Stories from Thursday, February 20, 2025

A Trumann woman sentenced to 3 years of probation after she pleaded guilty to stealing groceries to feed her five children. Latisha E. Davis, 30, entered a negotiated plea of guilty to one count of commercial burglary. Davis was sentenced to 36 months of probation with 14 days of jail time served. Davis also has to pay $960 in fines, fees, and court costs...

Trumann raises over $11,000 for Make-A-Wish.

The Poinsett County Quorum Court met for their monthly meeting on February 10 and the request for VFW Post 4679 to acquire a private club liquor license drew extensive conversation during the meeting. Nathan Scott with the VFW discussed the possibility of acquiring the license and told the court that the money made will be used to help veterans in need. ...

Trumann Middle School receives monies from APSRC

The Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University will host the third annual “Thrown to the Wolves High School Innovation Competition” at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. East Poinsett County High School will compete against The Academies at Jonesboro High School, Midland High School, Paragould High School, Cross County High School, and Walnut Ridge High School...

Presley Witt, of Trumann received the Bachelor of Science from MSU's Bagley College of Engineering. Approximately 1,500 students are on the fall 2024 Graduation List at Mississippi State University.

College students looking for hands-on experience in conservation have until March 15 to submit an application for a summer internship with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. As a former intern, part of the challenge and joy of spending a summer with AGFC was seeing how conservation and preservation efforts were generated from a variety of people with a variety of skills. ...

As pet owners, we want our furry companions to live long, happy, and pain-free lives. While traditional veterinary care is essential, complementary treatments like veterinary chiropractic care are gaining popularity for their ability to enhance pets’ overall well-being. Chiropractic care focuses on maintaining proper spinal alignment and joint function, which can significantly impact an animal’s mobility, comfort, and overall health...

Arkids Pediatric Day Centers along with Cynergy KIDS Pediatric Therapy will host Souper Friday, a drive-thru event, on February 21. Free chili and cinnamon will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at 528 Industrial Park Access Road in Trumann...

As we move through the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives has passed several bills that will impact our communities, focusing on education, healthcare, and food security. Here’s a summary of the key measures approved during the fifth week of the session...

Trumann Elementary School student Chevy Howell and his family have been chosen as the Family of the Week.

Trumann High School student Lakyn Manus and her family were selected as the Family of the Week.

Marked Tree and EPC battled back and forth all night with the Indians coming out on top with a 55-47 win over the Warriors in non-conference action this past Friday in Marked Tree. Ashton Reel got EPC on the board first with a stick back basket before Jonah Walker got a stick back basket for the Indians to make it 2-2. ...