Stories from Wednesday, March 10, 2021

Alyssa Bell’s two-run triple for Trumann proved to be the game winner the Lady Wildcats got a 4-3 win over the Harrisburg Lady Hornet in non-conference action this past Monday in Harrisburg. Tiara Postell opened the game with a bunt single for Trumann before stealing second base. ...

Mrs. Angie “GiGi” Stotts of Trumann departed this life on Friday, March 5, 2021 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 54 years, 1 month and 5 days. She was born Monday, January 30, 1967 in and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. Angie worked at St. Bernards for 28 years and was a member of Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one son, Landon Stotts; sister-in-law, Paula McHalffey; her parents, L.C. “Buttons” and Linda Kay McHalffey...

The Riverside Rebels split their first games of the season earning a 9-2 win over Marmaduke at home before falling 18-1 to Gosnell on the road. Traven Weaver struck out 11 batters in the win over Marmaduke as Easton Hatch and Grant Smith each had a hit and two RBIs for the Rebels. In the Gosnell game, Hatch and Trae Barnes each had a hit for Riverside...

Fifth-generation Arkansan and former Arkansas Razorback John Boozman announced today that he will run for re-election to the United States Senate. "Now more than ever Arkansas needs strong, conservative leadership in Washington. I am proud to be that leader,” Boozman said...

There will be a commodity distribution in Poinsett County on Wednesday, March 17 starting at 9 a.m and ending at noon or until the food supply is gone. This will be a drive-thru distribution. There will be three locations to choose from: Trumann Sports Complex, 16179 Pecan Grove Road; Marked Tree Fire Station, 102 Liberty Street and Weiner City Hall, 123 W. 2nd Street...

Carson Griffin of EPC signs to cheer for WBU.

State Representative Johnny Rye (District 54) introduced legislation during the 2021 Regular Session adding more Arkansas musicians to the list of those who should be commemorated on every year on September 1 for Arkansas Music Appreciation Day. Arkansas Music Appreciation Day was created by legislation introduced by Rye in 2019. ...

Peggy Joy Curton, 82, of Trumann, passed away on Thursday, February 25 in Springfield, Tenn. at her daughter’s home, surrounded by those who love her. Peggy was born in Trumann on August 8, 1938 to Homer Eugene Bonds and Margaret Jewell Payne. Peggy and her husband Thomas were longtime residents of Trumann and were local business owners and farmers. Peggy retired from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Peggy is preceded in death by Thomas JC Curton, her husband...

The Poinsett County 4-H Shooting Sports Club invites all interested youth between the ages of 10-18 to attend its organizational meeting at the Skeeter Trap Gun Club located at 17101 Hwy 1 North on Tuesday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. Parents are encouraged to attend, as there will also be a parent meeting to discuss the coming year. Volunteers interested in helping are also welcome...

The Poinsett County Quorum Court met in regular session this past Monday at the Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg. In unfinished business, the court approved a resolution to lease space at 404 Market Street in Harrisburg for office use. The court also had discussion regarding the federal audit contract...

Shalonda Looney departed from this life on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the age of 47 years, 9 months and 26 days. She was born Tuesday, May 8, 1973 in Jonesboro and lived her lifetime in Trumann. Shalonda was a 1994 graduate of Trumann High School, a waitress at Fat City in Jonesboro and attended Marked Tree Church of God. She was preceded in death by one brother, Jessee Hill and her grandparents...

A regular meeting of the Trumann School District School Board was held on February 8 with board member Anthony Patterson being absent. In new business, the board approved calendar option #1 for the 2021-2022 school year, updated salary schedules (licensed, classified-exempt, classified – nonexempt, supplemental, and additional hourly rates) for the 2021-2022 school year, policy updates for sections 4,5,6, and 7 as recommended by ASBA, the Trumann Virtual Academy Handbook for the 2021-2022 school year (including digital grading, attendance, and discipline policies) and the Digital Learning Plan to be submitted to DESE for the 2021-2022 school year.. ...