Stories from Friday, August 22, 2008

Two Trumann residents are facing drug charges for manufacturing methamphetamine out of their home, Trumann Police Chief Larry Blagg said. Lonnie Garrett, 35 of 404 Mildred Ave, Trumann,. ...

The discussion of lunch and breakfast prices raised eyebrows among board members at last Monday's regular meeting of the East Poinsett County School Board. Carolyn Harrson, the cafeteria coordinator, made a proposal to raise lunch and breakfast prices. The proposal was to raise lunch prices from $2 to $2.25 and breakfast prices from 50¢ to $1.25...

Organizers are finalizing the schedule for the moving Vietnam Wall, also known as the "Wall That Heals." The memorial will be coming to Marked Tree Thursday, Sept. 25 and remain in the town until Sunday, Sept. 28...

The Marked Tree Delta Area Museum has been awarded a $17,000 grant by East Arkansas Planning and Development District. The grant will be used to fund a project to recreate and preserve the "Lost Communities" which once existed around Marked Tree...

There are a lot of things about being an adult that aren't that much fun. For instance, we have to pay bills and we don't get out for summer vacation. One thing I don't miss about being a kid, though, is the first day of school...

This was definitely an interesting week in history with the deaths of both comedian/actor Bernie Mac and musician/icon Isaac Hays as well as Michael Phelps breaking seven world records and one Olympic swimming records...

If you aren't already sick of seeing Barack Obama every time you turn the TV on, you will be by this time next week. Next Wednesday will be the third night of the Democratic Convention. On CBS, NBC and ABC it will be all Obama during prime time...

Gene A. Caplinger of Jonesboro died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at St. Bernards at age 87. He was born on Nov. 19, 1920, at Harrisburg. Survivors include his wife, Mary Caplinger of Jonesboro; one son, Bryan Caplinger (formerly of Marked Tree) of Jonesboro; one daughter, Linda Hutchison of Memphis; one brother, Don Caplinger of Pompano Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren...

Joseph H. Lorsbach, 68, passed away Sunday August 10 at St. Bernards Medical Center. He was born April 30, 1940, at Dalton to the late Lester and Ada Brown Lorsbach. He is survived by two sisters, Barbara Floyd and Helen Davis, both of Pocahontas; four nephews; three nieces; and a special nurse, Regina...

My name is Josh Martin and I have an addiction. Isn't that the first step to recovery? But I'll have to admit this is an addiction I hope never subsides. I'm not necessarily addicted to the caffeine, but the concept of coffee itself...

As many of you may know, the Trumann Democrat is going through a bit of a transition. Carin left to pursue a teaching career and we of course wish her well. But in the coming weeks, months and hopefully years to come, Ruth Ann and I will continue to bring you the most up to date and relevant news that you have come to expect in the Democrat about what's going on in Trumann. ...

Very few of us will ever have the chance to win an Olympic medal whether gold, silver or bronze. Only the elite athletes get the chance to compete in the Olympics. In watching the 2008 Summer Olympics this past week, who hasn't been impressed with Michael Phelps who swam in 17 races, including his preliminary qualifying races, to win eight gold medals in swimming? He broke the record of American swimmer Mark Spitz, who received seven gold medals in the 1972 Olympics.. ...

There are a lot of things about being an adult that aren't that much fun. For instance, we have to pay bills and we don't get out for summer vacation. One thing I don't miss about being a kid, though, is the first day of school...

Bay School District will be awarded an incentive check for $1,128 from the Entergy Arkansas CitySmart Program for incorporating energy-efficient lighting, heating and cooling equipment into its new school addition. ...

Larry M. Blunk 66, of Trumann, died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008, at the family residence in Trumann. Born in Corning, he had lived in the Trumann area the past 28 years. He was retired from the US Marine Corp and the Trumann Postal Service. Blunk was of the Baptist faith...

Mary "Kathy" Kathryn Clem, age 57, of Ward passed away Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 in Little Rock. She was born Feb. 6, 1951 in Trumann. She loved country music, had a beautiful voice and was a favorite of the karaoke crowd. She worked for the Cabot School District in the cafeteria for many years...

Wilma Lou Mattix ,77, of Trumann, died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 at the family residence. Mrs. Mattix was born on Sunday, Nov. 13, 1930 the daughter of the late Lonnie and Lizzie Reeves. She was a former employee of the Salant and Salant Corp of Trumann and the Trumann Cedar Park Elementary Cafeteria. ...

W.D. Mitchell, 83, of Trumann died Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008 at the family residence. Born in Trumann Friday, June 26, 1925, he was the son of the late Thomas and Bertie Wilson Mitchell. A lifetime resident of Trumann, he was a retired factory worker and of the Baptist faith...

Michael Lynn Mitchell, 47, of Paragould died Aug. 4, 2008. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Wilma Dickens Mitchell; one sister, Sandy Cook; and one brother, Bobby Mitchell. Survivors include five sisters: Faye Roberts of Horseshoe Lake, Mary Mitchell of Trumann, Judy Lloyd of Jonesboro and Terri Harville of Joppa, Ill; one brother, Buddie Mitchell of Paragould; his best friend, Mike McAnally and a number of nieces and nephews who will miss him dearly.. ...

Helen Louise Renshaw of Trumann died Sunday, August 17, 2008 at the family residence in Trumann at the age of 48. The daughter of James Houston and Edna Smith Davis, she was born August 9, 1960, in Memphis, Tenn. She was a lifetime resident of the Trumann area, a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith...

Janice Thorn Smith, 67, of Trumann died Friday, Aug. 15, 2008 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Born in Trumann Sept. 26, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Norf and Deedie Slatton Thorn. She was a lifetime resident of Trumann, a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church of Trumann...

Business at Trumann Public Auction was going gangbusters for Matt and Tammy Fisher. They were drawing about 150 people a night and pulling in about $10,000 a night. But when they decided to open up a dollar store next door to the auction three months ago, things got so busy that they discovered they just couldn't keep up with both businesses...

Madilyn Henley, age three, is proud to announce the birth of her new baby sister, Ava Jo Henley. Ava was born Aug. 4, 2008 at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro. She weighed seven pounds, 15 ounces. Proud parents are Grant and Amy Henley of Harrisburg. ...

Zakaria Leona Symone Hurst was born August 4 at 12:05 p.m. at a weight of 5 pounds, 9 ounces. Her parents are Shawanda Mitchell and Daniel Hurst of Trumann, and grandparents are Karen Colman and Tony Mitchell. Her great grandparents are Alberta Colman and the late Raymond McKay, and Inez and the late Elbert Mitchell...

Allie Jade Mullins was born July 30 and weighed 7 pounds, 8.9 ounces. Her parents are Christina and Brandon Mullins of Trumann. Her grandparents are Michael Cole of Trumann, Trudy Thebeau of Trumann and Donald Mullins of Fisher. Her great grandparents are Patrisha Thebeau and Joyce Platts. Jordan Mullins,2, is the proud sibling of Mullins...

River Scott Taber River Scott Taber was born August 11 and weighed 7 pounds, two ounces. His parents are Jonathan and Jenny Taber of Trumann. Grandparents are Teresa and Melvin Harvile of Jappa, Ill., Gary Taber of Trumann, Judy Gardner of Paragould and Tommy and Pam Foshee of Brookland. Siblings include Murphy Taber, 10, Ethan Cash, 8, Angel Cash, 8 and Jaxx Cash, 6...

Four additional candidates have filed for seats on the Trumann City Council, according to the Poinsett County Clerk's office. As of Monday morning, candidates had filed for all ten seats on the council...

Site preparation for the city's new recycling center finally was finished two weeks ago when the foundation for the metal building to house the recycling equipment and recyclables was poured. The new center will be located on Oak Street in front of the city shop...

Citizens who use their front yards to display vehicles for sale have to obey a new law in Trumann. Trumann City Council members approved an ordinance to limit the number of vehicles displayed on residential property for sale or trade to two vehicles annually at last week's regular monthly council meeting...

Two Poinsett County residents face assault and battery charges for allegedly stabbing and clubbing a Trumann woman during a fight. Dana M. Rhoads, 28 of 12320 Renshaw Lane,Trumann, and William J. Burrow, 30, of 6849 Hwy. 163 South, Harrisburg, were charged with first degree battery and aggravated assault following an early morning altercation on August 9, Poinsett County Sheriff's Department said...

Progress on the new Trumann High School is running smoothly, Trumann School Superintendent Joe Waleszonia said. "The workers are moving quickly to erect the gymnasium," he told Trumann School Board members at their regular monthly meeting on August 11. "The steel work on the gymnasium should be completed quickly."...