Stories from Thursday, April 6, 2006

Five Trumann churches are alternating hosting lunch time services during Holy Week. Holy Week services will be at noon Monday, April 10 thru Friday, April 14 at the following churches in Trumann: Monday - Jesus and Simon of Cyrene, Mark 15:21 at First United Methodist Church, Jim Thresher, pastor...

The Weiner Girl Scout Troop #113 is sponsoring a Miss Red, White and Blue pageant at 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 29 at the Weiner School cafeteria. All proceeds from the pageant will go the troop. Pageant coordinators would prefer all contestants be registered before the pageant, but will accept registrations at the door, beginning at noon...

"To make the best better" is the 4-H motto, and the two 4-H youth organizations in Poinsett County are living that out according to the members and leaders. They reported to community leaders at the 4-H Expansion & Review Committee meeting held recently at the Cooperative Extension Service...

Colonel Steve Dozier, Director of the Arkansas State Police will address law enforcement officers who have successfully completed the Basic Police Training Course at Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Training Academy graduation in Pocahontas, on Friday, April 7...

Gladys Alice Gossett, 85 of Trumann, died Thursday, March 30, 2006 at Trumann Health and Rehabilitation Center. Gossett was born in Lepanto and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. She and her husband, Ray, owned and operated Gossett Restaurant in Trumann for over 50 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Mrs. Evelyn Pauline Hawkins, 90, of Trumann died Saturday, April 1, 2006 at the St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born in and a lifetime resident of Trumann. Hawkins was a housewife and a member of Temple Baptist Church in Jonesboro...

Dan Walker, 63, of Steele, Mo. formerly of Trumann died Wednesday, March 29, 2006. He was born on Feb. 4, 1943 in Russellville. Walker was a Mason. His home lodge was the Trumann Masonic Lodge. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, husband and friend...

James William Hand, 78, of Marked Tree died Saturday, April 1 at his residence in Marked Tree. He was a safety engineer for General Motors for 32 years, a member of the Central Baptist Church, a member of Elks Lodge in Michigan and an Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Mary Hand, and one sister, Clovis Irene Cantrell...

Trumann native Tiffany Whitlock, eight, has become a very accomplished gymnast. She recently took home the state vault championship in her level. She competes as a level 5 gymnast. Her season results are: Nov. 5 at the Bella Benefit meet in Searcy - third place vault, first place uneven bars, second place balance beam, first place floor and first place all around...

The Wildcats only action last week was a double header last Tuesday against Osceola. The two teams split, the Seminoles winning the first 5-0 and Trumann the second 10-9. Osceola 5 Trumann 0 The Seminoles pounded out five runs as they shut out the Cats 5-0 to open the double header. Trumann was able to get only two hits in the shutout as Jordan Heavener collected a double in the second and Kyle Barker followed suit with a two-bagger in the third. Both went to the plate four times...

Pleasant Valley Baptist Church is having a revival on Sunday April 9 thru Wednesday, April 12. Sunday morning services will begin at 11 a.m. and services will begin at 7 p.m. Sunday night thru Wednesday night. Everyone is invited to the church, located in the Hatchiecoon community south of Trumann...

The annual Shady Grove school reunion is scheduled for Saturday, April 22 at the Old Community House in Trumann. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. and dinner will start at 5 p.m. Food will be provided and those attending can bring their favorite dish...

The Bay First Baptist Church is having a rummage sale from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 8 at the Shanley Vincent Family Life Center. On the same day they are also having a car wash on Hwy 463 at the Splash Car Wash. All proceeds will benefit the youth mission trip to Gallup, New Mexico in June...

Hannah Beth Miller of Trumann, a senior at Trumann High School, has accepted a Dean's Scholarship to attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro next fall. During high school her achievements and activities included student council, FCCLA, Science Club and Who's Who Most Studious...

The Trumann Ministerial Alliance is sponsoring a community Easter Sunrise service at 6:30 p.m. on Easter Sunday, April 16 at the First Baptist Church on Hwy 69 in Trumann. Rev. Leanard Harp of the First Christian church will be preaching. The First Baptist Church choir will be singing...

Arkansas's 32nd Secretary of State, Charlie Daniels, filed for re-election earlier this week. Previously elected by popular vote in the 2002 statewide election, Daniels, a Democrat, is currently serving his first term as Arkansas's Secretary of State...

Regina K. Clay of Lackey Realtors in Marion has been approved and selected as an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) of the Realtors' Land Institute (RLI) headquartered in Chicago, Ill. She is an affiliate of the National Association of Realtors and is also a member of the West Memphis Board of Realtors...

"This is about the issues we face in Poinsett County," Beebe said. "Sure, we face obstacles. When in life do we accomplish great things without overcoming obstacles? We need to change the attitude from 'how do we make Arkansas better,' to, 'how do we make it the best.'"...

Poinsett County native Larry D. "Buddy" Lovell recently announced his candidacy for State Representative. Lovell, 61, was born in Tyronza and has lived in Marked Tree since he was an infant. He and his wife, Lynn Ashlock Lovell, have been married for 36 years...

Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches has elected Poinsett County Sheriff Larry Mills to its Board of Directors. "Protecting the citizens of Arkansas is a responsibility I take very seriously," said Mills. "Children who have been abused or neglected need the most protection of all. Arkansas Sheriffs' Youth Ranches is an organization that I have supported and admired for quite some time, and I am looking forward to taking a more active role in the program."...

The Department of Music at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro will present its annual Student Honors Recital on Monday, April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in Riceland Hall of Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive. Students are selected to perform on the recital by a panel of judges representing the music faculty. ...

Henderson State University will open its doors to high school juniors on April 13 as the school hosts its spring Reddie for Henderson Day. Juniors and their parents are invited to participate in campus tours, special sessions about financial aid and campus traditions, student activities and browsing sessions. Participants will also be treated to lunch. Make your reservation to attend by calling 870-230-5028 or 1-800-228-7333...

On a spring break week, the Lady Wildcats (4-6) played only one game, meeting Gosnell in a conference game at Trumann and came away the 18-3 winner last Tuesday. But even though the score reflected a blowout, coach Brian Haynes was less than pleased with his team's effort...