Stories from Sunday, August 1, 2021

The Trumann Planning and Zoning Committee heard from two individuals with plans for building housing in Trumann this past Monday. Committee member Morgan Turner was absent from the meeting. In unfinished business, the committee heard from Bob Troutt who plans to build a development at 1324 Industrial Drive. The board ultimately voted to deny approval to the plat and plan as presented due to failure to meet minimum requirements to city code...

Representative Johnny Rye presents flags in Trumann.

The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Poinsett County raised over $62,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced. The auction drew 28 bidders, who purchased 11 of the 27 available parcels for a total of $62,379.13 for county and state government...

Edward Frank Rosse was arrested this past Tuesday after he was accused of using reciprocating saw blades to remove six catalytic converters from delivery trucks in Jonesboro. Rosse was arrested July 27 on suspicion of theft greater than $5,000 but less than $25,000 and felony criminal mischief-1st degree. A $50,000 bond was set for Rosse...