Stories from Wednesday, March 24, 2021

EPC (7-1) suffered their first loss of the season, 10-0, to Potosi, Missouri this past Friday on the opening day of the Bearcat Blast being played at Southside Softball Complex. The Lady Warriors came back Saturday to beat McCrory 7-4 in eight innings and Kennett, Missouri 2-1...

In recognition of recent gifts to the ASU System Foundation in support of projects in the College of Agriculture, Arkansas State University announced the naming of the Judd Hill Farmers’ Market and begins plans for significant expansion of this key community outreach area...

Lady Wildcats bring home hardware from Bearcat Blast.

Riverside posted an 8-1 win over BIC in high school softball action this past Saturday in Monette. Laney Overman led the Lady Rebels at the plate with three hits, three RBIs and a run scored as Lana Sanders had two hits, two RBIs and two runs scored. ...

Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder is asking to be on the alert for scam calls from someone identifying themselves at Lieutenant Brad Felkins of the sheriff's department. The call claims you have missed a court date. They continue to state that there is a warrant for the persons arrest for missing court. ...

After three years of renovations, Lake Poinsett started restocking fish this past Monday. Arkansas Game and Fish (AGFC) will be working on the project. A year ago, AGFC officials said the erosion near the shoreline had been repaired and that they wanted the lake to be restored within one year and were hopeful that the lake would have enough water by spring to start stocking fish...

Maudine Alberta Webb, of Trumann, departed this life on March 18, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 77 years, 5 months and 18 days. She was born Thursday, September 30, 1943 in Weiner to the late Truman “Dutch” and Feekla Bame Walker. ...

Follow these monthly tips to start your lawn of right this spring! When using any gas-powered equipment, be sure to allow the engine a few minutes to cool before refilling empty fuel tanks during hotter days. March - Apply the second herbicide for controlling wild onions or garlic if in your yard. ...

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Commission approved $59,633,800 for water and wastewater projects serving more than 11,125 customers in four Arkansas counties. Tyronza was one of those chosen. The City of Tyronza in Poinsett County received approval to apply unexpended funds from a previously approved tank repair project to the installation of electronic water meters. ...