Stories from Wednesday, December 17, 2014

For their last regular meeting of the year, the Marked Tree City Council finished up some old business. Among the items on Monday's agenda, the council approved a contract with Joey McCorkle for use of the rail spur for a future grain shipping business...

When Dwight Griffin first became an Arkansas State Trooper five years ago, he was sent to work Helena/West Helena. It was there while in pursuit of a Jeep that he lost control of his squad car and nosed into a ditch filled with eight feet of water. Griffin, who currently works with the state police in Poinsett County, shared his story last week with the Trumann Lions Club...

Trumann Police Chief Chad Henson announced recently that police patrols are being tripled on second and third shifts due to a recent rash of burglaries. "Special units from the day shift will move to the night shifts for the next several weeks. Citizens will see a lot more police cars and uniforms, including foot patrol, especially at night," Chief Henson said...

Trumann Mayor Sheila Walters was honored for her service to the community since 2007 with a plaque at her last monthly council meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10. "I have been honored to serve everyone," Walters said. "I have enjoyed my time here, and I appreciate Barbara [Lewallen]. I am looking forward to our city growing and prospering. We are on the road, let's just stay on it."...