Stories from Thursday, June 9, 2022

Ebony Leshay Crockett, 44, was shot and killed at an Amazon facility this past Friday in Horn Lake, Mississippi. Corey D. Brewer was confirmed as the shooter and was shot and killed by officers. Crockett and Brewer knew each other as employees at the Amazon facility...

Robert Kary hired as patrolman for Trumann Police Department.

On June 1st Brenda Cox became the Poinsett County Extension Agent – Family and Consumer Sciences after the retirement of Debbie DeRossitte. Cox has been a Poinsett County resident for 26 years. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education in Family and Consumer Science as well as a Master of Science in Nutrition from the University of Central Arkansas. ...

The Poinsett County Board of Election Commissioners has announced that Logic and Accuracy Testing (L&A) of the voting equipment and media for the upcoming General Primary (Runoff) Election will begin Tuesday, June 7th and a public meeting to demonstrate and test the same will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 4:30 p.m. ...

A new Arkansas State University-Newport scholarship will share the legacy of a shining light from Marked Tree, Arkansas. At the 2022 Marked Tree Chamber of Commerce Banquet, Ritter Arnold with the Mary Ann and Sidney Arnold Family Charitable Fund made a special announcement. Arnold announced the creation of the Franky Frans Shining Light Scholarship...

Harrisburg's Addi Williams headed to Nataionl High School Rodeo.

Do you ever say,” That dog looks just like their owner”? Here are some reasons why this fascinating phenomenon occurs! It Happens on Purpose: Humans may search for dogs that are like them both physically and personality wise. For example, people who live an active lifestyle may try to find a pet that can join them on hikes or runs. ...

With school out, ball season in full swing, add in the 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...

Six Trumann Senior High cheerleaders named to All-American team.

Gavin Grubbs of Harrisburg celebrates Joey Lagano's win.

Parks McNair had a great junior season after bouncing back from missing a season due to COVID and an injury. McNair was selected for the Class 4A All-State baseball team. McNair helped his team finish 11-9 on season as he batted .389 at the plate with one home run and eight extra-base hits. ...

Mackenzie White and Autumn New, both of Trumann, are attending Arkansas Girls State at Harding University in Searcy. Arkansas Girls State in an immersive civics education program designed for young women who have completed their junior year of high school. Since 1942, the Arkansas Girls State program has been working to teach future generations of Arkansans citizens to be actively involved in their communities and government at every level...

State Representative Johnny Rye lends helping had at Arkanas Boys State.

Landon Holladay from Trumann High School was elected to City Council for Murphy City at Arkansas Boys State 2022, a summer leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion. Holladay was elected by his peers during city elections on Monday, May 30, as part of the 81st annual session of Arkansas Boys State, where students build a mock government structure, including sixteen different mock cities each with their own city council, vice mayor, and mayor...

The Trumann Lions Club charity golf tournament has been set for Saturday, June 11 at the Trumann Country Club (TCC). The tournament is a one day, two person 18 hole event. Cost is $100 per team. There will be a nine hole scramble starting at 9:00 a.m. ...