Stories from Thursday, January 27, 2022

Energy costs during the winter can rise as quickly as the temperatures outside fall, and with Christmas in our rear view mirror, we probably have other bills that we could apply that saved money towards. Here are five easy steps to make sure you’re getting the most out of your heating dollar...

The Poinsett County Quorum Court met in regular this session this past Monday night at the Poinsett County Detention Center in Harrisburg. In new business, the court voted to table the offer to purchase land in the Industrial Park from Joe Lacy. Justice J.C. ...

Jessica Thomason and Keith L. Chrestman prosecuted 28-year-old Tyra McKellar for the 2018 scalding death of her one month old child. After a three day trial, a Poinsett County jury Friday found McKellar guilty of manslaughter and abuse of a corpse. Circuit Judge Cindy Thyer followed the jury’s recommendation and sentenced McKellar to 15 years imprisonment...

Candon Argo's 99 yard fumble returns gets top honor.

Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2021 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours of study...

With all the talk in the local media this week about Canine distemper, I wanted to provide some information on the disease. I found this information from the America Veterinary Medical Association. Canine distemper is a contagious and serious disease caused by a virus that attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal, and nervous systems of puppies and dogs...

Sports roundup By COSMO COSSEY, Poinsett County Democrat Tribune Harrisburg's Kinley Morris scored 24 points as the Lady Hornets (3-11, 2-8) beat Rivercrest 55-41 in 3A-3 girls basketball action this past Monday in Harrisburg. The Lady Hornets led 16-9 after one, the game was tied at 23 at halftime and Harrisburg led 37-33 after three quarters. Carly Casebier added 10 points for the Lady Hornets as Addi Williams finished with nine points...

Harrisburg (4-13, 1-10) broke a 27 game losing streak in 3A-3 conference play with a 56-55 win over Piggott (4-11, 2-7) this past Friday on Homecoming night in the Hornet's Nest. The Mohawks raced out to a 7-0 lead as Caleb Nottingham hit two of three free throws after being fouled attempting a three-pointer, Ashton Lemmons hit two technical free throws after a Harrisburg player was whistled for taunting and Brandon Palmer canned a three-pointer. ...