Stories from Thursday, October 10, 2024

Carl Bufford Floyd, 71, of Trumann, died at St. Bernards Medical Center on September 19, 2024. Carl was born in Trumann on August 24, 1953, to the late Herman and Cora Mae Floyd. Carl is survived by his wife, Beverly Floyd of the home. In addition to his parents, Carl is preceded in death by four brothers: Herman Floyd, Larry Don Floyd, James Floyd, and Red Wayne Floyd; and two sisters: Janie Floyd and Dorothy Floyd...

Marked Tree Class of 1974 celebrates 50th Class Reunion.

Christopher A. Ford, 35, faces six felonies, including attempted capital murder, on suspicion of trying to kill a district judge earlier this year. Prosecutors filed charges Oct. 3 against Ford. Ford was arrested Aug. 24 after an investigation by authorities. ...

Tyronza will have three events this month leading up to Halloween . The first event will be a pumpkin patch decorating contest. Anyone can decorate a pumpkin and put it in the pumpkin patch at the Tyronza Senior Center. There will be first, second and third place winners for decorated pumpkin. Winners will be announced at the Main Street Trunk or Treat...

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proclaimed October as Arkansas Farm to School Month. To celebrate, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture is excited to launch the Cultivating Green Schools: Ecodrum Composter Giveaway Contest. The contest aims to promote conservation practices in education by awarding a state-of-the-art composter...

Pastor John Maley of First Baptist Church Trumann donates to the Trumann School District Backpack Program.

EPC Warrior Band brings home awards.

Dalaney Osment and family honored.

Zander Bishop and family named family of the week.

By DR. NORETTE L. UNDERWOOD Feline arthritis, a common condition in aging cats, can significantly reduce a cat's quality of life. Arthritis is a degenerative joint disease where the cartilage within the joints deteriorates over time, leading to inflammation, pain, and decreased mobility. While it has long been understood that arthritis is prevalent in dogs, it is now increasingly recognized as a major health issue in cats, especially those over the age of seven...

Mowing: Bermudagrass should be mowed every 5 to 7 days and less often when the lawn is drought stressed. Mow grass at a higher setting than you have all summer to provide insulation against freezing this winter. Fertilizing: Apply no more than 0.5 pound of nitrogen per thousand square feet in September, four to six weeks before the first expected frost. ...

Jayvin Thompson rushed for 148 yard and four touchdowns on nine carries to help Harrisburg (1-4, 1-1) win their first game of the season and snap a 23 game losing streak in a 33-6 win over Piggott this past Friday night. Remington Rapert finished with five carries for 56 yards as Hayden Anderson added a rushing touchdown. Evan Henley led the defense with 14 tackles, Anderson totaled 11 tackles, as Braden Brock, Andrew England, Trent Fitzgerald and Corbin all had 10 tackles each for the Hornets...

Trumann (2-3, 1-1) couldn’t find a way to stop the passing game of Highland (4-0, 2-0) as the Rebels cruised to 46-16 win over the Wildcats this past Friday in 4A-3 conference action at RMC Stadium in Trumann. Highland got the ball first and wasted little time to drive the field and score on a pass play to take a 6-0 lead with 10:11 left. ...

East Poinsett County (EPC) (3-2, 2-0) will host Cross County (3-2, 1-1) in a 2A-3 conference clash this Friday at Warrior Field in Lepanto. The Warriors are coming off a 22-12 win over McCrory as the Thunderbirds are coming off a 46-6 win over ICC. EPC beat Cross County 36-8 last season at Cross County. The Warriors started the season 0-2 but have won three straight games...

Marked Tree’s hopes of a win looked dim late in the game until an Earle turnover gave the Junior Indians a chance for a win with a touchdown and two-point conversion. The Earle defense stepped up with an interception before running the clock out for a 30-24 win this past Thursday at Don Lovell Memorial Field in Marked Tree...