Stories from Thursday, July 27, 2023

Filing for school board in the Harrisburg School District will begin at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9 and will end at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 16. Candidates will file their petition of candidacy, a political practices pledge and an affidavit of eligibility. ...

Edna Ellen Yancey was born in Memphis, Tenn. on November 11, 1946, the daughter of John Lewis and Frances Etowa Wiles Yancey of Marked Tree. She died on July 24, 2023 at Heartland Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Benton, after a lengthy illness...

The city of Harrisburg is starting to write citations for those who are not obeying the ordinance pertaining to the upkeep of yards in the town. On July 18, Harrisburg Police Chief Eric Moore posted the following on the Harrisburg Police Department Facebook page: “Attention citizens of Harrisburg: We live in a small but nice community and it has been brought to my attention that there are several yards that need maintenance. ...

Poinsett County Extension Service intern speaks to Trumann Lions Club.

The State Review Board of the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program will meet on Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 10 a.m. at the Division of Arkansas Heritage headquarters, 1100 North St., Little Rock. The board will review properties being presented for consideration into the Arkansas Register of Historic Places and nominations to the National Register of Historic Places...

Arkansas State University has announced the names of graduates for the Spring 2023 semester. Among the graduates was Mallory Long of Harrisburg who earned her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.

The Poinsett County Library Board of Trustees will be meeting at the Marked Tree Public Library August 8, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. for a regular scheduled library meeting.

The Tyronza City Council approved an ordinance to waive competitive bidding in the purchase a used 2021 Dodge Ram Crew Cab to be used as a K-9 Unit in their regular June council meeting. Police Chief Mark Spain presented the council with a quote from the State Purchasing contract for a new 2023 Dodge Ram Truck. ...

One car accident in Trumann injures one.

The ASPC had this great article about camping with pets. I wanted to share this information with my readers. For many of us, summer means spending more time in the great outdoors. If you are planning to bring your pets camping, make sure you’ve taken the necessary precautions to ensure they’ll have a fun, yet safe time surrounded by nature. The ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC) has created a list of tips to keep you and your furry friends safe from potential dangers this summer...

Four events are planned for the last weekend of July at Lake Poinsett State Park in Harrisburg. There will be two events on both Saturday and Sunday. Saturday July 29 will begin with a Discovery Hike from 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Join a park interpreter for an easy hike down a trail where we will discover what nature has in store for us. ...

Trumann's Cobey Riddle and Kody Redman win respective tours.

Kiasia Burns of Marked Tree signed with Williams Baptist University as a multi-sport athlete this past Thursday. Burns will play basketball for the Lady Eagles and be a member of the track and field team Burns averaged 12 points, eight rebounds and three steals this past season helping the Lady Indians to a 23-10 record. ...

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Austin Booth announced the formation of a new branch within the AGFC’s ranks to focus on recreational shooting and the development of shooting ranges and programs throughout The Natural State at today’s regularly scheduled Commission meeting...

Harrisburg High School will hold a fall sports information night on August 1. The event will be held form 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the HHS Fine Arts Center. Essential information for the fall sports and coaches will share sports' specific information. Heat illness training (required for parents/guardians of athletes in outdoor sports) will be covered...

A center established in 2008 at Arkansas State University to serve area veterans will host a benefit golf tournament this fall. The Beck Center for Veterans will host the Beck Golf Classic on Tuesday, September 26 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Paragould Country Club...