Stories from Thursday, January 23, 2020

Trumann never led in a game where the Wildcats couldn’t get a stop at the right time as Trumann lost to Osceola 75-70 in 3A-3 conference play this past Friday at Wildcat Gym. The Seminoles jumped out to a 4-0 lead before Azani Smith scored inside to make it 4-2. ...

Trumann jumped out to an 11-0 lead before cruising to a 68-26 win over Piggott this past Monday in girls' high school basketball action at Wildcat Gym. Kayde Jones scored the first points of the game with a jumper in the lane as Mycha Mason-Wilson followed with a basket in the paint to make it 4-0 Lady Wildcats. ...

Harrisburg fell behind early and couldn't catch to a hot shooting Harding Academy team as the Hornets lost 95-48 this past Monday at the Hornets' Nest in Harrisburg. Dylan Sweeney gave Harrisburg their only lead of the night with a three-pointer to open the scoring before the Wildcats reeled off the next 15 points to take a 15-3 lead with 4:29 left. ...

Mr. Derrell Lynn Ellis of Trumann, Ark. departed this life on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark. at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 7 days. He was born Friday, February 4, 1949 in Trumann and lived in Michigan most of his life before moving back to Trumann in 2015. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, retired mechanic and of the Baptist faith.  He was preceded in death by his parents, John D. and Bonnie Coats Ellis.      ...

Theotis McGuire, 50, of Jonesboro, Ark., died January 17, 2020 at his home. He was a construction worker. Mr. McGuire was born July 30, 1969 in Jonesboro, Ark. to George and Cora Mae Mitchell McGuire. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his mother Cora Mae McGuire of Marked Tree, Ark., his wife Billie McGuire of Jonesboro, Ark., two sons Alexander O'Neal Kolen of Marked Tree, Ark. ...

Michael Dewey Allen, 70, of Marked Tree, departed this life on January 18, 2020 in Jonesboro, Ark. He was born on September 28, 1949 to Herbert and Linda Kay Capooth Allen. He was of the Baptist faith and graduated from Marked Tree High School in 1968. He started his own survey business after graduating from Florida Electronic Institute and ITT Electronic Institute in Louisville, Ken. He is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Allen and his loving mother, Linda Kay Allen...

Edward Whitt, 91 went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2020. A lifelong resident of Poinsett County, he was born on October 28, 1928 near the Craighead and Poinsett County line. He was preceded in death by his father, William “Willie” Edgar Whitt: mother, Mary Magdiline Curton Whitt; brother Carl Edgar Whitt; and wife, Betty Lou Parker Whitt. ...

With colder temperatures forecasted this week we should probably think about trying to make our outside pets more comfortable during the frosty weather. If your pet spends a lot of time outdoors, you should let him get acclimated gradually to dropping temperatures. ...

The Arkansas State Highway Commission has approved a bid for improvements to a roadway in Poinsett County, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. The purpose of this project is to resurface 4.3 miles of Highway 163 beginning at State Highway 14, extending south, near Harrisburg...

Tabitha Tyler, an eighth-grader at Trumann Middle School, was honored last week by the Trumann Lions Club for her entry in the Lions Clubs International Peace Poster contest winning first place at the district and state levels. Brad Baker, Mid-South Lions and Trumann alum, was on hand to give the awards to Tyler. ...

Marked Tree City Council met for their monthly meeting on January 13. The meeting began with approving minutes from the previous meeting, approving city financials from December and water financials from November. In old business, Wayne Hendrix was asked to discuss pricing on re-painting the Marked Tree water tower. ...

Moving Marked Tree Forward met for a brief meeting on January, 21. The meeting began with accepting minutes from the previous meeting and accepting financial reports. Matt Wright began discussing community events and plans to meet within the next couple of weeks to layout an event calendar for the year for Marked Tree. "Hopefully we can get ahead of where we were last year, working from event to event," said Wright "We can layout the calendar and have someone in charge of each separate event."...

Senator Dave Wallace of Leachville, was awarded the 2019 Statesman Award by Family Council Action Committee. Senator Wallace received the award for making an 'A' on the 2019 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card. Recipients of this award are recognized for their votes during the 92nd General Assembly on the 25 bills in the report card. Senator Wallace received his award Monday evening, January 20, 2020, at the Leachville City Council meeting in Leachville...

The community is invited to attend a concert by singer, songwriter and storyteller, Daryl Mosley, on Sunday, January 26 at 5:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 302 Kenwood Avenue, in Lepanto. From countless appearances on "The Grand Ole Opry," to classic shows at the famous Bluebird Cafe, to a touring schedule of over 150 concerts per year, singer/songwriter Daryl Mosley has been sharing his songs and stories with America for over 30 years. ...

Trumann Chamber of Commerce held their annual banquet for members of the chamber and members of the community. The banquet was held January 21, inside the Trumann Middle School cafeteria. The banquet began with Neal Vickers thanking everyone for coming. ...