Stories from Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Poinsett County has had 529 active cases with 76 cases still being active. There have been 447 recoveries, six deaths and 5,944 negative tests.

All hunters, including those under 16, will need to have a free, AGFC-issued Customer Identification Number to check big game or participate in permit drawings beginning this season. The CID is automatically assigned when a person purchases any product through the AGFC’s license system for the first time. ...

Two Poinsett County schools reported today they have had positive tests of the COVID-19 virus among students and faculty. Harrisburg School District reported four students have tested positive for COVID-19. Four teachers were in probable close contact and are in quarantine. As of Tuesday, September 8, 56 students are quarantined due to exposure to the coronavirus...