Stories from Thursday, May 11, 2023

From the time she was a little girl, Brandie Hill-Williams wanted to be a kindergarten teacher. “I wanted to teach so badly. I admired my teachers and looked to them as examples and inspiration,” Hill-Williams said. Hill-Williams recalled Ms. Parker being my “morning” kindergarten teacher and teaching me to write my name, to Ms. ...

Trumann church reopens after tornado damage.

The Harrisburg School Board met in regular session on Monday, May 1, 2023 in the Central Office Board Room. During the meeting, the board approved three personnel changed after going into executive session. The board went into executive session at 5:38 p.m. ...

Local business moves to new location.

A free small business counseling session will be held June 22 at the Trumann Municipal Complex, 825 Highway 463. One-to-one confidential guidance for startup and existing businesses is available. Primary areas of assistance include business planning, financial analysis, market research, loan packaging, growth and expansion and market management...

Your puppy will have lots of experiences in it's lifetime. Here are five experiences that I think every puppy should have. Teach your puppy to love the Veterinary Office. Bring your puppies favorite treats to help ease their fright. Do happy visits where you just take the pup to get acquainted with the staff and office. ...

There are more and more “green” labeled products coming onto the market. However, there are a few things to know if you want to purchase them. Let’s take a look at the pros. Truly green products are safer for humans and the environment than conventional products. They are less irritating, they are biodegradable, meaning less waste, they usually mean there was less energy and resources used to create the product...

Representative Johnny Rye and Senator Dave Wallace visit school on National Day of Prayer.

The Marked Tree Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday, April 25 at First Baptist Church in Marked Tree. Guest speakers for the meeting were Senator David Wallace and Representative Dwight Tosh. Senator Wallace spoke about recent bills established major accomplishments. ...

The Poinsett County Quorum Court passed an ordinance to amend the ordinance of the base salaries for county employees during their regular session this past Monday at the Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg. The ordinance will establish a base employment system for the county employee positions. ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a new rice production program that will aid farmers based on 2022 planted and prevented planted acres. USDA has the authority and funding to provide up to $250 million for this program. Beginning this week, eligible Arkansas rice farmers will receive prefilled applications from the Farm Service Agency (FSA)...

The 76th annual Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has announced its 2023 County Farm Families of the Year. Since 1947, the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has helped to recognize outstanding farm families throughout the state. The objectives of the Farm Family of the Year program are: To give recognition and encouragement to farm families who are doing an outstanding job on their farm and in their community, to recognize the importance of agriculture in the community and state and to disseminate information on improved farm practices and management.. ...

Arkansas Farmers Union Insurance, based in Bryant, announced that Evan Dillinger of Trumann was the top producer of Auto Insurance Sales for the company for March.

A grand opening will be held Saturday, May 13 for the Harrisburg Fire Station. The grand opening and fundraiser will be held from 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. There will be food, a silent auction and a flag ceremony.

The EPC Lady Warriors beat Parkers Chapel 6-3 today (May 11) in the opening round of the Class 2A State Softball Tournament in Greenland. Riley Ashcraft had two hits and three RBIs as Mercedes Reel had two hits, two runs scored and a RBI. Keegan McCorkke got the win going all seven innings giving up three runs on five hits with two walks and six strikeouts. The Lady Warriors will play again tomorrow in the quarter-finals at 12:30 p.m. against Magnet Cove. Magnet Cove beat host Greenland 14-4 to advance...