Stories from Wednesday, January 9, 2002

Democrat Editor The Bay City Council discussed during Monday night's meeting about possibly paying the city's officers with money or time off when they report to court on their days off. The council decided to let the department work out the details and present it to the council at a later time...

Special to the Democrat CenturyTel has awarded Trumann High School a $2,200 grant for the Learning Skills program. According to Cynthia Wright, Co-Coordinator, "The vision for the Learning Skills Class is to prevent or lower the drop-out risk for lower achieving students in grades 7, 8 and 9 which causes them to fail to complete their education. Keeping these students in school allows them to gain the necessary tools to become productive members of society."...

Democrat Editor Loyd's Place, owned by Clidtha Humble, had a slightly different approach than most for its grand opening Friday at the Highway 463 store. To welcome customers the Trumann business set up a tent and filled it with the music of Lynn Rose Terry of the Plummer Family Country Music Show. Terry sings every type of music from classic country to Broadway...

Democrat Editor The key to a successful community is social capitalism, people getting together, Jerry Smith of Arkansas State University told the Trumann Lions Club Wednesday. Smith said social capital is "simply the ability of community members to work together."...

Democrat Editor Toby Selby, an investment representative with Edward Jones Investments, recommended long-term investments to Trumann Rotarians Thursday. "Don't pull it out when times are bad. I say that hesitantly. If I've got a stock that's down 70 percent and I know there is not a chance it's coming back, I'll take the loss and go elsewhere," Selby explained. "But, if we're dealing with long-term investments, 15 or 20 years, just leave them alone...

Democrat Editor BAY- Bay scorched the nets Friday night against Walnut Ridge, shooting a sizzling 70 percent in the first half en route to a 72-62 win. "It's about time because so far this year we haven't shot the ball real well. Hopefully, it will turn for us, and we'll starting shooting the ball better," said Bobby Hutchison, whose Yellowjackets were 18-of-25 from the floor in the first 16 minutes and 29-of-46 (63 percent) for the game...

Trumann shot a dismal 13-of-52 (25 percent) Monday in a 82-39 loss to Rivercrest in senior girls action. Rivercrest took control early, pulling ahead 27-7 by the end of the first quarter. Trumann dropped to 2-14 on the season with the loss. Trumann (39)- Rebecca Miller 9, Breah McCarty 9, Jade Johnson 7, Sara Beth Wray 6, Bridgette Wilson 4, Talia Payne 2, Sandra Porter 2. 10-14FT, 7FG(3-pointers: McCarty 2, Miller 2, Johnson 1)...