Stories from Thursday, September 15, 2022

Five years ago, a team of University of Arkansas faculty members received a $1 million federal grant for a proposal with the end goal of improving transition services for high school students with disabilities. Last month, the U of A RazorBug Diploma Tour visited the Trumann home of Tina Foster, one of numerous special education teachers in Arkansas who received the tuition assistance provided by the grant...

The altercation between a fan who went on the field and made contact with a referee right before halftime at the EPC and Walnut Ridge football game this pas Friday is still under investigation. In a video that was sent to the newspaper, a referee is pointing and talking to the group that is seated in lawn chairs behind the end zone. ...

Governor Asa Hutchinson recently made appointments to various boards, panels and commissions to the following individuals in the NEA Town Courier/Poinsett County Democrat Tribune coverage areas. Matt Gammill, Tyronza, to the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board. His term expires on July 1, 2023. He replaces David Gammill...

Madelynne Hudgen of Harrisburg (72432) has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Summer 2022 Dean's List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.500 to 3.699 for the reporting term are named to the Dean's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer...

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...

The issue of Weiner wanting the wet/dry issue on the upcoming election ballot was heavily discussed this past Monday at the Poinsett County Quorum Court's monthly meeting in Harrisburg. A group from the North Prairie Township has acquired enough signatures to get the measure on the ballot but there is rules in place that need to be followed. ...

With harvest time upon us, it is critical that we take time out for safety. Not only the farmers who are operating their equipment on the farms, but also motorists who need to be patient and not make ill-advised attempts to pass the larger slower moving implements while they are in transit from one farm to the next. ...

Arkansas State University-Newport student Cecil Shelton, of Trumann, is one of 207 Phi Theta Kappa members named as a 2022 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. The Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship Program helps new Phi Theta Kappa members pay for educational expenses while enrolled in associate degree programs. Shelton will receive a $1,000 scholarship...

The Trumann School Board, on the recommendation of Superintendent Brandie Williams, denied school choice request(s) out of the district before approving the school choice request(s) into the district at their regular meeting on August 8. The vote of unanimous on on both motions...

Smart shoppers know they need a game plan to save money when shopping. Here are a few tips to get more for your dollar: Eat before you shop. Shopping while hungry can lead to impulse buying and unhealthy choices,check out the sales flyer to look for discounted items in your area, plan your meals for the week before going to the store, do a quick inventory of what you already have on hand and try to avoid unnecessary purchases. use coupons (digital) but only on items you know you will use...

Trumann (1-1) got a big performance from Cade Hatton with two touchdowns, one on each side of the ball, as the Wildcats beat Manila (0-3) 42-7 this past Friday at RMC Stadium. Manila got the ball first and drove into Trumann territory only to see Eli Lackey come up short on a fourth down run as the Lions turned the ball over on the Trumann 37-yard line. ...

Marked Tree (2-0) will host the Piggott Mohawks (0-3) this coming Friday in their final tune-up before conference play start. The Indians are coming off a 41-7 win over Jackson Central Merry from Tennessee. The Indians have been good on the ground and through the air as LaRay Brown, Jaylen Bradley and Jayvion Tribble have been a solid trio of running backs. ...

Dennis Gaines, Jr. had a huge night for EPC (2-0) as he finished with 28 carries for 256 and three touchdowns as the Warriors beat Walnut Ridge Walnut Ridge 46-36 this past Friday night at Warrior Field. Cooper Argo had 10 carries for 81 yards and a touchdown as Carter Smith competed nine of 15 passes for 101 yards and a touchdown. Omar McCuiston had two catches for 58 yards and a touchdown and added an interception on defense...

There will be a commodity distribution in Poinsett County on Wednesday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m. to noon or until food is gone. This will be a drive-thru distribution. There will be four locations for pick-up: Marked Tree Fire Station, 102 Liberty; Trumann Sports Complex, 16179 Pecan Grove Road, Tyronza City Hall, 143 S. Main Street and Weiner City Hall, 123 W. 2nd Street...