Stories from Wednesday, July 30, 2003

Students in grades 10 through 12 need to pick up their schedules and get their lockers on August 5 and 6. These are also the dates for students who need to register for grades 10 - 11. Students in grade 9, register and pick up their locker and schedules on August 5...

The soccer clinic will take place August 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th at the Trumann Sport's Complex for ages 4 through 11. Registration will begin Monday night at 6:00 to 6:30 and the clinic will begin at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. On Friday, we will have exhibition games for the parents to watch...

Mrs. Barbara Ann "Bobbie" Medley of Trumann, passed away July 27, 2003, at the family residence of natural causes. She was 69 years old. Mrs. Medley was born in Athens, Ala., and had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a housewife and a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Tulot, Ark. She was preceded in death by her parents, Foster L. and Mable Vickers Miller...

Mr. Lee Thomas "L.T." Smith of Trumann passed away July 29, 2003, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark., from natural causes. He was 79 years old. Mr. Smith was born in Weona, Ark., and had lived in the Trumann area before moving to Memphis, Tenn., in 1967. ...

Howard W. "Sonny" Teague, 65, of Mountain Home died on July 22, 2003 at the family residence from natural causes. Mr. Teague was born in Bay and had lived in Mountain View for the past 11 years and was formerly of Kansas City, Mo. He was a retired owner and...

Ollie Pauline Turner, 78, of Trumann died Wednesday, July 23 at Rose Care Nursing Center in Trumann from natural causes. She was born in and had lived most of her life in Trumann. She was a longtime employee of Taylor and Stuckey in Trumann and of the Baptist faith...

The Melody Theatre in Leachville, Ark., presents "The Big Creek Band," Saturday, August 2, 2003. The show starts at 7 p.m. and ticket prices are $5 and $3. Come for an evening of fun and entertainment.

The 6th Annual CASA Rendezvous will be held Saturday, August 16, 2003 at St. Bernard's Auditorium located at 505 E. Washington Avenue, Jonesboro. The Tony Spinner Band will provide live music and CASA's Silent Auction will start at 6:30 p.m. Entry to the event is $25 per person. CASA of the 2nd Judicial District is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. For tickets call 870-935-1099, 870-240-8955 or toll free 1-866-804-2272...

BY CARIN MCCLUNG, Democrat Editor Dorothy Martin, music chairman for the Trumann Fine Arts Council, presented a program at the weekly meeting of the Trumann Lions Club. Martin is a retired music teacher from the Trumann School District. She told the group that the TFAC is working to bring more culture and fine arts...

The Trumann Old Community Center has been broke into and vandalized twice, in as many weeks. The latest incident happened on Monday, July 21. The criminals entered the building through the old Chamber of Commerce entrance. The only damage reported was the point of entry and the coke...

Wood Ford Sales, Trumann To Host Family Trusted Digital ID Event Supported By National Center For Missing & Exploited Children Parents Receive Free Disk With Their Child's Digital Photo and Information -- Trumann, AR - Just in time for Back-To-School, Wood Ford Sales is sponsoring a Family Trusted(tm) Digital ID event on Saturday, August 2nd,2003 at the dealership in Trumann as part of a national effort to provide parents with the standardized records law enforcement officials need in missing children cases. ...

The Trumann Chamber of Commerce will host the 18th Annual Wild Duck Golf Classic, two person scramble on August 16 and 17. The golf tournament will be at the Trumann Country Club. Standard PGA rules apply with local course rules furnished. For more information or a flyer contact the Trumann Chamber of Commerce at...