Stories from Friday, January 12, 2024

Charles Leslie Quinn, Jr., 55, of Lepanto passed away January 2, 2024 in Cypress, Ill. He was born September 5, 1968 in Osceola to Charles Leslie Quinn, Sr. and Virginia Armstrong. He was a farmer and of the Apostolic Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother Bobby Lester Quinn...

After hearing a brief explanation of the bids that were approved and possibility of some unforeseen costs, the Poinsett County Quorum Court voted to allow Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder to proceed with the expansion at the Poinsett County Detention Center at their meeting this past Monday night in Harrisburg...

Walker’s Dairy Freeze, beloved landmark in Marked Tree, closed its doors on December 31, 2023, after decades of serving the community. Established in 1951 by Dewey & Lucille Morrison and later in 1981 managed by Evelyn and Russell Walker in partnership with the late Alfred Moody, the iconic drive-in has been a cherished spot for locals and visitors alike...

As the Preferential Primary Election and Nonpartisan General Election draw near in Arkansas, it's crucial for every eligible citizen to recognize the power they hold within their vote. The upcoming election on March 5, 2024, serves as an opportunity for Arkansans to shape the future of their communities, the state, and the nation. The deadline to register to vote for this significant event is Monday, February 5...

Black River Technical College (BRTC) in Pocahontas recently received $4.7 million from the Arkansas State and Local Recovery funds allocated by the American Rescue Plan Act to help construct barracks to house BRTC’s Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) recruits while attending classes...

The Red Cross will give out 100 free weather radios at the Marked Tree Fire Department on Monday, January 15 at 5:00 p.m. There is a short film to watch, approximately 15 minutes. One radio will be given per household.

I wanted to provide some information on the disease. I found this information from the America Veterinary Medical Association. Canine distemper is a contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of puppies and dogs...

Mark your calendars for our upcoming winter educational meetings: Rice - Soybean Production Meeting will be Tuesday, January 23, 2024. Registration will be at 8:30 a.m. Lunch is served at noon. The meeting will be in the Rice Festival Building, 208 Kingshighway, Weiner. The Cotton - Corn Production Meeting will Wednesday, February 12, 2024. Registration will be at 8:30 a.m. and lunch is served at noon. The meeting will be at the Food Bank of NE Arkansas, 3414 One Place, Jonesboro...

Christopher Webb of Harrisburg has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Fall 2023 President's List. The fall terms run from September to December. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above for the reporting term are named to the President's List. Full-time status is achieved by earning 12 credits over each 16-week term or paired 8-week terms grouped in fall, winter/spring, and summer...