Stories from Thursday, August 1, 2024

A Poinsett County man will spend the next two decades in prison after pleading guilty to raping a child. Second Judicial Circuit Judge Melissa Richardson sentenced 29-year-old Conrad Everett Paul Clouse to 20 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections with 10 years suspended imposition of sentence after he entered a negotiated plea of guilty to rape and distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting child sexual abuse...

City leaders in Trumann said the water is safe to consume despite the cloudiness. There are no boil orders in effect for Trumann. Trumann Mayor Jay Paul Woods has received several complaints from concerned neighbors saying their water is dirty in the sinks, tubs, and toilets...

Trumann Kindergarten students have fun at boot camp.

During two meeting during the month of June, the Harrisburg School Board voted to expel three students and terminate one employee. During a special meeting on July 3, the board entered in executive session at 5:27 p.m. and returned to open session at 5:51 p.m. Upon returning to open session, the board, upon the recommendation of Interim Superintendent Julie Isbell, terminated the contract of Tara Gibson...

A bridge along Highway 140 near Lepanto is in poor condition and crews plan to replace it. The bridge is one of several in the area to be replaced in the next few years. Residents recently gathered at the First Baptist Church Fellowship and Activity Center in Lepanto to learn about the project. The half-mile project, which will replace the Highway 140 bridge across the Left-Hand chute of the Little River, is set to start in early 2026...

Concurrent Credit-Accuplacer Test dates upcoming Now is the time for Trumann students to come in and schedule a date to qualify to take concurrent credit and to enroll for classes this fall. Dates left are July 31, August 1, August 6, August 7 and August 9. Students may call 870-483-531 or email charlie.powell@trunannwildcat.com for more details...

Being mid-summer swimming is a popular outdoor activity. There is nothing quite as refreshing as a dip in a pool on a hot day. Did you know many dogs feel the same way? Swimming is a low-impact fun exercise that helps condition dogs. It can improve their range of motion without stress on their joints. ...

With the summer ending and thoughts of cooler weather on our minds, it seems that many of us tend to forget about gardening. We still have a month or so of hot weather ahead of us. Water is still important to the lawn and garden at this time. Remember that trees and shrubs that bloom in the spring are setting flower buds now. If the plants get too stressed and shut down early, this will affect the blooms next spring...

Future volleyball players enjoy volleyball camp at Trumann.

Marked Tree's T.J. Hodges meets Arkansas Razorback Coach Sam Pittman.

Mid Southern Championship Wrestling will be in Marked Tree on August 10. The even will be held at 802 Liberty Street with doors opening at 5:00 p.m. and bell time at 6:00 p.m..

Anyone interested in helping conserve and promote quail and turkey habitat in The Natural State may want to take a second look at their options while renewing their annual hunting and license this year. Although the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s quail and turkey stamps won’t deliver your letter through the U.S. Postal Service, they will deliver much needed habitat for eastern wild turkeys, northern bobwhites and a host of upland wildlife...

Harrisburg Hornets football team participate in Westside Team Camp.