![[Tri-City Tribune]](http://www.tri-citytribune.com/images/nameplate-small.png){kind=small}
Marked Tree, Arkansas ~ Monday, January 5, 2009
| News |  |
MT Rotary club purchases, installs equipment at elementary school
(01/05/09)"Rotary's motto is service above self," said Bill Stanley, long-time member of the Marked Tree Rotary Club. "We thought this project would be a great way for our club to serve the community." Stanley and other local Rotarians helped install two new pieces of handicap accessible playground equipment at Marked Tree Elementary School. ... 
Oakes named Lepanto Citizen of the Year
(01/05/09)Raymond Oakes was named the 2008 Lepanto Citizen of the year and was honored as the grand marshal of the Lepanto Christmas parade in December. He was chosen for the honor by parade organizers who say choosing a winner each year is a big undertaking. However, they knew Oakes was an outstanding citizen who was deserving of the award... 
Local woman wins almost a million
(01/05/09)Taryn Tyler of Lepanto hit the jackpot on Friday night, Dec. 26. She and her best friend, Lauren Turner, went to Robinsville, Miss. "We were there for Lauren's birthday." said Tyler of her friend's Christmas birthday... 
Man with Lepanto ties arrested after hiding in woman's attic
(01/05/09)A Trumann man was arrested in Pennsylvania after he allegedly slept in a family's attic unnoticed for days, stealing food and clothing when they were away and keeping warm by wrapping himself in insulation. Stanley Carter, a 21-year-old 2006 graduate of East Poinsett County High School in Lepanto, surrendered to police on Dec. 26 after he heard a police dog inside the home near Wilkes-Barre, Pa...
Trumann woman killed in fatal wreck
(01/05/09) A Trumann woman was killed Tuesday when she collided with a truck east of Marked Tree, according to an Arkansas State Police report. Twenty-nine year old Stacy Lemons, formerly of Lepanto, was traveling south on Arkansas 140 around noon when her vehicle crossed the center line and hit a 2007 International truck head-on...
First Dyess parade is a success
(01/05/09) Dyess held its very first Christmas Parade Saturday night, December 20, much to the delight of townspeople and area citizens. The original Dyess Colony was founded in 1935 and many outstanding accomplishments have come to light during their 70 plus years. Never before had a Christmas parade been one of them...
Juanita Callins
(01/05/09) Juanita Callins, 95, of Marked Tree died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008, in Crittenden Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. She was a member of Allen Street Church of God. Survivors include husband, Joe Callins of the home; son, Ronnie Coats of Marked Tree; daughters, Beverly Eicholtz of Banning, Cali.,Pam Southern of Marion; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren... 
Turner named Tyronza Citizen of the Year
(12/26/08)"I can say me being named Citizen of the Year came completely unexpected," Tony Turner, said Tyronza Chief of Police. Turner was awarded the title earlier this month and was grand marshal of the Tyronza Christmas parade... 
"Gunsmoke" actor Ken Curtis had Marked Tree ties
(12/26/08)Jack and Pauline Noel were surprised to learn that one of their television heroes had Arkansas roots. The couple was driving through Colorado on vacation in 1986 and decided to stop in Cripple Creek when they noticed that actor Ken Curtis from "Gunsmoke" was appearing that day in town... 
My First Christmas Tree
(12/18/08)"In a quiet, country village Stood a Maple on a hill Where I sat with my Geneva long ago. As the stars were shining brightly We could hear the Whippoorwill As we sat beneath the Maple on the hill." In 1930 during the depression, we lived in a two-story house on my grandpa's place. ...
Senior letters to Santa
(12/18/08) This year some of the participants at the Marked Tree Senior Life Center shared their special letters to Santa. Dear Santa, I want a pretty young nurse to take care of me. Bill Craft Dear Santa, I want a diamond necklace... 
Lepanto Christmas parade has over 50 entries
(12/18/08)Even the cold weather couldn't dampen spirits at the 20th annual Lepanto Christmas Parade. The parade boasted over 50 entries with everyone from super heroes to princesses joining in the fun this year...
MSCC establishes scholarship in memory of Sen. Mike Everett
(12/18/08) Mid-South Community College has established a scholarship in memory of the late Arkansas State Sen. Mike Everett of Marked Tree. The Mike Everett Memorial Scholarship is designed to help students with documented financial needs... 
Lepanto Christmas Parade is Dec. 13
(12/12/08)The Lepanto Christmas Parade will celebrate its 20th anniversary this Saturday with a lineup sure to please observers of all ages. The parade will begin at 5 p.m. and will travel down Greenwood Ave. (Main Street) in Lepanto...
MT Council hears complaints of police harassment
(12/12/08) The Marked Tree City Council heard allegations of police harassment and approved its 2009 budget at its regular meeting Monday night. Marked Tree resident Herman Island told the city's alderman he felt he was being harassed by a particular Marked Tree Police officer... 
Absolute Care Management grows by putting patients first
(12/12/08)After seven years and three expansions, Absolute Care Management has carved a place for itself in the private care industry. So what is it that makes the business the fastest growing of its kind in Arkansas? Their motto, "Caring for You is Our Passion," is truly at the heart of their business which strives to put their patients first... 
Tyronza Christmas parade
(12/12/08)Tyronza Mayor Marion Bearden and Santa's helpers smile for the camera during the Tyronza Christmas parade Saturday. (Tribune photo / Marissa Holiman.) 
Marked Tree parade is a success
(12/12/08)The Marked Tree Christmas parade Saturday was a great success with over 20 entries. Three Rivers Nursing Center was awarded "best use of theme" for their float. The Criswell Kids were named best dressed children and Dustin Hood and "Polo" won the best dressed pet award. ...
Lepanto City Council discusses police dept
(12/12/08) At the last meeting of the year, the mayor told the Lepanto City Council he still hasn't reached a decision hiring a new chief of police. The hiring comes on the heels of former police chief Larry Williams firing on Nov. 7...
Tyronza man, three juveniles arrested for burglary
(12/12/08)
Jonathan Addison, 18, of Tyronza and three 14-year-old juveniles were arrested Thursday, Dec. 4 in connection with an aggravated residential burglary in Marked Tree. The arrests stem from a Nov. 26 incident during which Marked Tree Police were called to the home of Betty Vaught, located at 105 Elder St in Marked Tree. ... |
Online Poll
|
|
RSS