Stories from Monday, February 6, 2017

A commodity distribution for Poinsett County is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2017 from 9 a.m. until noon or until food supplies are gone. The distribution will take place at three locations: Marked Tree Fire Station at 102 Liberty Street, Trumann Sports Complex at 16179 Pecan Grove Road, and Weiner City Hall at 123 W. 2nd Street...

Trumann School Superintendent Myra Graham was in for a surprise last Thursday when she was asked to visit the high school. During a small assembly of theater students, Graham learned she had won Outstanding Administrator of the Year from the Arkansas Thespian Society. This is the first year the award has been given out...

Last Saturday, Jan. 28, marked three years since Trumann Fire Chief Rick Winkles passed away. As a lasting memorial to Winkles, the Trumann Fire Department held a dedication of flagpoles erected in his memory. Current Fire Chief Revis Kemper said the American flag will fly 24 hours a day year-round in Winkles' memory and would be lit up at night. ...