Stories from Thursday, October 26, 2017

Colonel Clarence Overbay and Master Sergeant Tony Davis of the Trumann JROTC were the guest speakers last Wednesday at the Trumann Lions Club. Overbay, who is a native of Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri, is a graduate of Greene County Tech High School and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry. ...

Due to an error with a decimal place, the wrong millage amount was collected from Marked Tree citizens over a four-year period. The Marked Tree City Council met for a special meeting Monday night to take action on the issue. According to a court filing dated Dec. ...

Technical Sergeant Johnny Ray House, of Marked Tree, is among 15 who will be inducted for this year's Arkansas Military Veteran's Hall Fame class. House served in the U.S. Air Force in Vietnam. His awards include the Distinguished Flying Cross, eight Air medals, and the Air Force Commendation Medal...

Marissa Arnold, THS Drama teacher, along with students Paydon Bradley and Maci England spoke to the Trumann Lions Clubs recently about the latest play they are performing. Arnold, who is in her first year at Trumann, has 25 years of teaching experience. "I'm excited to be at Trumann High School. Rob Spencer and I are good friends, and he told me to apply for the opening. I'm lucky to be at the school," Arnold said...

Trumann High School takes fourth place in recent fishing tournament.

EPC (6-2, 3-1) got 196 yards rushing and four touchdowns from Eric Driver as the Warriors routed Rector 62-26 this past Friday in Rector. Harston finished with three carries for 76 yards and a touchdown with Jonathan Gilmore, Drew Lung, Austin Baker and TJ Bush each adding a touchdown run. James Lard led the Warriors' defense with nine solo tackles as Zach Maddox finished with six tackles. Harston had an interception and Bush had a blocked punt...

In an offensive shootout, EPC (6-1, 6-0) downed Earle 62-44 to claim the outright 2A-3 junior high conference title last Thursday in Lepanto. The title was the second title (one shared) under head coach Brandon Powell. EPC got the ball first and found the end zone on their first drive as Gavin Constant faked the speed sweep hand-off and sprinted 71 yards down the left sideline for the score. ...

Needing two wins out of their last three games, Harrisburg (3-5, 1-4) lost 43-6 to Westside likely ending the Hornets chance for a spot in post-season play. Harrisburg will host Brookland Friday before finishing the regular season at league leader Gosnell the next week...