Stories from Wednesday, August 23, 2006

The first entertainment show of the fall season will feature Elvis impersonator, Terry Jenkins. The concert will be at 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 25 in the Trumann High School Auditorium. When Jenkins gets dressed in his jewel encrusted jump suit he will become someone who looks very familiar, yes, Elvis is in the building of Trumann High...

The results of the 2006 Wild Duck Golf Classic which was held recently at the Trumann Country Club were as follows: Championship Flight: First-Aaron Riddle and Brandon Murrell. Second-Charles Williams and Bill Barnett. Third-Anthony Patterson and Taylor Morgan...

Adult Fall Softball registration is continuing through thru Aug. 31. The games will be played on Monday and Tuesday nights to coincide with the soccer league. Parents will be able to play softball while their kids and grandkids play soccer. The League will start play on Sept. 5. For more information, call the sports complex at 483-1098 or registration forms can be picked up at the complex or the mayor's office...

Each year, Arkansans improve the environmental quality of their communities by volunteering in Keep Arkansas Beautiful's (KAB) Great Arkansas Cleanup. This year's fall cleanup campaign will run Sept. 9 - Oct. 31. All communities across the state are encouraged to become involved in this annual litter-pickup event. ...

Military families can receive free shipping supplies from the US Postal Service. Packages include a flat rate box, one roll of tape, ten labels and customs forms. Postage is not provided for the packages. To take advantage of this offer military families can call 1-800-610-8734, select option 1 for English, then option 1 for priority and ask for a Military Care Kit...

The Poinsett County 4-H Shooting Sports Club hosted the second annual Strut Your Mutt Dog Show on Thursday evening Aug. 17 at the Poinsett County Fair. Local youth entered their pets and took home awards in several different categories. The winners were as follows: best tail wager - "Buddy," a chocolate lab owned by Colton Woodard of Harrisburg; best smile - "Princess," a chihuahua owned by Samantha Russell of Harrisburg; most noble looking - "Jessie," a poodle owned by Autumn Sharp of Harrisburg; best coat - "Buttons," a mixed terrier owned by Jon Reeves of Harrisburg; looks most like owner and reserve grand champion - "Jade," a rottweiler owned by Felisha Foster of Trumann; longest dog - "Lily," a dachsund woned by Morgan and Caroline Smith of Harrisburg; strongest dog - "Princess," a golden retriever owned by Devon Allen of Harrisurg; best handshake - "Chuck," a golden retriever owned by Faith Allen of Harrisburg; best dressed and best escape artist - "Allie," a Jack Russell owned by Cassidy Howard of Weiner.. ...

Big hearted motorcycle riders have an opportunity to be involved in several upcoming activities. Traditionally bikers have the reputation of looking rough, talking rough and causing trouble. In northeast Arkansas most bikers have raised a lot of money for all kinds of projects...

Three people were given one million dollar cash bonds in Trumann last week. Brandy Husbands, 5405 E. Nettleton in Jonesboro; Stephanie Northcott, 314 Eastside Gardens and Chad Fowler, 640 Green Road 705 in Jonesboro were all arrested on Aug. 17 by Lt. Shane Blagg, Ptl. Glen Smith and Det. Jonathan Skaggs...

As with any election involving an increase in taxes, there are stern supporters for each side of the issue. One major question and rumor making its way through the local chatter is, "If the vote doesn't pass will the school get the $10 million dollars allocated for the building of the new school?"...

Sallie Lou Biggers, a former resident of Trumann, has begun work on a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatrical costume technology and management at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The three-year professional program at UIUC accepts one new student each year. Sallie was awarded a full tuition...

Angela Johns of Trumann was among the 250 graduates who received diplomas in commencement exercises at Harding University July 29. Majoring in reading, Johns received the Master of Education degree. The ceremonies were held in Benson Auditorium with Joe Bright, preaching minister for Sunset Church of Christ in Springfield, Mo., as the featured speaker...

The Child and Youth Pediatric Day Clinic held a Hop A Thon for Muscular Dystrophy on Tues. Aug. 15. All of the children participated and had a lot of fun. The children hopped on a mini trampoline, played hop scotch and did the bunny hop. The bunny (AKA Jennifer Milligan) did the bunny hop with all the classrooms. A special thank you to Jennifer for wearing the bunny costume in the heat of the day...

The Maple Grove EHC met on Monday, Aug. 14 in the fellowship hall of the church with eight members present. The group enjoyed a pot luck lunch before having a short business meeting. Wylma Parrish, club vice-president, called the meeting to order. The roll call was answered by the ladies telling what their favorite games were in school and answered by JoAnn Pankey, Clara Heathcock, Willie Jo McGirr, Wylma Parrish, Maudine Heath, Dorothy Lafarlett, Mary L. Johnson and Carnell Henley...

The Trumann Lions Club president for 2005-2006 Johnny Rye presented his appreciation awards to those in the club who helped him during his year of presidency. The club had several activities during the year including the Little Red Wagon fundraiser, annual BBQ, senior night and their first gold tournament...

The Trumann Housing Authority is proud to announce the winners of the Yard of the Month contest for July. They appreciate all those participating and wish to encourage everyone to continue in their efforts throughout the year. First place winner is Patricia Presley at 512 Woodland; second place winner is Wilma Reeves at 138 Campbell Ave.; and third place winner is Sharon Woods at 220 Birch Ave. ...

According to David Hicks of Trumann, a fast pitch softball league for girls from 10-12 is in the process of being formed for the Poinsett County area. "We'll be centered in Trumann," Hicks said. "We've already got some girls on the team, but we're looking for more."...