Stories from Thursday, February 24, 2022

Marked Tree (23-1) led from start to finish as the Indians beat Ridgefield Christian 83-54 in the finals of 1A-3 district tournament this past Saturday at Strawberry. The Indians jumped out to an 8-0 lead in the opening quarter as Darionta Brown canned a three-pointer, Willie Marshall scored back to back baskets around one of two free throws. ...

Trumann (12-12) could not get their offense rolling as the Lady Wildcats lost to Highland 39-27 in the finals of 4A-3 district tournament this past Saturday in Brookland. Trumann was held scoreless in the opening quarter as Highland made a three-pointer and scored in the paint to take a 5-0 lead after one. ...

In a special called meeting, the Tyronza City Council voted to approve the use of state aid street monies to overlay some streets in the town. Mayor Charles Glover explained the reason for the special called meeting. The city had been approved to receive state aid city street funds to pave some of the city streets. ...

Arkansas State University-Newport and Ozarc Gas hosted the 13th annual Weldathon on February 16, 2022, at ASUN-Jonesboro with 45 students and 15 area high schools participating. Thanks to industry partners and sponsors, more than $20,000 in prizes and scholarships were awarded to winners of the Weldathon along with door prizes...

The Trumann School Board met in a special session on January 18. Board members Revis Kemper and Julienne Penter were absent from the meeting. In new business, the board approved the purchase of cafeteria tables for Trumann Elementary school from the TIPS/TAPS approved vendor. The board also approved the Trumann School District Cheerleading Handbook for he 2022-2023 school year...

Large truck clips power line.

Periodontal disease is the most common clinical condition occurring in adult dogs and cats, and is entirely preventable. By three years of age, most dogs and cats have some evidence of periodontal disease. Unfortunately, other than bad breath, there are few signs of the disease process evident to the owner, and professional dental cleaning and periodontal therapy often comes too late to prevent extensive disease or to save teeth. ...

Sean Danny Albert Cartwright, 17, of Marked Tree departed this life on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in Memphis, Tenn. He was born on January 6, 2005 in Columbia, Tenn. to Danny Albert Cartwright and Jodi Marie Etchen. Sean was a Junior at East Poinsett County School, he was an all-American Boy who loved anything wildlife, hunting geese, duck hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers and guns. ...

Harrisburg School District bus slides off in ditch off Highway 14.