Stories from Thursday, February 13, 2025

Christopher McDermott, of Harrisburg, who is already serving a 40-year prison sentence for rape and other sex offenses involving a child has now received a federal prison sentence for possessing and distributing child pornography. U.S. District Judge Brian S. ...

Trumann Bowling Team has three quality for state tournament.

Christopher Ford of Harrisburg is set to appear in court June 16 in connection with his arrest in two separate cases. Ford’s attorney is also seeking to move the case out of the county. Circuit Judge Pam Honeycutt set the court date for Ford, 36, of Harrisburg. The judge also set a May 30 motion and plea day for Ford in the case...

The Trumann School Board met in a special session on January 27 and voted to expel two students. In the first closed hearing, with no parents/guardian present, the board on the recommendation of Superintendent Brandie Williams, expelled a student for the remainder of the spring semester of the 2024-2025 school year and placed in ALE in the fall of 2025 with a safety plan in place to include searches with and without the use of a wand and developed at the discretion of the building principal...

Jordan Mays of Unico Bank reads a book to students at Trumann Elementary School.

Harlan and Peyton Jones and family named Family of the Week.

Jamie Dickerson and family named THS Family of the Week.

When it comes to pet health, many owners focus on diet, exercise, and regular vet check-ups—but one crucial aspect often gets overlooked: dental care. Just like humans, pets require proper oral hygiene to stay healthy and happy. Ignoring your pet’s dental health can lead to severe problems, including pain, infection, and even life-threatening conditions...

Looking for something to do in your spare time while its cold and icy outside? Are your house plants looking a little under the weather? Actively growing house plants require occasional repotting. This occurs very rarely with some slower growing plants, more frequently with others. Foliage plants require repotting when their roots have filled the pot and are growing out the bottom of the pot...

Trumann (3-16, 1-6) lost to Stuttgart 67-41 in boys’ 4A-6 basketball action this past Friday at Wildcat Gym. The Ricebirds jumped out to a 4-0 lead before the Wildcats got one of two free throws from Johnny Bell and triple twine from Luke Bishop to tie the game at 4-4. ...

Trumann (3-19, 0-7) scored 10 points in the opening quarter only to score nine points the remainder of the game to lose their 4A-6 conference game to Stuttgart this past Friday at Wildcat Gym. Oshua Smith hit one of two free throws to give Trumann the early 1-0 lead as the Lady Ricebirds hit two free throws, scored down low, and hit a jumper to make it 6-1 Stuttgart with 3:46 left. ...

Trumann Junior Wildcats take regular season crown.