Stories from Thursday, December 9, 2021

Harrisburg native Jerry Morgan has been appointed to the Arkansas State University (ASU) System Board of Trustees by Governor Asa Hutchinson. Morgan, who resides in Jonesboro, is a a 1992 graduate of ASU and longtime banking executive, to the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees...

Now that you have that fresh cut tree at home, what you do with it will have a major impact on how long it will retain its needles and not become a fire hazard, as you now have a little less than a week to keep a tree fresh that is already on a downhill run. If you haven’t put the tree up already, store it in an unheated garage or some other area out of the wind and cold freezing temperatures...

As the cold weather envelopes us and Christmas fast approaches, there’s nothing like relaxing in front of your fireplace to make being home for the holidays a warm and enjoyable experience. But danger can lurk in your fireplace or chimney. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 20,600 fires and 40 deaths per year are associated with fireplaces and chimneys...

There will be a commodity distribution in Poinsett County on December 15 from 9:00 a.m. to noon or until food is gone. This will be a drive-thru distribution. There will be three locations for pick-up: Marked Tree Fire Station, 102 Liberty; Trumann Sports Complex, 16179 Pecan Grove Road and Weiner City Hall, 123 W. ...

Matthew Boswell, 30, of Trumann died this past Thursday night when a wheel from an oncoming vehicle jumped the concrete barrier and crashed through Boswell's windshield. Arkansas State Police reported the incident happened at 9:43 p.m. on Interstate 630 East in Little Rock...

The new Justice of the Peace District map has been released. The total population for Poinsett County is 22,965 per the 2020 census data. Target population per district is 2,088 (approximately). Anyone wishing to view a more detailed map(s) may do so by going to the County Clerk's office in the Poinsett County Courthouse. Below is a list of the current justices of the peace and their contact information...

The Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC), Trumann School District and the Arkansas Department of Health are partnering to provide FREE COVID-19 Pfizer vaccines to those aged 5-11. The clinic will be on Tuesday, December 14 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Trumann Parent Center, 119 North Magnolia. This clinic is only for those 5-11 years old. A follow up clinic will be held at the same time and location on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 for those needing a second dose...

“Christmas Candies” is the theme for Trumann's Christmas Parade that is set for December 9 at 6 p.m. The parade is returning to it's traditional format with the parade going right down Highway 463. The parade will feature marching units, floats, trailers and antique tractors and cars. There will also be free candy and toys. To participate call 870-483-5424 or email info@chamberdirector.org...

The Marked Tree School District will hold its annual public facilities meeting on December 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the Marked Tree Elementary cafeteria. The public is invited to this meeting.

Fall is here! Such a beautiful time of colorful falling leaves and leaf piles. Labradors, kids and many other dogs love to play in piles of leaves. There are hidden dangers lurking in piles of leaves such as sticks, twigs, and debris. One of the most common injuries can be a wound to the cornea. ...

EPC (0-2, 0-2) dropped their second straight 2A-3 conference game this past Friday losing to Rector 71-52 in Lepanto. Omar McCuiston led the Warriors with 17 points. The Warriors lost to Cross County 54-51 in their season opener. Manila (3-2) beat Brookland 71-48 in a consolation game this past Friday in the Barry Pruitt Hurricane Classic held at Jonesboro High School. ...

Trumann (1-5, 0-1) fell behind early and could never catch up as the Lady Wildcats fell to Valley View 61-39 this past Monday in 4A-3 girls' high school basketball action at Valley View. The Lady Blazers raced out to a 14-0 lead before Tonia Barnes hit one of two free throws to make it 14-1 Valley View with 4:47 left in the opening quarter. ...