Stories from Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Since taking the office of Chief of Police, Larry Blagg he has made one thing clear. He will not tolerate drugs in the city of Trumann. "I believe that drug users should be given a chance at rehab, but I have no tolerance for drug dealers," said Chief Blagg. "They need to get out of Trumann."...

Lindsey Davis of Trumann, a senior at Trumann High School, has accepted a Chancellor's Scholarship to attend Arkansas State University in Jonesboro next fall. During high school her achievements have included volleyball -- four years, basketball -- four years, GT program, National Honor Society, Student Council, FCCLA, FCA, Science Club, History Club and School Nutrition Committee...

The Trumann Senior Life Center is hosting the dating game. The fun game will pair a man and women together and send them out on an exciting date Valentines Night. The date will include a candle light dinner, flowers, chocolate candy and a chauffeured ride. Those who want to enter shouldn't delay. Only one couple will win. The last day to sign up will be Feb. 7...

The Marked Tree Church of God of Prophecy is having a special singing at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 26. Everyone is invited to come out and bring a song and come expecting a blessing. A revival is set for 7 p.m. nightly, Jan. 28 -- 31 with Bro. Jr. Hill...

A special called meeting for the Trumann City Council has been set for 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 25. The meeting will take place in the courtroom in the Trumann Police Department. Regular meetings of the Trumann City Council are at 7 p.m., the second Tuesday of each month...

The girl scouts are looking for people who would like to make a positive influence in girls' lives. They are looking for caring, outgoing adult volunteers to help organize Girl Scout troops in Trumann. The benefits are endless. Volunteers learn new crafts, make new friends, and are positive role models for their daughters or granddaughters...

The Northeast Arkansas Beekeepers Association will hold an annual meeting, Saturday, January 27, at Farm Credit Midsouth in Jonesboro. Farm Credit Midsouth is located at 3000 Prosperity Drive, south of Parker Road and just west of the Highway 63 overpass at Stadium Boulevard...

(Editor's note: The following editorial appeared in the January 4, 2007 edition of the Modern News in Harrisburg. It is reprinted at the request of several readers with the author's permission.) Many days I read the Jonesboro Sun just to see what's been happening. I usually open it up and scan the headlines and if something catches my attention then I read further to see what important information is in the story...

Lawmakers received the governor's balanced-budget proposal during the second week of the 86th General Assembly's regular legislative session and will use those numbers as they set spending priorities for the state's next two budget years. The two-year, $8.9-billion budget includes sizable increases for public schools, higher education, prisons and the Arkansas State Police. The proposed budget also cuts the state's 6 percent sales tax on groceries by half...

The 13th annual Arkansas State University Agribusiness Conference will be held Wednesday, Feb, 14 in the ASU Fowler and Convocation Centers in Jonesboro. On-site registration begins at 8 a.m. in the Fowler Center. Lunch will be served in the Convocation Center at noon. Afternoon sessions end at 3 p.m...

Fleicia Jean Carder, 43, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born on Friday, June 7, 1963, the daughter of Homer and Helen Coley Carder in Leachville. She had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a homemaker and member of the First Assembly of God...

Lillie Pauline Rash of Jonesboro was born on Thursday, Nov. 6, 1924, the daughter of the late Jack and Alice Scroggins Neeley. She was born in Cameron, Okla., she had lived for the past 40 years in Jonesboro and was formerly of Trumann. Mrs. Rash was a retired housekeeper for St. Bernard's Medical Center and a member of the Nettleton Baptist Church...

Deborah "Debbie" McCrary, 47, of Trumann died, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007 at the family residence in Trumann. She was born June 13, 1959 in Marked Tree. She was a factory worker and of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her father, George Warren Mack...

Joe H. Worley, 65, of Jonesboro died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007 at NEA Medical Center in Jonesboro. He had lived in Jonesboro for the past 34 years and was a member of the Highland Drive Christian Church. He was an avid fisherman and gardener. He was a big fan of the Razorbacks and loved working crossword puzzles...

Stamp Out Smoking (SOS) announces the 2007 "Your SOS Celebrity" essay contest, which will give Arkansas students in grades 2-9 the opportunity to submit an essay about someone in their lives who maintains a healthy and smoke-free lifestyle. "Your SOS Celebrity" is an online contest in which students may submit their entries through the SOS Web site, stampoutsmoking.com, by March 9. ...

BATESVILLE, Ark. -- Applications are now being accepted for the Summer 2007 Upward Bound Math-Science Center Program at Lyon College in Batesville, Ark. The Upward Bound Math-Science Center is a six-week residential program for high school students who will be completing the 9th, lOl or 11th grades this spring. The program will be in session June 2 through July 13, for seniors, and June 9 through July 13 for sophomores and juniors. Completed applications must be postmarked by March 1...

Rick Atkins Ward / position: Ward 1 position 2 Where did you grow up? Trumann Where did you go to high school? Central High School Where did you go to college? ASU Tech, EMT and Toll and Dye degrees Spouse -- Amanda Atkins Children -- Brittany West, 24 and Tyler Atkins, 20. One granddaughter -- Maddi Payne -- 6...

Carmack Johnson Ward / position: Ward 1 position 1 Where did you grow up? Amagon Children -- one daughter, Carnell Hooker; one son in law, Donald Hooker and one granddaughter, Tara Hooker. How long have you been in office? Two years. What made you decide to run for office? I have lived in for over 50 years and I want to serve my Ward and the city by helping to improve the conditions of the city...

FASTRAX credit recovery begins Monday, Jan. 29 at THS. These classes are free and are offered to allow students in grades ninth through 12th make up a first semester class that they have failed. Classes are offered in four subjects: math, social studies, science and English...

A local Trumann restaurant was robbed of a substantial amount of money Saturday, said Truman Police Chief Larry Blagg. According to victims statements, three unidentified black females entered the establishment Saturday. Witnesses said they were around 25 -- 35 years in age, slender in build and one was wearing a dark blue smock similar to a nurse's uniform...

Local County Governments are beginning lobbying activity at the State Capitol, in Little Rock. Johnny Rye, Jr., Assessor of Poinsett County, who serves on the Association of Arkansas Counties' Legislative Committee, said the counties have interest in bills that assist county governments and local taxpayers...

Local county governments are beginning lobbying activity at the State Capitol, in Little Rock. Poinsett County assessor Johnny Rye, Jr., who serves on the Association of Arkansas Counties' Legislative Committee, said that the counties have interest in bills that assist county governments and local taxpayers...

Poinsett County residents and friends of family of former State Representative Wayne Nichols packed the commons area at Arkansas State University Technical Center in Marked Tree last Sunday. The gathering of nearly 100 people was held to honor Nichols and thank him for all his hard work during his three terms as State Representative...

Frederick Clark, 317 Gum, was arrested on Jan. 20 by Ptl. Jackie Ragan and charged with possession of marijuana, first degree terroristic threatening and third degree domestic battery. According to reports, Clark pushed his wife through a door and busted the door. Clark told his wife and stepson he was going to kill them while Ptl. Ragan was present. He had a bag of what appeared to be marijuana on his person...

Brian Davis, 28, and Tabatha West, 25, both residing at 6565 Eul Lane, Payneway, were arrested on Jan. 9 by Poinsett County Deputy Mark Robinson. Both were charged with two counts breaking and entering, possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to manufacture meth and theft. West was also charged with an outstanding commitment (warrant)...

Former Trumann resident Chief Warrant Officer Eddie H. Whitt is the new Command Chief Warrant Officer for the Virginia Army National Guard. CWO Whitt now resides in Powhatan County with his wife Reba, and daughter Julia Anne. They have lived in Virginia for two decades. The family operates E and R Honey Farms...

The Trumann High School class of 1987 is planning their 20 year reunion. Those looking for more information or wanting to help plan the reunion should contact Myles Milligan by e-mail at milligan123@hotmail.com or call 483-1450 or contact Shawn Massey Renshaw by e-mail at shawnrenshaw@yahoo.com or call 483-3728...

The First Baptist Church Angel Food Ministries is taking food orders for February. Orders will be taken from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 24 and from 12 p.m. -- 3 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 28. A large variety of food is available for $25, plus several specials items...

The Poinsett County Circuit Clerk's office is responsible for tracking jurors as they progress from summons to service at trial. Poinsett Circuit Clerk Claudia Mathews is now bringing new technology to the jury service process. "Most judicial circuits keep jurors qualified for six months," said Susan Yarbro, Jury Project Manager for Arkansas' Administrative Office of the Courts. ...

The Northeast Arkansas Men's Adult Baseball League (NEAMABL) is now accepting registrations from both teams and individuals wishing to play this Summer. The NEAMABL is part of a national organization called the MSBL or Men's Senior Baseball League. This organization is over 40,000 strong with...