Stories from Thursday, May 12, 2022

Armor Bank in Marked Tree makes donation.

To recognize those who went above and beyond to promote tourism during the pandemic, Arkansas Delta Byways is presenting its first-ever Innovation Awards for 2020-21. Winners are receiving their awards during a traveling awards ceremony during Arkansas Tourism Week...

Representative Johnny Rye was guest speaker at Trumann Honors Banquet.

Summertime is a great time for a family to acquire a new puppy. Family members are home more and can spend time with the furry family member. Puppy biting is one of the most common problems encountered. PUPPY BITING: Puppy biting is one of the most common behavior problems encountered when owners bring their new puppy home. ...

Marked Tree (10-9) trailed 4-1 after four innings when the persistent drizzle caused the field to become unplayable as the game was halted until Saturday. When the game resumed on Saturday the Panthers plated two runs in the top the fifth and added five more in the top of the seventh to hand the Indians an 11-1 loss ending their season...

Natalie Dunman gave EPC their first lead at 3-2 with a two run single in the third inning and then put an exclamation on the score with a three run home run in the top of the seventh inning as the Lady Warriors beat McCrory 8-3 in the finals of the 2A North Regional tournament this past Monday in Carlisle...

Marked Tree (5-16) had their season come to an end with a 3-1 loss to West Side in the opening game of the 1A-3 Regional softball tournament this past Thursday in Marked Tree. The Lady Indians went down in order in the top of the first as Charli Simpson, Gabby Baker and Shelby Tacker all struck out. ...

**UPDATE** Jackie Ragan, former Marked Tree police captain, was arrested for felony theft. Ragan was booked into the Sharp County jail on one count of felony theft of property. The PCDT will follow this story and report updates as they become available.