Stories from Wednesday, October 4, 2006

Trumann Junior High and Senior High homecomings are set for this week. Students have been participating in Homecoming activities throughout the week including dressing up for spirit days, a bonfire and a homecoming dance. The homecoming court for TJHS is seventh grade maid Morgan Wilson, eighth grade maid Dedra Hunt and ninth grade maids Skye Roach, Katelyn Kent and Kayli Wright. ...

Trumann didn't have the football the entire game, but it must have seemed that way to Manila, as the Wildkittens kept the ball over 25 of the 32 minutes played en route to a 26-18 victory over the improving Lions Saturday morning at Trumann. While Trumann's four touchdown drives consumed over three fourths of the game, Manila's scores came on two short touchdown drives and a long kickoff return...

Roger Paul Holt of Harrisburg died Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006 at the NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro. He was born Sept. 19, 1953 in Marked Tree to Paul Vernon Holt and Elsie Faye Collins. Following high school he attended and graduated from the Delta Vo-Tech in Marked Tree. ...

Mary Louise Franks, 79, of Trumann formerly of Tyronza died Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006 at her residence. She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church of Trumann. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Edward Franks, Sr. She is survived by one son, Vernon "Bud" Franks of Tyronza; two daughters, Jimmie Lou McCullar of Olive Branch, Miss., Norma Jean Baney of Harrisburg; one brother, Dewey Bonee of Portageville, Mo.; special friend of 28 years, L.D. ...

Dorcie Martin Qualls, 79, of Waynesboro, Tenn. died Wednesday, Sept. 27 at Wayne Medical Center in Waynesboro, Tenn. She was a native of Olive Hill, Tenn., a homemaker and member of the Collinwood Church of God of Prophecy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Oma Lee Dickerson Martin; the father of her children, W.E. Qualls; five brothers and one sister...

The American Soybean Association is looking for growers who understand the responsibility of protecting one of our most precious natural resources and are dedicated to enhancing the quality of the land entrusted to them. The Conservation Legacy Awards recognize the outstanding environmental and conservation achievements of U.S. soybean farmers who rise to this calling and distinguish themselves by taking care of the environment while still reaping economic returns from their farms...

Dale Riley, homeless, was arrested on Sept. 21 by Capt. Det. Jerry Foster and charged with two counts of breaking or entering, one count of felony theft and one count of misdemeanor theft. According to police reports Riley took a forklift and other items from a factory in Trumann...

Ronnie Dye of Trumann is offering free beginning guitar classes. Classes will begin at 7 p.m. on Monday nights and last until 8:30 p.m. at Maple Grove Baptist Church. There is no need to pre-register, just show up. Registration and contact information will be gathered during the class. You do not have to attend Maple Grove Baptist Church to participate...

The fifty year class reunion of the Trumann High School Class of 1956 is set for Oct. 6, 7 and 8. The initial gathering will begin at 2 p.m. on Friday afternoon at the Community Center. This will include registration, picture taking a tailgating light meal and preparation to ride a school bus to the Homecoming Football game...

Surrounded by brightly colored baby grand Baldwin pianos sat the intricately patterned grand piano lined in detailed handcrafted bronze patiently awaiting the musical talent of Arthur Hanlon. The custom made piano is housed in the Baldwin factory in Trumann, the site of a recent MTV video shoot featuring Hanlon...

Sheila Walters is applying for the position of Trumann mayor. Her objective as mayor would be to make sure Trumann is a better place to live for all citizens. She said her personal qualifications are she cares about the welfare of all citizens of Trumann, considers all citizens to be of equal standing and loves a challenge...

The Old Community Center was the scene Saturday afternoon for a drop-in gathering for one of Trumann's most well known citizens, Jules Martin, 89. The event was organized by the Trumann Area Fine Arts Council to honor the Trumann resident who has lived in the city for his entire life...

Air Force Airman Danny R. Smith has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training, the airman studied the Air Force mission, organization, and military customs and courtesies; performed drill and ceremony marches, and received physical training, rifle marksmanship, field training exercises, and special training in human relations...

Trumann continued their impressive season-long ground assault with another 300 yard plus performance as the Wildcats spoiled Westside's homecoming with a 46-12 drubbing of the Warriors Friday night at Westside. The Wildcats scored touchdowns on their first four offensive possessions, and mixed in a 47-yard interception return for a score by junior defensive back Nathan Moore in building a 33-0 lead just one minute into the second quarter...