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Trumann High School student Lakyn Manus and her family were selected as the Family of the Week.

Trumann Elementary School student Chevy Howell and his family have been chosen as the Family of the Week.

As we move through the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives has passed several bills that will impact our communities, focusing on education, healthcare, and food security. Here’s a summary of the key measures approved during the fifth week of the session...

Arkids Pediatric Day Centers along with Cynergy KIDS Pediatric Therapy will host Souper Friday, a drive-thru event, on February 21. Free chili and cinnamon will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 528 Industrial Park Access Road in Trumann...

As pet owners, we want our furry companions to live long, happy, and pain-free lives. While traditional veterinary care is essential, complementary treatments like veterinary chiropractic care are gaining popularity for their ability to enhance pets’ overall well-being. Chiropractic care focuses on maintaining proper spinal alignment and joint function, which can significantly impact an animal’s mobility, comfort, and overall health...

College students looking for hands-on experience in conservation have until March 15 to submit an application for a summer internship with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. As a former intern, part of the challenge and joy of spending a summer with AGFC was seeing how conservation and preservation efforts were generated from a variety of people with a variety of skills. ...

Presley Witt, of Trumann received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering. Approximately 1,500 students are on the fall 2024 Graduation List at Mississippi State University.

The Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University will host the third annual “Thrown to the Wolves High School Innovation Competition” at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. East Poinsett County High School will compete against The Academies at Jonesboro High School, Midland High School, Paragould High School, Cross County High School, and Walnut Ridge High School...

Trumann Middle School receives monies from APSRC

The Poinsett County Quorum Court met for their monthly meeting on February 10 and the request for VFW Post 4679 to acquire a private club liquor license drew extensive conversation during the meeting. Nathan Scott with the VFW discussed the possibility of acquiring the license and told the court that the money made will be used to help veterans in need. ...

Trumann raises over $11,000 for Make-A-Wish.

A Trumann woman sentenced to 3 years of probation after she pleaded guilty to stealing groceries to feed her five children. Latisha E. Davis, 30, entered a negotiated plea of guilty to one count of commercial burglary. Davis was sentenced to 36 months of probation with 14 days of jail time served. Davis also has to pay $960 in fines, fees, and court costs...

Trumann Junior Wildcats take regular season crown.

Looking for something to do in your spare time while its cold and icy outside? Are your house plants looking a little under the weather? Actively growing house plants require occasional repotting. This occurs very rarely with some slower growing plants, more frequently with others. Foliage plants require repotting when their roots have filled the pot and are growing out the bottom of the pot...

When it comes to pet health, many owners focus on diet, exercise, and regular vet check-ups—but one crucial aspect often gets overlooked: dental care. Just like humans, pets require proper oral hygiene to stay healthy and happy. Ignoring your pet’s dental health can lead to severe problems, including pain, infection, and even life-threatening conditions...

Jamie Dickerson and family named THS Family of the Week.

Harlan and Peyton Jones and family named Family of the Week.

Jordan Mays of Unico Bank reads a book to students at Trumann Elementary School.

The Trumann School Board met in a special session on January 27 and voted to expel two students. In the first closed hearing, with no parents/guardian present, the board on the recommendation of Superintendent Brandie Williams, expelled a student for the remainder of the spring semester of the 2024-2025 school year and placed in ALE in the fall of 2025 with a safety plan in place to include searches with and without the use of a wand and developed at the discretion of the building principal...

Christopher Ford of Harrisburg is set to appear in court June 16 in connection with his arrest in two separate cases. Ford’s attorney is also seeking to move the case out of the county. Circuit Judge Pam Honeycutt set the court date for Ford, 36, of Harrisburg. The judge also set a May 30 motion and plea day for Ford in the case...

Christopher McDermott, of Harrisburg, who is already serving a 40-year prison sentence for rape and other sex offenses involving a child has now received a federal prison sentence for possessing and distributing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Brian S. ...

Sydney Dale of Fisher, AR, was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for fall 2024. Dale was among more than 1,200 students named as a Presidential Scholar. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify as a Presidential Scholar...

Annaleigh Penter, of Trumann was named to the Mississippi State University fall 2024 Deans' List. Penter is among 2,661 students who attained this honor. To be named to the Deans' List, a student must have achieved a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.79, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of coursework with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C...

If you haven’t already begun, it is time to start applying nitrogen to the wheat crop. We need to try and get nitrogen applied as soon as possible once the weather allows, so that it will be available to the plant when it needs it, especially on those fields that were planted late this past fall and have reduced tillering and limited plant development. ...

Recent reports have raised concerns about the potential impact of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, on domestic cats. While avian flu primarily affects birds, cases of transmission to mammals, including cats, have been documented in certain circumstances...

Harper Miller and Preslee Fraser and family named Trumann School District Family of the Week.

U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. 2025 Arkansas State House Rep. Johnny Rye (district 36), has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the term limits convention pledge...

Two years after the indictment was handed down, the meth case involving Randy Daniel has been settled. Daniel was sentenced to time served and will be under federal supervised release for the next five years U.S. District Judge James M. Moody Jr. ruled on Thursday...

For the second time in school history, the East Poinsett County High School is named as an Arkansas Reward School from the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). The Arkansas School Recognition Program provides financial awards to the top 10 percent of public schools that achieve high student performance on the state-required assessments in grades three through 10 and the top 10 percent of public schools that achieve high student academic growth. ...

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) applauded Senate passage of the Laken Riley Act by a bipartisan vote of 64-35. The legislation provides U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and state governments more tools to fight crime committed by illegal immigrants...

Local legislators attend event.

Trumann Junior High Quiz Bowl team takes third place.

Each year, the Arkansas Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (ACNMWA) selects an Arkansas woman student attending an Arkansas university or college to receive a $3,000 stipend to collaborate with a mentor working in an Arkansas museum, gallery or arts institution...

Energy costs during the winter can rise as quickly as the temperatures outside fall, and with Christmas right around the corner we probably have other more enjoyable things that we could apply that saved money towards. Here are five easy steps to make sure you’re getting the most out of your heating dollar...

The bill seeking to separate the offices of Poinsett County Sheriff and Collector received overwhelming support this past Thursday in the Arkansas House. The House voted 98-0 to approve HB1050, sponsored by Rep. Dwight Tosh. Both offices are combined in one office at the present time. Tosh said on the House floor that the plan received support from county officials as well as a resolution in support by the Poinsett County Quorum Court...

Autumn New of Trumann was named to the Fall 2024 Chancellor's List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. New joins more than 2,000 additional Fulbright College students on the Fall 2024 Chancellor's List. To qualify for the Chancellor's List, students must also achieve at least a 4.00 grade-point average for the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours...

The Arkansas House has wrapped up the second week of the 2025 Regular Session, during which several bills were passed. HB1133, allows the Northwest Technical Institute to appoint a president with an industry background instead of requiring an educational background...

I found this great article on Pet Poison Hotline about Ozempic toxicity in animals. I hope you find this as informative as I did. Administering your pet’s medication can often be challenging, especially when it involves an injection. Since the introduction of Ozempic® and other semaglutide weight-loss medications, however, there have been multiple cases where a diabetic pet has been accidentally administered Ozempic rather than their prescribed insulin...

THS Quiz Bowl Team competes at Brookland.

Kaylin Gipson of Harrisburg has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2024 semester at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. The Dean's List recognized nearly 1,315 students with superior academic performances at the end of the semester. To be on the Dean's List, UA Little Rock students must earn at least nine credit hours and maintain at least a 3.5 GPA...

Tabitha Caldwell of Harrisburg has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2024 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer...

January is National Blood Donor Month, and the start of a new year makes it a great time to consider giving blood. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Red Cross have tips for those who want to donate blood, whether they have given blood before or are donating for the first time...

For many cat owners, the quiet of the night is often disrupted by the unmistakable sounds of paws padding across the floor, meowing, or even the playful clink of objects being knocked over. While these behaviors might frustrate tired humans, they’re a natural part of a cat’s nocturnal tendencies. But why do cats seem to be so active when we’re trying to sleep? And what can we do about it?...

Senator Tom Cotton objected to the passage of a bill that would extend the deadline of the impending TikTok ban, citing the unique threat posed by Communist China to American children as well as America’s national security. Senator Cotton had the following to say, “Reserving the right to object—which I most certainly do. ...

Kennison and Kessler House and family named Family of the Week.

Cole and Jo McClung and family named Family of the Week.

Jase Cole and family selected at Family of the Week.

There's no better time than the cold of winter for outdoor gardeners to shift their attention from outdoor plants to indoor plants. It is often nice to fill the house with plants, which add beauty and give the homeowner something to take care of during the winter months when the outside garden is on the back burner. Following are some tips for selecting an indoor plant...

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is now accepting applications for the Arkansas Farm to School Institute (Institute), a year-long professional development program designed to help schools enhance their farm to school initiatives. Schools wishing to expand local food procurement, create school gardens, and integrate agricultural education into their curriculum are encouraged to apply by February 28, 2025. ...

I wanted to provide some information on the disease. I found this information from the America Veterinary Medical Association. Canine distemper is a contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of puppies and dogs...