Stories from Friday, July 27, 2001

by: Amanda Harris The Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department in conjunction with Poinsett County secured federal funds in the form of a grant, which went to rebuilding the bridge on Blansett Road near Tyronza. The old bridge in the same location was considered by many to be the worst bridge, by far, in the county...

by: Amanda Harris Goodbye As many of you have already heard, the rumors are true, I am leaving the news paper. This is my last issue at the Tribune and my last column. Let me say that I have enjoyed my time in the Tri-Cities area. The people in this area are wonderful. I would say that I will miss you all, but with the new job I have taken, I will still be in the area. So technically I'm not leaving you all, I'm just leaving the Tribune...

by: Michael Wilkey A growing problem today in our society comes from individuals, many of whom are liberals, socialists, and communists, who believe that a central government should control every part of our economy, our markets, and our freedom. One of the major issues that these "Nanny State Elitists" want to control is the healthcare system in this country. ...

by: Mike Dabney Dateline: Harrisburg, Poinsett County Courthouse. Circuit/Chancery Judge David Laser ruled on July 24 after a contested hearing that William McCoy's salvage yard near Tyronza constitutes a public nuisance that needs to be abated, ended, and that Mr. McCoy has violated the Arkansas Highway Beautification Act in its operation...

by: John Boxley I had several topics in mind for this week, and I couldn't decide which one to write about, so I thought 1 would just mention all of them in one column. This way I don't have to put much thought into any of the subjects, which some of you might think I am guilty of every week anyway...

by: Sue Chambers Folks in Lepanto are very proud and congratulations to Fred and Amelia Stuckey on winning "Farmer of the Year" in Poinsett County. It brought back memories of the early 1900's when the first Stuckey's of Amory, MS, heard about the great country across the Mississippi River in Lepanto, Arkansas. Lots of work, lots of money, and a whole new world...

press release United States Representative Marion Berry (D)-Ark.), announced Friday that three schools in Poinsett County received E-Rate grants totaling approximately $45,000 to connect its students to the information Superhighway. "This is a tremendous opportunity for Poinsett County," Bert said. ...

by: Michael Wilkey...

by: Michael Wilkey Athletes from Marked Tree, Turrell and Earle High Schools will compete this weekend in the 46th annual Arkansas High School Coaches Association All-Star Basketball and Football games, which will take place on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway...

by: Michael WIlkey Area firefighters battled oppressive heat and a large fire Friday night in Tyronza. On July 20, 2001, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Tyronza dispatch received a telephone call, saying that a home was on fire at 311 Davis St. in Tyronza. ...

Mary Jo Green, 62, of Trumann, died Friday, July 20, at her home in Trumann. Green was born in Dyess, and had lived in Trumann for the past 42 years. She was a housewife and a member of the Full Gospel Church in Trumann. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and was the daughter of the late Harry and Maude Ethel Aven Smith...

James Earl Dickens, 69, of Bay, died Friday morning, July 20, at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Dickens lived in the Bay and Trumann areas all of his life. He was retired from Hytrol Conveyor Company with 35 years of service and was of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was preceded in death by four brothers...

The North Arkansas state baseball tournament was a huge success, according to the assessment by Shane Moye, tournament director. Citing numerous bright spots in the overall conduct of the tourney held at Singer Field in Trumann, Moye said he was extremely pleased with the outcome and very grateful to a number of people who helped make the tournament such a success...

The 17th Annual Wild Duck Golf Classic is slated for play August 17-18 at the Trumann Country Club golf course. An integral part of the fund raising efforts of the Wild Duck Festival hosted each year by the Trumann Area Chamber of Commerce, the Golf Classic is sponsored by the Bank of Trumann, First Delta Bank and Regions Bank...

If softball and/or soccer are in your blood, it's time to take notice of the following fall leagues planned for the new Trumann recreation complex. Fall softball registration will be held July 30-August 29 for men, co-ed, and girls fast-pitch softball leagues. The season starts approximately September 4 and will continue for about six weeks...

The Trumann soccer league is looking for volunteers to help out in a number of positions, a group spokesman stated this week. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 26, at 7 p.m. and anyone interested in participating as a coach, referee or any other voluntary capacity is asked to attend...

A favorite recipe shower in conjuction with a rice bag party was given for Michelle Dowdy, bride-elect of Randy Davis, on Sunday, July 15, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. The party was hostessed by Dayl Vinson and Lea Songy at the Vinson home, 329 Davis Street...

Billy and Buffe McCorkle of Trumann, are the proud new parents of a bouncing baby boy. Spencer Jay McCorkle was born on July 15 and weighed four pounds and 12 ounces. His grandparents are Susan Norman, Troy Wilson, Dr. Billy and Tammy McCorkle. Great-grandparents include James Ward, Shirley Ward and Garnestian Dedman...

For a large number of Poinsett County residents, next week's event in Harrisburg could be a real disappointment. But, for others, it could be an opportunity. The annual auction for Poinsett County tax delinquent properties will be held at 2 p.m. next Wednesday, August 1, at the Poinsett County Courthouse in Harrisburg, it was announced this week by Charlie Daniels, Commissioner of State Lands...

The following items were reported stolen during the week of July 15: J.T. Allen reported the theft of a 22-inch cut Wizard lawn mower with highwheel in rear. A checkbook with checks numbered 2030-2050 on NEA credit union was reported stolen from Barbara Knepp...

Chancellor John A. White and the University of Arkansas college deans proudly announce the spring semester honor roll for undergraduate students. Ryan K. Adams of Trumann was named to the chancellor's list for the College of Engineering. Students named to the chancellor's list must has a 4.0 (straight A) grade-point average...

A promise made To the young lady who wrote recently telling me to shut up about "The Dog", I promise I will never write another column (after this one) in which I complain about barking dogs. Of course, this will be an easy promise to keep since this is my last week at the Democrat. ...

Former employees of Delta Wood Products in Trumann are requested to attend a workshop being conducted by the Governors Dislocated Workers Task Force. Delta Wood Products closed its doors Tuesday, July 3, throwing over 100 workers out of jobs. The owner of the 15-year-old business in Trumann cited a sagging economy and foreign competition as key reasons behind the industry's collapse...

Poinsett County's 2001 Farm Family of the Year should win honors on the state level based on the merits of their farming operations near Lepanto. And if not for those reasons, the young family of four (soon to be five) should win honors as the most handsome and energetic farm family of the year on the national level...

Trumann's 14-year-olds captured the NEA Tournament recently, continuing their blazing path through their schedule and bringing more pride to the local community's sports enthusiasts. The Regions Bank/Crowns squad racked up 16 wins in the season against only four losses enroute to a second place finish in league play and the championship in the NEA Tournament...