Stories from Thursday, July 25, 2024

On Wednesday, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders joined Secretary Shea Lewis, Secretary Renee Mallory and Office of Outdoor Recreation Director Katherine Andrews to present $500,000 in Outdoor Recreation Grants to projects in seven counties across the state. ...

Trumann police arrested 30-year-old Eveleen Davis after they said she abandoned three children in a home with no food or air conditioning. Poinsett County District Court Judge Ron Hunter found probable cause Monday, July 15, to charge Davis with three counts of endangering the welfare of a minor in the first degree...

The Marked Tree School District announced it would pay for its students’ school supplies for the fourth year in a row. The district will provide pencils, paper, and notebooks, among other supplies at no cost. Superintendent Matt Wright said it is a service the school felt the community needed as most of the kids are on free and reduced lunches. Wright also said he feels like it’s a way that they can remove barriers for more kids to learning...

The East Poinsett County School District is proud to announce that all students will receive free meals for the 2024-2025 school year. Please remember to complete the forms at Open House. This helps us keep this wonderful benefit going for all students...

Bailey Dunn Teague gets win for new position.

The Poinsett County Building Committee met this past Thursday in Harrisburg to hear an update on the project for a new courtroom annex. County officials believe the $2 million courthouse annex will help with storage issues. The annex will be built across the street from the Poinsett County Courthouse and will house offices for the collector and assessor, as well as a small conference room and a room to host Quorum Court meetings. ...

Jonathan Skaggs of Trumann has been hired to be a School Resource Officer (SRO) at the Harrisburg School District. Skaggs is a lifelong resident of Poinsett County and has dedicated 20 years to law enforcement. Throughout his career he has been a SRO for various school districts...

Heartworm infection in dogs and cats is on the rise. Despite many choices for preventatives the incidence of heartworm is increasing especially in the Northeastern Arkansas and Delta Region. Hopefully the following information will encourage you to provide heartworm prevention for your pets...

Have you been experiencing the annoyance of biting flies the last few weeks? As if we haven’t had enough to worry about with the hot weather, and all the bugs and mosquitoes that accompany it. Now the flies have jumped on the band wagon. These pests aren't only nuisances; they're a threat to the health of animals and people alike...

The Senate Appropriations Committee advanced legislation crafted by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the Senate Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Subcommittee, that delivers $128.5 million to Arkansas for the future pilot training center at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in addition to making significant investments to improve servicemembers and their families’ quality of life and robustly fund veterans’ health care and benefits.. ...

Evan Shrout, a recent graduate of Trumann High School was one of 91 students that The U of A Honors College has selected to receive Honors College Fellowships. The fellowships, which award up to $80,000, largely cover tuition, fees, books, room and board, and other academic expenses over four years, providing these students the freedom to pursue original research, study abroad, service learning and other academic interests...

July is Social Wellness Month, and good social health can play a part in improving mental health. However, forming and maintaining relationships can be challenging for those with who struggle with social anxiety and mental illnesses like depression...

Southern Bancorp of Trumann presents the 39th Annual Wild Duck Classic Charity Golf Tournament. The tournament will be held at the Trumann Country Club on Saturday, August 10 with a 9:00 a.m. start. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. The tournament is an 18-hole, 3-person team scramble. ...

After a short hiatus, Aaron Ballew is returning to the hardwood to coach the Trumann Wildcats after the abrupt resignation of Billy Phelan. Ballew led the girls program at Trumann for eight seasons compiling a record of 81-110. The PCDT reached out to Trumann Athletic Director Cody Wallis asking if the hire was a quick fix due to school starting soon and to avoid a prolonged search. ...

Harrisburg Hornets and Gosnell Pirates clash in team camp.

Kelly Ann Lucas of Lepanto said one day last summer she got a text message that was inviting her to the Dominican Republic to play softball and honor the USA. The senior at EPC jumped at the opportunity. “It is a huge honor and I can’t explain how grateful I am to be able to play this sport and showcase it not only in the United State but the Dominican Republic too,” Lucas said...