Stories from Friday, December 12, 2008

Lewis Clifton Lindley, 77, of Dyess died Saturday at Crittenden Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Pearl Lindley; children, Susan Davis of Dallas, Rickey and Brad Lindley, both of Tyronza, Steve and Rusty Tippitt, both of Jonesboro; siblings, Juanita Cook of Hardy, Louise Brownlee and Joel Lindley, both of Joiner; nine grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren...

Maxyne Ursery, 82, of Mascoutah, Ill., formerly of Tyronza, passed away Monday, Dec. 1, 2008, at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Belleville, Ill. She was a member of Tyronza First United Methodist Church...

Christopher Cody Welch, 24; Patricia Welch, 55; and Kenneth Terrell, 23; were arrested Saturday, Dec. 6 at their residence of 189 Ritter St., Apt. 1, in Tyronza. Officers Robert Wright and Lynn Meredith arrested the trio after an investigation into suspected drug activity at the location...

Jonathan Addison, 18, of Tyronza and three 14-year-old juveniles were arrested Thursday, Dec. 4 in connection with an aggravated residential burglary in Marked Tree. The arrests stem from a Nov. 26 incident during which Marked Tree Police were called to the home of Betty Vaught, located at 105 Elder St in Marked Tree. ...

It's not a new habit for me. In fact, it probably dates back to at least my 16th birthday. Some call me an aggressive driver and others or say I have a lead foot. Those who love me most just lay it out there and call me a speed demon who drives like a bat out of you know where...

At the last meeting of the year, the mayor told the Lepanto City Council he still hasn't reached a decision hiring a new chief of police. The hiring comes on the heels of former police chief Larry Williams firing on Nov. 7...

The Marked Tree Christmas parade Saturday was a great success with over 20 entries. Three Rivers Nursing Center was awarded "best use of theme" for their float. The Criswell Kids were named best dressed children and Dustin Hood and "Polo" won the best dressed pet award. ...

Tyronza Mayor Marion Bearden and Santa's helpers smile for the camera during the Tyronza Christmas parade Saturday. (Tribune photo / Marissa Holiman.)

Well this being the time of the year we break out the Chrismas movies to get us "in the mood" I thought I would share of few. Also, be sure to attend the local CHRISTMAS PARADES. Nothing gets you in the mood or ready for Christmas like parades. (Sorry I had to "plug" the parade since I have been involved in it "since birth.")...

After seven years and three expansions, Absolute Care Management has carved a place for itself in the private care industry. So what is it that makes the business the fastest growing of its kind in Arkansas? Their motto, "Caring for You is Our Passion," is truly at the heart of their business which strives to put their patients first...

The Marked Tree City Council heard allegations of police harassment and approved its 2009 budget at its regular meeting Monday night. Marked Tree resident Herman Island told the city's alderman he felt he was being harassed by a particular Marked Tree Police officer...

The Lepanto Christmas Parade will celebrate its 20th anniversary this Saturday with a lineup sure to please observers of all ages. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. and will travel down Greenwood Ave. (Main Street) in Lepanto...