Stories from Monday, August 14, 2017

Thirteen Poinsett County residents were among 154 employees who were recognized recently for their years of service at St. Bernards. Nine were from Trumann, two were from Marked Tree, one was from Lepanto, and one was from Harrisburg. One has worked for St. Bernards for 30 years, two for 25 years, one for 20 years, four for 15, two for 10 years, and three for five years...

The Arkansas State Highway Commission approved several bids for resurfacing city streets, county roads, and state highways in Poinsett County last week. The first bid includes resurfacing streets in Lepanto, Tyronza, and Black Oak. In Lepanto, 1.4 miles of of streets will be resurfaced, including: McClellan Avenue, Thomas Street, Alexander Avenue, and Oak Street. ...

Tuesday night, the Tyronza City Council approved ordinances on limb pick-up and functioning water services in addition to approving a contract with a Gospel band for the Stars and Stripes festival. The limbs ordinance, which the council has discussed the last couple months, says the city will remove limbs which are placed curbside. ...

The Trumann City Council appointed a new alderman to fill the remainder of a term due to an alderman moving from the city during their monthly meeting Tuesday. Alderman Charles Goza attended his final meeting as an alderman as he and his family are moving to Jonesboro. ...