Stories from Friday, September 27, 2024

After a student reportedly made a threat against the Harrisburg High School last week, the district is investigation the incident. School officials said that authorities responded to the school. The student made the threat against the school on September 20. ...

The deadline to register to vote for the November General Election is fast approaching. If you are not already registered, you have until Monday, October 7 to turn in your registration form. The General Election and Nonpartisan Runoff Election will be held on November 5. ...

The Harrisburg School Board met in regular session Monday, August 19, 2024 and voted to rescind the offer of employment from Staci Woods. The board also made other personnel changes during their executive session. Also during executive session, the board approved to place Katie Creekmore on the Leadership team at Harrisburg Elementary School before accepting the resignations of Tiffany Renshaw and Dante Nicole Leonard for the 2024-2025 school year. ...

The Trumann Planning and Zoning Commission met to discuss two issuing two permits for mobile vending sites in Trumann. One request was from Joel Martin for Brunch, Lunch, Munch mobile vending and the second permit was for Lead Apron Catering, LLC for Chris and Barbara Talley...

Trumann Elementary School Family of the Week.

Trumann High School Family of the Week.

Pancakes for Paws will be held Saturday, September 28 from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church at 304 Frisco Street in Marked Tree. Proceeds will benefit the Marked Tree Animal Rescue.

Storms are a major cause of power outages in North Eastern Arkansas. Whether it is from thunderstorms, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods or ice storms, it seems like over the last few years we have more storms that knock the power out. If you are a pet owner you need to think, how will I care for my pet during a power outage. You need a plan to protect your dog or cat as well as your home and family...

Fall is the time when Mother Nature tells animals that winter is on the way. With the change in temperatures these last few days, mice have been invading homes to seek shelter from the colder temperatures and forage for food. Mice like to stay in kitchens, pantries, bathrooms, furniture and cabinets. ...

With designated trails and scenic routes, Arkansas has become known as a popular cycling destination. Before hitting the trail this fall, though, cyclists from beginners to experts should prioritize their safety. Here are four tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for safe cycling this fall...

EPC FFA wins awards at Poinsett County Fair.

Marked Tree Elementary School celebrates first Tribe Day.

Marked Tree September Students and Teacher of the Month

Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Summer Commencement at First National Bank Arena. Poinsett County had 10 students receive degrees. Chancellor Todd Shields presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor's, master's, specialist and doctoral levels, along with various program certificates, as awarded through the various colleges: Agriculture, Neil Griffin College of Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts and Communication, Nursing and Health Professions, Beck Sciences and Mathematics, and University College.. ...

Jubilee Association will hold Delta Jubilee Saturday, September 28. The event will be held in Cypress Park in Marked Tree at 10:00 a.m. Musical line-up will include Lance McDaniel from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m; Jake Lung Band from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.; Brewster and Co. from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; The Happy Camper Acoustic Musci Trio from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m...

Marked Tree School District will hold it's Fifth Quarter Karaoke and Dance Friday, September 27. The even will be held in the elementary school cafeteria following the football game until midnight.

Brantley Gilbert's Off The Rails Tour will be at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro on Friday, October 4. Gilbert is a country rock singer, songwriter, and record producer.

After a sluggish first half, EPC (1-2) came out and played well on both sides of the ball on their way to a 32-13 win over Manila (0-3) in non-conference football action this past Friday at Lion Stadium in Manila. The Warriors got the ball first and were forced to punt the ball away with 9:50 left as the ball was downed on the Lions’ 40-yard line. ...

Cross County took the opening kick-off down in Marked Tree territory before coughing the ball up with Dewayne Pollion recovering the ball at the Indians’ 40-yard line with 5:49 left. Marked Tree gave the ball back a few players as they fumbled the ball with Cross County recovering at their own 42-yard line with 4:43 left in the opening quarter. ...

The Trumann Wildcats (1-2) will travel to Jonesboro to take on the Westside Warriors (1-2) in the 4A-3 conference opener for both teams at Warrior Stadium. Trumann is coming off a bye week after getting a 36-14 win over Harrisburg in week three. The Warriors beat Riverview 34-19 this past Friday...

The Harrisburg Hornets (0-3) will host the Rivercrest Colts (3-0) in a 3A-3 conference match-up at Jordans Stadium in Harrisburg. Harrisburg is coming off a bye week and Rivercrest beat Forrest City 48-34 this past Friday. The Hornets will look to Max Tracy to guide the offense with Hayden Anderson and Andrew England leading the ground game. ...

The Marked Tree Indians (2-1) will host the Lee Trojans (0-1) in a 2A-2 conference match-up at Don Lovell Memorial Field. Both teams are coming off bye weeks as Marked Tree beat Gurdon 43-6 in week three and Lee lost 22-6 to Baron in their season opener...

The EPC Warriors (1-2) will travel to Brockewll this Friday to play the Izard County Cougars (0-3) in 2A-2 conference football action at Izard County Stadium. The Warriors are coming off a 32-13 win over Manila on the road this past Friday for their first win of the season. ICC returns to traditional football after playing eight-man football last season...

The Trumann Lady Wildcats volleyball team took the court twice last week with a 3-0 win over Blytheville on Tuesday and a 0-3 loss to Brookland on Thursday. Against Blytheville, Trumann go 25-12, 25-8, 25-11 set wins as Olivia Matos led the Lady Wildcats with 12 assists. In the Brookland match, the Lady Wildcats lost all three sets, 11-25, 11-25, 9-25 as Keely Beavers finished with 10 digs. The Junior Lady Wildcats won 25-17, 25-17 on Tuesday but lost 9-25, 13-25 on Thursday...

An early wreck this past Sunday morning in Marked Tree claimed the life of a Gilmore man and severely injured two others. The crash happened at 7:00 a.m. on State Highway 140. Demarcus Antonio Williams, 21, of Gilmore died from injuries sustained after he was ejected from the Camaro he was driving. ...