Stories from Thursday, September 7, 2023

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has announced he will be hosting his inaugural Human Trafficking Summit in October. “Human trafficking is a reprehensible crime. It disregards human dignity, exploits the innocent and shatters lives. My summit will shed light on the global problem of human trafficking and will provide necessary training to help combat it.”...

The body of a deceased man found in Trumann has been identified as Christian Miller. Miller's body was found in the home on August 30. Trumann Fire Chief Revis Kemper said the body was decomposed and was sent to the state crime lab to find a cause of death. They did not know how long he had been in the home...

Boutique and Coffee Lounge opens in Trumann.

The 40th Annual Wild Duck Festival will be held on October 13 and 14 at the Trumann Recreational Sports Complex at 16179 Pecan Grove Road. The popular regional event is shaping up to be the largest ever. PBJ Happee Days Shows of Marion, a premiere traveling carnival, will provide a state of the art line-up of amusement rides & attractions for three days starting on Thursday October 12. ...

Three Trumann High School students recognized for top scores.

The Harrisburg School District has great news to share. The district thrilled to introduce the brand-new school-to-home communication tool: ParentSquare! ParentSquare is a neat user-friendly platform that's all about ensuring you stay in the loop and connected with everything happening in our district, school, and classrooms. Keep an eye on your inbox because a special activation email is on its way to you. Just make sure to check the email address you provided in eSchool...

Exercise is a great boost for your pet’s mental health. Many people note that after exercising their pet, the pet is more relaxed, calm, and well rested. It makes the pet a happier companion. According to the most current science, the physical benefits of exercise are well known, researchers are beginning to identify emotional and mental-health benefits as well...

Marked Tree students rewarded with with trip to Six Flags.

DU campaign to provide clean water for wildlife, people A coalition of conservation organizations has launched a historic $3 billion international fundraising campaign to protect and restore wetland habitats across North America, resulting in cleaner water for communities and wildlife. International campaign to raise a record amount for wetlands conservation...

Organization looks to spruce up downtown Lepanto.