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Toilet Paper Run to be held for God's New Life
(08/07/08)
The Jonesboro Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association, the Fault-line Riders, will be sponsoring a "Toilet paper run" Saturday, Aug. 9 to benefit God's New Life Mission Bible Training Center in Marked Tree...
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Marked Tree, Arkansas ~ Friday, August 8, 2008
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County Judge urges eligible senior citizens, veterans to file for stimulus payments
(08/07/08) Over $21 million in economic stimulus payments are sitting in government coffers because more than 70,000 eligible senior citizens, veterans and others in Arkansas have not filed for their share of government funds, according to information supplied by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)...
Council approves bids for dirt work
(08/07/08) two was for the installation of sidewalks, curbs, gutters and driveways, land leveling and installing concrete ramps. ... 
Fire burns apartments in Marked Tree
(08/07/08)A fire at McDaniels Apartments in Marked Tree burned two apartments and caused damaged to adjoining apartments in a blaze that started in the early morning hours of July 25. Marked Tree Fire Department responded to the fire at 1:33 a.m. and worked until 3:15 a.m. ...
MT school board approves transfers, assigns teachers
(07/31/08) The Marked Tree School Board approved student transfers for four students last week at its monthly meeting. Two transferred into the Marked Tree School system while two others transferred from Marked Tree to the EPC system. Four letters were presented to the board from the transferring students...
MTHS has best geometry scores in state
(07/24/08) There are many facts and figures to consider when discussing benchmark test scores, but for Marked Tree High School, one simple sentence sums up their excitement: The best geometry scores in the state. I think I yelled when I found out, said Annesa Thompson, MTHS principal...
Tyronza museum seeks McDaniels stories, photos
(07/24/08) The Southern Tenant Farmers Museum in Tyronza is in the process of creating an exhibit to honor the late Dr. L. H. McDaniel. The staff is currently asking anyone with pictures of the McDaniels, their home, family, baseball team, and any other aspect of their life to contact the museum. ... 
Maintenance & National Guard runs in Family
(07/24/08)UPAR CAMP TAJI, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Sammy Criswell, a mechanic with the 1123rd Transportation Company, has been in the Arkansas National Guard and the same unit since joining the military Aug. 14, 1976. His middle son, Staff. Sgt. Jeffery Criswell, who is also a mechanic, joined the 1123rd Trans. Co. in 1997 after graduating from high school, and they have made quite the team ever since...
Ballpark meeting draws crowd
(07/24/08) Nearly 30 people gathered at the public meeting held Monday night primarily concerning the anticipated new park in Marked Tree. Miki Willoughby hosted the event with occasional commentary by mayor Dixon Chandler. Chandler announced he had learned earlier in the day that Marked Tree would indeed receive the full $225,000 grant for the parks awarded by the Arkansas Department of Parks and Recreation. ...
Finances "critical" says Hillis at Quorum Court meeting Monday night
(07/24/08) In an abbreviated meeting Monday night, July 14, the Poinsett County Quorum Court quickly address three issues, the main one of which was generated by a question from Justice Johnny Johnson. "How far off are we on our (budget) balance?" asked Johnson of outgoing Judge Doyle Hillis...
Tribune awarded for superior agriculture and business coverage
(07/16/08) The Tri-City Tribune was honored Saturday by the Arkansas Press Association with a first place award for agriculture and business coverage among small weekly newspapers in the state. Tribune editor Samantha Martin was on hand in Little Rock to accept the award for the paper... 
Allen honored by former players during Dyess Days
(07/16/08)Former Dyess coach Jimmy Allen, 78, of Conway, was the guest of honor at a special tribute held in his honor, Friday evening, July 4, to kick of the annual Dyess Days celebration. Leo and Lillian Allen, moved to Dyess Colony when their young son Jimmy was only five years old. Set up as a resettlement location for impoverished farmers and to pump life into the states which were hardest hit by the Great Depression, Dyess Colony helped the family start over...
Pierce tells of "strong" year EPC had financially
(07/16/08) The EPC School Board met in its regular monthly meeting Monday, July 14 at Lepanto. A highlight of the meeting came when superintendent Micky Pierce announced that the 2007-2008 ending financial balance of $1.6 million was $200,000. higher than the 2006-2007 school year ending financials of $1.4 million...
Classes of 1988 and 1993 meeting August 2
(07/16/08) The Classes of 1988 and 1993 will meet for their 20 and 15 year reunions respectively Saturday, August 2. The event will be held at Three Rivers Country Club from 6:30 p.m. until dawn. The cost is $15 per person at the door and covers food and non-alcoholic beverages. ... 
100+ Pound weight loss
(07/16/08)Kimberly Tyler of Lepanto, daughter of David & Tammy Tyler, has lost 100 plus pounds. With the help of Dr. William McAlexander, ( Dr. Mac) of Jonesboro Surgical Associates, Kimberly had the lap-band weight loss procedure in April 2007. Since her surgery she has lost 100 plus pounds, dropped seven sizes and gained better control of her overall health... 
Ross-Webb exchange vows
(07/16/08)Jennifer Lynn Ross and Jason Shane Webb were wed in a double ring ceremony on the sands of Orange Beach, Ala. Monday, May 19. The white sands and blue water made for a beautiful setting. The bride wore an ivory, floor length silk gown along with a single orchid behind her ear. She carried a bouquet of orchids, roses and lilies. The groom wore a casual white shirt and khaki pants... 
Marked Tree First Baptist Church VBS a success
(07/16/08)The First Baptist Church of Marked Tree recently held its annual vacation Bible school. This year's theme was Aloha! Living God's Unspeakable Truth on Outrigger Island... 
Dabney-Armstrong wedding announced
(07/16/08)The parents of Melissa Elena Dabney announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter to Justin Lee Armstrong. The bride-elect is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Carol Dabney of Marked Tree... |
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