TRUMANN, AR - The Trumann Police Department has received a big honor. Monday night, Police Chief Chad Henson's department received its official accreditation from the Arkansas Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
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Trumann Police Department honored
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Police caution drivers about school bus stops
TRUMANN, AR - After hearing concerns from school bus drivers, the Trumann Police Department is cautioning drivers to follow the bus stop laws for the road. The department recently warned drivers through a post on their Facebook page.
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Near-miss on 120-bushel target for Arkansas yield challenge
When James Wray began the new year, he set three goals: He wanted to break the 100-bushel-yield barrier for soybeans in 2016; he wanted to exceed the Arkansas Soybean Research and Promotion Board's 120-bushels-per-acre-by-2020 goal in 2017; and he wanted to beat the world record within the next 10 years. The world record got moved up -- to 171 bushels per acre -- but Wray, who is in his second full year of farming, came painfully close to accomplishing both of the other goals for 100-plus bushels and 120 bushels per acre and claiming the $10,000 prize that went with the latter.
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Woman arrested for impersonating police investigator
TRUMANN, AR - Trumann police arrested a Lepanto woman for impersonating an Arkansas State Police investigator. According to the department, Misty Stevens was arrested after police received a complaint that she was impersonating an investigator with the Arkansas State Police Crimes Against Children Division.
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State Police investigating woman who impersonated investigator
TRUMANN, AR - Arkansas State Police are now involved in the investigation into a woman who impersonated an Arkansas State Police investigator. According to Trumann police, one of the first reports of Misty Stevens impersonating an investigator came from a local shelter after they saw her carrying a gun.
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Shelter helps residents gain employment
TRUMANN, AR - Stepping Stone Sanctuary in Trumann has helped almost all of their residents find jobs. Of the 15 people living at the shelter, 11 have jobs.
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Empty boat leads to body discovery
Authorities found the body of a Trumann man in the St. Francis River on Thursday after someone reported seeing a driverless boat motoring down the waterway. Crews found Millard Branum, 77, near Ditch 60 of the river, known locally as "DeadA end Ditch," Poinsett County Sheriff Larry Mills said in a news release.
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Drug store burglarized, police searching for 2 suspects
TRUMANN, AR - Police are asking the public for help in finding two burglary suspects. A Trumann Police Department officer discovered Trumann Drug Co., 213 Arkansas Highway 463, was burglarized Monday morning, according to a Facebook post from the department.
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2 tout their skills in run for office
Republican Jimmy Gazaway is touting his legal experience while his Democratic opponent, Frankie Gilliam, is emphasizing her economic development experience in their bids for the state House seat held by departing Rep. Mary Broadaway, a Democrat. Gazaway, 35, is an attorney who is a parttime deputy prosecutor and contract attorney for the cities of Harrisburg, Lepanto, Trumann and Weiner.
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Strong odor of drugs in hotel room leads to arrests
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Crews respond to late night house fire
TRUMANN, AR - Fire crews responded to a house fire late Saturday night in Trumann. According to the department, the fire erupted at a home on Park Street shortly before midnight.
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In runoffs, sheriffs, county exec picked
Voters elected two new sheriffs and a county judge along with dozens of municipal positions during runoff elections Tuesday in 25 Arkansas counties. "I'm overwhelmed," said Randy Shores after learning he had defeated incumbent Scott County Sheriff Terry Staggs.
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Arkansas celebrates Travis Wood Day
Friday was Travis Wood Day in the state of Arkansas. Gov. Asa Hutchinson declared the one-day holiday during a celebration in Bryant, Ark., on Friday night to welcome the Cubs pitcher and World Series champion back to his hometown.
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Trumann man killed while walking on road
JONESBORO, AR - 3:00 a.m. UPDATE: Arkansas State Police have confirmed the man hit by a pickup truck has died. According to a preliminary crash report, 45-year-old Richard Timbs of Trumann was taken to Regional One in Memphis where a doctor later pronounced him dead.
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Program eases license rules to lure back former teachers
The Arkansas Department of Education is asking formerly state-licensed teachers to consider regaining their state credentials for a possible return to work in the classroom. Any former teachers heeding that call between now and March 31 can get that state license after completion of 36 hours of professional training -- much or all of it online and free of charge.
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Family escapes Craighead County fire
BAY, AR - A Craighead County family is homeless after a fire destroyed their home. The fire happened early Monday morning on County Road 691 in Bay.
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Suspects wanted in mini storage break-ins
TRUMANN, AR - Police say two people were caught on camera stealing from mini storage units on Christmas Day. The Trumann Police Department released images on their Facebook page Tuesday showing the suspects along with their unique getaway vehicle.
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Trumann School Board fires teacher
JONESBORO, AR - The Trumann School Board fired teacher Canon Hoover during a specially called school board meeting Monday, according to Superintendent Myra Graham. Graham told Region 8 News she recommended the termination of Hoover during the meeting.
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Recruitment of police gets redo in NLR
North Little Rock police will begin a revamped recruiting program today that will speed up the hiring process for entry-level officers and also aims to attract experienced lawmen through financial incentives. Department officials said testing for applicants, including written exams and physical assessments, is now offered at least twice per month.
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Trumann School Board fires teacher
JONESBORO, AR - The Trumann School Board fired teacher Canon Hoover during a specially called school board meeting Monday, according to Superintendent Myra Graham. Graham told Region 8 News she recommended the termination of Hoover during the meeting.
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