Stories from Wednesday, April 4, 2007

Tribune News Staff (Editor's note: This is part one of a two part series about internet fraud in Poinsett County) While Poinsett County is a relatively small area of a medium size state, with the internet, it is fair game and a serious target to all of the world. ...

Tribune Editor Marked Tree native Elder Robert L. Shepherd, Jr. has published a new book entitled "By My Spirit." Shepherd will be signing copies of his book at Cokesbury Bookstore in Memphis from 11 a.m. -- 2 p.m. this Saturday, April 7. "By My Spirit is a revelation that was given to me by the Holy Spirit to enlighten us, God's children, to the fact that we cannot live a victorious Christian life if we do not allow the Spirit of God to lead and guide us," Shepherd said. ...

First Baptist Church in Lepanto has a new Youth Minister, Steve Terrell. Energetic, compassionate and enthusiastic are just a few words used to describe Terrell. And the church's leaders know these qualities will spark growth and passion among their youth...

Tribune Sports Staff Marked Tree (11-8) closed out a spring break week with three wins at home to move further into the win column as the district tournament looms. The Indians first had to come from behind to defeat Hoxie 3-2. Then Friday they hosted spunky Turrell, defeating them by identical 15-0 scores in a pair of three inning games...

Tribune Sports Staff The Lady Indians (9-7) only had one win last week, but this was understandable in that they only played one game, defeating Crowley's Ridge Academy 13-1 last Tuesday at Marked Tree. Christy Plunkett lead all hitters by far with a 3 for 3 day, scoring two runs and knocking in six others. Hannah Ghant and Lyndsay Constant were both 1 for 1 with Ghant hitting a double, scoring three runs and knocking in a run while Constant tripled and scored once...

Editor's note: This is part one of a two part series about internet fraud in Poinsett County) While Poinsett County is a relatively small area of a medium size state, with the internet, it is fair game and a serious target to all of the world. According to police officials with the Trumann and Marked Tree police departments, identity theft, internet fraud and internet stalking are some of the newest and most damaging and even lethal tools in the criminal's bag of tricks. ...

Lake Poinsett State Park in Harrisburg is one of the hidden gems of Poinsett County. The campground makes a perfect spot for a quick get away. The park makes a great spot for a day visit or an overnight stay. The campground features 29 campsites, most with water and electrical hookups, and a bath house...

The State Executive Director for the Arkansas Farm Service Agency (FSA), Dotson Collins, recently announced the sign-up deadline for the 2007 Direct and Counter-cyclical Program (DCP) has been extended to August 3, 2007. "The extension is due to issues involving the performance of the Farm Service Agency's web-based computer system," said Collins. The late-file fee of $100 will only be assessed for farms that are enrolled after August 3, 2007 and before September 30, 2007...

Foreign high school students are scheduled to arrive soon for academic semester and year homestay programs, and the sponsoring organization needs a few more local host families. The students are anxiously awaiting news of their new families. These young ambassadors are looking forward to fulfilling their life-long dreams...

"He will be missed not only by the city, but the whole community and the county," said Cecil Daves. Daves, former Trumann Schools Superintendent, made these comments about his longtime friend Jack Edwin Coggins who died Saturday March 31. Coggins, 77, was a former Trumann pharmacist, Trumann mayor and Poinsett County Quorum Court member. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Erin, as well as two sons, Jack Jr. of Batesville and John of Cabot...

Carol Bales Warren, 62, of West Memphis died Wednesday, March 21, 2008 at her home. Born in Trumann, she lived in West Memphis most of her life. She was a homemaker and member of the Missouri Street Church of Christ. She is survived by her husband, John Warren of the home; one daughter, Sandra Jones of Memphis; one son, Scott Warren of Proctor; one sister, Sue Bankston of Trumann; one brother, Buster Bales of Trumann and four grandchildren...

Patsy Brim Presley, 65, died Monday, March 26 2007 at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was born on Tuesday, December 16, 1941, daughter of the late William Louis and Allene Beckham Brim in Memphis, Tenn. She had lived in Trumann for the past 15 years. She was retired from Great Dane Trailer Company and was a member of the Trumann Missionary Baptist Church...

Mary Aunita Gairhan, 82, of Trumann died Sunday, April 1, 2007 at St. Elizabeth's Place in Jonesboro. She was born in Bay and she had lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. She was a retired clerk from Riceland Foods in Jonesboro, worked for the Singer Company as a clerk in the model department for 35 years and was a member of the Viva Drive Church of Christ...

Louis Thomas Beyersdorf, 78, died Friday, March 20, 2007 at the family residence in Trumann. He was born on Sunday, May 13, 1928, son of the late Eugene E. and Lula E. Holloway Beyersdorf in Bay and had lived in Trumann for the past 58 years. He was a retired manager for Jeff Davis Coal Co., veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean war, member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Masonic Lodge #693 for 51 years and a member of the First United Methodist Church...

Jack Edwin Coggins Sr., age 77 of Trumann, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2007. He was born February 10, 1930 in Augusta to Walter and Elizabeth Grace Coggins. He was a civic leader who loved his family, his church and his community. Coggins graduated from Holly Grove High School in 1948 and served four years in the U.S. ...

The First Baptist Church in Trumann is presenting a community Easter Sunrise Service at 6:30 a.m., Sunday, April 8 at the church. The choir will present "How Great Our God," and guest speaker will be Larry Loggins from Pleasant Valley Baptist Church...

A free self defense class for seniors citizens is set for 5 to 6 p.m., every Monday and Tuesday night at the Trumann Senior Life Center, located inside the Campbell Civic Center, 351 Campbell in Trumann. Those interested should call Cindy Marshall or Pamela Drew at 870-483-2122...

The Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, 20510 Hwy 158 in Harrisburg, is hosting a community wide Easter Egg Hunt at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 7 in the field behind the church. A traditional hunt will be set up for pre-school aged children and a more adventurous hunt for older kids through 12. Maps, compasses and teamwork will be the key to finding the treasure eggs in the field...

Poinsett County Circuit Clerk Claudia Matthew released the following names drawn as prospective petit jurors for the April 2007 session of Poinsett County Circuit Court Criminal / Civil Division. Presiding judges will be Victor Hill of West Memphis and John Fogelman of Marion...

Poinsett County received $32,210 in turnback funds during 2006 according to Commissioner of State Lands Mark Wilcox. The turnback funds totaling $11.1 million statewide represent monies collected from the redemption and sale of tax delinquent property during the preceding year. They were released over a twelve-month period...

Sharon Lynn Goldsbury Timmons, 540 Monroe, was arrested on March 26 by Ptl. Justin Hooton and charged with domestic battery in the second degree. According to reports, Timmons hit her 67 year old mother, who had several blue and red bruises on her arm, two cuts on her arm, visible bruises on her nose and dried blood...

Monty Williams, manager of member services for Craighead Electric, spoke to the Trumann Lions Club last Wednesday. He informed the group on ways to save money on their electric bills and conserve energy. He handed out an information sheet detailing the average cost of different appliances and energy found in a typical home...

Unico Bank is excited to announce the addition of Susan Greenwell to the bank staff. She will serve as loan officer for the Trumann Wal-Mart branch. Greenwell is a graduate of Arkansas State University where she received a bachelor's degree in public relations. She has furthered her education by completing the Arkansas Bankers Association Commercial Lending School and Basic Banking School...

In their only game of a spring break week, the Lady Wildcats (8-8) came close to avenging their 15-5 loss a week before to the Valley View Lady Blazers last Friday. However, they fell victim to a two-run single in the bottom of the seventh to fall 3-1 in 4A-3 conference play...