Stories from Thursday, July 11, 2024

As July rolls around, so does National Parks and Recreation Month, a time to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and maintaining the well-being of communities. We invite you to celebrate this month by visiting one of Arkansas's 52 state parks. The parks include about 55,000 acres with 1,800 campsites, 208 cabins, and 5 lodges serving more than 8 million visitors annually...

Greenway Equipment recently announced it is joining forces with country music star Jason Aldean to raise money to fight food insecurity in Arkansas and Southeast Missouri. From July 1 through October 31, Greenway will offer a unique selection of compact tractors, utility tractors, and mowers as part of its Hunger Hero Signature Series Lineup...

County to get new radio system to help with in contact with local cities.

Lepanto Fire Department puts out fire at vacant home.

State Representative Johnny Rye gives Lepanto new flags.

A reading retreat is planned for this fall at two of the Arkansas State University Heritage Sites. The retreat will be held at The Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home and Southern Tenant Farmers Museum. The retreat will begin at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, and will feature two books written nearly 140 years apart by the same name...

I found this great article on taking your pet to a restaurant or Patio and I wanted to share this information with you. I found this on the Pet Safe Web Site. Now that the weather is warming up, most of us are ready to get outside and enjoy the longer days and pleasant evenings by gathering with friends over cool refreshments and outdoor meals. ...

With the rain and rising temperatures, we have a recipe for rapid grass growth. With mowing season in full swing, be mindful that many people are injured or killed each year in mower related accidents. Below are some tips for maintaining your lawn more easily and safely. Be careful out there and have a safe mowing season...

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently appointed several Northeast Arkansas residents to boards and commissions around the state. Michael McDermott, Weiner, was appointed to the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission. His term is set to expire January 14, 2029. This position was previously vacant...

London White of Trumann was named a Presidential Scholar at the University of Central Arkansas for spring 2024. White was among nearly 1,100 students named as a Presidential Scholar. Students must achieve a 4.0 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours to qualify as a Presidential Scholar...

Sydney Dale of Fisher was named to the spring 2024 Dean's List at the University of Central Arkansas. Dale was among more than 1,300 students named to the spring 2024 Dean's List. Eligibility on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours...

Whitmans celebrate wedding anniversary.

The Poinsett County Quorum Court passed six resolutions to replace bridges in Poinsett County during their monthly meeting last night at the Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg. All the resolutions were expressing the willingness of Poinsett County to utilize federal-aid monies to replace the following bridges: L’Anguille River Bridge Replacement on Weiner Cutoff Road, Cache River Bridge Replacement on Pitts Road, Bayou De View Bridge Replacement on Mac Road, Flag Slough Ditch Bridge Replacement on Malcolm Road, Hydrick Creek Bridge Replacement on Barnes Lane and Mulligan Lateral Bridge Replacement on Senteney Road.. ...

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today joined Arkansas Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva to invite all Arkansas school districts to join her administration’s mental health pilot program in a letter to district superintendents. The program will address the symptoms of youth mental illness as well as one of its largest causes: screen addiction and social media...

Harrisburg' Noah Lacy participates in volunteer program.

Sophie Newberry of Weiner grew up at the racetrack so it’s easy to see why her hobby is all about going fast. I grew up at the racetrack with my dad and papaw. “I didn’t know at the time how important racing would become to me,” Newberry said. Newberry started driving when she was eight years old, the minimum age requirement at the time. ...

Arkansas State University-Newport (ASUN) is thrilled to announce two exhilarating softball camps designed to hone the skills of young athletes. From kindergarteners taking their first steps into the sport to high school students showcasing their talent for collegiate recruiters, these camps are set to offer top-tier training and unforgettable experiences...

Trumann man hits hole in one.