Stories from Thursday, December 12, 2024

The Trumann Community Christmas Dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Christmas Day, December 25, at the Wildcat Center across from Cedar Park. Eat-in and carry-out meals will be served. For meal delivery, call 870-650-1053. Monetary donations are needed now to purchase all the meat. Donations can be sent to: Community Christmas Dinner, 16147 Pecan Grove Lane, Trumann 72472...

The Poinsett County Detention Center is jail is adding five rooms to hold 20 new inmates. The new addition will be an all-female section. The jail can hold 14 females as of now. When the jail opened back in 1995 it only housed males. The 14 beds for females were added later by the sheriff at that time. ...

The Poinsett County Quorum Court passed several ordinances during their regular monthly meeting this past Monday at the Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg. The first ordinance passed was obligating remaining ARPA Funds that are still on the books of the county. ...

Hudson Coots and family named Family of the Week.

Ava Henley and family named Family of the Week.

Tyronza Elementary is hosting a Winter Wonderland Ball for current EPC third through sixth grade students on December 14 at the Tyronza Elementary Gym. The event will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with a $5 admission. Concessions will be available for purchase...

The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) honored U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) as a champion of America’s global leadership in recognition of his efforts to strengthen U.S. foreign development assistance and humanitarian aid. The organization recognized Boozman’s steadfast support of programs and resources that address global food security and development efforts...

I found this great information about giving pets as gifts. Please consider the following information before you give someone a pet. Just because animals look cute under the Christmas tree doesn’t mean they make good holiday gifts. Caring for animals is an enormous responsibility, and they should never be carelessly given as gifts to anyone. ...

It is the season of giving but, unfortunately, it is also open season for criminals who take advantage of kindness and generosity. So, as you plan your shopping and end-of-year gifts, it is important to do your homework, make sure websites are legitimate and think about why an online person or entity might be asking you for money...

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. ...

Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Expel Illegal Chinese Police Act of 2024, legislation that will impose sanctions on police departments operated by the People’s Republic of China in the United States. The act also sanctions those associated with the United Front Work Department who attempt to coerce or intimidate individuals residing in the United States...

For the second straight year EPC finished as the runners-up in Class 2A football as the Warriors lost to Conway Christian 18-8 in the state championship game played in War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock. The Eagles won the coin toss and got the ball to start the game. ...