Stories from Thursday, May 4, 2023

The Harrisburg School Board accepted six resignations during a special called board meeting this past Thursday at the Central Board Office. The board went straight into executive session at 5:03 p.m. after the meeting was called to order and roll was called. Upon on returning to regular session at 9:45 p.m., the board announced the following information...

The Honors College at Arkansas State University will host the 14th annual Honors Recognition Ceremony and Reception at 4 p.m. Friday, May 5, in Cooper Alumni Center, 2600 Alumni Blvd. A group of 165 graduating Honors students will be recognized in the company of their parents, families, guests and university dignitaries. Six students from the NEA Town Courier and Poinsett County Democrat Tribune area will be be recognized...

Representative Johnny Rye donates flags to city of Lepanto.

Representative Johnny Rye donates flags to Lepanto School District.

Four local students were nominated to represent their community and school at Arkansas Boys State 2023, an immersive leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion. The following local students will join more than 500 young men attending the program's 82nd session at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway from May 28 to June 2...

John Booker was arrested April 28 and charged with hindering apprehension of a wanted fugitive according to arrest records obtained by the Poinsett County Democrat Tribune. Reports show that United States Deputy Marshall Troy Cline was looking for Bryant Williams when it became known he was playing drums at Old Landmark Baptist Church where Booker was the pastor. Cline had watched live stream videos on three different occasions where Williams was shown playing the drums...

Trumann's Carlie Jo Hicks and Madilyn Henley honored in Little Rock.

This is part two in my puppy series. Proper socialization is essential to your new pup’s development. When and what to properly expose your dog is essential for having a well-rounded family member. 8-9 Weeks: Your puppy acquires socialization from the mother dog and his siblings, so taking the pup sooner than 8-9 weeks interferes with their learning process. ...

A clean house is more pleasurable than a dirty one – it smells better and it looks better! It can also mean fewer health problems and accidents for you and your family members. Using the appropriate clean tools and supplies will do a better job, will save time and may cost less. ...

During the month of May, Arkansas State University will light the clock tower of Dean B. Ellis Library in recognition of graduating students. The tower will be scarlet Saturday evening, May 6, for new A-State graduates following Spring Commencement ceremonies earlier that day in First National Bank Arena. During the previous evening, Friday, May 5, the tower will be green in honor of those commissioned for military service through the ROTC program of the Department of Military Science...