Stories from Friday, April 21, 2017

David Burnette, District Representative with Entergy, was the guest speaker at the Trumann Lions Club's weekly meeting last Wednesday. Burnette has been a friend of Trumann for many years having helped get monies for several projects that include the Community House, Maxie Theater, TRC building, and the homeless shelter, just to name a few. "I've enjoyed being able to help in any way I can for the residents of Trumann," Burnette said...

Poinsett County mayors met for their quarterly Intergovernmental Council Meeting Tuesday to give updates on their cities. County Judge Bob Cantrell said at the county level they have been doing infrastructure work, especially at the courthouse and the detention center. ...

The replacement of the Lepanto's water lines is almost complete, Mayor Dale Dunlap told the city council Tuesday night. The Water Department began flushing the water system Wednesday, April 19, which the mayor said is the final part of the project. It should take a week to flush the system. During this week, the water may appear rusty at times, but once the system is flushed, the project will be complete. The mayor asked those present to spread the word...

People traveling on I-555 through Tyronza now know there is a first-class attraction to visit at Exit 8. Highway signs pointing the way to the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum made their appearance on Wednesday, April 12. Thanks to the long-term efforts of State Rep. ...