Stories from Thursday, September 19, 2019

Area players shining for the Red Wolves at Trumann tournament.

The Manila Lions hosted the Marked Tree Friday night, grabbing their first win of the season over the Indians, 44-22. The Lions jumped out to a 20-0 halftime lead and never looked back. The Indians elected to receive the ball first as their first drive came to an end early with a fumble recovered by the Manila. ...

Dennis Gaines rushed for 203 yards on five carries and four touchdowns for EPC in a 44-14 win over Piggott last Thursday at Warrior Field in Lepanto. Gaines returned the opening kick-off to the EPC 37-yard for the Junior Warriors' first possession. Jamarious Williams picked up four yards on first down before Gaines was dropped for a two yard loss. ...

The Harrisburg Lady Hornets (2-4, 2-3) lost in straight sets, 7-25, 15-25, 24-26 on the road in Walnut Ridge this past Monday. Akaycea Mallory had four kills and was 8 of 9 serving with an ace to lead Harrisburg as Kloe Weeks had three kills and 10 digs. ...

Harrisburg scored on all five of their possessions in the first half building a 35-0 before cruising to a 49-8 win over Cedar Ridge this past Friday at Cooksey-Johns Memorial Stadium in Jonesboro. Connor Castle recovered the opening squib kick by the Timberwolves at his own 45-yard line to start the game. ...

Jonathan Wagner, Assistant Park Superintendent at Lake Poinsett, was the guest speaker last Thursday at the Harrisburg Rotary Club's weekly meeting at Mel's Steakhouse in Harrisburg. Wagner gave an update on the progress at Lake Poinsett. Wagner, a Brookland native, told the group that he visited the lake many times over the years before going to work there. ...

Trumann High School principal Cody Wallis was the guest speaker at the Trumann Lions Clubs' weekly meeting last Wednesday at the Old Community House. “Thanks for having me today. I think the last time I spoke was when I came back to coach the baseball team. It's always good to be here with you,” Wallis said...

Velma Lee Wallace, 82, of Lake Village died Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Ark. Velma was born October 29, 1936 in Harrisburg, Arkansas. She is the daughter of the late Elvin Lloyd and Nettie Stricklin Henderson. ...

Mrs. Sue Ann Speakes of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 26 days. She was born Sunday, November 17, 1940 in Joplin, Mo. and had lived in Trumann since 1964. ...

James Troy Smallwood Jr, age 37, of Trumann Ark., perished from this life on September 15, 2019 due to seizures caused by a service disability. JT was born July 5,1982, in Andrews Texas, to James Troy Smallwood Sr and Pam Smallwood. JT is preceded in death by Tupac, Biggie, the “innocent” Michael Jackson, and his younger brother Erich “Poopoo Head” Smallwood, who once again beat him at the race to the pearly gates...

Ann Mitchell, 72, of Trumann, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at St. Bernard’s Regional Medical Center. She had lived in Trumann since 1962 where she was a member of the Eastside Baptist Church. She was unselfishly devoted to her church and was the piano player there for many years. ...

Volunteer firefighters honored for their service at Harrisburg City Council meeting Harrisburg held their monthly city council meeting, September 10. The meeting began with approving minutes from the previous meeting and approving financials for the month...

Jobi Teague awarded with best lawyer/law firm by Jonesboro Radio Group at Marked Tree chamber meeting Marked Tree chamber of commerce began their meeting by welcoming back Patrick Tucker. Patrick was a minister at the Church of God for nine and a half years and after an absence has returned to the Church of God...

Maintenance work on the State Highway 140 Bridge over Little River, between Lepanto and Rivervale, will require lane closures, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, the following lane closures will be put into place on the State Highway 140 Bridge over the left hand chute of Little River: Beginning Monday, September 16, at 8:30 a.m. the southbound lane will be closed until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 19...

Marked Tree school board discusses EZ pay application and emergency action plans for sports Marked Tree School Board meeting called to order on September 16. Beginning with a brief construction update from Superintendent Matt Wright. "The construction crew has started laying brick at the elementary school," he said. "We hope the to begin putting the roof on this week and have it done in about two weeks."...

According to a press release from the Marked Tree Police Department on Sunday afternoon, September 15, officers apprehended Keland Perry. Perry who was wanted on felony theft charges allegedly assaulted a victim Sunday afternoon with multiple weapons. ...