Stories from Thursday, March 28, 2024

Craighead County Deputies arrested Caleb Dever, 22, of Harrisburg after they said he threatened to kill two of his former coworkers. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause on Friday, March 22 to charge Dever with first-degree terroristic threatening/threats of serious injury or death...

A tentative trial date has been set for a federal lawsuit involving injuries to a wheelchair-bound Trumann school student. Aneshia Lawless, mother of the child, is seeking compensation for injuries the child suffered last November 28. Judge Lee P. Rudofsky set the trial for June 17, 2025. ...

A 65-acre subdivision is in the planning stages along I-555 in Tyronza that will create an opportunity for housing and a possible retail future. The Tyronza Planning and Zoning Committee and the Tyronza City Council gave the go-ahead for the project at their monthly meetings this past Thursday evening...

In recognition of Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders proclaiming March 18 as Arkansas Arbor Day, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division will be hosting giveaways of bare root seedlings at various locations across the state each Friday from March 22 through April 26. Lepanto will give out trees on April 12 in the parking lot at 205 W. Broad Street from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m...

Colorectal cancer stands as one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. However, the stark reality is that it doesn't have to be. In 2021, our General Assembly took a significant step forward in the fight against colorectal cancer by passing Act 779. ...

Local teachers selected for fellowship.

Here's What You Need To Know! This popular holiday plant can be dangerous to cats if ingested. I found this article and I wanted to share this important information with my readers. Thanks to the Southern Living editors. The Easter lily has long been prized for its beauty and fragrance. ...

Homeowners enjoy watching wildlife: Until their trees are chewed/scraped up, hastas are nibbled, tulips are deflowered, green beans are stumps, attic is invaded, tunnels appear throughout the lawn, or the bird feeder is tipped over and the seeds devoured...

Current high school juniors graduating in 2025 are eligible to apply for and win up to $17,500 in scholarship funding towards higher education. Arkansas Rice's "Rice Reps" is a five month program to help educate students about the rice industry while equipping them to act as advocates in their communities and on social media...

Students enjoy 4-H Day Camp

Trumann Police Officers promoted to new ranks.

The Trumann Police Department and friends are having an Easter Egg Hunt this coming Saturday, March 30 at the Trumann Recreation Center located at 16179 Pecan Grove Road. The hunt will begin at 10:00 a.m.

The Trumann School Board met in special on February 19 as the board, upon the recommendation of Superintendent Brandie Williams, expelled seven students during the meeting. The first expulsion, an open session, the student was expelled for the remainder spring semester of the 2023-2024 school year. ...