Lepanto NewsLocal news for Lepanto, AR continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Lepanto man charged for drug possession- May 29, 2008 A routine traffic stop quickly became a drug bust on Friday, May 16 when Sgt. Allen Hicks stopped an ATV on Eason Street in Leapnto. Jason Truelove, 26 years old, of 423 Eason Street in Lepanto was the operator of the ATV. According to Sgt. Hicks, Truelove was acting nervously and fumbling with his right front pocket. To ensure officer safety, Sgt. Hicks did a pat down of Truelove and discovered a plastic bag containing what is believed to be methamphetamine in Truelove's right front pocket....http://www.topix.net/city/lepanto-ar/2008/05/lepanto-man-charged-for-drug-possession?fromr... Arrest made in two business burglaries- May 29, 2008 On April 30, Judy's Snack House and the Allure Hair Studio in Lepanto was burglarized. There was money taken from both businesses and the back doors were damaged at both locations. Following an investigation by the Lepanto Police Department, Curtis Pilgrim of 320 Berney St. was arrested on May 9 and charged with two counts of commercial burglary, two counts of theft under $500 and two counts of criminal mischief and destruction of public property. Pilgrim has a prior burglary arrest. On May 12,.http://www.topix.net/city/lepanto-ar/2008/05/arrest-made-in-two-business-burglaries?fromrs... EPC Class of 2008 graduates- May 29, 2008 Thrilled EPC seniors stepped onto the East Poinsett County High School football field as students for the last time Friday night. The teens officially graduated with ceremonies of pomp and circumstance. Class valedictorian was Matt Smith and salutatorian was Stephanie Steakly. Honor graduates were Sabrina Benton, Ashton Smith, Cara Pilgrim, Candace Dorris, Kimberly Harston, Amber Sides, Brett Hardin, Mark Medina, Jackaa Cypress, Jordan Driver, Meredith Ruiz, Tye Shempert, Keith Chisem and...http://www.topix.net/city/lepanto-ar/2008/05/epc-class-of-2008-graduates?fromrss=1 Local races decided, judge's runoff set- May 29, 2008 Several local races were decided at Tuesday's polls with a run off set for the county judge race. In the race for county judge, Charles Nix won the most votes with 1,298 votes. Steve Jernigan received 1,035 votes and incumbent Doyle Hillis received 946 votes. Nix and Jernigan will face off in a run off set for June 10. In the district judge race, Ron Hunter received 1,482 votes against incumbent Steve Inboden who won 1,293 votes. Chet Dunlap received 584 votes. Inboden and Hunter will face each.http://www.topix.net/city/lepanto-ar/2008/05/local-races-decided-judges-runoff-set?fromrss... Remarkable young lady shares Iraq war experiences- May 29, 2008 At age 18, Amory MS native Jessi McCormick joined the U.S. Marines to pursue a career in law enforcement as a military police. She was excited but didn't know what to expect. Corporal McCormick's biggest challenge came when she was sent to Iraq for eight months in August 2004 to provide security for the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team (EOD). McCormick is one of a handful of female Marines whose job was to clear bombs. McCormick was in town attending the Garden Point Cemetery Memorial Service..http://www.topix.net/city/lepanto-ar/2008/05/remarkable-young-lady-shares-iraq-war-experie... Remembering fallen heroes- May 29, 2008 While many people spent Memorial Day at the lake or by the grill or pool , others were paying tribute to honor those who have died in combat and those that continue to serve by attending grave side services throughout the nation. One such service honoring heroes was held at the Garden Point Cemetery at Etowah. Mayor of Etowah Bo McCollum welcomed everyone and reminded participants why of the day's special meaning. "We have a lot to be thankful for in our great nation," said McCollum. "We are...http://www.topix.net/city/lepanto-ar/2008/05/remembering-fallen-heroes?fromrss=1 Batesville woman recalls 1st car: 'Two big eyes, no horses'- May 25, 2008 The first automobile Pearl Bounds ever saw like to have scared her to death. "I was in first grade and was walking home from school," said the 103-year-old Bounds.http://www.topix.net/city/lepanto-ar/2008/05/batesville-woman-recalls-1st-car-two-big-eyes... Lepanto changes weather warning policy- May 17, 2008 Beginning this month, the Lepanto Police Department will sound tornado sirens when a tornado warning is issued for Poinsett County. Capt. David Layman stated that with new Doppler radar innovations, a storm can be "tracked" to a specific area. "When the Weather Service issues a warning, they will tell us what areas are in the path of the storm," Layman said. "When a Warning is issued, and it is in a path toward Lepanto, the sirens will be sounded." When a tornado watch or severe thunderstorm...http://www.topix.net/city/lepanto-ar/2008/05/lepanto-changes-weather-warning-policy?fromrs... K9 officer assists in drug bust- May 17, 2008 Friday, April 4, 2008 Greg Terrell and Greg Rogers of Lepanto were arrested by Arkansas State Police Rocky Rapert on highway 135 south of Lepanto after a routine traffic stop was made. Trooper Rapert initiated the traffic stop and shortly afterward contacted the Lepanto Police Department for assistance. K9 officer Nick Radick responded to the scene. Poinsett County Deputy Chad Henderson was also at the scene. A search of suspects vehicle was conducted after K9 Rocca alerted on vehicle where...http://www.topix.net/city/lepanto-ar/2008/05/k9-officer-assists-in-drug-bust?fromrss=1 |