Stories from Thursday, September 8, 2022

Tony Davis, Poinsett County Veterans Service Officer (VSO), spent 29 years serving other in the Arkansas National Guard. He served the kids at Trumann High School as a JROTC instructor for five years and now he'll serve the veterans of Poinsett County as the new VSO. “I have a passion to serve others and it's what I love doing,” Davis said...

Mike Clancy Crockett, 57, was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree murder in the stabbing death of his wife, Brittany Crockett. The stabbing occurred around 8:50 p.m. Monday, August 30 on the corner of Pecan and Gary Street. Brittany was taken to the hospital where she died on the operating table...

Work continues on new county property.

The sorting and mailing center that was once in Jonesboro may be making a comeback....kind of. If the center reopens, there is confusion if it will sort mail or not. As of now, the center will only be used for rural carries to pick up their mail to deliver...

Recently one of my employees asked why her cat licked her and the other cats in the household. I found in my research this following information at Animal Wised by Josie F. Turner. Cats can lick for hours. When you have that much fur, being clean takes dedication. ...

The PSAT is a standardized test that 11th graders take in October. Like the SAT and ACT, it measures knowledge and skills in reading, writing and math. Why take the PSAT? Among other advantages, it connects students to more than $300 million in scholarships . The PSAT is set for October 25 and the cost is $18. Sign up to find out if you are eligible for a free waiver. Contact the THS Career Coach, Charlie Powell, for more information...

The Poinsett County Extension Service will hosting Ag Day 2022 in the Main Street Learning Park that is adjacent to the main office. Approximately 250 second and third grade students from the Poinsett County will be attending. The event will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m...

The Marked Tree School District's Annual Report to the Public will be held on September 19 at 5:30 p.m. The meeting will held in the elementary cafeteria.

The 2022 Wild Duck Festival will be held Friday, October and Saturday, October 8. There will be a parade, attractions, crafts, food, entertainment and charity bingo. To rent a booth call 870-483-5424 or email info@trumannchamber.org.

The annual Poinsett County Agricultural Fair will be held September 8-10. The Poinsett County Agricultural Fair Association is presenting the fair, which will be held on the Poinsett County Fairgounds in Harrisburg. Rocky Clements Magic Show will perform at 6 p.m on September 8, with the County Fair Rodeo by McCarson Rodeo Company beginning at 8 p.m...

Does the idea of having jars of delicious “fresh from the garden” home canned food in your pantry for those cold, dreary winter months ahead seem appealing? Does the idea of using a pressure canner or water bath canner to preserve that summer bounty seem scary and hard to do? You are not alone. ...

Manila (0-2) travels to Trumann (0-1) this coming Friday night for a non-conference football game. Manila is coming off a 42-0 loss to EPC as the Wildcats were open this past week after losing their opener to Hoxie 14-6. Trumann is 4-0 all-time against Manila with the last meeting being a 42-14 Wildcat win in 2017. The game this will also feature Manila head coach Cain White coaching against his dad, Trumann assistant coach Greg White...

Cobey Riddle shot a four under 32 to earn medalist honors and lead the Trumann Wildcats golf team to a first place finish with a 113 team score this past Thursday in Pocahontas. Jake Osment carded a 39, Gavin Greenwell finished with a 42 and Carson Smith added a 55 in the play four count three format. On the girls side, Jenna Hall fired a 51 as the Lady Wildcats finished with a 162 to take second place. Mackenzie White shot a 52, Jada Matthews shot a 55 and Macey Powell finished with a 57...

The Lions got the ball first and couldn't get much going before punting the ball away with 9:29 left. EPC put together a 70 yard drive, highlighted by a big catch from Omar McCuiston, to drive down the field and score on a Gaines two yard run. He two-point conversion failed to make 6-0 EPC with 5:24 left. ...

Trumann Junior Wildcats fall to Newport.