Stories from Saturday, December 9, 2023

Two Harrisburg men were arrested last Tuesday following a traffic stop and where found with 11 stolen catalytic converters in their vehicle. Charles E. Harbison, 43, and Jay Coleman, 25, were charged with two felonies, theft of a catalytic converter and possessing instruments of crime. Bond was set at $35,000 each. The duo could have been charged with 10 more felonies, one for each catalytic converter in the vehicle. Each count carries a potential penalty of up to 10 years in prison...

The Inaugural Brandon Mitchell Stock the Shelves Food Drive is underway in Harrisburg. The drive will run the entire month of December. Items listed on the Needs List include: Prayers, monetary donations (Checks can be made to Bread of Life Food Pantry. This can be done in honor or memory of someone, is so desisred.), adult bed pans, feminine pads, baby diapers, all sizes, personal hygiene items such as deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, and shampoo...

Brooklyn Miller named Grand Marshal.

Dr. Daniel Parker announced he is running to represent Arkansas’s House District 36, covering parts of central, east, and southeast Jonesboro and Bay in Craighead County and Trumann and Lepanto in Poinsett County. “I am excited to officially announce that I have filed with the Democratic Party for state representative in District 36,” Parker said. ...

A student at Trumann High School made threats of shooting other students at the school and was later arrested the same day. Trumann Police Chief Jon Redman sent a brief statement to the PCDT, “On Friday December 1, SRO Johnny Johnson was contacted by Trumann Schools in reference to possible threats, through SnapChat. ...

Harrisburg Elementary School receives honor.

Weiner Elementary School honored.

This wonderful article on how to prepare your home for your new pet was on Chewy.com and I wanted to share these tips with you. Make sure you have the right dog food. Your pup will need dog food right away. Find out what your new dog has been eating and decide if you want to continue that food or start transitioning them to a new food. ...

This time of year is traditionally hard on the nation’s blood supply. Seasonal illness, winter weather and holiday celebrations often lead to lower appointment numbers and decreased donor turnout, making it hard to keep up with the demand for blood products. When they give now, donors can ensure patients have access to lifesaving blood and platelets through the end of the year...

Hopefully you had a safe and filling Thanksgiving. With Christmas just around the corner some are thinking about getting that fresh cut tree put up in your house. Choosing a Christmas tree to last a month is a daunting task; generally speaking a tree should only be kept for 10-15 days. ...

Four Tyronza students win treasures.

Trumann Police Department gets three new officers.