Stories from Saturday, August 6, 2016

Trumann Fire Chief Revis Kemper spoke to the Trumann Lions Club last week about what the fire department does and the needs of the department. Kemper's been fire chief for about six months, but he's been a fireman for almost eight years. Asking the group what they think the fire department does, most said putting out fires. Kemper said that was correct, but they do more than just putting out fires these days...

Stepping Stone Sanctuary recently received a grant in the amount of $2,000 from MFA Oil Foundation. The 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, located at 912 West Speedway, in Trumann serves as a homeless shelter, food pantry, and soup kitchen. Since opening in April, Stepping Stone Sanctuary has helped many people get back on their feet. ...

On Sept. 13, Trumann voters will decide whether or not to pass a one-cent sales tax for various municipal improvements. According to Mayor Barbara Lewallen, the most important of the needed improvements is developing a new well. The city of Trumann has two wells, both of which are approximately 1,100 feet deep. ...

Since Connie and Jim Huff took over as directors of the Marked Tree's Three Rivers Food Pantry in June, there has a been a huge growth in the number of people served from Marked Tree and the surrounding communities. When they started in June, they had three people come by in the first week. ...