Stories from Thursday, October 19, 2023

Yesenia Martinez-Gamez, 22, of Marked Tree, passed away October 3, 2023 in Memphis, Tenn. She was born July 12, 2001 in Rogers to Celestino Martinez and Vicenta Gamez-Gudino. Yesenia was an employee at the Tobacco Store in Horn Lake, Miss. She is survived by her parents, Celestino Martinez of Mexico and Vicenta Gamez-Gudino (Edgardo Castllo) of Marked Tree; two brothers, Angel Martinez-Gamez and Christian Gudina of Marked Tree; four sisters, Esmeralda Martinez-Gamez, Jasmine Martinez-Gamez and Ulyssa Gamez of Marked Tree and Isabella Mason of Memphis, Tenn.;her grandparents, Catalina Gudino and Odilon Gamez of Mexico; two nephews, Leonardo Castillo and Alvi Martinez-Smith and two nieces Guadalupe Castillo and Mazikeen Smith.. ...

Franklin Pickle, 56, who lives east of Weiner and is a former combat engineer for the Arkansas National Guard from Poinsett County has pleaded guilty to a federal explosives charge. Pickle pleaded guilty this past Friday in U.S. District Court in Little Rock to a single charge of possession of an unregistered firearm. The U.S. attorney’s office dismissed four other charges related to the incident. Sentencing is set for March 5, 2024 in Jonesboro...

The Trumann City Council voted to approve the recommendation of Carolyn Toddy to be the new city clerk for the city. Mayor Jay Paul Woods had been in discussion with Toddy and made the recommendation. The city clerk position became open when Hunter Vick turned in his resignation and it was accepted by the council at a special meeting last week. ...

Jonathan Dewayne Gilmore, 22, of Lepanto was shot and injured early this past Monday morning in Jonesboro. The shooting occurred at 2:53 a.m. on West Matthews Avenue. Police were called to the 1900 block of West Matthews Avenue after Gilmore had been taken to St. ...

The Trumann School Board held a special meeting on September 25 in which they voted to approve two personnel changes for the school. In the last business of the night, the board went into executive session again at 6:06 p.m. and returned to open session at 6:28 p.m. ...

Come join the fun for Trunk or Treat to be held October 30 on the elementary campus from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m While this isn't Halloween, we want to allow families more time to be with each other and participate in the events around town on October 31st! There will be hot dogs, hamburgers, and more! There will be games too! There will be some shared information about school and upcoming events while we are all gathered...

The Family Council Action Committee presented Representative Johnny Rye of Trumann with the group's 2023 Statesman Award. Rye received the award for earning an A on the 2023 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card. Recipients of this award are recognized for their votes during the 94th General Assembly on the 25 bills scored in the report card. Luke McCoy of Family Council Action Committee presented the award to Rye at the Arkansas Capitol Building...

Jaci Osment of Trumann Name Rice Festival Queen.

Large crowds enjoy two day festival in Trumann.

Fall is here! Such a beautiful time of colorful falling leaves and leaf piles. Labradors, kids and many other dogs love to play in piles of leaves. There are hidden dangers lurking in piles of leaves such as sticks, twigs, glass, metal, and other debris...

AG Day was recently held at the Main Street Learning Park in Harrisburg. A total of 320 people attended the event with 255 of those being second and third grade students from across Poinsett County. AG Day started in 2017 as an opportunity to provide a hands-on learning experience in local agriculture, wildlife, and natural resources. ...

A fun day was had in Lepanto during "Turtle Day"

“Well it’s done. Lots of prayer. Lots of planning. Lots of stressing. But also lots of decisions, lots of love, and a whole lot of Jesus!” Brent Philyaw said about the event held at Wildcat Stadium at Trumann Middle School last Wednesday. Philyaw said Fields of Faith Poinsett County 2023 was a great success. “Thank you to everyone who helped and volunteered and even donated money, food, etc.,” Philyaw said...

During the Annual Report to the Public, the school board members and public attendees reviewed different stations/presentations set up and designed by district leaders. All attendees were able to ask questions and discuss the information presented in the TMS Cafeteria. ...