Stories from Thursday, August 22, 2024

Two Harrisburg men lost their lives last Tuesday from a single car accident just outside of town. Vernon R. Houston, 71 and Tommy L. McMasters, 41, both of Harrisburg, died in the crash. The crash happened around 9:25 p.m. August 13 on Highway 14/Highway 163 North. Houston was driving while McMasters was a passenger in a 2005 Lincoln Town Car...

Two local residents were recently arrested and now await their arraignment dates. Leanna Burt, 23, of Lepanto was arrested for petition for revocation. A $5,000 bond was set for Burt, who will be arraigned October 15 in Lake City. Amanda Sue Heavener, 45, of Trumann was arrested fro possession of meth or cocaine greater than two grams but less than 10 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. A $10,000 bond was set for Heavener, who will be arraigned September 25...

The Poinsett County Quorum Court met in regular session on August 12 and heard updates on things going on in the county. Justice Larry Fowler gave the court an update on the next annex building project and told the members that they had a pre-bid meeting later that day. He said they expect to start taking bids for the project next week. Poinsett County Judge J.C. Carter discussed the handicap doors at the current annex building. The court voted to table the issues until budge time...

Officials of Poinsett County have began the bidding process for the new annex building to be built in Harrisburg. Cost of the project is estimated at close to $2 million dollars. At least a dozen contractors from around the state showed up to learn more about the project which will be a 6,350-square-foot, two-story building. ...

The Trumann City Council tabled a resolution, on the recommendation of the city attorney, with Medic One ambulance service until their September meeting. City Attorney Jimmy Gazaway discussed some issues he saw in the contract and made recommendations for changes. Mayor Jay Paul Woods recommended tabling until the September council meeting and allowing Medic-One to proceed with the work on the ambulance bay once they agree with the contract changes...

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission unanimously voted at Thursday’s meeting to transfer $682,487 to the Arkansas Department of Economic Development’s Rural Services Division to fund grants available to schools throughout the state. The money for this transfer was derived from all fines for boating and wildlife violations collected in Fiscal Year 2024. ...

Ritter Arnold of Marked Tree was one of four new board recently elected as a board member for the Arkansas Community Foundation. “We are thrilled to welcome Ritter as one of our new board members,” said Heather Larkin, president of Arkansas Community Foundation...

Supermoon shines bright over Trumann.

I found this article that highlights the things you should pay attention to as a pet owner: The five things pet owners should avoid! Taking a puppy to a dog park before they are fully vaccinated Puppies are still developing their immune systems and are prone to catching diseases at this stage. ...

On Saturday, August 15, classmates from the Marked Tree Indians Class 1974 met at Ron's Catfish House in Jonesboro. The gathering was, due to planning, the upcoming 50 Year Reunion. The reunion will be held, during the weekend, of the Cotton Pickin’ Jubilee in Marked Tree, on Saturday, September 28th, beginning at 5:00 pm, at the Marked Tree Elementary Cafeteria on Normandy Street. Donna Holloway Dempsey one of the 1974 graduates, is assisting as chairman, of the committee...

The phone has been ringing off the hook lately about fall armyworms in the hay fields and pastures as well as in homeowners lawns. Treatment in pastures and hay fields as well as lawns are usually needed when two or more worms per square foot are found...

The Marked Tree School District will hold a community spirit rally on Monday, August 26 at 6:00 p.m. at Don Lovell Memorial Field. The senior high, junior high and pee wee football teams will be introduced along with the senior high, junior high and pee wee cheerleaders...

Casey Riddle shot a 52 to finish in second place for the Lady Wildcats during their meet with Highland this last Wednesday at Cherokee North Golf Course. Lucy Hall and Austyn Arnold did not complete their rounds for Trumann. On the boys' side, the Wildcats were led by Brayden McClaughlin's 53 to finish in second place. Keegan Holman fired a 56 as Asher Box carded a 60 for Trumann's team total of 169...

The variety of ways to experience Arkansas State football tailgating on Red Wolves game days continues to grow with the addition of an Alpha Pack event for all six home games in 2024, complimenting Dustin White Realty Tailgate City at Mike Watson Park and free tailgating options surrounding Centennial Bank Stadium...

Madyison King of Harrisburg pitches in late season tournament.

EPC Warriors receive basketball state championship rings.