Stories from Thursday, June 22, 2023

John 3:16 Ministries helps in the restoration of men, but a few months ago, a friend of the ministry asked for help with a different sort of restoration. Randy McNeil wanted to restore the first mower that Robert Foster ever sold him. McNeil said he had purchased a lawnmower directly from Foster in 1999 from Bad Boy Mowers when it was a very early company, adding that this mower was cutting edge for its time when it first came out. ...

The Trumann School Board voted to expel three students, two for the spring 2023-2024 semester and one on a suspended expulsion, during their regular meeting on May 15. The first hearing was a closed hearing at the parent's request with the student being expelled for the spring semester of the 2022-2023 school year and placed in ALE (Alternative Learning Environment) for the fall semester of the 2023-2024 school year. ...

The Marked Tree City Council voted to approve the condemnations of four houses on Pecan Street at their regular session on June 20 in the Municipal Building. The buildings or other structures owned by Linda Murunga (Hall) and located at 114 Pecan Street, at Lot 3, Block F, Riverfront Sub-division, 116 Pecan St. ...

The city of Harrisburg received a grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program (AHPP) as they announced over $4.2 million in County Courthouse and Historic Preservation Restoration Grants to 41 recipients across the state. Harrisburg will construct new north stairs/handrails, repair east-west stairs/add new handrails with their grant of $135,206.00...

Most of the venomous snakes, known as pit vipers, in our area are rattlesnakes, copperheads, and cottonmouths/water moccasins. These snakes are responsible for all the poisonous snake bites. The snakes can be identified by retractable fangs, heat sensing pit below the eyes, and elliptically shaped pupils. Cottonmouths may be very aggressive toward people and pets...

Friday June 23 starts with Let’s Go Fishing! from 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Hey! Let's Go Fishing! Join an AGFC Educator from the Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center for a morning of fishing fun! Learn basics, tips, and tricks to begin your fishing journey. ...

Joshua Chase Moore, an inmate in the Poinsett County Detention, Center died Tuesday (June 14) after he was found unresponsive according to Captain David Kuebler of the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office. Kuebler said foul play is not suspected. The 19-year-old man, identified by his mother, Lisa Simpkins, committed suicide in his jail cell by hanging himself...

Trumann students participate in project at ASU.

More than 200 Arkansas State University-Newport students were named to the Chancellor’s or Vice-Chancellor’s lists for academic excellence for the Spring 2023 semester. To be named to the Chancellor’s list, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours, excluding developmental courses, during the semester and earn a 4.0 Grade Point Average (GPA), based on a 4.0 scale...

Freed-Hardeman University has released the names of students who made the President's and Dean's Lists for the Spring 2023 semester. To be on the President's List, a student must be full-time and have a 4.0 grade point average. Students on the Dean's List have earned a minimum 3.4 grade point average for the semester...

Harrisburg Drum Major gets top award.

Trumann's James Bingham and Annaleigh Penter were two of more than 4,000 students named to the spring 2023 President's List. Students on the President's List achieved a 3.80 or better grade-point average, based on a 4.0 scale, while completing at least 12 semester hours of course work with no incomplete grades or grades lower than a C...

Commitment to educating the community about financial literacy earns State Farm® its 15th Bronze-Level U.S. President's Volunteer Service Award. The award was the result of State Farm associate volunteer efforts across the U.S. with Junior Achievement USA® (JA). ...

The Marked Tree Chamber of Commerce had their regular meeting on May 23 with Craig Allen and Jeffry Works from the Poinsett County Extension Service as their guest speakers. Allen and Works provided information regarding the 4-H program within the county. The group was told they can follow updates on Facebook regarding the Main Street Learning Park in Harrisburg...

EPC beats Food Giant for 10U post-season title.

The EPC Cheer Team has eight cheerleaders make All-American at cheer camp.