Stories from Thursday, February 15, 2024

One person was injured and another ended up in jail after a dispute between the owners of Daily Donuts in Trumann. The incident occurred this past Sunday when store owners Makara Choeung and Boren Un got into an argument. Trumann police officer Jarred Carter was flagged down while patrolling the area. Carter found Choeung in front of the story with injuries to his right knee and his hand. An axe was laying on the ground nearby...

In their scheduled monthly meeting this past Monday night, the Poinsett County Quorum Court approved to give the six food pantries in the county $2,500 each. This is the second year in a row the court has given monies to help the pantries. In new business, the court approved an additional $200,000 for Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder to use on the jail expansion project. ...

Julie Isbell now has a new title at Harrisburg School District, Superintendent Julie Isbell. Isbell had been serving as the interim superintendent since November of last year when then superintendent Chris Ferrell resigned. The Harrisburg School Board hired Isbell full-time during their Wednesday, Feb. ...

If you haven’t already begun, it is time to start applying nitrogen to the wheat crop. We need to try and get nitrogen applied as soon as possible once the weather allows, so that it will be available to the plant when it needs it, especially on those fields that were planted late this past fall and have reduced tillering and limited plant development. ...

February marks the beginning of American Heart Month, a crucial period dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and the prevalence of heart disease. In the United States and in Arkansas, heart disease stands as the leading cause of death. Statistics paint a stark picture: every 33 seconds, a life is claimed by cardiovascular disease in the United States. ...

February is Pet Dental Health Month. Keeping your furry friends’ choppers in perfect health is your veterinarian’s goal. The first step is learning how to properly brush your pet’s teeth. Brushing is the ideal way to keep your pet’s mouth clean. There are tips to brushing your pet’s teeth. ...

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) reminds candidates for political office and their supporters that it is unlawful to place campaign signs on highway right of ways in Arkansas. “There are several Arkansas statutes addressing encroachment and the placing of signs or other objects on highway right of way,” stated ARDOT Director Lorie Tudor...

Arkansas Boys State, a leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion, is proud to announce its 83rd session, which will be hosted May 26 - 31, 2024, at the University of Central Arkansas (UCA). Registration is open for the leadership program, of which its alumni include numerous high-profile Arkansans, including, among others, Pres. ...