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Marked Tree Chamber of Commerce gives out awards at annual banquet.

Quinterio “Quin” Holman and Camille Barker, of Trumann, were arrested on Wednesday, November 13 on suspicion of first-degree child endangerment, introducing a controlled substance into another’s body, and third-degree child endangerment. The couple faces the charges after a three-year-old child, who was found wandering in a parking lot tested positive for fentanyl...

It’s that time of year again, the calls have started coming in again lately about lady beetles invading people’s homes. If large numbers of lady beetles gather around the home, it may be a sign of a multicolored Asian Lady Beetle infestation. This insect was first introduced into the U.S. in the early 1900s and after numerous subsequent releases, became permanently established across the country. But they are not all bad as they are an effective predator of aphids...

With Duck Season almost here retrievers are on my mind. I was reading an older copy of DU magazine and came across this wonderful article written by Mike Stewart in his book “Sporting Dog and Retriever Training: The Wildrose Way”. Many of my readers have retrievers for hunting. I felt this article was a good source for learning how to use your retriever...

Medical support to be at all Marked Tree home games.

The Poinsett County Quorum Court met in regular session this past Monday in Harrisburg. The court approved a one-time compensation for all Poinsett County employees during the meeting. The bonus was recommended by the finance committee for the employees’ hard work and efforts. If current employees and elected officials were employed before November 11, 2023, full time employees will receive a $1,000 bonus and part-time employees will receive a $500 bonus...

Coin family named family of the week.

Arnold family named family of the week.

A well-trained retriever is a great partner for a duck-hunting companion. It is one of the best conservation tools you can take into the field. They can get all those cripples and find birds you never would. A duck dog will break through brush and go into freezing water without...

EPC Booster Club receives donation from Nice Pak.

Local car dealer holds ribbon cutting.

Now that the election has concluded, the members elected to serve in the 95th General Assembly will soon be gathering in the House Chamber. The House Organizational Meeting is scheduled for 9 am on Tuesday, November 19. During this meeting, members will participate in seniority drawings and select seats for the upcoming assembly before proceeding to the committee selection process...

Today, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders was joined by Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward to induct 41 farms into the Arkansas Century Farm Program. One of the farms inducted was Wright Farms in Harrisburg. Wright Farms was established in 1889...

In an effort to make Arkansas State University more accessible, student-friendly and user-friendly, the new “Howl Chatbot” is now a resource students can use to ask a myriad of questions. The chatbot project was a multi-department initiative, which was led by Dr. Nikesha Nesbitt, dean of University College...

It’s that time of year again, when the weather starts getting cooler and people decide to fire up the chainsaw and gather firewood in hopes of heating their house or to just enjoy the comfort of a fire in the fireplace. Just a few safety precautions can mean the difference between a warm fire and a trip to the hospital...

There are many factors that contribute to why a dog does shed. Genetics, sunlight, diet, stress, and hormones are the most common. Double-coated dogs tend to lose more hair than single coated dogs. Most dogs tend to shed more when the weather starts to warm up. Dogs may shed quite a bit in winter if the home is very dry because their skin may dry out...

Tyronza Elementary School names October Principal's Pals.

MTSD names Students of the Month for October.

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) launched the eighth year of his Congressional Youth Cabinet on Tuesday at the Old Statehouse Museum in Little Rock. The meeting brought together 114 high school juniors who were selected from public, private, charter and homeschool students across the state for their involvement and leadership in their communities. The annual initiative aims to foster civic engagement...

Arkansas is home to more than 182,000 veterans. As we approach Veteran's Day, we'd like to thank every one of them for their selflessness and bravery. We are also grateful to the families of service members and veterans who serve this nation with their support and sacrifice...

The Harrisburg School Board met in regular session on Monday, September 16 and then convened again on September 28. In the meeting on September 16, the board approved an out of state trip for the Harrisburg FFA before taking no action on the Academic Achievement Report presented by Superintendent Julie Isbell...

Jordan Kevin Castor, 24, of Paragould turned himself in to the Trumann Police Department this past Thursday after he threatened to send explicit photos of a woman to her boss if she did not do what he wanted. Castor is being held in the Poinsett County Detention Center on two counts of sexual extortion...

Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) joined 47 of his colleagues in introducing legislation that will provide immediate support to farmers as Congress continues debating a long-term Farm Bill. The Farm Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act (FARM Act) provides emergency assistance to producers of eligible commodities for which the expected revenue in crop year 2024 is below the projected per-acre cost of production. ...

Poinsett County leaders broke ground on the new annex building being built in Harrisburg.

Several teams in the NEA Town Courier distribution area brought home hardware from the NEA YFL Super Saturday this past Saturday in Newport.

The American Red Cross is highlighting the ongoing need for blood donors as festive schedules ramp up this fall. Eligible individuals − especially those with type O blood are encouraged to make a donation just ahead of the holiday season. Donation appointments are crucial this fall, $10 e-gift card for coming to give Nov. 1-17...

Gabby Weathers, a junior at East Poinsett County High School, has been selected as one of 100 juniors across the state to serve on Senator John Boozman’s Congressional Youth Cabinet. This Congressional Youth Cabinet is a nonpartisan initiative that will expose students to the importance of the legislative process and ways that citizens can get involved...

Trumann School District celebrated Homecoming Week this past Friday at RMC Stadium.

I found these wonderful Safety tips on the ASPCA web site and wanted to share them with my readers. Halloween can be the spookiest night of the year but keeping your pets safe doesn’t have to be tricky. The ASPCA recommends taking these simple, common sense precautions to keep your pet happy and healthy all the way to...

Serenity and Hayley Hutchins and family named Family of the Week.

Jay Pippinger and hi family named Family of the Week.

The Trumann High School Marching Band brought home awards from recent competition.

Trumann is one of three Northeast Arkansas cities who will receive project funds from the Delta Regional Authority. Trumann will receive $762,000 to renovate the city’s water system to ensure the ongoing service of potable water to existing residents and businesses while also ensuring the system can support future residential and industrial growth...

Mister Rogers once encouraged his young viewers, during difficult times, to look for the “helpers” – because seeing others step forward to offer aid as well as hope was certain to lift their own spirits. That’s advice we can all take to heart. It is a useful exercise to help us see past the daily barrage of negative stories and drown out the loudest voices that amplify them...

Kobe Miles, 21, of Trumann was given a no contact order after an altercation this past Sunday on Parker Road in Jonesboro. The incident occurred at 12:30 a.m. when Miles came up on a group of juveniles who were fighting in the parking lot. Miles said a 15 year old, who he considers a little brother, was involved in the group fighting...

When Poinsett County voters head to the polls on November 5, they will decide several city and county races. Trumann resident will also have to decide on council member terms. Poinsett County only has one county race this year and that is Justice of the Peace District 7 Donnie Taylor of Trumann being challenged by Floyd L. Hancock, also of Trumann...

The trial has been set for Christopher Ford of Harrisburg, the man accused of shooting at a Poinsett County judge’s home. Motion and plea sate has been set for Monday, October 18 with a jury trial set to start on Monday, December 9 and ending on Friday, December 13...

Harrisburg Senior High volleyball team capture season and district titles.

Several Trumann seniors recently visited BRTC.

Construction began at the corner of Church and Memphis Street in Tyronza on October 6 as they began construction on the apartments of a new sub-division in the city. Ritter Arnold, Partner in MPR Properties, said that phase one will be approximately 20 residential lots and then 24 apartments. Tyronza is 30 minutes away from Jonesboro, Memphis, and Osceola. Those cities are all places with job opportunities. That is one reason Tyronza was chosen for the project Arnold said...

The Harrisburg Area Chamber of Commerce will hold a Fall-O-Ween Home and Business Decoration contest. To enter the contest message the Harrisburg chamber page or email harrisburgchamber2015@gmail.com by Tuesday Oct. 29. Judging will take place from 5-8 p.m. on Oct. 30. The winners will be announced at the Harrisburg Harvest Fest and on the chamber page on Halloween night...

The Arkansas State Highway Safety office in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is launching a high-visibility enforcement effort, October 20-26, 2024, to deter distracted driving. Law enforcement officers state wide 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...

With muzzleloader season coming up this weekend and firearm deer and duck season on the horizon, I felt compelled to write about hunting safety to hopefully raise awareness and possibly avoid a fatal accident this year in the field, woods, duck blind or in the home...

Fall is here! Such a beautiful time of colorful falling leaves and leaf piles. Labradors, kids and many other dogs love to play in piles of leaves. There are hidden dangers lurking in piles of leaves such as sticks, twigs, glass, metal, and other debris...

Adelyn Vinson family named family of the week.

Hayden Mabe family named family of the week.

Cameron Ray Allison, 33, of Tyronza was charged with felony driving while intoxicated on October 16. An Arkansas State Police trooper reported clocking Allison driving 98 miles an hour on Interstate 555 in Craighead County at 7:00 a.m. Trooper First Class Tyler Ashcraft stated in the affidavit that he could smell the odor of intoxicants, and asked Allison to come to his patrol unit. While in the patrol vehicle, Allison advised Ashcraft he drank a pint of vodka the previous night...

Earnie Link was appointed to fulfill the term of council member Jerry Bradley during the Trumann City Council monthly meeting on October 8. Bradley moved to North Carolina to be near her family. In new business, the council approved a resolution to approve additional vendors for payment by electronic funds transfers for certain accounts allowed against the City of Trumann. Exhibit A. Terminex...

The overpass coming off Highway 14 into Payneway was recently named in honor or A.E. (AB) Blaylock. Blaylock moved to Harrisburg Corner (Payenway) in 1940 and settled on 40 acres on Highway 14 just east of Payneway. He was a Deputy Sheriff and Constable for many years, even up to his death in 1982...

Several Trumann School District pass exam to operate a boat.