Stories from Thursday, April 20, 2006

The mayors of Poinsett County, along with other community leaders, met last week at the Trumann Sports Complex to discuss the progress being made in the cities of the county and talk with Merle Williams, Poinsett County emergency manager, about being prepared in case of an emergency in the county...

Bu DAN BRAWNER Tribune Sports Staff The few fans who traveled to Cherry Valley last Thursday to see the Warriors take on Cross County were witness to a rare no-hitter from EPC's Cameron Gean. But, not only that, they nearly saw a perfect game as Gean seated 20 of 21 batters striking out 9 in the process to lead EPC to a 4-0 victory...

Wessie Wilson Word, 97, of Tyronza died April 14 at his residence. Word was a retired school teacher, a member of the Arkansas retired teacher's association and a member of Tyronza First Baptist Church. Word was preceded in death by his wife, Grover D. Word...

Hazel Charlene Vaughn, 80, of Lepanto died Friday, April 14 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Survivors include her husband Willard Vaughn of Lepanto; three daughters: Sue Marshall of Jonesboro and Judy Blocker and Jan Birmingham, both of Lepanto; two sons: Price Bridges of Lepanto and Don Vaughn of Lake Village; one brother, Jerrell Eddy of Little Rock; one sister, Amy Porter of Heber Springs; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.. ...

Joann Justus Essman Kessler Bushman, 72, of Lenoir, formerly of Hendersonville, N.C., died at her residence on Tuesday, April 11. She was born in Tyronza on July 7, 1934. Bushman is survived by her husband, Donald Bushman; her children's father, Richard Essman of St. ...

Pearl Gidewell Brown, 72, of Trumann died Friday, April 14 at her residence in Trumann. She was a member of Red Oak Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by three brothers: Tom Smith, Larry Smith and Garry Smith; her first husband, Burr Glidewell; and her second huband John Brown...

Brother Mike Taber will be preaching the revival. Pastor Jonathan Skaggs invites everyone to attend. The church is located on Hwy 149.

There will be a yard sale from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 29 at the Marked Tree Elementary School Cafeteria. All proceeds will be donated to the family of Lane Jo Ross, three month old daughter of Craig and Misty Ross Laney Jo is currently undergoing treatment at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis...

The City of Tyronza will be having a city wide clean up April 24 -- 28. Residents should put materials to be removed on their curb or place them at the dumpster at the city shop. Illegal items will not be accepted. This includes items such as chemicals, paint, tires or any appliances such as air conditioners or refrigerators that contain Freon...

The Poinsett County Republicans held a Lincoln Day dinner this weekend at the Marked Tree Elementary School Cafeteria. The chicken strip dinner was catered by Bill's Fresh Market and included a delicious peach cobbler for dessert. A heartfelt tribute to Doll Holloway was the hometown highlight of the night. ...

James Ford, 29, of 509 Eighth Street in Marked Tree was arrested after turning himself in to the police department last week. Detective Mark Robinson served a felony theft warrant on Ford. Ford had been sought in connection with the disappearance of approximately $12,000 worth of material from the Three Rivers Nursing Home construction site at 33904 Highway 63...

The Tyronza City Council heard from Lt. Wayne Frazier, Deputy of the Poinsett County Sheriff's Department and TASER instructor for the county, at its meeting last Tuesday night. Chief of Police Tony Turner introduced Deputy Frazier to the council and asked them to consider the possibility of purchasing TASERS for the police department to provide a safe and effective tool for apprehending uncooperative suspects...

The East Poinsett County School Board met last week in regular session to discuss several matters including the financial projections for next year, obtaining a school credit card and to hire certified and non-certified personnel. Although no action was needed concerning early loan payments, Superintendent Mickey Pierce explained to the board his reasons for considering doing so. ...

A group of dedicated ninth graders at Marked Tree High School have learned first hand what it means to lend a helping hand. They rallied the community to collect goods and donations for the victims of the tornado in Marmaduke. Marmaduke was devastated by a tornado that tore through the small town on April 2. Approximately 250 homes were destroyed by the twister, leaving many families homeless, without even the basic necessities...

Spokesman and president of Three Rivers Country Club Randy Shinabery announced Tuesday that it was decided at a meeting of some 30 members and former members Monday night to place the Club on the market. The primary reason for the sale is that the club's membership has dropped so in recent years that it is hard for the club to maintain its expenses...

Democrat Sports Staff The Lady Cats had a relatively easy week as they picked up four wins, shutting out Manila 16-0 and 11-0 on, then receiving two forfeits from Osceola to close out the week. Trumann-16, Manila-0 Trumann-11, Manila-0 Haley Brewer had a perfect 2 for 2 opening game with two RBIs and two runs then came back in the second contest and finished her perfect day at the with a 3 for 3 performance with two more RBIs and a run. ...