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Trumann Chamber Awards (5/2/24)Rex Nelson was the keynote speaker at the Trumann Chamber of Commerce's annual banquet held on April 1. Nelson is college sports broadcaster, columnist, reporter, author, political appointee and chronicler of Arkansas history. He is also a senior editor and columnist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette...
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Lady Rebels shutout EPC for district softball title (5/2/24)By COSMO COSSEY, Sports Connection TeamMONETTE - Riverside (20-1) got another stellar performance from Klaire Womack as she only allowed three hits in a 10-0 win over EPC (15-7) in the finals of the 2A-3 district softball tournament. Terrin Powell led off with an infield single for EPC only to be thrown out trying to steal second base. ...
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THS wins Arkansas Governor's Quiz Bowl (5/2/24)Trumann beats Arkadelphis for title.
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Top Poster Designers (5/2/24)Trumann School District students make posters for anti-vaping.
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RSA proposed during fiscal session (5/2/24)By STATE REP. JOHNNY RYEDuring the third week of the 2024 Fiscal Session, members received the proposed Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA) for the 2025 Fiscal Year. The RSA, which categorizes and prioritizes state spending, includes a 1.76% increase in spending, with the largest increases allocated to Educational Freedom Accounts, the Public School Fund, and Arkansas State Police. ...
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TSD Family of the Week (5/2/24)Family of Cayden Steele choses as family of the week.
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Jones resigns from Weiner City Council (5/2/24)The Weiner City Council was informed that council member Farrell Jones had resigned during their meeting on March 13. Kimble said Jones' resignation was effective as of March 12 and the issue will be discussed more at the May meeting. In new business, the council passed an ordinance to approve the new personnel handbook policy for the city. ...
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PET TALK: Dogs and toads are not playmates (5/2/24)By DR. NORETTE L. UNDERWOODToads are great to have in your garden. They dine on bugs and are a natural pest control. Dogs love to investigate anything that moves. Toads are everywhere and can pose a health hazard to an unwary dog. Dogs and toads are not good playmates. In fact, in a game of toad-catching by the dog, it’s usually the toad 1 and dog 0, which leaves the dog shaking his head and foaming at the mouth...
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Taking care of your beef cattle (5/2/24)By CRAIG ALLEN, Poinsett Co. Extension ServiceBelow are some tips to improve your herds’ performance and record keeping. Tips for spring calving herds: Be sure to record calving information. Records are very helpful when trying to make herd management improvements. Mark your calendar for a date to turn in bulls. ...
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Sitzer is candidate for board (5/2/24)Farm Credit Mid-America announced the candidates running for its Board of Directors and 2025 Nominating Committee. Customer-owners with voting stock in the financial services cooperative that serves farmers and rural residents in Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio and Tennessee may cast their votes beginning May 9, 2024, at 12 a.m. through June 14, 2024, at 9 p.m. EDT...
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Family of the Week (4/25/24)Trumann School District Family of the Week.
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Spring Fling slated for Tyronza Elementary School (4/25/24)The Tryonza Elementary School will have their Spring Fling this coming Saturday, April 27. The event will take place in the Tyronza Elementary Gym. EPC students in grades third through sixth may attend the event from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is five dollars with chips and drinks a dollar each...
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General Assembly enters third week of session (4/25/24)By STATE REP. JOHNNY RYEThe General Assembly is now entering the third week of the 2024 Fiscal Session. This week, the House passed three resolutions to allow the introduction of non-appropriation bills during this session. HR1013 will allow for the introduction of legislation outlining a temporary pay plan for state employees. ...
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Control fire ants in two easy steps (4/25/24)By CRAIG ALLEN, Poinsett County Extension ServiceThe calls have really been coming in lately concerning fire ants in homeowners lawns and producers fields, especially hay and pastures. Below is a summary of FSA7036 Fire Ant Control In Two Easy Steps, which can be found on our website or in your local Extension office...
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PET TALK: Microchipping Your Pet! (4/25/24)By DR. NORETTE L. UNDERWOODWith springtime comes more outdoor time with your pet. Having proper identification on your pet’s collar and an implanted microchip offer the best chance of a safe return if they should become lost. Searching the internet, I found this blog on microchipping from Bergen County Veterinary Center in...
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Ribbon Cutting (4/25/24)State Farm Insurance cuts ribbon on new location.
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Dining With A Deputy (4/25/24)Marked Tree students dine with a deputy.
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Lady Rebels led 8-1 in game called due to weather (4/25/24)By COSMO COSSEY, Sports Connection TeamLAKE CITY - In a rain shortened game that was thought to be a Riverside win, ended up being a game that didn't go five innings to count as an official game. Riverside was leading 8-1 when the game was called due to rain in the top of the fifth inning...
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Trumann approves hazardous driving ordiance (4/25/24)The Trumann City Council voted to approve a new hazardous driving ordinance at their monthly meeting on April 9. The new ordinance clarifies the definition of the offense, preserves public peace, health, safety of the citizens and does not go on a person's driving and insurance record. The new...
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Marked Tree Elementary to host student art show (4/25/24)The Marked Tree Elementary School will have an art show for K-6th grade on Friday, April 26. The art show will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the elementary cafeteria. MTES cannot wait to show some really awesome art work so come support the arts...
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Friday is last day for Harrisburg Free Spring Cleanup (4/25/24)Harrisburg is hosting their annual Free Spring Cleanup that started on April 19 and will run through April 26. Residents can place any unwanted items next to the street and they will be picked up by the city's Sanitation Department. The items can be large or small...
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Trumann to host free medical clinic (4/25/24)Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 4 as Trumann will host a FREE medical and dental clinic this is sponsored by the local Southern Baptist churches and the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. The even will be held at the Trumann Recreational Complex at 16179 Pecan Grove Road...
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Educators Rising (4/18/24)Trumann students attend state conference.
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Trumann High School Quiz Bowl Team (4/18/24)Team advances to state title match.
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Judd Hill Foundation pledges $1 million to UAMS (4/18/24)The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced that the Judd Hill Foundation has pledged $1 million to establish the Judd Hill Foundation Fund for Excellence in support of the UAMS Northeast Regional Campus and cancer patients in the region. The Judd Hill Foundation is based in Trumann...
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Rye recaps week one of 2024 Fiscal Session (4/18/24)By STATE REP. JOHNNY RYEThe 2024 Fiscal Session is now underway. The House and Senate convened for a Joint Session on Wednesday to hear an address from Governor Sanders. The Governor told members she would sign a budget that funds critical services for Arkansans while slowing the growth of government...
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Produce and relaxation comes from gardening (4/18/24)By CRAIG ALLEN, Poinsett Co. Extension ServiceHome gardening is a great way to get fresh produce and in many cases an excellent way to get out of the house and relax after work. Now if it would just quit raining and dry up some, we’ll be able to get back the tillers back running. April is one of the best months to plant, since you can basically plant every crop. ...
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PET TALK: Keeping your backyard birds healthy! (4/18/24)By DR. NORETTE L. UNDERWOODI love backyard birds! I saw this article in my Birds and Blooms magazine and thought it would be a great topic for Pet Talk on caring for our beautiful backyard visitors. With Spring come the birds and feeding them correctly is essential to their health...
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Juvenile injured in ATV accident (4/18/24)Lepanto youth injured in ATV accident.
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Jaci Osment crowned Miss NEA (4/18/24)Jaci Osment of Trumann wins crown of Miss NEA.
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Henleigh McAnally crowned Miss Teen NEA (4/18/24)Henleigh McAnally of Lake City wins teen crown.
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Abby Frisby honored (4/18/24)The most outstanding graduating students in the College of Liberal Arts and Communication were recognized during Arkansas State University’s Convocation of Scholars, according to Dr. Brad Rawlins, interim dean. Abby Frisby of Trumann, earned her MSE, English education in English, Philosophy and World Languages...
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Health Center celebrates 50 years (4/18/24)The East Arkansas Family Health Center will celebrate 50 years with The Golden Tour on Friday, April 19 at 11 a.m. at the Truman Family Health Center located at 417 West Main Street in Trumann.
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TSD Family of the Week (4/18/24)Family of Jaxon Brown chosen for honor.
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Area youngsters invited to 4-H O-Rama in Harrisburg (4/18/24)Children ages 9-19 who are interested in joining 4-H, there will be a 4-H O-Rama in Harrisburg on Tuesday, April 23 at the Main Street Learning Park. The event will start at 5:30. There will be short interest meeting to get all your 4-H O-Rama question answered. What is 4H-O-Rama? Who can compete? What categories are available? Where is the 4-H O-Rama contest? Are there training workshops to help youth prepare?...
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Partain wins DSA (4/18/24)William “Garrett” Partain is one of six exemplary students from Arkansas State University who have been selected as Distinguished Service Award (DSA) winners for 2023-2024. The DSA recipients will be recognized during Convocation of Scholars as the institution’s most outstanding graduates based on their record of leadership, scholarship and citizenship...
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Park Party planned for Tyronza (4/18/24)Did you know? In 2022, Poinsett County was number two out of 75 counties in Arkansas for fentanyl deaths. We need you!! This a call to action to address addiction and overdose through education, healing, hope in our community through a Community Block Party. The event will take place Saturday, April 20 Tyronza Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m...
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Boozman speaks in support of FARMER Act (4/18/24)By Senator John BoozmanU.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined his colleagues on the Senate floor to voice support for the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act which seeks to improve crop insurance affordability by increasing premium support for the highest levels of coverage and enhancing the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO)...
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Women's Leadership Conference (4/11/24)EPC students attend conference at ASU.
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Trumann School to register kindergarten students (4/11/24)Mark your calendars for April 15 and April 29 as days to register your child for kindergarten or Pre-K at Trumann School District. You can register on April 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m and on April 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Please enter at the main entrance of Pre-K and Trumann Elementary School...
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Local organizations eligible for $200,000 in health grant (4/11/24)Organizations across Arkansas are eligible for a grant of up to $200,000 to fund programs addressing the health and well-being of Arkansas mothers and their children. Beginning April 1, the Blue & You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas began accepting letters of intent...
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Learn how to keep enjoying your Easter lilies (4/11/24)By CRAIG ALLEN, Poinsett Co. Extension ServiceIf you received an Easter Lily over Easter holiday and you’ve had it sitting around wondering if you could add it to the permanent landscape around your house. Then you’ll be glad to know that the answer is yes. Easter lilies are easy plants to grow in the Arkansas landscape. ...
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Have you checked your free credit report? (4/11/24)Many of us have changed the way we conduct business in recent years. Online shopping has increased dramatically! This could mean it is more important than ever to take advantage of the free credit reports each of the nationwide credit reporting companies — Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion — provide at your request, once every 12 months...
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PET TALK: Does your cat get Q-tips out of the trash? (4/11/24)By DR. NORETTE L. UNDERWOODOne of my employees wanted to know why her cat got ear wax coated Q-tips out of the trash. I went searching for the answer to this question and found the following information on the petwelcome.com website. My cats have very clean ears. I can’t say that their grooming habits are perfect, but they do have clean ears. ...
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General Assembly convened on April 10 (4/11/24)By STATE REP. JOHNNY RYEThe 2024 Fiscal Session of the General Assembly convened on April 10, 2024, at noon. Following the House's initial convening, there was a brief recess before a Joint Session with the Senate to hear the Governor's address. Amendment 86 stipulates that the General Assembly will focus solely on the budget, with any discussion on legislation beyond the budget requiring a 2/3 majority agreement in both chambers...
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Arkansas Girls and Boys State (4/11/24)Eight Trumann High School students selected for Arkansas Girls and Boys State.
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Quorum Court declares vacancy for constable position (4/11/24)The Poinsett County Quorum Court approved a resolution declaring a Vacancy in the Office of Constable for Lunsford Township. All eight justices in attendance voted in favor. In more new business, the court discussed the disposal of property from the fixed assets before they had a lengthy discussion about Riverside Ambulance Service. ...
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Trumann School Board approves personnel changes (4/11/24)The Trumann School Board accepted the resignations of three teachers, hired a new teacher and approved new positions for two teachers during their regular meeting in March. The board went into Executive Session at 7:57 p.m. and returned to open session at 9:16 pm. ...
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Poinsett County man dies in crash Monday (4/11/24)Doey Riddell, 50, of Weiner died after a crash this past Monday on Punkin Center Road in Poinsett County. The crash report said Riddell was traveling westbound at 4:43 p.m. when his vehicle started to travel off the road toward to the right. Riddell overcorrected causing the vehicle to roll over...
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Williams Award (4/11/24)Jackson Walton of Trumann honored at Walton College.