Stories from Thursday, April 3, 2008

Plans are underway to save Trumann's old Boy Scout Hut on the corner of Maple and Poinsett Streets. The hut, built by employees of the local Singer Company for the scouts and donated to them in the late 1940's, has fallen into disrepair over the last several years, according to Ron Taylor, Commander of Trumann American Legion Post No. 42, owners of the building....

Even in a week when so many games were rained out with the possibility of even more being called off this week, coach Matt Wright, was extremely upbeat about his warriors performance the last few games. "Overall it was a very good week," said Wright. "We won all of them and that's six in a row now to make us 8-5."...

Trumann's only game in a rain soaked week occurred last Tuesday when the Osceola Seminoles came to the Wildcats' home field for a double header. The Cats took the opportunity to improve their record to 6-6 overall and 3-2 in the 4A-3 conference with two wins...

Mr. Leo J. George, 88, of Trumann, died Sunday, March 30, 2008 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro. He was born in Athens, Ala., and had lived in Trumann since 1994 and was formerly of Glenview, Ill. He was a retired inspector for Roseman Mfg. Company, veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II and of the Baptist faith...

Maggie R. Wilson, 85, died Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at Cherokee Village. She was born on Monday, October 16, 1922, daughter of the late Andrew and Elviria Crabtree Wilson. She was born in Hardy and had lived most of her lifetime in St. Louis, Mo., before moving to Jonesboro five years ago...

Tammy Michelle Cole of Jonesboro, 38, died Tuesday, March 25, 2008 at the family residence. She was born on Saturday, September 20, 1969, the daughter of Bobby Wayne and Joyce Ann James Cole. She was born in Jonesboro and had lived in the Jonesboro and Trumann area during her lifetime. She worked in the housekeeping department at the Ridgecrest Health and Rehab in Jonesboro...

The Trumann cheerleaders are having a rummage sale fund raiser. The sale is set for Saturday, May 3 at the High School gym. The girls are accepting donations of items to sell. They will pick up any items donated for the sale. For pick up arrangements call 870-219-3482 or 870-650-1716...

The annual Shady Grove school reunion is set for Saturday, April 26 at the Old Community House in Trumann. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. and dinner will begin at 5 p.m. Food will be provided and those attending can also bring their favorite dish. After dinner a blue grass / gospel concert will be performed by the Highway 31 Band. All former students, teachers and their families and friends are invited to attend. This is Jay Woolbright's last year as president...

A gospel singing has been set for 6 p.m., Saturday April 12 at the Leacheville Melody Theatre in Leacheville. A donation of $5 is the entry fee. Special testimonies will be heard and a special love offering will be taken up for Ed Fortson.

Homeowners enjoy watching wildlife: Until their Trees are chewed/scraped up, Hastas are nibbled, Tulips are deflowered, Green beans are stumps, Attic is invaded, Tunnels appear throughout the lawn, or the bird feeder is tipped over and the seeds devoured...

I am proud to announce the birth of my very newest nephew, Fischer Aven Henderson. Fischer was born Monday morning, and I am so excited. A new birth or new addition of a family member is always an exciting time and little Fischer seemed to take it all in stride...

Harley Becker is proud to announce the birth of his sister, Kelly Jewell. Kelly was born at 10:33 p.m., Friday, March 28, 2008 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro. She weighed six pounds and four ounces and was 19.5 inches long. Their parents are Wendy and Lenny Becker of Trumann. ...

The Henderson brothers, Rives Alexander, 7, and Garner Austin, 4, are excited to announce the birth of their new baby brother, Fischer Aven Henderson. Fischer was born at 9:04 a.m., Monday, March 31, 2008 at St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro. He weighed eight pounds and three and a half ounces and was 19 and 3/4 inches long...

Michael Mangrum of Monette enjoys farming and looks forward to new adventures during the off season as he travels to different countries. Mangrum comes from a family of farming but he had plans to go to optometry school after college. His plans changed and he now farms 1,200 acres of cotton. Most of the land he farms is family owned between Monette and Caraway...

The Trumann Masonic Lodge is having a pancake breakfast starting at 6 a.m., Saturday, April 12 at the lodge on Hwy 463. Breakfast includes pancakes and all the extra's. The cost of breakfast is a $5 donation. Proceeds go to fund the lodge's scholarship program and other club activities...

Kindergarten Perfect attendance -- Peyton Criswell, AJ Spence, Mycha Wilson, Jaday Matney, Danielle Broadaway, Haylee Milton and Natalie Ferrell. Most improved -- Chance Griffin, Kattey Crist, Brianna Ray, Illana Parker, Skylar Washington and Hunter Crain...

Poinsett County Partners in Health will host a town hall meeting to discuss underage drinking at 6 p.m, on April 3. The event will be in the Center for the Arts on the Harrisburg High School campus. Members of the community are invited and encouraged to attend and interact with speakers representing law enforcement, juvenile judges, treatment specialists, MADD and others...

Dutch Oven Workshop planned at Lake Poinsett State Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 12. Have you ever wondered how early settlers prepared their meals without the aid of an electric or gas stove? If so, join Park Interpreter Josh as he demonstrates the many ways cast iron cookware has been used in the past. ...

An ASA sanctioned softball tournament for youth of all ages is scheduled at the Trumann Sports Complex. The March of Dimes Saving Babies softball tournament is slated for April 18, 19 and 20. The Deadline for entry is April 13. The age divisions are 8U, 10U, 12U and 14U. Proceeds from the tournament will support research for premature babies...