Stories from Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Dr. Matthew Harvison, with the NEA Baptist Clinic in Trumann, spoke about a new reading program he wants to start at the clinic to help with the literacy issue at the Trumann Lions Club meeting on May 5. Harvison told the group that when he worked at a former medical facility, they would give books to children who came in for a visit. ...

Urban Runway moves to new location.

Glenda Mae Coleman, 71, of Tyronza, died May 16, 2021 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. She was a retired LPN and of the Pentecostal faith. Mrs. Coleman was born January 29, 1950 in Trumann to Fred and Christine Howell Revelle. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Donna Sitzes and one brother, Terry Buddy Revelle...

The Harrisburg School Board met in regular session Tuesday, May 11, 2021 in the Central Office Board Room. All board members were present. Superintendent Chris Ferrell noted an inaccuracy in the April 29, 2021 Special Session Board Meeting minutes regarding Lauren Curtis 4-8 certification. The inaccuracy was struck from the minutes and the board approved the amended minutes...

The EPC Lady Warriors (25-8) had to face Quitman this past Thursday in the opening round of the Class 2A state tournament in Carlisle. EPC could only muster one hit on the day against the Lady Bulldogs in a 10-0 loss. Quitman took a 1-0 lead in the top of the first as EPC looked to tie the game in the bottom half as Terrin Powell led off with a double and Keragan Gordon reached on an error. ...

The most outstanding graduating students of 2020-21 in the College of Liberal Arts and Communication at Arkansas State University were recognized during Convocation of Scholars Kaylan Erving of Marked Tree received a BA in sociology and Desha Lewis of Marked Tree, received a MA in sociology in Criminology, Sociology and Geography...

The new sanitation ordinance got just enough votes to pass at the Trumann City Council meeting last week. The ordinance, which will raise the price by four dollars, passed 7-3 with council members Brett Parker, Hazel Riley and Hollie Stevens voting against the ordinance. This is the first increase on sanitation services since 2012...

With ball season in full swing, add in the end of school, lake and pool scene, as well as working in the yard and farmers tending to their crops. We are faced with the fact that sunny weather draws many Arkansans outside for work and recreation, but you may get more than you bargain for if you’re not careful. Repeated exposure to the sun can cause serious skin damage and even lead to skin cancer...

A regular meeting of the Trumann School District School Board was held on the 12"' day of April2021. School Board members present were Revis Kemper, Julienne Penter, Scott Taylor and Anthony Patterson. Board member Adam Jones was absent. In the first expulsion hearing, the parents requested a closed hearing. ...

The two most important things for you to decide when placing your bird feeders: Make sure you see the feeder and is the feeder in a safe location. Both of these factors are important in your decision. Protection of your birds from window collisions and predators is utmost...