Stories from Thursday, December 14, 2023

Obituary Bernard Lynn Estes, age 61, of Trumann, passed from this life on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro. Mr. Estes was born July 30, 1962, in Trumann to Henry and Matra Estes. In addition to his father, Henry Estes, he was preceded in death by one brother: Roy Estes; and one niece: Shonda Gonzalez...

The Poinsett County Quorum Court approved the county's budget during their meeting this past Monday night at the Poinsett County Detention Center. The budget ordinance that was passed projected Inter-Fund Transfers Out to be $1,632,110.94, total expenditures at $18,128, 550.30 and total projected revenue of $21,574,226.79. The ordinance passed unanimously...

Brandon Elrod of Harrisburg awarded scholarship.

This week, the House Public Transportation Committee and the Senate Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs Committee heard testimony from the Arkansas State Police and the Highway Police concerning the prevalent issue of driving in the left lane...

The holiday season ha s arrived. Traveling to visit friends and relatives is a wonderful part of the Holidays. Pets are a big part of our family, and we want to include them in the festivities. Traveling with your pet can be fun if your follow some simple travel tips and advance planning...

As the cold weather envelopes us and Christmas fast approaches, there’s nothing like relaxing in front of your fireplace to make being home for the holidays a warm and enjoyable experience. But danger can lurk in your fireplace or chimney. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, more than 20,000 fires and 40 deaths per year are associated with fireplaces and chimneys...

The Trumann Community Christmas Dinner will be Christmas day from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Wildcat Center, 1200 Cedar St. in Trumann. Everyone is welcome to dine in, carry out and deliveries are available. How you can help: Volunteers are needed to cut meat-turkeys/hams-should be at the Wildcat Center by 9:00 a.m. ...

Art students featured in BAM.

The 2023 Fall Commencement for Arkansas State University will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 16, at First National Bank Arena, 217 Olympic Dr. Dr. Todd Shields, chancellor, and Dr. Calvin White Jr., provost and executive vice chancellor, will confer degrees upon graduates from eight colleges, including Agriculture, Neil Griffin College of Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts and Communication, Nursing and Health Professions, Sciences and Mathematics and University College.. ...

Trumann FCCLA students quality for state.