Stories from Thursday, September 25, 2003

BY CARIN MCCLUNG, Democrat Editor The Trumann Lions Club was graced with a local celebrity last week when KAIT anchorwoman and CASA spokesperson, Diana Davis presented her program. Davis has been at KAIT since 1989. "I wouldn't trade it for anything," Diana stated concerning her job. While she admits that it is a time and emotionally consuming job, it is one she thoroughly enjoys...

Joshua Soto, 25, of Harrisburg was arrested on Sept. 16 for the felony charge of possession of controlled substance with intent to deliver. He was arrested by Sgt. David Kelly. He was given a bond of $100,000 and a circuit court date of Nov. 7 after appearing in a probable cause hearing...

Michael J. Fryar failed to appear on the charge of violation of Arkansas hot check and a fail to appear bond was set. Billy S. Tucker paid a fine of $25 for a no seat belt charge. Brian Scott Wilson was put on time pay for $175 for speeding 57 mph / 35 mph zone...

The Trumann High School Annual Staff is now taking orders for the 2004 Wildcat Yearbook. Price for the basic yearbook is set at $26.75. There is an extra charge for those who would like to include a name stamp, icon, autograph section, clear dust cover or "Hear the Year" CD...

BY DAVID HICKS, Democrat Sports Staff Paragould - Mistakes and errors continue to haunt the Wildcats, as they drop their third non-conference game to Paragould (27-6). The Wildcats seem to be playing with a monkey on their back, and just can't shake it off. Trumann falls to (0-3) on the season. But Wildcat pride still lays hidden, waiting to be birthed. These kids are a great ball team, but...

BY DAVID HICKS, Democrat Sports Staff Westside- The Trumann Wildkittens keep on trucking in Jr.High football action as they whipped Westside (38-0) Thursday night. The Trumann Wildkittens are "smokin hot!" These kids have played Pee-Wee football together for years, and it shows. If this team gets any hotter the local fire department will be called out...