Stories from Thursday, August 5, 2021

With over 62% of the households U.S. owning pets, it’s no wonder it seems that we are fighting a never ending battle with fleas and ticks. The products advertised to control these pests come in many forms, including shampoos, spot-ons, sprays, wipes dips, collars, foggers and dusts. With this multitude of options it can be confusing to the homeowner about which of these products are right for your situation...

Linda Darlene Burdo, 63 of Harrisburg, Arkansas. She passed and went to her heavenly home on July 24, 2021 at St. Bernards Regional Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She was born July 16, 1958 to the late Bobby Blagg and Linda Blagg (Timbs.) She loved fishing and spending time with her family and friends. She had a special place where her and the boys would fish. She was a loving wife, grandma, mother, and sister. She never met a stranger...

Trumann School District school board had a regular meeting on July 12 will all board members being present. In new business, the board denied the requests of two student transfers out of the district and approved the purchase the Google Chromebooks from (lowest bid) SHI...

Jacob McDaniel new Trumann Animal Control Officer.

This coming Saturday, August 7, a big yellow school bus will be located in the parking lot of Unico Bank at 514 Industrial Park for the annual Stuff the Bus. Trumann and Bay schools will be the beneficiary of the items donated. Items can be dropped off at the bus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you wish to make a monetary donation, it can be made at the United Way of Northeast Arkansas website...

The Arkansas Foundation of Medical Care (AFMC), Trumann School District and the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) are partnering to provide FREE COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines for those 12 and under. The vaccine will be given at the Trumann Parent Center at 119 North Magnolia from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m...

Representative Johnny Rye continues flag donations.

The Poinsett County Board of Election Commissioners is announcing that there will be a public meeting Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in the conference area of the Poinsett County Annex Building (located at 110 N. East Street in Harrisburg) for candidates in the Harrisburg School District to draw for their ballot positions for the 2021 Annual November School Election which will be held November 2, 2021. ...

This week I want to talk about the hazards of retractable leashes. There are many horror stories about accidents to clients and their pets. I have heard from my clients and other veterinarians about retractable leashes. Here is a list of seven reasons why you should not use retractable leashes...

Representative Johnny Rye presents flags Trumann, Poinsett County.