Stories from Thursday, June 29, 2023

Joe Ed Callins, 98, of Marked Tree passed away June 21 at Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro,. He was born March 18, 1925 in Tennessee to John and Leona Elizabeth Butler Callins. Mr. Callins was a retired farmer, a retired carpenter and of the Pentecostal faith. ...

Chris Ferrell knew from an early age that he would have basketball in life. After a stellar coaching career, Ferrell has been in administration for several years, serving now as Superintendent of the Harrisburg School District. Ferrell grew up in West Ridge in Mississippi County. ...

A Poinsett County jury found Christopher McDermott guilty of two counts of Rape, four counts of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, and one count of Sexual Indecency with a Child at his trial last Wednesday in Harrisburg. McDermott was sentenced to forty years for each count of Rape, twenty years for each count of Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, and six years for Sexual Indecency with a child. ...

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved the renovation A-State’s Southern Tenant Farmers Museum project at Tyronza during their meeting on June 8. The renovation will be done with a grant of $1.9 million from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council...

The city of Harrisburg is planning to add a splash park to the park next to the Food Giant on Highway 1. Morgan Reddman Turner with the Harrisburg Chamber of Commerce said the city is looking for grant to help with the splash pad. “We are in the very early stages of getting bids. We are planning on getting a grant for this addition so it will be a next year project,” Turner said...

Strong storm systems causes extensive damage in Marked Tree, Lepanto and Tyronza.

Fireworks are enjoyed year-round by people but can be a source of fear for many animals. Seek advice from your veterinarian about behavior or drug therapy to make this a not so frightening an experience for your pet. There are different pharmaceuticals and natural products available to help relieve your pet’s anxiety...

Three days of fun will start this coming Friday with fishing, you'll enjoy the water with a kayak tour on Saturday and end the weekend Sunday afternoon making keychains at Lake Poinsett State Park in Harrisburg. The weekend begins Friday June 30 with Let’s Go Fishing! from 9:30 a.m. ...

Kelly Ann Lucas of EPC was selected to her first Class 2A All-State softball team following a banner sophomore for the Lady Warriors. Lucas helped her team to a 2A-3 regular season title, 2A-3 district tournament runner-up, 2A North Regional runner-up and a state tournament berth...

The EPC 8U baseball team took third place in the post-season tournament played in Lake City.

EPC 10U baseball team wins post-season title.

Trumann hosts girls' basketball play day.

Mid Southern Championship Wrestling out of Osceola will present MCW Fight for Freedom this coming Saturday, July 1 in Trumann. Come watch the action packed card at the TRC Building located at the Trumann Sports Complex at 16179 Pecan Grove Road. The event is being sponsored by Wildcat Nutrition and The Dusty Crate. Bell time is set for 6:00 p.m...