Stories from Thursday, April 18, 2024

Earl Glen Woods, 85, of Tyronza, Arkansas, entered into eternal rest on the 3rd of April, 2024 in Memphis, Tenn. Born on the 8th of October, 1938, Earl led a life marked by devotion to his family and community. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Annie Woods; his sons, Jeffery Woods and spouse Cheryl, Carl Woods, Joseph Woods, Judah Woods and spouse Ronda, and Michael Woods and spouse Kristina; his daughters, Anneta McKeon and spouse Kevin, and Connie Vinson and spouse Danny. ...

Jacob Wayne Lee White, 33, of Tyronza, died on April 1, 2024, near Joiner. He was born on November 21, 1990, in Blytheville to Steven White and Melissa Harrison. Jacob was an owner-operator truck driver and he loved to hunt and fish in his spare time...

Noah Johnson Hazel, former resident of Marked Tree, died March 29, 2024, at the age of 91. Mr. Hazel had a CPA practice in Marked Tree from 1990 to 2010. He relocated to Los Angeles, Calif., in 2010. He was an active member of the Marked Tree Rotary Club, the Marked Tree Historical Society, as well as the American Institute of CPAs. ...

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, joined his colleagues on the Senate floor to voice support for the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act which seeks to improve crop insurance affordability by increasing premium support for the highest levels of coverage and enhancing the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO)...

Did you know? In 2022, Poinsett County was number two out of 75 counties in Arkansas for fentanyl deaths. We need you!! This a call to action to address addiction and overdose through education, healing, hope in our community through a Community Block Party. The event will take place Saturday, April 20 Tyronza Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m...

William “Garrett” Partain is one of six exemplary students from Arkansas State University who have been selected as Distinguished Service Award (DSA) winners for 2023-2024. The DSA recipients will be recognized during Convocation of Scholars as the institution’s most outstanding graduates based on their record of leadership, scholarship and citizenship...

Children ages 9-19 who are interested in joining 4-H, there will be a 4-H O-Rama in Harrisburg on Tuesday, April 23 at the Main Street Learning Park. The event will start at 5:30. There will be short interest meeting to get all your 4-H O-Rama question answered. What is 4H-O-Rama? Who can compete? What categories are available? Where is the 4-H O-Rama contest? Are there training workshops to help youth prepare?...

Family of Jaxon Brown chosen for honor.

The East Arkansas Family Health Center will celebrate 50 years with The Golden Tour on Friday, April 19 at 11 a.m. at the Truman Family Health Center located at 417 West Main Street in Trumann.

The most outstanding graduating students in the College of Liberal Arts and Communication were recognized during Arkansas State University’s Convocation of Scholars, according to Dr. Brad Rawlins, interim dean. Abby Frisby of Trumann, earned her MSE, English education in English, Philosophy and World Languages...

Henleigh McAnally of Lake City wins teen crown.

Jaci Osment of Trumann wins crown of Miss NEA.

Lepanto youth injured in ATV accident.

I love backyard birds! I saw this article in my Birds and Blooms magazine and thought it would be a great topic for Pet Talk on caring for our beautiful backyard visitors. With Spring come the birds and feeding them correctly is essential to their health...

Home gardening is a great way to get fresh produce and in many cases an excellent way to get out of the house and relax after work. Now if it would just quit raining and dry up some, we’ll be able to get back the tillers back running. April is one of the best months to plant, since you can basically plant every crop. ...

The 2024 Fiscal Session is now underway. The House and Senate convened for a Joint Session on Wednesday to hear an address from Governor Sanders. The Governor told members she would sign a budget that funds critical services for Arkansans while slowing the growth of government...

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced that the Judd Hill Foundation has pledged $1 million to establish the Judd Hill Foundation Fund for Excellence in support of the UAMS Northeast Regional Campus and cancer patients in the region. The Judd Hill Foundation is based in Trumann...

Team advances to state title match.

Trumann students attend state conference.