Stories from Thursday, October 21, 2021

EPC (1-6, 1-1) scored the go ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter before their defense stood tall forcing a turnover on downs as the Warriors beat Earle 26-20 for their first win of the football season. “We had to get a little attitude adjustment at halftime and they responded well in the second half,” EPC head coach Brandon Powell said of his team...

Sports Roundup By COSMO COSSEY, Poinsett County Democrat Tribune The Harrisburg Lady Hornets (11-14) punched their ticket to the Class 4A state volleyball tournament with a 17-25, 25-23, 25-7, 25-20 win over Cave City this past Monday in Hoxie. Emerson Kirby led Harrisburg with 19 assists, 10 digs, 12 of 14 serving with three aces, Akaycea Mallory had three kills, five digs and two blocks, Kaylin Gipson was 21 of 22 serving with five aces and 16 digs, Jojo Faulkner had five kills and 12 digs, Anna Claire Tracy had five kills, four digs and was 14 of 15 serving as Lilly Betts finished with six kills and was 10 of 10 serving with two aces.. ...

Seventeen members of Poinsett County Extension Homemakers (EH) Clubs met on Tuesday, October 12 for their annual Fall Council Meeting. Club members were invited to Central Community Church in Harrisburg by Poinsett County’s newest club, Central Community Extension Homemaker Club...

With Youth Modern Firearm Season coming up and firearm deer and duck season on the horizon, I wanted to write about hunting safety to hopefully raise awareness and possibly avoid a fatal accident this year in the woods, duck blind or in the home. It is always a tragedy when someone is killed or injured due to the improper or unsafe use of a firearm. You should always assume that a gun is loaded and treat it accordingly...

As cats age they do not groom themselves well. Part of cat grooming is preening their nails to help remove the outer nail layer. If this layer is not removed your cat’s nail will become thick and easily overgrown, thus causing an ingrown toenail. Most cats get adequate exercise and use a scratching post to help keep their nails healthy and the correct length, but senior cats may not get proper exercise or scratching...

Harrisburg Junior Lady Hornets win conference and tournament volleyball titles.