Stories from Thursday, February 23, 2023

Poinsett County Assessor Josh Bradley attends meeting.

Jeannette Hartley, 47, collected another woman’s pension for about eight years after the other woman’s death. The Arkansas Local Police and Fire Retirement System (LOPFI) discovered that Hartley had collected $73,387.20 she wasn’t entitled to after receiving an anonymous phone call. Circuit Judge Pamela Honeycutt granted a default judgment on last Monday...

Haag Brown Development is excited to announce a partnership with Roach Manufacturing Corporation that will create the first lifestyle-focused, master-planned, mixed-use development in Trumann. The initial installment of Steel Creek Development will feature a first-class warehouse and distribution center for Roach Manufacturing, the anchor for the project. ...

The Harrisburg School Board met in regular session Monday, February 13in the Central Office Board Room. During the meeting, all three principals for the Harrisburg School District were rehired or the 2023-2024 school year. The board entered in executive session from 5:32 p.m to 7:32 p.m. ...

An ordinance to authorize the merger of the Trumann Rural Water Authority and the City of Trumann Waterworks was approved by the Trumann City Council during their monthly meeting on February 14. Also approved by the council was an ordinance to amend the 2022 budget along with a resolution amending personnel policy and procedures for the City of Trumann...

Jeff Austin, the owner of Austin's House of Smoke in Trumann, was arrested Monday for several drug charges from a search of his business and home. The Trumann Police Department received information that Austin was involved in the illegal sales of controlled substances in his store. A search of Austin's House of Smoke, and personal vehicle by Trumann Police Department, 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force, and Alcohol Beverage Control (Tobacco Division) resulted in marijuana illegally packaged for sale...

Mackie Smith, 18, and another suspect reportedly entered 13 vehicles in the early hours of February 13 taking items from 11 vehicles. Upon entering the vehicles, several items of value were taken, including debit/credit cards and cash. The suspects walked through neighborhoods in north Trumann, checking to see if cars were unlocked. The ones they found unlocked, they entered and took items...

Filing for school board for the Annual May School Election in the East Poinsett County, Trumann and Marked Tree School Districts will begin at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, February 22nd and end at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Candidates will file a petition of candidacy, political practice pledge and an affidavit of eligibility. ...

February is Responsible Pet Month! Be a great responsible pet parent and take a close look at how you meet your animal friend’s needs. Is the food you give them high quality, and given in portions that are optimally healthy? Does your pet get enough exercise? If they don’t always stay in the house, can they be properly identified if lost, then discovered by a neighbor or other kind soul? How is the amount of exercise and socialization your pet gets? And finally, are you in the habit of bringing your non-human “child” to the veterinarian, not just for emergencies but at least once a year for a check-up?. ...

Most of us are looking for healthier ways to cook at home these days. Here are a few tips to revitalize your recipes. To decrease total fat and calories try some of these options: -reduce fat by 1/4 to 1/3 in baked goods -in casseroles and main dishes, cut back or even eliminate added fat -sauté or stir-fry vegetables in very small amounts of liquid oil -skim the fat off chilis, soups, or stews before reheating -select lean cuts of meat and trim off any visible fat -bake, broil, grill, or microwave meat, fish, and poultry instead of frying -try unflavored yogurt, blended cottage cheese or buttermilk as an alternative.. ...

Riverside welders win top prize.

Rotarians hear "News from Harrisburg"

Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Fall Commencement, held December 17 in First National Bank Arena. Chancellor Todd Shields presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor, master, specialist and doctoral levels, along with various program certificates, as awarded through the various colleges: Agriculture, Neil Griffin College of Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts and Communication, Nursing and Health Professions, Sciences and Mathematics, and University College.. ...