Stories from Wednesday, May 23, 2001

Wayne Frazier is one of the most likable people one might wish to meet, even when he is wearing his uniform as a Poinsett County Deputy Sheriff. But don't let the smiling, affable young officer fool you - he can still be a tough cop if necessary. These days, for the most part, being tough isn't part of his routine. And even though grade school kids can be rowdy at times, he hasn't had to put the cuffs on any of them over the past seven or eight months...

Funeral services for Mrs. Lala Lois Grimes, 85, of Trumann will be held today (Wednesday, May 23) at the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. Joel McMasters and Rev. Woodrow Wilson officiating. Interment will be in Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery with Thompson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements...

Sometimes having really good friends can be a curse. I say that in the kindest of ways. I wouldn't want to lose a good friend, but when they live as far away as Florida, it seems to be painful at times to know they are there and I can't get there to enjoy the fun we used to have all the time -- day in and day out...

Madison Alexandria Adams is the name of the newest member of the family of Richard and Lori Adams of Trumann. Born May 11 at 12 p.m. at Regional Women's Center in Jonesboro, Madison Alexandria entered the world at 5 pounds, 4 1/2 ounces. She joins a sibling, Payton Ashtin Adams, in their Trumann home...

Danny and Theresa Bailey announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter, Rebecca June Bailey, also the daughter of the late Kathy McMahan Bailey, to Jason Daniel Rustin of West Point, Mississippi. Miss Bailey is a 1997 honor graduate of West Point High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society. ...

Mr. and Mrs. Harry New of Trumann announce the engagement of their daughter, Melanie Renee New, to Dr. Joseph Shelton Barker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barker of Newport. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cletis E. Parrish of Trumann, Mrs. Dollie New of Trumann, and the late James Lloyd New...

Wayne and Mary Barnes of Harrisburg are proud to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Taylor Michelle Barnes, to Willie Earl Belcher Jr. of Harrisburg. The prospective groom is the son of Willie Earl Belcher Sr. and Maggie Belcher of Cherry Valley...

Trumann Police Department released the following reports of thefts in the Trumann area for the week of May 13, 2001: Tammy Thomas - 93 Clodmins 1 mg, one cigarette case. Wesley Osment - tag #571EJI. Jerry Willcockson - $30 cash, three bottles of medicine...

Ron Kemp, publisher of the Tri-City Tribune, announces this week the appointment of Amanda Harris of Brookland to the position of editor of the Tribune. "I'm pleased to announce that Amanda has joined the staff at the Tribune," Kemp says. "She brings a lot of talent and energy to the position and we are delighted she will be putting these attributes to work for the tri-city area."...

Seniors receiving scholarships included: Jerrod Barnhill - Lions Club, $500; Dixie Gin, $1,000; Buddy Robbins Memorial Trumann Masonic Lodge, $200. Keith Biggers - Trumann Industrial Development Commission, $500. Darren Bowen - ASU Academic Distinction Scholarship, $10,080...

Funeral rites for Mr. John Thomas McLemore, Jr., 91, of Blytheville were held Sunday, May 20, in the Chapel of Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann with Rev. Bill Maxwell officiating. Burial was in Harrisburg Memorial Park Cemetery with Thompson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements...