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Trumann officer commended during meeting
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
It was a packed house at Trumann's first city council meeting of the year which was led by new mayor Shelia Walters. Trumann Chief of Police Larry Blagg presented Ptl. Erik Willbanks with a special plaque during last week's Trumann City Council meeting. Ptl. Willbanks recently responded to a call where a child was choking on a piece of candy, and he was able to remove the obstruction allowing the child to breathe properly...
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Central Elementary honor rolls
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
A's and B's 5th grade -- Alexandria Ballard, Rebba Bitner, Ronnie Brady, Kasie Carter, Hailey Ghaffin, Tiffany Clem, Kali Conaway, Christian Cook, Lee Corbin, III, Calin Cox, Cody Davison, Alicia Dyer, Lee Hammell, Jacob Hammers, Mark Hinds, Hailey Kent, Kayla Knoll, Megan McGowan, Jacob Mincy, Emily Muntz, Shomiben Patel, Krystal Reed, Dustin Rhoads, Jerrica Rodgers, Hallie Russell, Keiron Sims, Taylor Stacy, Katie Vincent, Shania Weaver, Matthew Wilson and Artie Winningham...
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Calvary Baptist news
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
On Sunday, Jan. 21 Calvary Baptist Church, 305 Bell Street, will welcome Bro. Ted and Jo Mock to their services. Jo will be accompanied by her special friend, Rocky. Bro. Ted will be preaching and teaching in both Sunday morning and night services. He will also be sharing news about the Lighthouse Children's Home in Mississippi, of which he is a representative...
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Classical guitarist to perform at ASU
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
Classical guitarist David Burgess will perform Tuesday, Jan. 23, on the campus of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. His performance, "Guitar Music of Brazil" begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Union Auditorium. It is free and open to the public...
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Maple Grove EHC meets
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
The Maple Grove EHC met Jan. 9 in the church fellowship center. Eleven members and three Sunday School members were present. An appreciation lunch for the church pastor and staff was served to Dr. Jim Shaw, Ronnie Dye, Mary Ruth Matthews, Donna Fagan and George Cash by the EHC and S.S. class members. Dr. Shaw asked the blessing...
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News from God's New Life MBTC
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
Hello again from God's New Life Mission! Since the Holiday season has passed things are beginning to get back to normal. We hold nightly devotions from 7:30 -- 9 p.m. We have a time of praise and worship with singing and clapping as we celebrate the Lord Jesus!...
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James graduates from basic training
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
Army Pvt. Alvin E. James has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Knox, Ky. During the nine-week training period, the trainee received instruction in drill and ceremony, weapons, rifle marksmanship and bayonet training, chemical warfare, field training and tactical exercises, armed and unarmed combat, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, traditions, and core values...
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Sharon Diann Thomas
(Obituary ~ 01/17/07)
Sharon Diann Thomas, 56, of Trumann died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007. Born in Trumann on Thursday, Jan. 19, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Pauline Wilcoxson Goodwin. A lifetime resident of Trumann, she was a machine operator for Parker Hannifin and of the Baptist faith...
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Bobby Gene Walker
(Obituary ~ 01/17/07)
Bobby Gene Walker, of Trumann, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2007 at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro, at the age of 73. Born in Harrisburg on Monday, Nov. 14, 1932, the son of the late Albert and Hattie Hogue Walker, Walker had lived in Trumann for the past 25 years and was formerly of California. He was a retired quality control foreman for Roach Mfg., veteran of the U.S. Navy and World War II and Korean War and of the Catholic faith...
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Bobby Neal Mitchell
(Obituary ~ 01/17/07)
Bobby Neal Mitchell, 58, of Trumann died Monday, Jan. 15, 2007 at the family residence. Born in and a lifetime resident of Trumann, he was an employee of the Trumann Water Works and of the Baptist faith. Mitchell was preceded in death by one sister and his parents, John Neal and Wilma Elizabeth Dickens Mitchell...
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Lavada McMunn
(Obituary ~ 01/17/07)
LaVada McMunn of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Trumann passed away, Dec. 29, 2006 at home. She was the oldest daughter of Emmett and Alma McDaniel of Trumann. She was preceded in death by husband; six brothers and one sister. She is survived by one sister, Kathryn Gann of Kansas City, Mo., formerly of Trumann. Funeral services were Jan. 10 in Kansas City, Mo. where she had lived for several years...
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Westside holds off Wildcats in win at Trumann
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/07)
Democrat Sports Staff As it has a number of times this year, the Trumann Wildcats fought hard, but were unable to overcome a number of errors on their part as well as outstanding stretch free-throw shooting and as a result fell to the Westside Warriors 59-45 last Friday night at Trumann...
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Support group to meet
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
The Parkinson's Support Group will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 18 in the conference room of East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, 2005 E. Highland in Jonesboro. The scheduled speaker is Serena Jones. She will speak about nutrition. This program provides a monthly newsletter, Parkinson's resource library and the latest publications on research and medications...
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County offices moved
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
Poinsett County Emergency Management Office and Veteran Services office has moved from the Poinsett County courthouse. Marvin Krauss, Office of Emergency Management coordinator, and Terry Long, Veteran Services, have moved their offices to 406 Market Street in Harrisburg. This is well known as the old Harrisburg Pharmacy, located across the street north of the courthouse...
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Central Elementary perfect attendance
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
5th grade - Angela Willbanks, Samantha White, Shania Weaver, Jerrica Rodgers, Kayla Prunty, Tristan Phillips, Jacob Mincy, Brittany Lunsford, Amber Jensen, Desaray Holmes, Grant Greenwell, Calin Cox, Hailey Chaffin and Seth Berryhill. 6th grade - Dillon Blagg, Colt Collins, Scarlett Davis, Gregory Fulton, Josie Grimes, Sarah Halfacre, Beth Hall, Eric Jackson, Skylar Jones, Dustin Meadows, Tyler Mullins,...
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Sheets named to Harding Dean's list
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
Logan Sheets of Trumann was among the Harding University students included on the school's Dean's List for grades achieved during the fall semester. Sheet's is a junior majoring in early childhood education. The Dean's List is published each semester by Dr. Larry Long, vice president for academic affairs, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours and have an average scholarship level of 3.65 minimum...
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Leadership Trumann class accepting participants
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
Leadership Trumann is accepting participants for its third class. Leadership Trumann is a program designed to identify, educate and motivate potential leaders to become involved in the future of Trumann. The program will provide tools and resources that can be used by participants in preparing to address the community's future needs...
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2006 year end review
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
(Editor's Note: This is the fourth in a four part series reviewing the events of 2006.) October Ten employees of Roach Manufacturing were the big winners in the Trumann Wild Duck Festival $1,000 give-a-way. The winners were Eddie Joe Moody, John Turpin, Chad Furchish, Jonathan Frye, Eric Pagan, Maurice Johnson, III, Bonnie Winkles, Obie Bates and Donnie Creekmore. Each of the ten bought one ticket each, for a total of ten tickets...
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Get to know your elected official
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
Herbert Maxwell Alderman Ward 5, Position 2 Where did you grow up? McCormick High School -- McCormick Spouse -- Geneva Maxwell Children -- Ronnie -- 50, Kenny -- 48 and Neil -- 46. How long have you been in office -- 2 years Wade made you decide to run for office? To offer my support for the city and my ward...
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Brackett visits Trumann Lions
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
"When will construction on the new school start?" one Trumann Lions Club member asked at the meeting last week. This is a major topic of conversation around Trumann. Since Trumann voters approved a millage increase making it possible to build a new high school, everyone has been waiting to see some movement on the land, located on Main Street Extended...
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Whitton Awarded WBC Scholarship
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
Sarah Whitton of Trumann has been awarded a President's Select Scholarship to attend Williams Baptist College. The scholarship is awarded to incoming WBC students based on their college entrance examination scores. Whitton is a senior at Trumann High School. She is the daughter of Lary and Sherry Whitton of Trumann...
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TPD felony arrest report
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
Michael Peppers, 129 Jennifer, was arrested on Dec. 31 by Ptl. Paul Keith and Det. Jonathan Skaggs and charged with breaking or entering, criminal mischief, theft of property and two counts over purchase of pseudoephedrine within a 30 day period. According to reports, Peppers was arrested on a warrant for breaking or entering on Plaza Street in October. The vehicle was damaged in the break-in...
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Cedar Park honor rolls for 2nd nine weeks
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
Kindergarten Perfect attendance -- Matthew Brooks, Zach Craig, Benton Stallings, Aaron Stone, Mercy Hisaw, Payton Jones, Tayana Smith, Christopher Thomas, Cole Bingham, Cody Blanchard, Jordan Jackson, Taylor Jones, Zack Stevens, Dakota Tanner and Alexis Walters...
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THS offers variety of free classes
(Local News ~ 01/17/07)
The FASTRAX program at Trumann High School is offering ladies' fitness and exercise classes from 4 to 5 p.m. each Monday and Thursday evening. Classes are free for participants. Those interested should call 483-3683 to enroll in these classes before 4:30 p.m., or they may register when they arrive at the Trumann High School library for these exercise classes...
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Lady 'Noles and Lady Blazers post season's second wins over Lady Cats
(High School Sports ~ 01/17/07)
Hoping for a better outcome than in December when the Lady Seminoles downed the Lady Wildcats in Osceola, Trumann hosted their traditional rivals last Thursday night. There was very little difference in the outcome, however, as the Lady 'Noles pounded the Lady Cats 61-48...
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