Stories from Thursday, May 23, 2024

On May 19, 2024, at approximately 7:27 p.m., the Poinsett County 911 Center received a call reporting a possible drowning at Rivervale. The Poinsett County Sheriff's Office, Poinsett County Sheriff Search and Rescue Team, Lepanto Fire Department, Lepanto Police Department, Caraway Police Department, Craighead County Sheriff's Office, and Caraway Fire Department responded to the scene...

NEWPORT - ASU-Newport is thrilled to announce the expansion of its Commercial Driver Training programs to include new facilities in Jonesboro and Marked Tree, building on the success of the established program at the Newport Campus. This expansion aims to meet the increasing demand for...

Attention Trumann School District Parents/Guardians, your student may qualify for Summer EBT benefits through the 2024 Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Program. Eligible students will receive $40 per month for three months ($120 total) on an EBT Card...

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans' lives and celebrating recovery from mental illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 23% of Arkansans...

Four Trumann graduates receive scholarships.

Trumann officer confiscates drugs during arrest.

Lori Garland named Teacher of the Year at Harrisburg School District.

Make sure your dog can’t get into the picnic basket Yummy picnic items considered poisonous for dogs include grapes and raisins (even currants). While xylitol is a natural sugar substitute for people, it is also poisonous for dogs. So be sure keep anything containing xylitol (baked goods, candies, mints, gums, etc.) away from your pets...

With over 62% of the households U.S. owning pets, it’s no wonder it seems that we are fighting a never ending battle with fleas and ticks. The products advertised to control these pests come in many forms, including shampoos, spot-ons, sprays, wipes dips, collars, foggers and dusts. With this multitude of options it can be confusing to the homeowner about which of these products are right for your situation...

There are more and more “green” labeled products coming onto the market. However, there are a few things to know if you want to purchase them. Let’s take a look at the pros. Truly green products are safer for humans and the environment than conventional products. They are less irritating, they are biodegradable, meaning less waste, they usually mean there was less energy and resources used to create the product...

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent a copy of Jonathan Haidt’s book, “The Anxious Generation,” to the governors of every U.S. state and territory along with a letter encouraging governors to come together to limit social media and screen use for kids and encourage outdoor play to combat America’s...

Arkansas State University-Newport is proud to share that 240 students were named to the Chancellor’s or Vice-Chancellor’s lists for academic excellence for the Spring 2024 semester. To be named to the Chancellor’s list, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours, excluding...

Abrahm West and family honored as family of the week.

Nichole Adams of Weiner has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's (SNHU) Winter 2024 President's List. The winter terms run from January to May. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimum grade-point average of 3.700 and above...