Stories from Wednesday, May 26, 2004

Tribune News Staff In spite of high humidity and burning winds, the second annual Tyronza Stars and Stripes Jubilee went off without a hitch last Saturday. The event served as an opportunity for local residents and visitors to visit Tyronza and the Tri-Cities area and have fun at a carnival, listen to live music, play horseshoes and eat great barbecue and other food...

Tribune News Staff Arkansas and Poinsett County voters went to the polls last Tuesday to vote on a series of candidates for their party's nomination for the November general election. And the voters sent a series of incumbents into another term and placed several in June runoffs...

Arkansas takes SEC West title: The University of Arkansas baseball team accomplished the improbable last weekend as they went on to win the SEC Western Division championship with a 15-3 victory over Auburn. Arkansas, who was picked to finish last in the six-team division advances to the SEC postseason tournament at Hoover, Ala. Wednesday with a game against Tennessee. The win is Arkansas' first in division play since 1999...

The Marked Tree Indians football team, hoping to rebound from an injury-plagued season in 2003 hope to return to the upper echelon of teams in the competitive 3AA district in 2004. Marked Tree, who suffered several key injuries in 2003 have good numbers this spring, with over 20 players participating in the spring football game at Marked Tree last Thursday night. ...

(Editor's note: Jonathan Kemp is the son of Tri-City Tribune publisher Ron Kemp. He was fortunate to be present for a rare baseball feat last week in Atlanta -- a perfect game pitched by Arizona ace Randy Johnson. This is his account of that game.)...

Garner Hamilton Morrisett, Jr., 58, of Marked Tree died Saturday, May 22 at Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. Morrisett was a member of the Marked Tree Church of God and was active in organizing Special Olympic Events. He was preceded in death by his father Garner Hamilton Morrisett, Sr...

Clyde Atkins, 69, of Osceola died Wednesday, May 19, at Osceola Health Care. Born in Valley Park, Miss., he was a construction worker and of the Baptist belief. Survivors include a daughter, Lodena Brown of Minneapolis; two sons, Wyman Clyde Atkins of Minneapolis and Mark Atkins of Chicago; two brothers, Curtis Atkins and Cleveland Atkins, both of Chicago; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren...

Bertha Marie Norton, 86, of Harrisburg, died Sunday, May 23, at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born at Sitka, she was a homemaker, a former school cafeteria supervisor and worked providing care for children and the elderly. She was a member of Harrisburg Church of Christ...

Tribune News Staff Everyone who knows Carol Crum knows she is a generous, caring woman. Crum, 49, is the director of the Marked Tree Senior Life Center and has been the wife of Marked Tree Police Chief Jim Crum for 31 years. The Crums have one son, Eric James, 32, of Batesville and one daughter, Shannon Marie, 28, of Marked Tree. Their two grandchildren are Dannielle, 8, and Emerald, 4...

The Marked Tree Police Department announced Monday the arrest of three Marked Tree individuals in a strange case, involving the taking of a vehicle. Det. Mark Robinson of the MTPD told the Tri-City Tribune that last Wednesday, Ellis Eaton, 20, Nathaniel Pierce, 19 and Edward Wayne Williams, 37 all of Marked Tree were arrested by Ptl. ...

Tribune News Staff Mr. Ogal Pate, or Earl as his friends call him, is known for many things. From serving in the Navy in WWII from preaching the gospel all over the United States, Pate is a man rich in wisdom and knowledge. These days, Pate, 78, can usually be found enjoying the sun and outdoors at Three Rivers Nursing Center in Marked Tree. He was born May 1, 1926 in a little community between Caraway and Black Oak. He came to live in Lepanto when he was 14...

County Clerk Fonda Condra announces that early voting will be available beginning Monday, May 24 for the general primary election runoff that will be held on Tuesday, June 8. Early voting hours are from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. daily and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 5. Early voting will continue until 6 p.m. through Monday, June 7. June 1 is the first day a designated bearer may pick up an absentee ballot with two being the maximum allowed per person...

Tribune News Staff Now in its 21st year, the Maxia Apartments in Tyronza has served the residents of Tyronza in their elderly years with the basic needs of life. The complex, located at 176 Mullins St. in Tyronza currently has 22 residents who are elderly, handicapped or disabled. ...

Tribune News Staff For over 20 years, the Lepanto Senior Center has served many aspects of the Lepanto community. It has served as a meeting place for seniors in this area. It has served the health needs of the elderly of Lepanto and Etowah. And it has served as a fundraising force for many projects in Lepanto...

Air Force Airman Christopher B. Williams has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations...

AOAN Nathaniel P. Vinson left Feb. 17 from Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia for a six month deployment. The deployment is focused on fighting the global war on terrorism. Vinson received his training as an aviation ordinance man at the Naval Aviation Technical Training Center on Pensacola Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Fla...

Staff Sergeant Dwight A. Hammons was the guest of honor at a going away party in March at the Trumann Country Club. Hammons deployed to Afghanistan in May. American Legion Post 42 Commander Ron Taylor gave a moving speech honoring Hammons along with all the men and women in the military...

Staff Sergeant Dwight A. Hammons left May 1 from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii for a year's deployment in Afghanistan participating in Operation Enduring Freedom. Hammons joined the U.S. Army in Sept. of 1997 and will re-enlist during his stay in Afghanistan...

Siggy Holfeld a representative from NOVONP, USA, Inc. a map company will be in Trumann selling ads for a new city map. Holfeld last sold ads three years ago for a Trumann map. The city currently has only 150 maps left and is in need of a new publication...

The City of Trumann Parks and Recreation is having a public forum at 6:30 on Thursday May 27 at the Campbell Civic Center. The meeting is concerning the city parks of Trumann. The Parks and Recreation department is hoping to hear from Trumann resident's ideas for improvements to the city park...

The Trumann Police Department received 23 brand new Glock 40 caliber Model 22 handguns. The guns were hand delivered from a manufacturer out of Tampa, Fla. company. The top of the line guns feature three 15 round clips for law enforcement, speed loaders and cleaning tips...

The Trumann American Legion Post 42 will be dedicating a pavilion at the Trumann Sports Complex at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 29. The American Legion are honoring all World War II veterans with the pavilion dedicated to them. American Legion Post 42 Commander Ron Taylor said, "I would like for all veterans and members of the public to attend. Everyone is welcome."...

The Trumann American Legion Post 42 held a joint meeting with Trumann Cub Scouts to honor Trumann residents who have recently returned from Afghanistan. These men were Jonathan Watson, Bill Wallace and Kevin Long. A delicious dinner of hot dogs and chili was prepared by Charlie Yauger. A military themed cake was prepared and donated by City Café...

A Memorial Day Service will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 31 at the American Legion Park located at the red light of HWY 463 and Main St. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Legion Post 42 Commander Ron Taylor would like to thank everyone on behalf of the Trumann American Legion for the donations that made the new flag pole possible. "We really appreciate the generosity of our community," Commander Taylor said...

Funeral services for John R. Lowery, 51, of Trumann, who died Friday, May 21, at his home, were Tuesday, May 25 at the University Baptist Church, with the Rev. Paul Hale officiating. Burial followed in the Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home of Trumann...