Stories from Friday, February 4, 2022

Jonathan Michael Sumner, 26, of Marked Tree, a convicted sex offender, faces new charges after investigators say he forced a child to perform a sex act on him. Deputies with the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office arrested Sumner on suspicion of rape after a 13-year-old victim reported on January 19 that Sumner had forced them to perform a sexual act on him when they were eight or nine years old. ...

BIC (23-5, 12-0) clinched the 2A-3 conference title with 60-59 win over Earle this past Friday in Earle. Jaron Burrow led the way with 25 points as Caden Whitehead and Nicholas Patterson added 13 points each for the Mustangs. BIC led 17-15 after one, 35-27 at halftime and 47-44 after three...

Riverside (14-12, 7-5) led from start to finish as the Lady Rebels beat EPC (2-13, 0-8) 37-26 this past Monday in 2A-3 girls' basketball action in Lepanto. Riverside jumped out to a 5-0 lead in a slow first quarter as Lexie Moyer canned a three-pointer before Gracie Washington and Amber Courtney both hit one of two free throws. Kyla Harston scored inside for EPC to make it 5-2 with 2:12 left. The score stayed the same as the first quarter ended...

A wreck this past Thursday on Highway 14 near Town Creek Lane outside of Harrisburg involving a bicycle and a vehicle claimed the life of Rusty Chappell, 53, of Harrisburg. The Poinsett County Sheriff's Office received a call about the incident around 8:10 Thursday night. Chappell traveled across the highway into the path of the vehicle. Poinsett County Coroner Butch Davis pronounced Chappell dead at 8:30 p.m...

The Hatchie Coon Hunting and Fish Club in Tulot had the honor of hosting a wounded Air Force hero for the club's inaugural Wounded Warrior Duck Hunt this past Friday. J.D. Day was veteran who was chosen for the hunt that took place on Saturday and Sunday. Day was wounded in Afghanistan when he stepped on an IED. Day had to have one of his legs amputated from the bomb blast...

Although February is not a big gardening month, there are some tasks that can keep you ahead of the game and get you out of the house at the same time. The extended period of wet weather and lack of a good freezing pattern has us behind the eight ball with lawn maintenance this year...

Your pet’s teeth should be checked at least once a year by your veterinarian for early signs of a problem and to keep your pet’s mouth healthy. Oral health in dogs and cats - Have your pet’s teeth checked sooner if you observe any of the following problems: Bad breath, broken or loose teeth,extra teeth or retained baby teeth, teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar, abnormal chewing, drooling, or dropping food from the mouth, reduced appetite or refusal to eat, pain in or around the mouth, bleeding from the mouth and swelling in the areas surrounding the mouth.. ...

Riley Craft of Harrisburg wins title.