Stories from Friday, January 25, 2002

(Editor's note: This is a statement presented to the Tribune by Senator Everett.) On Jan. 9 I had an incident with State Trooper Tony Bowman on Hwy. 140 near Osceola. That incident has drawn wide publication in Arkansas media, and some important information has not been reported. This letter is to provide the entire story so that my friends and political supporters will not think I have done something wrong...

The Poinsett County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the appointments of two deputy sheriffs, Matthew Hall and Greg Whitlock, who were recently hired for patrol duties. Hall, 28, was hired by the Department to patrol the Marked Tree, Lepanto, and Tyronza areas. ...

What does 'Special to the Tribune' mean. Well, most of the time it means that someone that does not belong to us (employee) has contributed writing to our newspaper, for various reasons. It may be that the writing appeared in another publication, or that the person doesn't write on a regular basis at all. Meaning, that it is a special event...

I believe Hershel was one of the best athletes that ever played for Kohn Bray. He made All State in football and All District in basketball. May I say Kohn Bray had some very good athletes. When Hershel was s sophomore, he played like a senior and while he was in the 10th grade, the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), sent a scout down to try to recruit him, thinking he was a senior...

Jan. 23, 1997 (Five Years Ago) Lepanto City Council approves 1997 budget The Lepanto City Council approved its 1997 budget during their regular meeting. The council also discussed and approved the hiring of a dog catcher, the city's new brush chipper, and the town's litter problem...

A shot by Marked Tree guard Brad Jones, at the buzzer, was the difference Friday night in a Marked Tree 55-54 win over Parkin, in senior boys action. The game featured two physical teams who shared in 12 lead changes, just in the first half. After leading only 13-11 at the end of the first quarter, Marked Tree fought for the lead in the second quarter. ...