January is School Board Appreciation Month and the East Poinsett County School District recently acknowledged the time, passion, and dedication their school board gives to the district. Pictured are (le-r): J.P. Holiman, Rick Cox, Daniel Nooner, Keith Tyler, Robin Daniels, Robin Neal, and Chris Kain. (Courtesy photo)

1 天前 · The Arkansas House has wrapped up the second week of the 2025 Regular Session, during which several bills were passed. HB1133, allows the Northwest Technical Institute to appoint a president with an industry background instead of requiring an educational background...

2024年12月19日 · Edward Arnold, Sr., 84, of Tyronza, passed away December 18, 2024 in Tyronza. He was a retired Mississippi EOC - Food Delivery employee and of the Baptist faith. Mr. Arnold was born August 20, 2024 in Hickorywith, Tenn. to Ben and Idella Rogers Arnold. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Thomas Arnold, two sisters Bernice Bonds and Myrtle Wilson...

2025年1月16日 · The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) is now accepting applications for the Arkansas Farm to School Institute (Institute), a year-long professional development program designed to help schools enhance their farm to school initiatives. Schools wishing to expand local food procurement, create school gardens, and integrate agricultural education into their curriculum are encouraged ...

2025年1月16日 · The Trumann School Board met in regular session on December 9 and approved the purchase of a new 77 passenger Bluebird bus from Central States Bus. The board also approved, on the recommendation of Superintendent Brandie Williams, to enter into a contract with Swept Away Custodial Services for the ...

1 天前 · Autumn New of Trumann was named to the Fall 2024 Chancellor's List in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. New joins more than 2,000 additional Fulbright College students on the Fall 2024 Chancellor's List. To qualify for the Chancellor's List, students must also achieve at least a 4.00 grade-point …

1 天前 · The bill seeking to separate the offices of Poinsett County Sheriff and Collector received overwhelming support this past Thursday in the Arkansas House. The House voted 98-0 to approve HB1050, sponsored by Rep. Dwight Tosh. Both offices are combined in one office at the present time. Tosh said on the House floor that the plan received support from county officials as well as a resolution in ...

2024年9月27日 · An early wreck this past Sunday morning in Marked Tree claimed the life of a Gilmore man and severely injured two others. The crash happened at 7:00 a.m. on State Highway 140. Demarcus Antonio Williams, 21, of Gilmore died from injuries sustained after he was ejected from the Camaro he was driving. ...

2025年1月16日 · The Arkansas General Assembly convened for the 2025 Regular Session on Monday, January 13. The first day of the session will include the swearing-in of all members and the formal election of the Speaker of the House. While the Speaker is officially elected at the start of the session, the 94th General Assembly previously selected Rep. Brian Evans of Cabot as Speaker-designate...

2024年10月31日 · When Poinsett County voters head to the polls on November 5, they will decide several city and county races. Trumann resident will also have to decide on council member terms. Poinsett County only has one county race this year and that is Justice of the Peace District 7 Donnie Taylor of Trumann being challenged by Floyd L. Hancock, also of Trumann...