Stories from Thursday, September 28, 2023

The surprise Hollywood hit of the summer “Sound of Freedom” is a movie based on a true story of a former Department of Homeland Security agent’s efforts to rescue victims from a Colombian sex trafficking ring. This film has helped create public awareness of this form of modern-day slavery and reinvigorated the fight to end it...

Rep. Johnny Rye presents flag to local church.

Harrisburg's William Rowton and Macie Wright have been named the HHS EAST Student Champions.

With harvest time upon us, it is critical that we take time out for safety. Not only the farmers who are operating their equipment on the farms, but also motorists who need to be patient and not make ill-advised attempts to pass the larger slower moving implements while they are in transit from one farm to the next. ...

Sgt. Johnny Johnson and PFC Tyler Martin receive life-saving awards.

September is pain awareness month. I found some great information on the signs of pain in your pet. Many owners think their pet is just getting old by playing less or sleeping more. It may be that your pet is experiencing pain and does not want to move as much...

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) is warning anglers and boaters to beware of a toxic situation on Lake Hogue near Waldenburg. A harmful algal bloom (HAB) has been detected in the lake in Poinsett County. AGFC says HAB can be harmful to animals and humans, especially pets and small children...

Arkansas Rice Industry donates over 240,000 pounds of rice in honor of Rice Month The Arkansas rice industry donated 240,000 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Foodbank in honor of National Rice Month today. The donation from ten mills will provide nearly 1.8 million servings of rice...

Roach Manufacturing Corporation broke ground on the their 80,000 square foot warehouse and distribution center at Steel Creek in Trumann. The warehouse, which will have the ability to add an additional 100,000 square feet, is the first building to go up in the multi-use project...