Stories from Thursday, December 5, 2024

Retired Col. Robert A. Baker of Harrisburg honored.

Dennis Pankey has been named Grand Marshal of the Trumann Christmas Parade.

Northeast Arkansas delegation in the Arkansas House received their committee assignments with several lawmakers receiving key appointments as the 2025 session quickly approaches. Those receiving delegation include: Rep. Johnny Rye (R), whose district covers Craighead and Poinsett counties, will be on Revenue and Taxation; City, County and Local Affairs; Legislative Joint Auditing Committee and will be a second alternate on the Arkansas Legislative Council. ...

During their regular meeting on October 9, the Weiner City Council passed an ordinance adding a provision for variance/deviation requests for trailer ordinances. The council also discussed David Romans’ situation with his trailer and voted to give Romans a waiver...

The Harrisburg Police and Fire Department Santa Shop will be held at the Harrisburg Community Center on December 8 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is for children ages 5 to 12 years old. The departments are asking that the child/children bring a list with the names and relation of people they want to buy for. ...

The Trumann Middle School Community Food Drive started this past Tuesday and will run through December 13. Trumann’s GT Program is hosting a food drive for TMS where we can come together and make a positive impact to give back to the community. Each teacher will have a class donation box for donations. GT students will collect donations weekly. Items needed include: pop tarts, ramen noodles, canned pasta, fruit snacks, granola bars, Vienna sausages, fruit cups, cracker packs and oatmeal bowls...

There is no greater friend to the United States in the Middle East than Israel, our longtime ally and partner. The bond between our countries has frequently been tested, yet it is stronger than ever and must remain so. In the aftermath of the brutal Oct. ...

There is no greater friend to the United States in the Middle East than Israel, our longtime ally and partner. The bond between our countries has frequently been tested, yet it is stronger than ever and must remain so. In the aftermath of the brutal Oct. ...

Marked Tree students led on campus tour by former student.

Arkansas students interested in a conservation career may be able to find a little tuition assistance thanks to the colorful wildlife-themed license plates found on cars throughout The Natural State. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Conservation Scholarship Program is accepting applications for the 2025-26 academic year until Dec. 31, 2024...

Wyatt Morin wins Trumann Middle School Spelling Bee.

The holiday season has arrived. Traveling to visit friends and relatives is a wonderful part of the Holidays. Pets are a big part of our family, and we want to include them in the festivities. Traveling with your pet can be fun if your follow some simple travel tips and advance planning...

As the holiday season approaches, many of us are starting to think about our shopping lists and where we want to spend our hard-earned money. Now is the perfect time to consider supporting small businesses in Arkansas. First and foremost, shopping at small businesses is a direct way to support your local community. ...

Energy costs during the winter can rise as quickly as the temperatures outside fall, and with Christmas right around the corner we probably have other more enjoyable things that we could apply that saved money towards. Here are five easy steps to make sure you’re getting the most out of your heating dollar...

Hopefully you had a safe and filling Thanksgiving. With Christmas just around the corner some are thinking about getting that fresh cut tree put up in your house. Choosing a Christmas tree to last a month is a daunting task; generally speaking a tree should only be kept for 10-15 days. ...

EPC (10-3) got over 200 yards rushing and two touchdowns each from Dee Buchanan and Jacob and Jacob Gaines as the Warriors beat Mount Ida 54-33 in Class 2A state semi-final playoff action to punch their ticket to the state championship game on December 6 in Little Rock. This will be the Warriors second straight trip the finals after losing 28-14 to Bigelow last year...

EPC (10-3) will go to battle with Conway Christian (13-0) this coming Friday in the Class 2A state football championship game at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The teams met in the second round of the playoffs last year with EPC getting the 34-20 win. This will be the Warriors second straight trip to the season’s final game...

Riley Parker scored 17 points to help lead BIC (4-5) to a 56-35 win over Mammoth Spring last Monday (Nov. 25) at the MAC in Monette. The Lady Bears jumped out a 4-0 lead before Jaylyn Cagle scored in the paint and Chandler Gathright converted an old-school three-point play to make the score 5-4 BIC. ...

BIC fell behind early and couldn’t recover as the Mustangs lost 61-41 to Mammoth Spring last Monday (Nov. 25) in high school basketball action in Monette. The Bears jumped out to an early 5-0 lead before Braxton Matheny canned a three-pointer and Zander Jackson hit a jumper to tie the game at 5-5with 2:47 left. ...