Stories from Thursday, November 4, 2021

Only one vote casted in Poinsett County election.

Karri A. Mangrum, 55, of Trumann was killed early this past Saturday morning in a one-vehicle wreck on Highway 18 in rural Craighead County. Mangrum was traveling east on the highway around 6:45 a.m. when her vehicle left the road before sliding off a culvert and landing upside down in a water-filled ditch...

Williams wins average to garner buckle.

Below is a news article from John Jennings, Extension Forage Specialist. Scattered frosts will be occurring across the state over the next few weeks and will increase toxicity risk when grazing pastures containing Johnson grass. When Johnson grass becomes stressed, it can produce prussic acid (hydrocyanic acid) which is very toxic to livestock. ...

Marked Tree sixth grade pee wee team runner-up in Super Bowl.

“Cultivate Compassion” was the theme for the Arkansas Federation of Garden Clubs (AFGC) meeting of the Northeast District Clubs. The Harrisburg Garden Club hosted the event on Thursday October 14 at the Church of Christ in Harrisburg. Judy May, Harrisburg Garden Club President welcomed everyone. ...

EPC's fifth and sixth grade pee wee football teams win Division 3 Super Bowl titles.

With the cool crisp air and leaves turning pretty colors we can feel that autumn is here. The leaves will soon be crunching under our shoes and paws. There will be many new sites and smells for our furry friends to explore. Before they get too nosey, keep an eye out for some potential dangers that may arise during these fall months...

EPC (3-6, 3-1) jumped out to a 16-0 lead over Marked Tree (3-5. 0-3) before going on to take a 46-20 win over the Indians in 2A-3 football action this past Friday at Warrior Field in Lepanto. Marked Tree took the opening kick-off and moved the ball deep into EPC territory only to see Candon Argo strip the ball from Aiden McGuire at the one-yard line and return it 99 yards for a touchdown to give the Warriors an early 6-0 lead. ...

Harrisburg (4-5, 3-3) traveled to Corning this past Friday night and came away with a 47-14 win over the Bobcats. Samuel Moore led the Hornets' offense competing six of eight passes for 137 yards and a touchdown with one interception while adding five carries for 24 yards and a touchdown. ...

All four Poinsett County football teams, Trumann, Harrisburg, EPC and Marked Tree will play in the first round of the first round of the state football playoffs in their respective classifications. In the Class 2A state tournament, EPC (3-6, 3-1) has clinched the second seed in the 2A-3 conference and will have a home playoff game on November 12. ...