Stories from Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Democrat News Staff Trumann Police Chief Larry Blagg has a piece of friendly advice for local landlords. Be careful who you rent to. Landlords who rent to tenants who get caught illegally manufacturing methamphetamine could end up victims in the process if they aren't careful...

Democrat News Staff The trial of a Trumann man accused of capital murder has been continued until December. Jonesboro attorney Paul Ford who represents Bruce Wade Pennington, 61, of 1448 East St., was granted a continuance until Dec. 3 by Circuit Judge David Burnett, Poinsett County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Ron Hunter's office said...

Blaike Jones was nervous at first when he was called on to take over as starting quarterback for the Wildcats three games into the season last year. Senior Kyle Barker started the season at quarterback, but Wildcats head coach Greg White decided that since Barker was the fastest and best athlete on the team and the team was lacking at receiver, he would be better off by putting Barker at wideout...

Up until last March, our sports writer Dan was the only full-time male employee of our paper, and we only had one other man who worked part time once a week. On Tuesdays poor Dan felt especially outnumbered as it was me, Desha and Carin in our Marked Tree office working on putting together the Tri-City Tribune and the Trumann Democrat...

There's an old saying. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. So what in the world would possess Hasbro, the makers of the classic board game Clue, to give a game which has been delighting families since 1949, a makeover?...

Kelley Richard Sims Kelley Richard Sims, 45, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008. He lived most of his life in Jonesboro and was a member of Southwest Church of Christ and attended Central Baptist Church. ...

Kathryn Louise Walton Kathryn Louise Walton, 78 of Trumann, died Saturday at the family residence in Trumann. She was born in Bassett, Ark., and had lived in Trumann for the past 40 years and was formerly of Dyess. ...

Lillie Mae Angel Williams Lillie Mae Angel Williams, 84, of Jonesboro, died Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008 at Skilcare Nursing Center in Jonesboro. She was born in Pikeville, Tenn., and had lived in the Jonesboro area most of her lifetime. ...

Nevaeh Paige Sanders, infant daughter of George W. Sanders and Tracy Nan Sanders of Trumann, was stillborn Thursday, Aug. 21, 2008, in Jonesboro. Although she never drew a breath of air, she touched and influenced the lives of many that loved her...

Glenn D. Bell Glenn D. Bell, 58, of Trumann, died Tuesday at St. Bernard's Medical Center in Jonesboro,. He was born in Trumann and had lived in Trumann for the last nine years moving to Trumann from South Elgin, Ill. ...

Miss Sabara Heard and Bryan Bowers were united in marriage Saturday, Aug. 14 at Couples Swept Away in Negril, Jamaica. The bride is the daughter of Margaret Kelly and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heard of Trumann. She is the granddaughter of the late Elsie and Buck Whitmire and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Heard...

Hunter Cain Reeves Hunter Cain Reeves was born Aug. 6 and weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces and 21 inches long. Parents are Amber Ashley and Joshua Reeves. Grandparents are Pat Ashley ad Rick Porter and Connie and Gene Reeves. Great grandparents are James and Esta Lee O'Brien, Gertrude Reeves and the late Arthur Reeves and Ethel and Lester Sheppard...

leaving a legacy We all realize that poll results ebb and flow and the only one that really matters doesn't come around until Nov. 4. But it is interesting to see how opinion changes out in America -- even when one is absolutely flabbergasted by the results...

Only two incumbents on the Trumann City Council did not draw opposition for their council seats, as several local candidates filed as the deadline for municipal candidates drew to a close Tuesday. Councilman Rick Atkins, who holds the Position 2 seat for Ward 1 and Councilman Larry Henderson, who represents Ward 2, Position 1 had no challengers file for the seats they currently hold...

Charles Dick White, 56, of 1249 Bermuda Way, was arrested Aug. 22 and charged with possession of a controlled substance ethamphetamine with Intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphenalia, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, over-purchase of pseudoephedrine, possession of controlled substance Mmrijuana, distribution of controlled substance in proximity to certain facilities. ...

The 26th Annual Trumann Wild Duck Festival will be held Friday and Saturday, Sept. 26-27 at the Trumann Sports Complex. The event is free to the public and will feature a carnival, craft and food vendors, a parade and live music...

Larry Blagg I am pleased to announce that our continuous efforts to rid the city of illegal drugs is working with great success. The officers of the department have gone beyond the call of duty in most cases involving meth and related drug activity. ...

One of my favorite inspirational essays is one called The Station. It perfectly describes most of us in American culture. We always want more. We never have enough. Most of us are never satisfied with what we have or where we are in life. We're too busy reaching for the next milestone...

With the completion of a new recycling center on Oak Street drawing near, residents of Trumann will soon be able to drop off cardboard and paper products to be recycled. That includes everything from old phone books to magazines to paperback books...