Stories from Thursday, October 17, 2024

Lieutenant Jay-Ryan Woods of the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office was awarded the Invictus Award for his actions after a chase and shoot-out with a homicide suspect in September of last year. Woods accepted from CLEST Director Chris Chapmond of the Arkansas State Police...

A vacancy was declared on the Poinsett County Quorum Court this past Monday night during the court’s monthly meeting. The vacancy was for the seat for District 1 that was held by the late Randy Jones of Harrisburg. Poinsett County Judge J.C. Carter said the governor will make the appointment once someone has been nominated for the position. Carter said he has only heard of his wife, Diane Jones, as a replacement...

The Trumann School Board, on the recommendation of Superintendent Brandie Williams, expelled two students during their meeting earlier this month. The first expulsion had no student or parent present as the second expulsion did have those present. The first student was expelled for the 2024-2025 school year and upon return in the fall semester of the 2025-2026 school year, a meeting will be held to consider ALE placement. ...

Football Homecoming celebrated this past Friday in Lepanto.

Composting is great for the environment but can be a potential hazard for your pet. Compost can be dangerous to your pet at every stage of composting. Decaying matter produces harmful mycotoxins to toxic items that can cause serious illness or even death to your furry friend...

Junior Lady Hornets volleyball teams wins district title.

Ag Day 2024 was held at the Main Street Learning Park at the Poinsett County Extension office on October 8 and was a tremendous success! More than 280 people attended the annual event. Ag Day is an opportunity for Poinsett County grade schoolers to learn about agriculture, in an informal, field trip setting. ...

Several Trumann School District pass exam to operate a boat.

EPC (3-3, 2-1) couldn’t find a way to stop the Cross County (4-2, 2-1) ground game as the Warriors lost 36-28 in 2A-2 conference play this past Friday at Warrior Field. The Thunderbirds got the ball first and put together a 61-yard touchdown drive to take an early 6-0 lead. ...

The EPC Junior High Warriors defense came up big when it needed to as they forced a turnover on downs in their own territory with 23 seconds left in the game to secure an 18-12 win over Cross County in junior high football action this past Thursday in Cherry Valley...