Stories from Thursday, September 22, 2022

Cool, crisp air and beautiful fall colors are a beauty to behold. What better way to enjoy them than a fall hike with your dog! Here are some great tips for hiking with Fido this season. Hiking Etiquette: First, do not assume that your dog is welcome to hike in all the places you are. Always check to see if your dog is allowed to hike in the area before you set out on your adventure. It is your responsibility to learn the rules of each place you plan to take your dog before you hit the trail...

Seven of the eight homes on the condemnation list were approved by the Trumann City Council at their regular meeting held September 12. The eighth house was tabled for 60 days to give the new owner time to make repairs to the house. The eight houses on the list for condemnation were: 100 North Ozark, 132 Melton, 135 Poplar, 200 Locust, 337 Hobart, 513 Whitlatch, 703 Christy and 1201 West Main. ...

O’Reilly Auto Parts is pleased to announce the opening of their store in Harrisburg. The store is located at 1101 N Illinois Street. The new store is conveniently located to serve all of your auto part needs. The store will be celebrating a grand opening that will run from September 14-27. If you have not had an opportunity to stop by and meet Sonny Gerling and the team, come in during the Grand Opening Celebration...

Trumann Fire Chief Revis Kemper and City Engineer Wayne Menley gave a short update and answered questions from the public in a meeting held September 13 at the Judicial Complex. Menley told those attending that they have made the application to apply for the loan. He also said this public meeting was mandatory within 30 days of applying for the loan. The fire station was damaged from the tornado that ripped through Trumann on December 10 of last year...

Local farmers Doyle and Barbara Lancaster of Lancaster Farms recently directed a $5,000 Bayer Fund America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation to Poinsett County 4-H. Poinsett County 4-H will use the funds to continue youth development program infrastructure...

Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements and graduated at Summer Commencement, held Aug. 12, in First National Bank Arena. Students from the NEA Town Courier and Poinsett County Democrat Tribune circulation areas are listed below...

“We can improve our town. We have to have help and voices to do so. This is our town,” were the words spoken by Tammie Slinkard at the Trumann Lions Club's weekly meeting last Wednesday. Slinkard is the chairperson of the club that started in 2021 and was sidetracked by the December tornado. Along with committee members Peggy Greenwell, Linda Smith and LeAnn Dow, she spoke about what the group is doing to help the city look better...

Governor Hutchinson announces appointments 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...

The Poinsett County Health Units in Trumannn, Marked Tree and Harrisburg will hold Mass Flu Clinics on Tuesday, September 27. The clinic will be held from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The flu shot is available at no cost. It is asked that anyone how has insurance to bring their card...

Harrisburg (2-1) will host the Blytheville Chickasaws (1-1) at Jordans Stadium this Friday in 4A-3 conference action. This will be the conference opener for both teams and the first time the teams have met on the football field. Harrisburg beat Palestine-Wheatley 47-0 this past Friday as Blytheville beat Riverview 48-0...

In junior high football action this past Thursday, Trumann beat Harrisburg 42-20, Cross County beat Marked Tree 30-0 and EPC beat Des Arc 30-6. The Truman boys and girls golf teams both had good play this past Thursday in high school golf action. Cobey Riddle shot a 37 to win medalist honors for the boys as they beat Westside 119-142. ...

Marked Tree (3-0) came out flat in the first quarter before exploding for 21 points in the second quarter to lead 29-0 over the Mohawks on their way to a 49-8 win this past Friday at Don Lovell Memorial Field. Piggott recovered an onside kick to start game only to have penalties put them behind the chains forcing a punt. ...