Stories from Thursday, August 3, 2023

Students who are in the Arkansas State University chapter of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) recently attended the National Leadership Conference (NLC) in Atlanta. Sixteen students were recognized for excellence and have come home with awards...

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) pressed Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) officials on their outreach efforts to inform former service members about expanded benefit eligibility as a result of historic legislation that became law last year delivering all eras of toxic-exposed veterans VA health care...

Jake Osment carded a 81 and Macey Powell finished with a 112 in leading their respective teams at the Brookland Invitational golf match this past Monday. The match was the season opener for both teams. The boys' team finished seventh with a 398 as Gavin Greenwell and Carson Smith both added a 90 each and Asher Box totaled a 137. The girls' team finished in fifth place with a 345 as Jaci Osment shot 114 and Jenna Hall added a 119...

As summer winds down and the excitement of a new school year builds, families across the state are planning for the added expense of back-to-school shopping. This year, consumers are expected to spend close to $600 per child on clothes, shoes, and school supplies. That is why we want to take this time to remind you about the upcoming Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday...

Apparently the moles are continuing to wreak havoc on homeowners lawns, as the phone calls keep pouring in about how to control them. It’s frustrating to see your finely manicured yard riddled with meandering tunnels, which often leads to homeowners willing to try anything to rid themselves of the pests...

New research with data provided by Banfield Pet Hospital found that the lifespan of overweight dogs was up to 2 1/2 years shorter, on average, than the lifespan of dogs with a healthy body weight. The study out of England, from the University of Liverpool and Mars Petcare's Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, revealed that overweight dogs overall are more likely to have shorter lives than those at ideal body weights. ...

Weiner Elementary School will have Open House on Thursday, August 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m at the Weiner Elementary School. Harrisburg Elementary School will also have Open House on Thursday, August 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Classroom rosters will be posted and students can see their classroom and meet their teacher. Classroom supplies can be dropped off at this time...

On August 1, Arkansas law enforcement officers now have a new tool to help enhance safety by utilizing automated speed enforcement cameras in Interstate work zones. Senator Kim Hammer (R) and Representative Lanny Fite (R) introduced the legislation, which was approved by the Arkansas State Legislature and signed by Governor Sarah Sanders earlier this year. ...

The East Poinsett County School District will host a Community Pep Rally on Friday, August 11 at 5:30 p.m. on the football field. The senior high and junior football teams, cheerleaders, tennis teams, band and choir will be introduced. Hot dogs will be served, door prizes will be given away and Shaved Ice Junkies will be featured...

Harrisburg High School will hold open house for students in sixth-grade through 12th-grade on Thursday, August 10 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Students can pick up their schedules and meet their new teachers.

The school nurses at Trumann School District have made known the immunizations needed for kindergarten and children who are 11 or 16 years old on or before September 1. All kindergartners are required to have their four or five year old shots of DtaP, Polio, MMR and Varicella. They must also have all three Hepatitis B and two Hepatitis A immunizations prior to school starting. They are also required to have a physical...

This coming Saturday, August 5, is Stuff the Bus from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Trumann Walmart. Local schools that were supported from last year's event were Trumann, Harrisburg and Weiner. For more information you may go to uwnea.org/stuffthebus.

The Poinsett County Quorum Court held a special called meeting this Friday to discuss an ordinance that pertains to Data Centers noise disturbance. The ordinance said equipment associated with the cooling systems and generators required to operate data centers generate broadband noise and low-frequency hums that result in noise disturbance. ...

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. ...

Trumann students participate in volunteer program.

Trumann officers get drugs off the streets.