Stories from Thursday, October 12, 2023

Robert James “R.J.” Pitts Sr., 97, of Marked Tree departed this life on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, in Marked Tree. He was born on September 26, 1926, in Earle to Henry and Nora Ridding Pitts. R.J. served his country for two years in the United States Army and twenty-nine years in the Arkansas National Guard. He was a member and a deacon of Neiswander Baptist Church, served on the Marked Tree School Board and he coached Marked Tree Youth Sports...

Drew Tyler of Lepanto earned his bragging rights with is prize of a nine and a half foot, 200 pound alligator. The American alligator is like the ones found in the swamps of Louisiana. Tyler killed his alligator in Florida. Tyler's cousin, Michael Gordon, set up the hunt through a friend, Jake Adkins, who has Marshy Creek Outfitters hunt guides. This Tyler's fourth gator hunt...

The Poinsett County Quorum Court approved five ordinances at their regularly scheduled meeting this past Monday at the Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg. The first ordinance passed on the night was to add a new Technology Resources Policy to the county's personnel policy. ...

Ducks Unlimited (DU), the leader in wetlands conservation, celebrates the election of new members of its board of directors. “Ducks Unlimited is known for its well-defined, science-based conservation mission and exceptional leadership. Wetlands play a critical role in supporting and maintaining waterfowl and so much more,” said Ducks Unlimited President Chuck Smith. ...

Amanda Phillips, 34, of Marked Tree died last Wednesday when her pickup collided head-on with a semi-truck in Crittenden County. The crash happened at 1:56 p.m. on Highway 42 at Tidwell Road in Heafer. Phillips was westbound when her 2009 Dodge Ram crossed the centerline and struck an eastbound Kenworth. Phillips died of her injuries...

The Harrisburg School Board voted to accept the resignation of JROTC instructor MSG John Grayson during their regular session on October 2. All board members were present for the meeting. The board spent over an hour in executive session before returning to open session. Upon returning, the board accepted the resignation of Grayson, who tendered his resignation on September 25. The effective date of the resignation will be January 4, 2024...

The Poinsett County Board of Election Commissioners has announced that Logic and Accuracy Testing (L&A) of the voting equipment and media for the upcoming Annual November School Election and City of Trumann Special Election will begin Thursday, October 12th, or as soon as possible thereafter, and a public meeting to demonstrate and test the same will be held on Friday, October 27, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ...

The Trumann City Council accepted the resignation of city clerk Hunter Vick in a special called meeting last Tuesday. Six council members were present for the meeting. Trumann Mayor Jay Paul Woods read Vick's resignation letter to the council as it said Vick was thankful for the opportunity he was given but has other plans he wants to pursue. The council' vote was unanimous...

New business opens in Trumann.

The Tyronza Christmas Parade has had a date change with the new date being December 8 at 6:30 p.m.. The city was contacted by Steve Moss, who created the Toy Express, who could not make it to the parade on the original date. If you have seen the Toy Express at previous he brings FREE toys and bicycles to give out at the parade! This is something the city didn’t want to miss out on...

Does your dog or cat have a stainless steel drinking bowl? Next time you rinse the bowl under the tap, look for that misty, smoky layer covering the metal. If you can’t see it, try wiping your finger across the wet metal surface. If your fingertip leaves a clean streak in its path, then you’re looking at a biofilm...

Whether you’re getting ready for the trick or treaters on Halloween night, or just decorating around the house in celebration of fall and cooler temperatures. Choosing a pumpkin for Halloween or decoration is easy. Just follow a few simple rules. Look for a deep orange pumpkin that is evenly colored. ...

The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts has opened its search for the Classes of 2026 and 2027. ASMSA is a public residential high school serving academically and artistically motivated students of all backgrounds from throughout the state of Arkansas. More than 250 students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades attend classes and live on the Hot Springs campus in a community of learning unlike any other in the state...

Trumann student collects food for backpack program.

Driver walks away uninjured from crash.