Stories from Thursday, December 20, 2007

Courtesy of the Modern News Poinsett County Quorum Court justices voted unanimously Monday, Dec. 10 to accept the 2008 budget as presented to them by the finance committee. Finance committee chairperson Johnny Johnson of Trumann presented the budget to the court and told members that the budget had been made without the need to pursue a millage or sales tax increase...

The Marked Tree Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winners of the Christmas decorating contest. Winners were named in both residential and business categories. Linda's Flowers won first place in the business category. Scott's Furniture placed second and Sheer Images won third place...

Shirley Ann Hatley, 54, of Marked Tree died Dec. 12, 2007, at St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. She was born July 7, 1953 in Gilmore and was a homemaker. Hatley was a member of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include her mother, Evelyn Wood of Trumann; three sons, Chris Hatley of Lepanto, Tommy Hatley Jr. ...

Tribune Sports Staff Mimicking the Indians, the Lady Indians got their first win of the year against Cross County Tuesday before being drubbed by Riverside Thursday night. Lady Indians 35 Lady Thunderbirds 14 "We won, but we made mistakes," said coach Luke Lovins of the 35-14 victory over Cross County at Marked Tree. "We're getting deep into he season and we should be making mistakes like that still. I thought we were past that point, but apparently not."...

Tribune Sports Staff In three games last week and Monday, the Marked Tree Indians had a "good" first win of the season last Tuesday, a "bad" near win Friday as they enter the Christmas break this week. Indians 65, Thunderbirds 49 "After we calmed down we played good," said coach Barbara Wilburn of the Indians' first win against Cross County last Tuesday night at Marked Tree. "We came on at the end to beat them by double figures."...

Tribune Sports Staff Tuesday night at Manila, the Warriors (2-7, 2-4) were in the midst of playing their best defensive game of the year and "of any team I've ever coached" according to coach Josh Hill when, with two minutes left and out front by eight points, the wheels began to come off. With 12 seconds left, the Lions took their first lead of the game as Trey McCormick hit two free throws to take a 43-41 conference win...

Tribune Sports Staff In something of a 3A-3 showdown, EPC hosted Corning, who came into the game with only one league loss, that coming to Marmaduke. By the end of the game the undefeated Lady Warriors had solidified their dominance of the conference and eminence in 3A girls basketball with a 63-41 win...