Stories from Thursday, November 25, 2021

Storm dumps hail in Harrisburg.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is teaming up with the Trumann Police Department to make sure you make it to the table this Thanksgiving. Because the Thanksgiving holiday is one of the busiest for America, more drivers will be on the roads than usual, increasing the likelihood of a motor vehicle crash. ...

Local man honored for saving life.

A 57 year old man was killed on November 16 when a large log broke through the windshield of his excavator striking him. The accident happened near Rivervale around 5 p.m. The victim's name has not been released. The victim was working at Ditch 59/56 when a large log penetrated the windshield. One worker, who was several yards away, said he saw the victim fall from the excavator and went to help him. The victim reportedly told the man “he could not breathe and then stopped breathing.”...

Thanksgiving is a special holiday that brings together family and friends, but it also can carry some hazards for pets. Holiday food needs to be kept away from pets, and pet owners who travel need to either transport their pets safely or find safe accommodations for them at home. Follow these tips to keep your pets healthy and safe during the holiday...

For the second year in a row, EPC (5-6), eliminated Quitman from the Class 2A state football playoffs. The Warriors held on for a 28-20 win over the Bulldogs this past Friday in Quitman. The Warriors will now travel Clarendon this coming Friday for a third round game with the Lions. EPC lost 48-0 to Clarendon in week four of the season...