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Relay for Life an inspirational experience
(Local News ~ 05/02/01)
Hundreds of area residents and visitors gathered last Friday at the track just west of Cedar Park Elementary School for the first of what promoters hope will be many gatherings in Trumann for the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. Tamara Jones, chairman of the initial event, praised volunteers for their efforts and their commitment to the project as she announced that the Relay for Life had greatly exceeded the $10,000 goal set by organizers in its planning stages...
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Trumann attorney honored for pro bono efforts
(Local News ~ 05/02/01)
A Trumann attorney was honored last week by his peers for services provided without pay to area residents. K.W. (Kelley) Webb was selected Outstanding Pro Bono Attorney by the Legal Services of Northeast Arkansas, Inc. (LSNEA). Webb was featured in last week's edition of the Trumann Democrat...
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Lady Wildcats continue winning ways in track
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/01)
Trumann High's Lady Wildcats were on a tear at the 3AAA-South district track meet last week at Hoxie as they racked up 94 points and captured the team title in women's competition. "They're just getting better and better," Coach Cindy Martin said this week. "I couldn't be more proud of them."...
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Wildcat diamond crew takes district title
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/01)
The wins just keep on coming and Trumann is taking advantage of the string as the Wildcats knocked off Gosnell to avenge an earlier loss and take the 3AAA-South district tournament. Tyler Goodwin was up to his old tricks as he fanned 10 Pirates to lead the 'Cats to their 6-1 win in the finals at Valley View last week...
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Gregory Allkins
(Obituary ~ 05/02/01)
Gregory Alan Allkins, 52, of Trumann, died Friday morning, April 27, at the family residence in Trumann. Allkins was born August 22, 1948, in Watervliet, Mich., and had lived in Trumann for the past 20 years. He was a truck driver for the Hedger Brothers Concrete Company in Trumann; veteran of the U.S. Army and Vietnam War and a member of the First General Baptist Church near Trumann...
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Sifting the Ashes, a bit of nonsense for the sake of it
(Local News ~ 05/02/01)
Happy Birthday! Birthdays are wonderful things - for people who are young. Frankly, I have reached that point in life that suggests the only reason to celebrate a birthday is for the pure joy of having reached another one. There will be no more cakes or parties for this writer...
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High speed chase results in arrest of Jonesboro man
(Local News ~ 05/02/01)
It was like something out of "Cops" when, at about 2 a.m. Sunday, April 27, several area law enforcement agencies became involved in a high-speed chase on April 27 at approximately 2 a.m. Units from numerous agencies engaged in the pursuit of a Jonesboro man attempting to elude officers following an apparent effort to make a routine traffic stop...
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Water problems at Bay cleared up
(Local News ~ 05/02/01)
After a water scare in the last few weeks, Bay's water supply is back to normal. The Water and Sewer Department has been taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of the water supply. According to Crawford Holmes, Bay's Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department, the problem area, at the intersection of Brown and Central in Bay, was located...
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New computer and programs now available at library
(Local News ~ 05/02/01)
The Trumann Public Library is now sporting a brand new, top of the line computer complete with internet access thanks to the Northeast Arkansas Career Development Center Network, Inc. (NEACD), and the Workforce Investment Act. Poinsett County Judge Bill Craft and Trumann Mayor Jack Coggins were on hand last week to greet NEACD representatives Kendra Harris and Greg Quinn when they arrived to set up the new computer and printer and present it to the library...
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Kitten track stars drop long list of competitors
(High School Sports ~ 05/02/01)
Trumann's Wildkittens track squad outdistanced 11 competing teams last week to take the top spot in the Pocahontas Redskin Relays. "They did an outstanding job and I expect more of the same," said Kitten coach Rick Timbs. Leading the Kittens in the track and field action were Josh Whitsett with a first in the 800 meter run; and Kyle Poff with a first in the long jump...
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