Stories from Thursday, December 28, 2023

Robert Turner, 43, of Marked Tree was charged with kidnapping and rape on December 2. The rape happened almost 25 years ago. The charges stem from an incident reported to the Jonesboro Police Department on June 26, 1999. The victim told officers as she was getting into her vehicle in the Indian Mall parking lot, a man forced her at gunpoint to let him in the driver’s seat and had her sit in the passenger’s seat...

A groundbreaking ceremony for Quail Run Health and Rehabilitation was held on December 13 in Trumann with state and local officials and representatives of Reliance Health Care in attendance. The 53,000 square foot facility will be located at 100 Commerce Drive and replaces the former Quail Run that was destroyed in the December 10, 2021 tornado...

The New Year always makes us humans want to lose weight. Many of our pets are over -weight and need to do the same. Here are some tips to help you get Fido on the road to less waddle and more wiggle. Your Veterinarian is the first place to start. They can prescribe a healthy diet for weight loss and provide many valuable tips to help shed the pounds safely. ...

Jay-Ryan Woods named Poinsett County Deputy of the Year.

Legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to authorize a permanent electronic duck stamp for the entirety of a waterfowl hunting season was signed into law by President Joe Biden Tuesday. The bipartisan Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023 will make the Federal Duck Stamp more accessible, decrease barriers to compliance and increase revenue for conservation. ...

Cold Weather Pet Tips: With the snow and frigid temperatures lately, we should be thinking about trying to make our outside pets more comfortable during the frosty weather. If your pet spends a lot of time outdoors, you should let him get acclimated gradually to dropping temperatures. ...

Christmas has passed and hopefully you got everything you wanted. New Years is fast approaching and you’re probably in the mood to clean up before going back to work after the holidays. One question that always arises this time of year, besides where to put all the toys from last year to make room for this years crop is; What can I do with this dried up tree?...