Stories from Wednesday, July 7, 2004

Tribune News Staff With families were preparing for dinner on July 4, Mother Nature prepared for a series of storms that went through the Tri-Cities area Sunday afternoon. At around 12:00 p.m., the storm began to move through Poinsett County, after moving through the state of Arkansas with fury. ...

The East Poinsett County School District announced last Thursday that EPC Head Boys Basketball Coach Kevin Kyzer submitted his resignation Wednesday to school officials. School officials told the Tri-City Tribune last week that Kyzer cited family concerns as his reason for resigning, which opens up a position that has been open twice in the last four years. ...

The following is a list of sports news, for the week ending July 6, 2004: Coach K to stay: Duke Men's Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski ended speculation Monday, when he announced that he will stay at Duke University, instead of taking the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job. Krzyzewski, who...

On Saturday, June 26, the 13-14 year old Marked Tree Jr. Babe Ruth team concluded a championship season by winning the Northeast Arkansas Babe Ruth District Tournament. Entering the tournament with a 7-2 record on the season, the Indians played Brookland, battling their way to an 8-3 victory. Tyler Dunavin pitched five innings to lead Marked Tree to their eighth victory...

Harold L. Smith, age 60, of Lepanto formerly of Dyess died Tuesday, July 6 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Osceola. Survivors include two daughters: Candy (Smith) Harston of Dyess and Lisa Tate of Soddy Daisy, TN; four sisters: Juanita Brawley of West Memphis, Glenda Hausley of Collierville, IL., JoAnn Poirer and Shirley Smith both of Lansing, MI.; Three Brothers: Billy Wayne Smith of Earle, Jerry Smith of Hughes, and James Smith of Flint, Mich.; Two grandchildren: Caleb and Carlee Harston...

Carolyn Hindman, 50, died Monday, June 21 at her home in Tyronza. Born on March 26, 1954 in Lepanto, Hindman was a CNA and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by two daughters: Katrine Duncan and Betty Hindman, both of Tyronza; two brothers: Travis Brown of Tyronza and Ricky Brown of Black Oak; five sisters: Ann Holt of Dyess, Pat Talley of Concord, Mashell Bly of Payneway, Darline Brown of Concord and Sandy Wood of Olive Branch, Miss.; and seven grandchildren...

Maxia apartments, in conjunction with Tyronza Housing Authority, is hard at work to raise funds to improve its facilities. The group hopes to purchase new furniture for two lobbies in the building. Trish Barton, manager of the apartments, said that the new furniture would give the building a homier feel. Currently, metal folding chairs are available for guests or housing authority customers who choose to sit in the waiting areas...

Tribune News Staff A pre-trial hearing will be held July 13 in Harrisburg to determine the jurisdiction in the case of former Marked Tree High School teacher and coach Rob Jennings. Jennings, 47, of Little Rock was charged with 23 criminal counts of sexual misconduct last November, after an investigation by the Marked Tree Police Department, Arkansas State Police Crimes against Children unit and the Jonesboro office of the FBI found several alleged victims who stated that Jennings allegedly sexually abused them over a ten-year period. ...

It is not everyday that a small-town preacher gets an opportunity to address thousands at once. Jamie Beller, preacher at Broadway Street Church of Christ in Marked Tree, will do just that. For a man who feels sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ is first priority, the chance to speak on a television show is a fantastic occasion...

Hazel Jewell Dycus, 93, of Trumann passed away Thursday, July 1 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro of natural causes. She was born in Bay and had lived most of her life in Trumann. She was a housewife and member of the First United Pentecostal Church in Trumann...

Geneva Faye Gilbert, 55, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, June 29 at her residence. She was born in Dyess and had lives in Bay before moving to Jonesboro 14 years ago. She had worked at Demo's BBQ and was of the Baptist belief. She was preceded in death by her father, James Sweeney and her mother Cybil Fondron Sweeney...

Fred C. "Buck" Stacy, 71, of Trumann passed away on July 4 at the family residence in Trumann of natural causes. He was born in Trumann and a lifetime resident of Trumann. He was self-employed and owner of Stacy's Laser Service, member of the Harley Davidson Club of Jonesboro and the First General Baptist Church of Trumann...

Ellis R. Dobbins, 77, of Trumann passed away June 20 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center of natural causes. He was born in Alabama and had lived most of his life in Trumann. He was a retired factory worker, veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II and was of the Baptist faith...

Bertha Walls, 89, of Trumann passed away on Saturday, July 3 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro of natural causes. She was born in Lunsford and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. She was a housewife and of the Pentecostal faith...

Aurie Bell Wood, 82, of Jonesville, LA. passed away on June 30 at the Columns Nursing Home in Jonesville of natural causes. She was born in Trumann and had live din Trumann before moving to Jonesville. She was a housewife and member of the Lake Lilly Baptist Church...

Grilling Safety, By David S. Casey, Jr. and Brad Hendricks Summer is a popular time for friends and family to gather for a barbeque. With that in mind, it's imperative for adults to set a good example early on for children regarding grilling safety and the basics of safe food handling...

Arkansas State University in Jonesboro awarded 961 diplomas on Friday, May 7, during the Spring Commencement Ceremony in the Convocation Center. Dr. Les Wyatt, president of ASU, presented the various diplomas. Included in the total were five doctoral, 11 specialist's, 111 master's, 766 bachelor's and 68 associate's degrees. The class included 819 graduates from Arkansas, 49 graduates from Missouri, 67 from other states, and 26 from other countries...

Are you ready to rumble? Trumann is hosting a night of professional wrestling featuring the stars of Heartland Championship Wrestling. Bell time is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday July 10 in the Trumann Recreation Center at the Sports Complex on Pecan Grove Road...

Ray B. Cunningham, 78, of Harrisburg died Sunday, June 27, at Regional Medical Center of NEA. Born at Camp, he lived in the Harrisburg and Trumann areas most of his life and was an Army veteran. He had been a maintenance technician for the Singer Co. and was of the Baptist belief...