Stories from Thursday, December 12, 2019

The Poinsett County committee of Ducks Unlimited will host its Annual General Membership Banquet at the Trumann Recreational Complex on Saturday, December 14 at 6:00 p.m.    "We are looking forward to a great crowd at this year’s event” said State Chairman Jason Stewart.  "Everyone is welcome at the banquet, which will feature auctions, games and raffles of wildlife and sporting art as well as goods and services donated by area businesses. ...

EPC outscored Trumann 5-1 in the overtime period for a 38-34 win in the opening round of the Gerald Jennings Invitational this past Monday at Riverside High School in Lake City. Emery Constant put the Junior Warriors on the board first with a basket inside as Trumann responded with one of two free throws from Leevi Fitts to make it 2-1. ...

A big second half by Trumann blew open a five point game at halftime as the Wildcats went on to post a 64-41 win over Riverside this past Monday in the opening round of the Gerald Jennings Invitational at Riverside High School in Lake City. Gage Crews got the Rebels on the board first with a jumper as Ben Turner hit back to back three-pointers for Trumann to make it 6-2 Wildcats. ...

The Trumann Lady Wildcat basketball squads split a pair in conference at Piggott Monday evening. In the early game the junior squad faded late and fell by four points, while the senior girls rolled in the nightcap. Getting off to a slow start, the Lady Wildcats trailed the Mohawks 16-11 after the first, but responded with a big second quarter. ...

EPC got down early and could never recover as the Warriors lost to Bay 58-37 this past Tuesday at Bay. Levonte Taylor led EPC with 19 points as Mario Burris finished with 11 points. The Junior Warriors won their game 34-24. Marked Tree Itavious Nesbitt scored 24 points and dished out six assists as the Indians down Earle 77-75 this past Tuesday at Marked Tree. Israel Malone added 23 points, eight rebounds an d six assists as BJ Marshall finished with 16 points for Marked Tree...

Ben Turner poured in 33 points in leading Trumann to a 70-33 win over Piggott in 3A-3 conference action this past Tuesday at Wildcat Gym. Trumann jumped out to a 5-0 lead as Trent Creekmore scored inside and Aaron Phelan canned a three-pointer. The Mohawks hit a jumper in the lane before Azani Smith and Turner hit back to back treys to make it 11-2 Wildcats. ...

Hospital Wing is proud to announce that we are now carrying Packed Red Blood Cells (PRBCs) and Liquid Plasma (LP) at every base location. This added clinical capability will allow our clinicians to better resuscitate patients in hemorrhagic shock and will be on every patient flight. ...

The holidays are a time for caring and sharing, which is why the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is partnering with the Trumann Police Department to share the message about the dangers of drunk driving. ...

Now that you have that fresh cut tree at home, what you do with it will have a major impact on how long it will retain its needles and not become a fire hazard, as you now have a little less than two weeks to keep a tree fresh that is already on a downhill run. If you haven’t put the tree up already, store it in an unheated garage or some other area out of the wind and cold freezing temperatures...

The Trumann area community Christmas Dinner will be on Christmas Day from 11:00-1:00 at the Trumann Sports Complex on Pecan Grove Ln. This dinner is for anyone who needs a good meal or wants someone to share a meal with. Donations of ham and turkey can be taken to Couch’s BBQ on Hwy 463, December 16-20. ...

The Poinsett Quorum Court held their monthly meeting this past Monday at the Poinsett County Annex Building in Harrisburg. Poinsett County Bob Cantrell called the meeting to order, the invocation was given before roll was called with all justices present for the meeting. The minutes from the last Quorum Court meeting were passed as were the minutes from the Finance Committee meeting. The Financial Report was also approved...

Jessie Willey, Harrisburg School Resource Office (SRO), was the guest speaker at the Harrisburg Rotary Club's weekly meeting last Thursday. “I'm brand new to this role. I've learned a lot and know there will be a lot more to learn. My main concern is for the safety of our kids,” Willey said in opening...

The Harrisburg School Board met for a regular Board meeting this past Monday in the Central Office Board Room. Vice President Todd Bartholomew called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Ashley Rowton, Jeb Bass, Nacole Sweeney, new Board member, Kurt Johns were present as Fonda Eaton was absent. ...

In the aftermath of the Oct. 21 tornado that struck Tyronza, Entergy Arkansas wanted to do something help beyond rebuilding the electrical system. Knowing the East Poinsett County Elementary School took a direct hit, Entergy Arkansas is donating $1,000 to the Marked Tree Parent Teacher Organization, which has stepped in as a helpful neighbor. The PTO has used the funds to support the backpack program for the Tyronza children...

The Poinsett County Extension Service and the Poinsett County Department of Human Services are partnering to provide free classes for foster parents, child care providers and others needing continuing education hours. The Positive Parenting Series will begin with two offerings from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on January 16, 2020 at the DHS office in Harrisburg located at 406 North Illinois. Classes will be conducted by Debbie DeRossitte...

Mrs. Diane Hisaw Chaffin of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. at the age of 62 years, 4 months and 19 days.  She was born Tuesday, July 16, 1957 in Jonesboro and lived most of her life in Trumann. She was a housewife and a member of First United Pentecostal Church.  She was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Hisaw and her parents, Arvil Houston and Joann Barnes Hisaw.      ...

Mr. Raymond Earl “Bull” McIllwain, 78, of Fisher departed this life on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Harrisburg, Ark. He was born in and a lifetime resident of Fisher, Ark. He was a retired farmer and of the Pentecostal faith. Memorial service will be scheduled at a later date. An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net...

Mrs. Loreda Fortson departed this life Monday, December 9, 2019 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Ark. at the age of 91 years,5 months and 24 days. She was born Friday, June 15, 1928 in Harrisburg and lived most of her lifetime in Trumann. ...

Marked Tree City Council hears from animal shelter and raises sanitation fees by Phillip Patterson, DT News Staff Marked Tree City Council met for their monthly meeting on December 9. The council heard from Vicky Stoddard about the animal shelter and voted on resolutions. The meeting began with accepting minutes from the previous meeting and city finances for the previous month...

On December 6, The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved a merger agreement and transition plan with Henderson State University, which would become the ASU System’s seventh member institution. Previously approved by the Henderson Board of Trustees on Nov. 21, the agreement is subject to approval of the Higher Learning Commission and action by the Arkansas General Assembly. ASU System President Chuck Welch said the target for completing the transition is Jan. 1, 2021...

Harrisburg City Council met for their monthly meeting on Tuesday, December 10. The meeting began with approving minutes and financial statements, both of which were motioned and unanimously approved. First on the agenda, the approval of resolution 2019-014. This resolution establishes an operating budget for the city of Harrisburg for 12 months, beginning on January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2020. The resolution was approved unanimously by the council...

Caregiver Support Group meetings The Family Caregiver Support Program of East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging will hold a scheduled meeting for residents of Craighead and Poinsett County on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 12:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Agency’s offices, 2005 E. Highland Drive, Jonesboro...