Stories from Thursday, April 19, 2007

Tribune Editor "I think it was a good session," said State Representative Buddy Lovell. Lovell's comments came shortly after returning from the general assembly legislative session in Little Rock. Lovell said he was proud of the money he and Senator Steve Bryles were able to secure for Poinsett County, in addition to the more than $419 million he helped save constituents in the form of tax cuts over a two year period...

WILSON -- MARKED TREE defeated Rivercrest 7-4 in high school softball on Monday. Emma Jo Terrell had a home run in top of the seventh inning to put the Lady Indians (11-8) up 6-4. Terrell finished the with two hits and three RBIs. Hannah Ghant and Christy Plunkett each went 2-for-4. Plunkett also had a 3-run homer in the third. Taylor Green added two hits and Samantha Black had an RBI...

Tribune Sports Staff "I didn't realize it, but it's been over ten years since EPC won the conference baseball title," coach Brian Weathers said about his Warriors Monday morning. "I was a senior the last time we won the title." Weathers was a senior all-state player on that team in 1995 and now he's come full circle, coaching his Warriors to another 3A-3 District championship. And EPC (24-4) has done this in the most convincing fashion possible, going 12-0 in conference play...

James H. Hunt, Jr., 50, of Lepanto, formerly of Benton, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2007, after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife Cathy Hunt and daughter Sarah Hunt of the home. He is also survived by his mother, Virginia Eason Hunt of Lakeland, Fla.; one sister, Jan Hunt of Lakeland, Fla. and one brother, Tommy Hunt of Ft. Meyers, Fla...

Katherine Elizabeth Griggs, 80, of Arkadelphia, formerly from Lepanto, died Tuesday, April 10 at Baptist Health Center in Arkadelphia. Survivors include three sons: Tony Griggs of Grande Prairie, Texas, Robert Griggs of Braoda, Mich. and Jack Griggs of Bridgeman, Mich.; two daughters: Alice Spencer of Arkadelphia and Sandy Criddle of New Braustell, Tex.; one brother, Henry Ray of Hardy; two sisters: Aillen Davis of Atkins and Dolline Fain of Malvern; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.. ...

Mary Lynn Sanders, 48, of Wynne died April 12, 2007, at Three Rivers Nursing Home in Marked Tree. Sanders was born July 7, 1958, at Bakersfield, Calif. She was a cashier/clerk and attended the Baptist Faith Church. She is survived by her husband, James W. ...

"There's a little bit of everything in here," Dorothy said as she packed the items on display in the shop's front window. People from neighboring businesses took the time to stop in and say goodbye, something that was difficult for many. "I tell you, my hair never grew as a kid when Al cut it," said Mike Dabney, a lawyer who works across the street from Hale's shop on Elm Street. "I think dad would take me in there and tell Al to take it all off."...

Courtesy of the Modern News The Poinsett County Quorum Court voted 7-3 Monday night to override last month's veto by County Judge Doyle Hillis of Ordinance number 2007-04 pertaining to capitol outlays. Justices' voting "no" in the roll call vote were Johnny Johnson, John Saddle and Gene Terry, all of Trumann...

Tribune News Staff Heart Attack! There's hardly anything that strikes more fear into a person than to hear these words in connection with themselves or a loved one. For that reason the EPC School District decided to take measures which will, at least partially, relieve some of the fear heart attacks and their aftermaths generate...

Tribune Sports Staff Due to rains, the Indians of Marked Tree played only two games last week, both at home as they took on Bay Monday and Rector Thursday. The Tribe seemed to be, in coach Matt Wright's words, "snake bit," however, dropping both games...