Stories from Wednesday, March 1, 2006

Earnie Link, Trumann Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief, spoke to the Trumann Lions Club last week regarding disaster preparedness. He said it is important for the whole community to be aware of community disaster plans, particularly what to do in an emergency, and to have their own emergency plan for their homes and families...

This is the Trumann Wildcats Schedule: March 2--Polar Bear Classic, WM, TBA March 3-- Polar Bear Classic, WM, TBA March 4-- Polar Bear Classic, WM, TBA March 8--EPC, 4:00 March 9--Marked Tree, 4:00 March 10--Cross County, 4:00 March 13--at Nettleton, 4:00...

This is the Trumann Lady Wildcats Schedule: March 6--Riverside, 4:00 March 7--Marked Tree, 4:00 March 9--at Bay, 4:00 March 10--Nettleton, 4:00 March 13--at Hoxie, 4:00 March 16--Valley View, 4:00 March 17--Nettleton Inv. , 4:00 March 18-- Nettleton Inv. , 4:00...

Time closing for registration for summer sports The umpires test for ASA softball will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 5 at the Trumann Recreational Complex. All slow pitch and fast pitch umpires are urged to attend. For more information call Kenny Stallings at 870-482-3694 or Jean Jones at 870-236-2314...

Trumann's Lady Wildcats had a successful season last year as they won the district softball championship for the first time then followed this up by winning the district tournament to complete the sweep. This year, Coach Brian Haynes is expecting even more from the Lady Cats...

The Poinsett County Single Parent Scholarship Fund will present $5,250 in scholarships at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 3 at the Bank of Trumann. The fund helps single parents in Poinsett County go back to school.

The Poinsett Community Association will meet at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 6 at the Shiloh Baptist Church. The agenda will be to discuss the spring clean up, Keep Arkansas Beautiful project. All Poinsett Lake residents are encouraged to attend. Meeting and membership is open to all interested in Lake Poinsett and the surrounding area...

All landowners who are interested in electing directors for the Poinsett County Conservation District board are encouraged to participate in the election that will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 7. The election will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 204 Main Street, in Harrisburg. Participants must be a registered voter, own land and reside in the district...

Trumann Parks and Recreation is hosting a pancake breakfast from 6 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 4 at the Trumann Recreation Complex building. Breakfast includes pancakes and all the fixings and is $5 for adults and $3 for children. Those needing more information should call Mayor's office at 870-483-5355...

Harold Blackwood announced last week that he will seek reelection as Justice of the Peace, District 1 of Poinsett County, which includes Tyronza and the Tyronza Township. Blackwood is currently serving his third term on the court. "I have a definite concern for the people in this district," Blackwood said. "I care about how the tax dollars are spent county-wide."...

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. Arkansas Archeology Month, an annual celebration of Arkansas's prehistoric and historic past, will be held the entire month of March. Cosponsored by the Arkansas Archeological Survey, the Arkansas Archeological Society, and the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism, Archeology Month will be celebrated at museums, libraries, and parks throughout the state...

The First Baptist Church in Bay, 200 Central Avenue, is hosting a community wide crusade revival with Evangelist Bro. Danny Taylor March 5 - 8. Sunday morning services are at 11 a.m. with Sunday evening services at 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday services will be at 7 p.m...

A free Alzheimer's screening is set for March 17 at the East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging in Jonesboro. Local medical personnel will be on hand for the screening. Free refreshments will be served. The screening is sponsored by the EAAAA and Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. Persons may call 930-2222 or 1-800-680-6950 to make an appointment...

Students in Trumann School District will be given Benchmark, Literacy End of Course (EOC) and Iowa Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) during March. The test schedule will be: March 6 - science field, fifth and seventh grades; March 7 - 9 - benchmark reading and math, third - 8th grades; March 8 -9 - literacy (EOC), 11th grade and March 20 - 31 - ITBS, kindergarten - second grade...

Raymond Vail, 515 Plaza, was arrested on Feb. 15 by Det. Jerry Foster and charged with commercial burglary and theft. According to reports, Vail broke a window of Bill Teague's Grocery, entered the store and took cigarettes and cigars. He was released on his own recognizance...

The Joshua Lynn Robison Memorial Scholarship Fund has been set up in the loving memory of Joshua Robison. He was a 2005 graduate of Trumann High School. In memory of the passion Josh had for Trumann athletics, this fund is to encourage and help future athletes of the Trumann School District in their advancement for education...

Last year, the Trumann Wildcats made it to the Region II Tournament in Harrison, but made it no farther as they lost to Westside in the first game 7-1. This year, Coach Scott Brown is expecting even better things from his squad as they prepare for the opening of the season March 2 at the Polar Bear Classic in West Memphis. They will play the winner of the opening round game between Barton and Forrest City...