Stories from Thursday, November 24, 2022

As Jay Paul Woods and Shane Blagg prepare for the Trumann Mayor run-off election on December 6, each candidate took the time to answer questions presented to them by the Poinsett County Democrat Tribune. Of the four questions, three were the same for each candidate with the final question being different for each. ...

The Harrisburg School Board accepted three four resignations and hired four new employees during their regular session last Monday in the Central Office Board Room. Upon returning from executive session that lasted from 5:10 p.m. to 5:39 p.m., the following personnel changes, on the recommendation of Superintendent Chris Ferrell, were made. ...

The Trumann City Council approved to allow the Trumann Police Department to purchase five (5) Dodge Durango vehicles with equipment upfit from Red River Dodge during their regular meeting on November 15. The cost of the new vehicles will be $234,437.40...

The Trumann Chamber of Commerce presents the 2022 Trumann Christmas Parade which is set for Thursday, December 8 at 6:00 p.m. The theme for this year's parade is 12 Days of Christmas. The parade will start at Quality Farm Supply on the south end of Highway 463 and then travel north down Highway 463 to the RMC Warehouse...

Food banks in Poinsett County get second $5,000 grant from county.

Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it also can carry some hazards for pets. Holiday food needs to be kept away from pets, and pet owners who travel need to either transport their pets safely or find safe accommodations for them at home. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday...

Energy costs during the winter can rise as quickly as the temperatures outside fall, and with Christmas right around the corner we probably have other more enjoyable things that we could apply that saved money towards. Here are five easy steps to make sure you’re getting the most out of your heating dollar...

The NEA Town Courier/Poinsett County Democrat Tribune coverage area recently had 11 PCMH receive awards from Arkansas Blue Cross. Arkansas PCMH clinics receiving 2021 awards were: Family Medicine Associates of Blytheville, PA, Great River Pediatric Clinic and Great River Physician Services, Blytheville; Harrisburg Family Medical Clinic and Two Sisters Family Medical, Harrisburg; Buffalo Island Medical Clinic, Leachville; Bradley Bibb, M.D., PLLC, Marked Tree; Buffalo Island Family Medical Clinic, Monette; St. ...

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with The Trumann Police Department to make sure you make it to the table this Thanksgiving. Because the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest for America, more drivers will be on the roads than usual, increasing the likelihood of a motor vehicle crash. ...

Marked Tree (4-1) closed the third quarter on 12-0 run to open up a double digit lead on their way to a 43-39 win over Trumann (0-3) in a battle of Poinsett County teams this past Thursday at Wildcat Gym. Sonia Barnes open the scoring for Trumann with a jumper in the lane as the Lady Indians got a three-pointer from Tink Brown and one of two free throws from Journi Versie to make it 4-2 Marked Tree with 5:52 left. ...

Marked Tree (9-3) had their season come to a close as Hazen (11-0) handed the Indians a 46-6 loss this past Friday in Hazen. The Hornets jumped out to a 22-0 lead in the opening quarter before Kenyon Carter scored on an eight yard run to make it 22-6 with 1:47 left. ...

EPC (10-2) will travel to Hazen (11-0) this Friday in the third round of the Class 2A state football playoffs. The Warriors are coming off a 60-20 win over England in round two and Hazen comes off a 46-6 win at home against Marked Tree. The winner will play in the 2A Championship game...

EPC (10-2) got touchdowns from both sides of the ball as the Warriors beat England 60-20 in the second round of the Class 2A state football playoffs this past Friday at Warrior Field. EPC will travel to Hazen next Friday to take on Hornets (11-0) who beat Marked Tree 46-6...

Today, millions of Americans will gather around the table with friends and family to celebrate Thanksgiving. But since it may be the largest meal many have cooked all year, it can also be a stressful time. It’s easy to make mistakes that can cause foodborne illness...