Stories from Thursday, January 9, 2025

A multi-vehicle wreck sent two people to the hospital this past Monday night outside of Harrisburg. The wreck happened around 6:00 p.m. at State Highway 1 and Massengill Road. Three vehicles were involved in the accident. Two people from one of the vehicles were taken to the hospital. The names of the injured have not been released and the extent of their injuries is unknown...

Do you have a pet who takes a mouthful of food, walks away, drops it on the floor, and then eats small bits of it away from the bowl, possibly even in a corner? This is a question asked by many owners. This is more common in dogs, but cats may also do it. I found this article by Langley Cornwell that addresses this issue...

Maternal health will likely be a key focus of the 2025 Regular Session of the Arkansas General Assembly as lawmakers work to address an ongoing challenge in our state. Addressing maternal will not only save lives but will strengthen Arkansas families and communities. Currently, Arkansas faces one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the nation. More than 60% of Arkansas counties have limited maternity care, and many counties have none at all...

If you need help paying your energy bills as it gets colder, an opportunity will open soon. Applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Program, which covers all 75 counties in Arkansas, will be accepted starting Monday, Jan. 6. If you want to apply, you need to provide the following items:: A photo ID, Social Security card (household members aged 18 or older), Social Security numbers (household members younger than age 18), Copies of your most recent utility bills, Proof of income, Proof of residency, and Additional information and/or documents may be required to determine eligibility.. ...

The Rivercrest Colts had three players score in double digits in their 73-31 opening round win over Maynard this past Saturday in George Kell Classic being played in Swifton. Jayden Young led the Colts with 20 points as Jamaris Byrd scored 15 points and Buddah Harris added 14 points. Rivercrest led 17-10 after one, 35-17 at halftime and 59-27 after three...

Gosnell dug themselves a hole early and could never get out of it as the Lady Pirates lost 48-28 to Pocahontas this past Saturday in the George Kell Classic being played in Swifton. The Lady Redskins jumped out to a 10-0 lead before Lanaeshia Lincoln hit one of two free throws making it 10-1 with 2:06 left in the opening quarter. Pocahontas added two free throws and a jumper to take a 14-1 lead after the first quarter...

Marked Tree Indians and Riverside Rebels battled all night in a defensive struggle as the Indians came out on top with a 37-33 win in the Division 2 championship game of the NEA Invitational Tournament played at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro...

Rivercrest had four girls in double figures led by Jalexia Young’s 25 points as the Lady Colts beat Bay 84-40 this past Saturday in George Kell Classic basketball action in Swifton. Ella Gonzalez scored inside giving Rivercrest the early 2-0 lead as Bay drilled a three-pointer to make it 3-2 Lady Yellowjackets. ...

Riverside trailed after the first two quarters before coming back to tie the game after three quarters before outscoring Sloan-Hendrix 19-11 in the fourth quarter to take a 67-58 win to take top honors in the Division 2 girls’ NEA Invitational Tournament title...