safe Room/Storm Shelter Grant Program. By participating in this program, eligible individuals could receive a rebate of 50% or $1,000, whichever is less, on the total cost of a safe room for their home. ...
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Silver haired legislators
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
Elections were held in March in the East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging - Region III for the August Silver Haired Legislative Session to be held in Little Rock, August 23 and 24, 2006. Ted Ford was elected as a delegate from Poinsett County. The Silver Haired Legislative Session has been conducted biannually since its institution by a 1977 General Assembly resolution. ...
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Firemen receive certificates
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
Trumann volunteer fireman Tony Blackwood and Central volunteer fireman Jeremy Winkles recently received their firefighter I and II certificates. They attended the first year of firefighter training developed for volunteer firemen. Those who join a fire department as a full time employee will attend an eight week fire academy...
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J. P. Madden
(Obituary ~ 05/03/06)
J. P. Madden, 81 of Tyronza, died Sunday morning at the family residence. Born in Hoxie, he had lived in Tyronza for the past 36 years and was formerly of Trumann. He was a fitter welder for Trumbo Manufacturing in Memphis, Tenn., and a member of the Upper Room Apostolic Church in Tyronza...
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Clarence Alvin Brock
(Obituary ~ 05/03/06)
Clarence Alvin Brock, 74, of Lincoln Park, Mich., died Friday, April 28, 2006 at the Henry Ford Wyandotte Center in Wyandotte, Mich. He was born in Trumann and had lived in Michigan since 1951. He was a factory worker for General Motors Hydromantic and of the Church of God faith...
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Barbara Sewell
(Obituary ~ 05/03/06)
Barbara "Dubby" Sewell, 68, of Liberty, died Monday, May 1, 2006 at the Bayside Community Hospital in Anahuac. She was born October 22, 1937 in Paragould to her parents, Ira Randall and Ardena Downey Randall. She was a member of the Baptist faith and a homemaker who enjoyed reading, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren...
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Benefit softball tournament to be held for Shonna Turman
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/06)
A benefit softball tournament will be held for the benefit of Shonna Turman May 19-21 at the Trumann Sports Complex. Turman was in a car accident in July 2005 and lost part of one of her legs plus had other extensive injuries. She is continuing to improve, but her medical bills so far have exceeded one million dollars and will continue to rise. The proceeds from this tournament will be used to help defray these costs...
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Smith given million dollar bond
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
Christopher Wayne Smith of Trumann was given a $1 million cash bond during a probable cause hearing last week. Smith, 200 Lunsford Apt. 1, was arrested on April 21 by TPD Ptl. Kevin Holt. Smith was charged with possession of crack cocaine with intent to deliver...
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Balls visits Lions
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
Bethany Balls with the Crowley's Ridge Development Council spoke to the Trumann Lions Club last week. She is responsible for Cross and Poinsett counties. She informed the group about a program that supplies children, grades kindergarten through 12th, with school supplies...
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Clean up, cleans up
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
The City of Trumann annual trash and debris pick up started last week. Residents on the East side of Hwy 463 could put their items out by the curb last week for pick up. Residents on the west side of Hwy 463 to Hwy 69 bypass can put their items out until May 5...
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Commodity distribution set
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
A commodity distribution for Poinsett County is set for Thursday May 11, The distribution of food will begin at 9 a.m. at three locations - Marked Tree Fire Station, Trumann Recreation Complex Pecan St., Wiener City Hall. According to Judy Becker, USDA Coordinator for the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, persons receiving the U SDA food must reside in the county in which the distribution is taking place. ...
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ASU-Jonesboro: College of Business recognizes outstanding graduates, alumni
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
The most outstanding graduates of the College of Business at Arkansas State University were recently recognized at the college's annual Convocation of Scholars honors banquet, according to Dr. Len Frey, dean. Stephanie G. Vincent of Trumann received an award for business technology...
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Early voting set
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
County Clerk Fonda Condra recently announced that early voting will begin Monday, May 8 at the county clerk's office. Early voting hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Early voting will end at 5 p.m. on Monday May 22. Early voting is available to all registered voters...
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May declared historic preservation month
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
Poinsett County Judge Doyle Hillis, Harrisburg Mayor Donnie Faulkner and Trumann Mayor Ronnie Harrison are among 89 officials in 57 Arkansas counties who have declared May as Historic Preservation Month, Arkansas Historic Preservation Program Director Ken Grunewald announced today...
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Price Chopper Pharmacy welcomes new staff
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
Price Chopper in Trumann announces a new pharmacist and pharmacy tech at the store. Pharmacist Amy Marr, has been the full time pharmacist for a month, but served as the relief pharmacist for the past 18 months. The Blytheville native currently resides in Jonesboro with her beloved cats and dogs...
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Price Chopper under new management
(Local News ~ 05/03/06)
"Trumann is a good town, and the people here have been real nice," said Ron Fox new manager of Trumann Price Chopper, located on Hwy 463. The Batesville native has been store manager in Trumann for the past two months. He is no stranger to grocery stores, having been in the business for 39 years. He has one child and one granddaughter...
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Cats close season with Regional loss to Redskins, 10-0
(High School Sports ~ 05/03/06)
When Trumann (10-19) took the field at Pocahontas against Pocahontas (18-6) in the first round of the Regional tournament Monday night, everyone on the team had some great expectations because they had been playing some of the best ball of the year in the past few weeks. Unfortunately, it was not to be the Wildcats' night as they became victims of the mercy rule losing 10-0...
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