Tuckerman News

The Nov. 4 print edition notes that the Lady Mohawks will begin their 2009-2010 basketball campaign Monday night..but incorrectly notes that the game will be in Brookland.

Several roads in parts of Region 8 have been closed Saturday due to high waters.

Nellie Pearl Valentine 99, of Trumann, died Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro.

More than 400 dinners and suppers were served at the annual bazaar of St. Joseph Catholic Church, despite adverse conditions.

It will only be a short while until the new section of 67/167 between Newport and Cash is open for travel.

A Tuckerman man was killed Tuesday afternoon in an accident just north of Newport.

There is the potential for flash flooding across much of Region 8 Tuesday afternoon.

Some Arkansans who're having problems with government programs will want to know about an upcoming two-day event for Arkansas' junior U.S. Senator.

Hundreds of children from low income families in Northeast Arkansas receive their meals in their schools for free or at a reduced rate.

Jackson County received around one inch of rain overnight. The Black River continues to reach well beyond its banks, turning farmland into rivers and ponds.

James Madison of Mountain Home and Mary Kagen of Tuckerman announce the engagement of their daughter, Whitney Lynn Madison, to Brent Daniel Kilgore, son of Daniel Kilgore and Dee Kilgore, both of Prairie Grove.

The Flippin Bobcats captured the 3A-1 East District Championship late Tuesday night with a 4-3 win over the Cave City Cavemen at the Community First Bank Sports Complex in Harrison.

Gunner is scheduled to graduate in May 2009 from Tuckerman High School. His major will be in computer information systems.

A man is killed Thursday morning while cleaning debris along an Independence County road.