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Contested races to be decided Tuesday
(Local News ~ 11/01/06)
Trumann residents will head to the polls next Tuesday, Nov. 7 to decide several city races. Voting is set for the old Community Center on Poinsett in Trumann. The incumbent Mayor Ronnie Harrison has two opponents, Don M. Cole and Sheila Walters. Harrison is completing his first four year term as mayor. ...
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Kittens end season with near win at Gosnell falling in last seconds
(High School Sports ~ 11/01/06)
"It was a disappointing year," Trumann Wildkitten coach Scott Brown said after the season ending 26-22 loss to Gosnell last Thursday night. "I wish we could have gotten at least one win for the kids." With a final 0-8-1 record, one would think that there wouldn't be very much to be positive about. Brown, however, sees "a lot of potential" for these future Wildcats...
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Redskins End Wildcat's Conference Title Hopes with 12-0 Victory
(High School Sports ~ 11/01/06)
Trumann's high octane offense ran into a brick wall against Pocahontas as the Redskins claimed their fourth straight conference championship with a 12-0 whitewash of the Wildcats Friday night in 3AAAA conference action at Wildcat Field in Trumann. Trumann, who came into the game averaging over 300 yards on the ground, was limited to just 181 yards on the ground and 193 yards total offense on 56 plays, an average of just 3.4 yards per play by the stingy Redskin defense...
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Neomia Marguerite McMahan
(Obituary ~ 11/01/06)
Neomia Marguerite McMahan died Monday, Oct. 23 at her daughter's residence in Harrisburg at the age of 83. She was born in Jonesboro on Nov. 6, 1922, the daughter of the late Johnny Owen "J.O." and Ruby Wilson McDaniel. She had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann before moving to Harrisburg 10 years ago. She was a hairdresser and of the protestant faith...
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James Harris Moon, III
(Obituary ~ 11/01/06)
Mr. James Harris Moon III, of Jonesboro died Monday, Oct. 30, 2006 at the family residence in Jonesboro. He was born in Memphis and had lived most of his lifetime in Trumann before moving to Jonesboro six months ago. He was a cotton farmer, a 2002 graduate of the Trumann High School and a member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church in Trumann...
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FCCLA installs new officers
(Local News ~ 11/01/06)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America recently installed new officers recently at their first meeting. Officers for the 06-07 school year are: president Mallory McClung, vice president of programs Stephanie Roe, vice president of publicity Brittany Guthrie, secretary Porchia Carter, treasurer Jesslyn Harris and parliamentarian Camille Barker. Advisers are Judy Daves and Vicki McClung...
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HHS class of 1957 plans reunion
(Local News ~ 11/01/06)
The Harrisburg High School Class of 1957 is planning a reunion for May of 2007. The class of 1957 would like to invite the classes of 1956 and 1958 to join them in memory of those years. The class of 1957 is currently searching for the following members: Dorothy Baines, Bernice Johnson, Benny Manyard, Frances Hardaway, Caolyn Jeter, Herbert Meister, Dottie Mae Mullins, John S. Nielson, Frank Rorie and Lionel Williams...
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News from God's New Life MBTC
(Local News ~ 11/01/06)
(Editor's note: The following was written by Glen Vinson of God's New Life Mission Bible Training Center in Marked Tree.) Hello once again from God's New Life. We've really been blessed here this past week, with a lot to look forward to this week as well. ...
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Veterans Day program set
(Local News ~ 11/01/06)
The Trumann High School Wildcat Battalion will host the annual Veterans Day ceremony at 10:35 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 10 in the high school auditorium. All area veterans are encouraged to attend the ceremony. A very wonderful guest speaker is certain to be enjoyed by those in attendance. It is asked that all attending arrive and be seated by 10:20 a.m...
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Church of Jesus Christ holding revival
(Local News ~ 11/01/06)
The Church of Jesus Christ, located on Highway 14 East off of Hwy 63 in Payneway, is having a revival with evangelist Odell Campbell. Everyone is invited to attend the services, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 and 5:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5. Those seeking more information should contact the church pastor at 483-5470...
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Pleasant Hill having Harvest Day
(Local News ~ 11/01/06)
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, Hwy 214 W. in Harrisburg, is having a Harvest Day on Sunday, Nov. 5. Sunday school will start at 9:30 a.m., worship service at 10:30 a.m. with a pot luck lunch following morning worship. At 1 p.m. gospel singing will begin with guest singers, New Beginning Quartet from Paragould...
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County develops flu response plan
(Local News ~ 11/01/06)
Courtesy of the Modern News Poinsett County is in the planning stages of developing a response plan in case an influenza pandemic should occur. Poinsett County Office of Emergency Management Coordinator Merle Williams met with city and county officials, school officials, health department personnel and emergency responders last month to provide the framework for a county plan. ...
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Miss Poinsettia beauty pageant set
(Local News ~ 11/01/06)
The Trumann Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the Miss Poinsettia beauty pageant on at 5:30 p.m., Nov. 18 in the Trumann High School Auditorium. There will be awards given for beauty, best dressed, stage personality, prettiest eyes and photogenic. ...
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Judd Hill center opened
(Local News ~ 11/01/06)
The foresight of the late Esther Hill Chapin presented itself again as Judd Hill Center, home of the Arkansas State University Foundation, Inc., opened its doors last Friday. The facility is located at 2626 U Street on the ASU campus, just east of Cooper Alumni Center and north of the blue entrance to the Convocation Center. ...
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Trumann Lions celebrate 30 years of BBQ
(Local News ~ 11/01/06)
For Trumann residents the first weekend in November means one thing, barbeque. The Trumann Lions Club has held their annual barbeque for three decades. This year the club decided it will select three individuals who have been instrumental in the BBQ over the past 30 years. The three chosen were Lions Charles Montgomery, who has been in the Trumann Lions for over 50 years, the late Howard Vines and the late Wells Dungan...
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Wood Ford has truck give-a-way
(High School Sports ~ 11/01/06)
One lucky Wildcat fan could win a new Ford F-150 truck from Wood Ford Sales in Trumann. Wood Ford will be tailgating before the next two Trumann Wildcat home games. The Wildcats host Pocahontas this Friday night at 7:30 p.m., and Gosnell at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 2. Tailgating begins around 5:30 p.m. To enter for a chance to win, Wildcat fans should stop by Wood Ford during the week to enter or visit the tailgating party each Friday night...
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