Stories from Thursday, March 26, 2020

The following changes have been made to the district court appearance dates. The April 6, 2020 plea day has been continued to June 1, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. The April 13 plea day has been continued to July 6, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. and the April 20, 2020 plea day has been continued to July 13, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. If you have any questions, please call the Court Clerk’s office at 870-483-7771. Thank you for your patience and understanding in this trying of times...

Marked Tree suffered through a roller coaster season in the win loss column to finish 12-12 on the season and 9-7 in 2A-6 conference play. The Lady Indians’ season ended with a loss to Cross County in the 2A-6 district tournament. Coach Colten Frazier’s roster consisted of four seniors, Sydney Rotscheid, Megan Lowry, Terrika Hicks and Jayla Carpenter, juniors Taylor McCuiston, Makayla Marshall, Shira Hendrix, Makayla White, Dajia Allen and Bri Washington along with sophomores, Nikoby Andrews and Nitasia Matthews.. ...

The Trumann Lady Wildcats finished their 2019-20 basketball season with a 19-13 overall record while going 11-5 in the 3A-3 conference finishing in third place. Trumann finished as runner-ups in the district tournament, was the third seed coming out of the 3A 3 regional tournament before falling in the first round of the Class 3A state tournament to Mayflower...

Edward Eugene “Eddie” Nash, 76, of Payneway, Ark., departed this life on March 18, 2020. He was born on January 1, 1944 to Franklin Eugene and Susie Hunter Nash. He was a member of Corners Chapel Baptist Church in Payneway, Ark. He assisted with the Arkansas Baptist Disaster Relief and loved walking his dog, Shue. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother: Dennis Nash and his Border Collie Dog, Dolly...

In an effort to help working families experiencing financial hardships as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the Entergy Charitable Foundation has established the COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund. “The health and safety of our customers, employees and communities is Entergy’s top priority,” said Leo Denault, chairman and CEO of Entergy Corporation. ...

Southland Gin, Delta Farms, Craighead Electric Cooperative and Today's Power, Inc. (TPI) are partnering to develop the first farm energy project pairing two different solar technologies plus battery storage in Arkansas. The project will provide clean energy for the two facilities, which will result in energy and operations savings for over 20 years...

Floyd J. Thompson, 57, of Trumann, Ark. died March 20, 2020 at his home. He was a factory worker and a member of Old Landmark Worship Center in Trumann, Ark. Mr. Thompson was born November 28, 1962 in Trumann, Ark. to Emmitt and Rosie Lee Wortham Thompson, Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Emmitt Thompson, Jr. and Joseph Thompson, four sisters Alice J. Thompson, Shirley Thompson, Bonnie Thompson and Pearlie Thompson...

Three Harrisburg residents were arrested this past Friday at the Walmart on Parker Road in Jonesboro on various charges including drug possession. The three went before District Court Judge Tommy Fowler. Jordan S. Jones, 26, was asked to leave the store several times while waiting on two acquaintances before police were called to the store. ...

A new COVID-19 relief program was announced over the weekend that could benefit the non-profits in your legislative districts. The Arkansas Community Foundation announced a new grant program specifically for non-profit organizations. This program will provide $1,000 mini-grants to organizations who are working to respond to the needs of those impacted by the COVID-19 situation. ...

Ms. Nicole Leann Yanez, 30, of Little Rock, Ark. departed this life Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at the family residence. She was born in Jonesboro, Ark. and lived in Little Rock and was formerly of Trumann. Nicole was a clerk and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by one son, her mother, Sherry Whittaker; and her grandparents...

I’ve seen a few tillers in the backs of trucks this past week. This is a sign that gardening plans are on the horizon. If we can get a few days without rain, the garden spots will begin to rapidly take shape. With social distancing in full swing, maybe it’s a good year to have a garden, so you’ll have something to do besides stare at the four walls of your house...

Tony Wayne Brewington, age 44, passed away March 20, 2020 from complications due to a wreck several years ago. He was a strong willed and soft-hearted man who loved his family and friends. He was baptized and believed in the Lord. Tony was born April 14, 1975 in Osceola, Ark. to Christine Ezekiel. He is preceded in death by his “Dad” Willard Ray Brewington, step-father Charles Wheeler, step-brother Ray Brewington, Jr. and his maternal grandparents Irene and Robert Ezekiel...

Arkansas Division of Emergency Management Urges Families Statewide to Sign Up for Smart911 to Enable Coronavirus Awareness for 9-1-1 and Emergency Responders As Arkansas responds to the spread of the coronavirus, public health and safety officials ask all Arkansans to sign up for the Smart911 national safety profile registry, a free service that allows individuals and families to provide critical medical information to 9-1-1 and first responders. ...

Trumann city offices will be closed. Due to the declaration of national and state emergencies, the offices of the City of Trumann are closed to public access and contact until further notice. All services will continue to be delivered and our departments will continue to function and operate. ...

Poinsett County now has at least one confirmed case of COVID-19. Arkansas has around 200 confirmed cases of the virus affecting 34 counties in the state. Other counties include, Craighead, Cross and Crittenden counties. Weiner City Mayor, Mike Frazier, has confirmed the virus is in the Weiner community. Other members of the city may have also been exposed to the virus, those who may have been exposed are being tested and are waiting on conformation...

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced allocating $3 million to the Arkansas Economic Development Commission’s (AEDC) Quick Action Loan Program for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. These funds will be in addition to the $4 million the Governor directed to the same program. ...

The city of Tyronza and Mayor Charles Glover has recently applied for a grant from the Arkansas Department of Historic Preservation to help paint the water tower in town. The tower was opened in 1935 making it eligible for the historic preservation grant. Tyronza has also applied for a loan from the Natural Resources Division of the Arkansas Department of Agriculture to help finish the project...