Stories from Thursday, September 1, 2022

Senior Life Centers across Arkansas will be receiving, after proper request, additional monies from the State of Arkansas. The additional funding is coming to local senior citizen centers, through funding, from the Arkansas Department of Human Services. ...

James and Elna June of FC Royale Soccer Club spoke to the Trumann Lions Club about the indoor soccer practice field they are opening in Trumann. The couple said they will work with the city's sports programs to help develop soccer. James said they have lived in the area for about eight years and they have a daughter who loves sports and love soccer. “We have built a passion around that,” James said. The Junes saw an opportunity to try and help others who have the same love for soccer...

Harrisburg's school board accepted four resignations and hired four new people during a special called board meeting on August 25. The board went into executive session from 5:05 p.m. to 5:18 p.m. The board, on the recommendation of Superintendent, accepted resignations from Dolores Sutterfield, advisor duties, Lanie Gardner, Paraprofessional/Dyslexia Interventionist at Weiner Elementary, Josh Cooper, I.T. Technician and Coach Patrick Cantrell, teacher and coach...

The Marked Tree City Council approved a resolution to amend the budget to pay the full-time law enforcement officers the $5,000 stipend that was approved by the state. The stipend will be paid from the monies received from the state. The council the went into executive session and announced the following decisions. ...

This week I wanted to share a wonderful recipe for dog treats that my dogs love. These treats are easy to make. You have control of where the ingredients are obtained and their freshness. Happy baking for you and your pup. Peanut Butter Dog Treats...

Four Marked Tree firefighters were recently promoted by Fire Chief Allen Hicks. The firefighters were nominated and voted on by their fellow firemen. Fire Captain/AEMT Steven Griffin was promoted to the position of Assistant Fire Chief. Fire Lieutenant/EMR Dalton Simmons was promoted to the position of Fire Captain...

EPC (0-0) will suit up for their first game as they travel to Manila (0-1) this coming Friday. The Lions opened their season with a 47-12 loss to Rivercrest. Manila beat EPC 47-14 last season in Lepanto. The Warriors will look to rely on their nine starters returning on offense to produce points. ...

Marked Tree (1-0) exploded for 42 points in the second half on their way to a 54-19 road win over Hector in the the season opener for both teams. LaRay Brown led the Indians with nine carries for 118 yards and touchdown as Jaylen Bradley added 91 yards on 15 carries. Jayvion Tribble added three fourth touchdowns and Kenyon Carter ran for a touchdown and threw two touchdown passes to Cameron Marshall. Eli Crockett capped the scoring with a touchdown run...

In a game plagued with numerous penalties and three ejections combined by both teams, the Harrisburg Hornets (0-1) had a potential game-winning field goal blocked with 21 seconds left as Cross County got the 15-14 win. After each team punted on their first possessions, Cross County put together a scoring drive to make it 6-0 with 3:08 left in the opening quarter. The first quarter ended with the Hornets driving in Cross County territory...

Trumann hosted the NEA YFL 2022 football jamboree this past Saturday at RMC Stadium. Fifth and sixth-grades teams from Trumann, Harrisburg, Marked Tree, EPC, Osceola, Rivercrest, Gosnell, McCrory, Wynne, Hoxie, Valley View, Brookland, Newport, Pocahontas, Walnut Ridge, Cross County, Earle and Batesville participated...

Lake Poinsett State Park has some fun events scheduled for Labor Day Weekend. Come enjoy the fun if you get a chance. On Friday September 2, Owl Prowl will be held from 8:30 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. Whoooo likes owls? If you do, meet a park interpreter tonight to find out more about the owls that live at Lake Poinsett State Park. Then, we’ll take a short walk into the woods to call some up and see if any will answer! Please bring a flashlight. Meeting Place: Visitor Center...