Stories from Thursday, February 17, 2011

HOT SPRINGS - Mrs. Joyce Ann Carroll Brindley, 53, of Hot Springs died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2011, in Jacksonville, Ark., from injuries received in a one car accident. Mrs. Brindley was born in Harrisburg, Ark., and had lived in Hot Springs for the past five years and was formerly of Trumann. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal faith...

HARRISBURG - Mr. Albert James Miller, 85, of Harrisburg, died Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. He was born near Bay Village, Ark., and had lived most of his lifetime in the Harrisburg area. He was a retired equipment operator for the Poinsett County Road Department and a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church in Harrisburg...

Jerry Royce Wilson, age 72, a resident of Greenville, Ala., died Monday, Feb. 14, 2011, at his residence. Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd George Wilson and Allie Louise Harris Wilson; a daughter, Kimberly Wilson, and sister, Margaret Wilson Smith...

Mayor Wayne Nichols gave the state of the city address at a Marked Tree City Council meeting held this week. Nichols expressed his hope that the economy will improve during the new year. "The city revenue was down in 2010, and we intend to be frugal with our spending, work more efficiently and reduce expenses where possible," Nichols said...

The 2010 Census figures for the state of Arkansas have been released, and they show a drop in population for Poinsett County over the last 10 years. While the state's total population rose from 2,673,400 in 2000 to 2,915,918 in 2010, Poinsett County's overall population dropped from 25,614 in 2000 to 24,583 in 2010...

With a state-of-the-art facility built just over two years ago, Trumann High School has the chance to show its gymnasium off to all of Northeast Arkansas at this year's regional tournament. The host of the district games are always rotated, but to host the regional games, a school must place a bid in Little Rock -- and this year it went to Trumann...

"What would happen if there was an earthquake? Would you be ready? Would your business be ready?" These are just a few of the questions asked at the Arkansas Earthquake Outreach Initiative held Monday, Feb. 7, at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro...

Free wellness screenings will take place Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the annual Trumann Health Fair, to be held at the Trumann High School gymnasium. The event is free and open to the public. The free wellness screening will include cholesterol, anemia, glucose, BMI, carpel tunnel, blood pressure, dental and respiratory...

The cities of Poinsett County are looking to be part of the Powering Rural Development Project with the aim of organizing a plan for greater economic development in the county as a whole. This week a steering committee made up of representatives from cities in Poinsett County, including mayors and County Judge Charles Nix, met in Jonesboro with Jerry Smith of the Delta Center for Economic Development, Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin, Craighead County Judge Ed Hill, and Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce President Mark Young to discuss developing such a plan.. ...

The EPC Junior Lady Warriors came up against a peaking Riverside team in the first round of the 2A-3 Junior District Tournament, falling 37-12. While the loss concluded EPC's season, the year has been a critical stage in the progression of the young team...

The East Poinsett County Junior Warriors claimed the top prize in the 2A-3 Junior District Tournament at Cherry Valley, topping Riverside in the championship game Saturday. EPC earned their hardware is strong fashion, besting the Junior Rebels of Riverside, 54-34...

Trumann could not overcome the first half turnovers, as the Gosnell Lady Pirates beat the Lady Wildcats, 55-38, in the first round of the 4A-3 District Tournament at Trumann Monday night...

The Marked Tree Indians saw their season come to a close Monday night, falling to host team Riverside in the first round of the 2A-3 District Tournament at Caraway, 78-56. The Rebels' Josh Anderson was a difference maker on the night, posting a 20-20 night with 23 points and 22 rebounds...

The Marked Tree Lady Indians advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2A-3 District Tournament at Riverside (Caraway) Tuesday night with a 63-40 win over the Cross County Lady Thunderbirds. The Lady Indians took control of the contest early, jumping out to an 18-8 advantage at the end of the first quarter. ...

The Wildcats topped the Pocahontas Redskins in the quarterfinals of the 4A-3 District Tournament at Trumann on Tuesday, 67-64. Pocahontas scored first after the tipoff to take a 2-0 advantage, but that would be the last time they led...

The Warriors and Lady Warriors of East Poinsett County saw their respective matchups with Cross County, scheduled for Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, dropped due to scheduling requirements following the tumultuous winter season. Currently, both squads are preparing for their entries into the 2A-3 District Tournament, now underway at Caraway...