Stories from Thursday, January 12, 2023

New Poinsett County Judge J.C. Carter presided over his first Poinsett County Quorum Court meeting this past Monday. Joining Carter for their first meeting as justices were James Baker, Sr., Trumann, District 5, Ronald Martin, Harrisburg, District 4 and Jordan Looney, Trumann, District 8...

Laura Hubbard, 31, of Harrisburg was found safe and not in any type of danger this past Monday. Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder made the announcement. Hubbard was reported missing after being last seen on the afternoon of Sunday, January 1, 2023, being dropped off at a laundromat on Johnson Avenue in Jonesboro...

The Trumann School Board met in a special called meeting on December 14 which saw four students expelled for the remainder of the fall semester and for the spring semester. Three of the expulsions were closed hearings with the parents not present with one being an open hearing with parents in attendance. ...

State Representative Johnny Rye takes oath of office.

Members of the 94th General Assembly took the oath of office Monday morning. After swearing-in, the House elected Matthew J. Shepherd of El Dorado as the Speaker for the 94th General Assembly. He becomes the first person in state history to be elected Speaker for a third term...

The New Year always makes us humans want to lose weight. Many of our pets are over -weight and need to do the same. Here are some tips to help you get Fido on the road to less waddle and more wiggle. Your Veterinarian is the first place to start. They can prescribe a healthy diet for weight loss and provide many valuable tips to help shed the pounds safely. Many practices do Doggy weight watchers where you weigh in weekly...

There's no better time than the cold of winter for outdoor gardeners to shift their attention from outdoor plants to indoor plants. It is often nice to fill the house with plants, which add beauty and give the homeowner something to take care of during the winter months when the outside garden is on the back burner. Following are some tips for selecting an indoor plant...

Washing your hands is important when handling food to help prevent the spread of food-borne illness. It is also important to wash your hands to prevent spreading viruses, such as the flu, when preparing food. Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with warm running water and soap to prevent sharing germs. This is about the time it takes to sing the birthday song twice. Be sure to scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails...

The Trumann Middle School's YANA Club spoke to the Trumann Lions Club at their weekly meeting on January 4. The club, You Are Not Alone, is a leadership group that also loves to volunteer. Mrs. Carol Surber, Trumann Middle School counselor and sponsor of the club, said there are 21 members in the club. ...

Tyrus Reel poured in 32 points to lead EPC to a 55-51 win over Walnut Ridge in the Division 1 championship game last Wednesday at the NEA Invitational Tournament at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro. The Bobcats got out an early 4-2 lead with baskets around a Reel jumper before the Warriors got a basket in the paint from Omar McCuiston and a three-pointer from JaMarkius Garrett to make it 7-4 EPC with 4:45 left. ...

After a tough played first quarter, Blytheville (18-0, 7-0) rolled to a 86-64 win over Trumann (5-10, 2-5) in 4A-3 conference action this past Thursday at Wildcat Gym. Jeremiah Wells gave the Chickasaws a 3-0 lead to start the game as Tristin Battles answered with a three-ball from the right wing for Trumann to make it 3-3. ...

It took two extra periods of play to crown a winner as Manila lost a 59-57 heartbreaker to Tuckerman this past Saturday in the George Kell Classic in Swifton. The Lady Bulldogs jumped out a 7-3 lead with Madison Deeds hitting one of two free throws and Madison Hitchcock scoring in the paint for Manila. ...

The second day of the George Kell Classic saw four teams from the NEA Town Courier/Poinsett County Democrat Tribune circulation area hit the hardwood in the George Kell Classic in Swifton. The Rivercrest Lady Colts got 21 points from Brineka Taylor to beat the EPC Lady Warriors 49-44 in girls' action. ...

Gosnell (7-5, 3-1) used a 13-3 run to start the third quarter turning their one point lead into an 11 point lead on their way to 69-53 win over Harrisburg (9-7, 1-4) in 3A-3 conference action at the Hornets Nest. Grant Henry gave Harrisburg the early 2-0 lead with a basket inside as Taderian Partee scored in the paint for the Pirates to make it 2-2. ...