Tornado destroys homes in Etowah
(05/07/08)
An F-2 tornado came through the Tri-City area Friday, May 2 causing damage to the Etowah community outside of Lepanto. The tornado was estimated to be 150 yards wide with winds in excess of 130 mph.
According to the National Weather Service in Memphis, a trained spotter saw the tornado at 2:50 p.m. about four miles Northeast of Lepanto. The same storm was spotted by law enforcement at 2:54 near Highway 77 in Lepanto. At 2:57 p.m. the storm tornado touched down just south of Etowah near the Garden Point Community and moved Northeast to Carroll's Corner.
Marked Tree Council to renegotiate land deal
(05/07/08)
The Marked Tree City Council decided in a special meeting Wednesday, April 30 to table the approval of a contract to buy three pieces of land from E-Ritter and Company. Council members asked Mayor Dixon Chandler to renegotiate the terms of the contract with Ritter to ensure the city is only committed to buying the first piece of land...
Marked Tree completes ACE certification process
(05/07/08)
Two years of hard work has finally paid off for the city of Marked Tree. The city has completed the requirements for certification as an Arkansas Community of Excellence (ACE). Marked Tree's certification came as part of the "Our Plan" program, a pilot program developed through Arkansas State University which an outline of the process and a guide for the city to follow through the steps in becoming ACE certified... ...
Wages withdraws from treasurer race
(05/07/08)
Carolyn Wages of Marked Tree announced this week that she is withdrawing from the Poinsett County Treasurer race. "My reasons are very personal," Wages said. "Please respect my decision." Wages said she enjoyed visiting with all the wonderful people of Poinsett County, and wants to thank everyone who worked so hard on her campaign...
Fish fry to benefit Godwin Scholarship
(05/07/08)
The Brad Godwin Memorial Catfish Dinner will be held at 5 p.m. Friday, May 9 at the Marked Tree Elementary Cafeteria. The cost of a plate is $10. Dine-in of carry-out plates are available. Brad Godwin was the Marked Tree High FFA teacher for seven years. ...
Farmers market meeting set for May 12
(05/07/08)
There will be a meeting for everyone in the surrounding cities interested in participating in the Tyronza Farmers Market at 7 p.m. May 12 at Tyronza City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the rules for the market and to discuss opening day. Craig Allen will also be there to inform the growers of the free services provided by the Poinsett County Cooperative Extension Service...
Stars and Stripes Jubilee is May 17
(05/07/08)
It's time once again for the Tyronza Stars and Stripes Jubilee. The event is set for Saturday, May 17 in downtown Tyronza. Things will kick off at 10 a.m. with a three on three basketball contest and a horseshoe contest. Arts and craft booths along with food vendors will be open for business at 10 a.m...
Stamp Out Smoking Contest winners announced
(04/30/08)
The Tri-City Tribune is excited to announce the winners of the 2008 Stamp Out Smoking Coloring Contest. Kindergarten through third graders throughout the Tri-City area competed in the contest with more than 300 entries received. Local businesses who sponsored the contest judged the entries. There were many terrific colorings and poetry entries, but the judges could only pick a few...
Collier and Busby announce wedding
(04/30/08)
Christy Renee Collier was married to Delbert Lee Busby Monday, April 7 at the Tyronza City Hall. The mayor of Tyronza performed the ceremony. Delbert is the son of Hubert and Frances Busby of Tyronza. Christy Collier Busby is the daughter of Cecil Bearden, Jr. and Mary Sue Brean...
ASU Technical students win medals at state competition
(04/30/08)
Twenty-two students from ASU Technical Center in Marked Tree competed in the State SkillsUSA competition in Hot Springs April 15 and 16. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives working together to ensure America has a skilled work force...
Paul M. Hardin
(04/30/08)
Paul M. Hardin, 70, of Marked Tree died Thursday, April 24, 2008, at St. Bernards Medical Center. He had lived in Marked Tree most of his life and was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness of Marked Tree...
Kinnel elected to SCTE board of directors
(04/30/08)
Ritter Communications President Paul Waits is pleased to announce the election of the company's Director of Plant Operations, Harold Kinnel, to the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers' (SCTE) Board of Directors...
School board approves resignations
(04/30/08)
The Marked Tree School Board approved the retirement of a long-time Marked Tree High School teacher and accepted the resignation of three other district teachers last week at its monthly meeting...
Early voting begins May 5
(04/30/08)
County Clerk Fonda Condra reminds everyone early voting will begin begins Monday, May 5 at the Clerk's office in the Courthouse. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturdays...
Riders saddle up for St. Jude
(04/30/08)
Horse riders are invited to "Saddle Up for St. Jude." The event is a trial ride for horse lovers that benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The ride will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 10 at the Fires Arena in Rivervale. Riders make a $10 donation to participate in the event which includes lunch...
Nichols reunion set for May 25
(04/30/08)
The Nichols Family reunion is being planned for Saturday, May 25 at East Poinsett County High School cafeteria. It will begin about 11 a.m. with dinner to be served at 12 p.m. Participants are asked to bring a dish to share. All other food will be furnished...
Cash Family Homecoming held in Dyess
(04/30/08)
A Cash Family homecoming concert will be held in Dyess at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 3. The concert will feature John Carter Cash, Johnny Cash's son, and his wife Laura; Tommy Cash, Johnny Cash's brother; Joanne Cash, Johnny Cash's sister; and Rhonda Ponessa, Johnny Cash's niece...
Farmers meet with highway officials
(04/30/08)
Farmers have been raising concerns about future I-555 virtually since the idea first became public knowledge, and last week they met with state highway officials to once again voice their opinions...
Hood enjoys trip of a lifetime
(04/30/08)
Dustin Hood, a 16 year old sophomore at Marked Tree High School, isn't just the average teen. His ambitions paid off this Spring when he was one of only 30 students nation wide selected to participate in the Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution...
Monk drafted by Chicago Bears
(04/30/08)
Some four year ago, EPC's Marcus Monk went from wearing Warrior red to Razorback red. Now there's been a complete color switch as he was selected to wear Chicago Bears blue in the seventh round of the NFL draft last Sunday afternoon. Called a "most intriguing seventh-round selection" by the Bears' website, Monk's stock fell last season when the Razorback's all-time TD receptions lead was injured at the beginning of his senior season. ...
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