Stories from Thursday, April 4, 2024

Brenda Branch, 62, of Trumann died from injuries she sustained from a head on collision this past Monday on Highway 463 in Bay. The crash happened early in the afternoon near the Interstate 555 south exit ramp in Bay. Branch's vehicle crossed the center line and struck a vehicle drive by Troy Helms, 70, also from Trumann...

Boren Un, 42, of Trumann was charged with aggravated assault back on February 11 after police said she threw an axe at her husband during a dispute at a doughnut shop. Un has pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in the case. Un entered a negotiated plea of guilty to one count of first-degree assault, a Class A misdemeanor. ...

The Weiner City Council accepted a bid for $10,000 from LHA Housing for the property located on N. Prairie Street during their February meeting. City attorney Rhonda Davis excused herself during the discussion to sell the property. Mayor Jeremy Kimble also told the council that there is interest from Caleb Riley for the Bornhoft building...

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Trumann Police Department is launching a national high visibility enforcement effort, April 1-8, 2024, to deter distracted driving. Law enforcement officers nationwide will work together to enforce texting and distracted-driving laws and remind drivers: Put the Phone Away or Pay. This effort comes during April, which is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month...

Dr. Norette L. Underwood recently celebrated 40 years of taking caring animals.

The Neff family named Trumann School District Family of the Week.

Current Tyronza Elementary students in fourth, fifth or sixth grade are eligible to attend an upcoming EPC Space Camp. There are a limited number of spots available for this fantastic opportunity. There are also a few adult chaperone spots available. An informational meeting will be held in the Tyronza Elementary Library at 5:00 p.m. on April 4. Discussion of topics will include dates of camp and location, costs, transportation to camp and overview of program...

You may be asking what is shedding season? This is when your pet starts to lose their old hair coat. This is often called “blowing their coat.” This shedding can happen once or twice a year. Hair coat loss is triggered by seasonal changes and hormones. ...

The Arkansas Public Service Commission announces that April has been designated as “National Safe Digging Month.” Accordingly, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued a proclamation on March 29, 2024 recognizing April as National Safe Digging Month in Arkansas. ...

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, has captured the attention of Arkansans and visitors alike. The path of totality will stretch over 100 miles across The Natural State, extending from the southwest to the northeast. In some locations, lucky observers will experience over four minutes of total darkness. It is expected that 53 of Arkansas' 75 counties will fall within the path of totality, including major cities like Little Rock, Hot Springs, Texarkana, Conway, and Jonesboro...

An exciting event in the sky is poised to make waves on the ground in Arkansas in just a few short days. You may have already heard about the upcoming total solar eclipse that will cross North America on April 8. What you may not be following as closely is the economic and cultural effects this phenomenon is expected to generate for our state, and the preparation underway to maximize its impact...

Annalee Qualls homered leading off the game for Riverside (9-2) and added a three-run home run in the fourth inning to lead the Lady Rebels to a 10-0 win over Gosnell (4-2) this past Thursday in high school softball action in Lake City. Gosnell's Anna Smith reached on an error leading off the top of the first inning and moved to second on a wild pitch before Cheyanna Trapp struck out. ...

Trumann (2-4) jumped on Harrisburg (4-3) early on their way to an 18-13 win over the Lady Hornets last Tuesday in Harrisburg. Faith Muntz led off with a single for the Lady Wildcats and went to second base on a passed ball. Sadie Carter followed with a single that score Muntz to make it 1-0 Trumann. ...

Trumann (1-7, 1-3) dropped two games last week losing 15-0 to Gosnell (12-2, 6-0) and 8-6 to Pocahontas. The Wildcats' offense only produced one hit against Gosnell as Coda Cameron singled in the bottom of the first inning for Trumann. The Pirates plated 10 runs in the top of the first inning before adding four runs in the fourth and one in the fifth. ...