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SR Lady Tigers “Bear” Down On Booneville For Homecoming Victory

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SR Lady Tigers “Bear” Down On Booneville For Homecoming Victory

Homecoming tends to shuffle priorities and schedules every which way. The Mansfield Lady Tigers saw teammates dressed up to the max, looking as beautiful as possible, and watched as their senior team leader, Trinity Triska, was crowned the 2025 Mansfield Basketball Queen. Once the pageantry was over, the Lady Tigers had the rare experience of watching the Tigers play before them. With all of the distractions going on, it could have been easy for the Lady Tigers to go out on the court and merely go through the motions of the game. But this is Mansfield Lady Tiger basketball. There is no such thing as going through the motions. The Lady Tigers proved that as they wiped off the homecoming makeup and replaced it with their war faces en route to a 43-27 homecoming victory over the Booneville Lady Bearcats.

Mansfield’s Kaylee Ward won the jump ball tip, but it was Booneville who struck first by playing some good ol’ powerball at the boards. Down 2-0, right off the bat isn’t the way a team wants to start their night, so Mansfield regrouped and went to work. Kaylee Ward drew a foul and succeeded in sinking both of her free throws to tie the game at two all. Ward then found herself wide at the top and swished a three-pointer to give Mansfield the lead. Booneville bounced back with a layup to set the score at a 7-4 Mansfield lead. But there was a catch, the battle to victory was already looking to be one of who had the best defense. A 7-4 score is one that fans would expect in the first two minutes of the game, but that was the score with 2:44 left in the first quarter. Booneville was able to drop in a pair of free throws to close within a single point of tying the game thus putting Mansfield on the spot. With under a minute left, Kaylee Ward stepped up to the plate by taking foul shots and a layup for four points closing the first quarter with a narrow 11-7 Lady Tiger lead.

Mansfield may have had the lead going into the second quarter, but the first quarter’s mental errors would have to be tended to. Miley Clopton started the Lady Tigers off with a passing grade as she hit a long-range three-pointer to bump the Lady Tigers lead to 14-7. Clopton again put up the points with a short shot as the Lady Tigers were beginning to cook. Kaylee Ward kept the streak going with a tornado-twisting jump shot forcing Booneville to call a timeout at the 5:08 mark with Mansfield leading 18-7. The Lady Bearcats finally made their first set of points in the second quarter after the timeout, but a Trinity Triska steal led to another Miley Clopton score. Mansfield’s court cooking was turning into a Booneville buffet as the Lady Tigers again made their way to the net, this time with an Adaline Godwin three-pointer. Godwin followed that big score with a defensive steal that allowed Kaylee Ward to drain a three-pointer of her own. That shot worked so well that Ward doubled down and did it again sinking another three-pointer. Booneville was able to gather up a couple of shots, but the Lady Tigers were in firm control as the teams entered and walked off the court with Mansfield leading Booneville with a halftime score of 29-15.

The second half began with a bang for the Lady Tigers as Miley Clopton was fouled giving Mansfield the first points of the final half. The foul itself was the only bang though as Clopton went 0-2 at the line. Missed shots happen to every player though and Clopton moved on knowing she’d have plenty more shots to go. As the defensive struggle between the two teams continued, Shelbie Fuller stepped up to drop in the first score of the third quarter by either team. Even though it took over a minute and a half for either team to score, Fuller’s basket started a scoring run by the Lady Tigers and Booneville. The Lady Bearcats threatened a comeback as Booneville dropped in back-to-back layups gaining momentum in the game. Not one Lady Tiger could stop the momentum rush by Booneville and the Lady Tigers knew that. So, Mansfield opted for a divide-and-conquer method as Adeline Godwin made a look-away assist to Trinity Triska for an unopposed layup. Abby Smith used her solid defensive skills to give the Lady Tigers points too when she battled to snag a rebound and took the ball to the other end of the court for a flawless layup of her own. The big push by Mansfield forced Booneville to call a timeout with the Lady Tigers leading 35-19 at the 2:34 mark. Although there was still ample time to score points in the quarter, both teams stuck to their defensive game plan as a three-pointer from Miley Clopton and a Lady Bearcat three-pointer were the only baskets made before the third quarter buzzer sounded with Mansfield ahead of Booneville with a 38-22 score.

Even though their offense was sputtering, the Lady Tigers continued to tap into their defensive prowess to keep Booneville at bay. Steals, rebounds and tips became Mansfield’s master motivator until Shelbie Fuller sank a pair of free throws to give the Lady Tigers their first fourth-quarter points. Booneville came right back at the Lady Tigers with a layup to match Mansfield’s points, but Trinity Triska unloaded a deep three-pointer to set the Lady Bearcats back again. Booneville’s dip and dive offense was starting to become effective as the Lady Bearcats caught Mansfield off guard to score points and cause Mansfield to foul. Holding a comfortable 43-27 lead kept the Lady Tigers from getting too excited about Booneville’s new tactic though as Mansfield kept leaning on their defensive skills. The Lady Bearcats on the other hand were getting frustrated and started getting fouls of their own. Fortunately, Mansfield failed to connect with their free throws leaving the score at 43-27 with 1:01 left in the game. But even missed shots by Mansfield weren’t enough to give Booneville a shot at coming back for the upset as the Mansfield Lady Tigers rolled past Booneville with a 43-27 score on the scoreboard.

SR Tigers Lay Down the Basketball Boom On Booneville

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SR Tigers Lay Down the Basketball Boom On Booneville

Homecoming. The pageantry, the glam, and the pizazz of the red-carpet treatment of athletes. It is the peak of all that glitters in high school sports. At the end of the day though, it is the sport that allows homecoming even to exist. So, once the spotlights shut off and the scoreboard lights up, the Mansfield Tigers put aside their red ties and black suits to gear up for a knock-down drag-out game of basketball against the Booneville Bearcats.

Homecoming doesn’t equal an automatic victory for any team and Booneville ensured Mansfield understood that as the Bearcats jumped on the scoreboard first in the game. From there it was a three-minute defensive battle as neither team could buy a bucket to save their lives. Mansfield finally broke free at the 5:03 mark as Joseph Carter handed a sweet assist to Andrew Burton for a Tigers board bucket. That score heated up the Tigers and Mansfield began shooting on fire as Hunter Whittaker drained a three-pointer from way downtown to give Mansfield a 5-2 lead. Andrew Burton got another assist, this time from Daniel Burton, for another hard-fought score from the box. Whittaker again sank a three to shoot Mansfield’s lead to 10-3 forcing Booneville to call a timeout to try and cool off the Tigers. The plan was partially successful as Booneville came out with a quick three-pointer, but Samuel Burton added a layup of his own to keep Mansfield moving on the scoreboard. Daniel Burton and Samuel Burton were able to team up for four points towards the end of the quarter while the Bearcats gained five points to end the first quarter with the Tigers leading Booneville, 16-11.

Booneville struck first again in the second quarter with a long-range three-pointer to draw within two points of the Tigers. A pair of free throws allowed Booneville to tie the game 16-16. With their lead now gone, Mansfield mustered up some offense off of fouls by the Bearcats as Daniel Burton went one for two at the line while Andrew Burton drained both shots to give Mansfield a 19-16 lead. Daniel Burton made up for his missed shot soon after with a swishing three-pointer. The Tigers went on an 8-0 run with another set of free throws by Allison, but Booneville added a pair of free throws of their own. It didn’t matter though as Winston Allison was left wide open to drain another Mansfield Tiger three-pointer. Booneville hit another pair of free throws, but Daniel Burton drove the lane for a quick layup to negate the Bearcat’s points and add to the Tiger’s 29-22 lead. The Bearcats were content with Mansfield fouling and taking their free throws to stay in the game and hopefully put some Tigers in foul trouble for later on in the game. A three-pointer boosted Booneville to only being down 30-27, but Andrew Burton hit a smooth jump shot to bump the Tigers back up. Joseph Carter grabbed a defensive steal for the Tigers, but Mansfield couldn’t capitalize on the turnover. So, Carter did it again but again the Tigers could get points. Twice didn’t work, so Carter made his third steal in a row which led to free throw points for Samuel Burton. Those were the last points for the Tigers in the opening half as Mansfield walked into the locker room with a 33-27 lead over Booneville.

A six-point lead isn’t much in any sport, let alone the fast-paced game of basketball leaving Mansfield with some ground to make up going into the third quarter. Daniel Burton started the score fest with a layup and added a plus one as he was fouled on the way up. Not to be outdone, Booneville took the length of the court to drop two points of their own. Back and forth the two teams went scoring bucket after bucket as Booneville rang up five points and Mansfield dropped seven in a matter of seconds to set the game at a 40-32 Tiger lead. The Bearcats took a perfect three-shot, but the ball played ring around the rosy on the rim before falling out. Daniel Burton tried the same shot at the other end of the court, but Burtons missed the rim completely and instead hit nothing but net. Booneville had a shot at getting back into gear with a layup and a bonus foul shot to boot but missed the free throw as the physical third quarter continued. Mansfield went on a six-point run forcing Booneville to call a time-out at 2:50. While the Tigers were up on the scoreboard, they found themselves leading in another area too. Fouls. Mansfield was battling hard with the Bearcats, but a little too hard for basketball rules as the Tigers had a five-to-one foul lock with Booneville with 1:46 left in the third quarter and a whole quarter yet to go. While leading in the foul department is a slight negative, the Tigers knew there was still a game to be played. The Tigers slightly backed off of the boards as Mansfield’s power post, Andrew Burton dropped in a short-range two-pointer to give Mansfield a 48-34 lead, but it was Booneville who shocked the court with a buzzer-beating three-pointer to end the third quarter with 48-37 score in the Tigers favor.

The fourth and final quarter of play would compile into a rough-and-tumble basketball style that kept the fans on the edges of their seats as Mansfield and Booneville emptied their tanks to go for the win. The Bearcats flexed their muscles early with solid defense and a board bucket, but Hunter Whittaker got Mansfield on the board with a smooth sideways layup. Whittaker’s layup may have been a smooth one, but the Tiger’s overall physicality was far from smooth as they racked up three fouls after less than a minute and a half into the quarter. Joseph Carter and Hunter Whittaker showcased their hoop skills on both offense and defense with multiple steals and a layup each to keep the Tigers lead in double digits at 54-44. The Bearcats just wouldn’t lay down though and quickly closed the scoreboard game to 54-49 with just 2:51 left in the game. That’s why Mansfield senior, Winston Allison, stepped up big time showing that he wouldn’t have any part of a homecoming loss. Allison’s desire to earn the victory became extremely apparent when the ball got loose and began bouncing across the court. Allison battled for the ball and laid out on the floor to retrieve the ball for the Tigers. That kind of effort was exactly what the Tigers needed to close the game out as Mansfield rolled on to a 57-51 Tiger homecoming victory.

Obituary: Delaine Edwards (1940-2025)

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Tammy Teague

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Delaine E. Edwards of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life , Thursday, January 16, 2025 in Waldron, Arkansas with her loving son by her side. Delaine was born March 2, 1940 in Modesto, California to David and Ruby Howell. She was 84 years old.

Delaine married the love of her life, Bobby when they were just young sweethearts. They lived in California for many years but upon retirement moved back to Waldron. Delaine worked as a bookkeeper but her passion was being a wife and mom. She enjoyed taking care of her guys and making their place a warm and inviting home. She was a kind person with a loving heart.

Delaine leaves behind too cherish her memory, one son, David Charles Edwards of Waldron, Arkansas, one sister Donna Steely of Modesto, California as well as several nieces and nephews she loved dearly. Delaine will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family and friends.

Delaine was preceded in death by her loving husband of 64 years, Bobby Edwards.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.

You may leave words of comfort and remembrance for Delaine’s family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com.

Obituary: Christopher Akins (1972-2025)

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Tammy Teague

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Christopher Michael Akins, better known as Chris, passed from this life, Monday, January 13, 2025 in Fort Smith, Arkansas with his beloved children at his side. Chris was born January 21, 1972 in Downey, California. He was 52 years old.

Chris was a vibrant soul full of life and love. He was a man who had many interest including reading books, learning anything new, hiking, geo caching and camping. Chris was always looking to increase his collection of hiking gear and he enjoyed rescuing animals. He was happiest when he was outside but more especially when he was surrounded by his family that he adored.

Chris leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children: Seth Akins, Evan Akins both of Waldron, Arkansas and Eden Akins and son in law Jonathan Schafer of Fort Smith, Arkansas. Chris is also survived by his mother, Helen Nelson of Waldron, Arkansas, siblings: Tyson Akins of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Amber LeMaster (Brad) of Waldron, Arkansas and Adam Akins of Oregon. Chris leaves a legacy of love with his nieces and nephews: Daisy Akins, MaKenzie Polen, Elijah Polen, Peyton Boyd-LeMaster, Addison Akins and Ayden Akins as well as special friend, Marie Kelley whom he loved like a daughter. Chris will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including his grandcats, Taun-Taun, Panini, Hot Pocket and Zoomie and a host of friends, neighbors and loved ones.

Chris’ family will host a celebration of life at a later date.

Mansfield Middle School Principal’s List and Honor Roll

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Tammy Teague

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Mansfield Middle School Principal’s List and Honor Roll

Principal’s List
5th Grade
Nathaniel Adams, Raelyn Bozant, JoJo Cesaire, Dahlia Collier, Riley Hall, Faith Harris, Audi Hiatt, Meaghan Leland, Cannon Meyers, Clayton Moore, Raylyn Moore, Caroline Mort, Ryder Staton, Piper Sudbeck, RJ Swearingen, Kalea Trautwein
6th Grade
Stella Cochron, Ava Davis, Angel Duong, Avery Edwards, Ava Elmore, Ryleigh McEntire, Katlin Strozier, Kinlee Winters
7th Grade
Colt Allbritton, Annabelle Buchanan, Gabe Haysmer, Elly Ling, Enya Trinh
8th Grade
Abbigail Adams, Kinsey Boatright, Tucker Brown, Jalee Edwards, Michael Gilmer, Bentley Hoover, Paris Stovall
Honor Roll
5th Grade
Asher Barnett, Remi Boyd, Eden Castro, Braxton Clay, Lilah Cochron, Kiera Connor, Serenity Cooper, Easton Crossland, Melanie Cumbie, Tyler Derr, Bradlee Estep, Korben Eyerman, Zayden Fernandez, Jordan Gordon, Avery Griffin, Karly Hudson, Loukas Inthavongsa, Bentley Kinsey, Paxton Ledbetter, Alexis McBride, Tucker Moore, Allen Quick, Mackynzie Riley, Kambree Robrahn
Zoey Schossow, Liam Soares, Kreadence Townsend, Hadleigh Whittaker, Tripp Williams, Kassidy Wilson, Emma Young
6th Grade
Kensley Berger, Lydia Buchanan, Blake Campbell, Eli Carlton, Kenton Castro, Landon Claphan, Robyn Davis, Liam Dorr, Landon Gann, Cailynn Garrison, Salem Gillilan, Bentley Harp, Braylen Heck, Lucas Hensley, Waylon Humphrey, Aiden Hutchens, Paislee Jackson, Jaxson Lang, August Martin, Austin McGruder, Keaton Morgan, Brantley Oldham, Crystal Rassasombath, Parker Sanders
Cung Sang, Journey Silva, Emmy Smith, Izabelle Urban, Jade Xiong
7th Grade
Ashtyn Adams, Easton Altman, Brayden Bartholmey, Joshua Bascue, Cung Bawi, Jaiden Black, Braxton Boggs, Kamryn Bolin, Paris Cervantes, Bella Childs, Samuel Cooper, JJ Davidson, Izzy Denham, Paityn Eubanks, Kasen Eyerman, Hope Fury, Kyson Gregory, Tucker Hattabaugh, Lilly Hiatt, Peyton James, Catrina Litchford, Landin Lyon, Ean Mabry, Abbi Neal, Anna Neal, Mason Parsons, Ryder Pennington, Evan Pettus, Daymian Powell, Parker Russell, Aria Schefe, Jonny Souder, Ezra Sylva, Bryanna Urban, Brantley Whittaker, Leo Xiong
8th Grade
Thomas Boyd, Eva Buchanan, Isaac Carson, Ben Chitalad, Andy Dickson, MiraBella Dorrell, Abby Downs, Caiden Elmore, Hannah Elmore, Natalie Fields, Kyle Frasher, Kyla Heck, Ellah Heydenreich
Keely Humphrey, Gracious Jeffers, Colton Moore, Rylie Moore, Bethany Mounts, Brennen Neel, Tara Pettygrew, Mayce Phillips, Mak Robinson, Hadley Shores, Everleigh Smith, Lily Souder, Vivi Sylva, Landon Townsend, Londynn Turnipseed

State Capitol Week in Review from Senator Terry Rice

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Tammy Teague

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State Capitol Week in Review from Senator Terry Rice

LITTLE ROCK – The 2025 legislative session got off to a fast start. By the end of the session’s third day more than 200 bills had been introduced.

In November the governor presented a balanced budget plan for the upcoming fiscal year. The legislature’s Joint Budget Committee has already begun working on a detailed review of every spending request by state agencies, and on a comprehensive new pay plan for state employees proposed by the governor.

During opening ceremonies, the governor outlined a list of legislative priorities that are not budget bills.

She proposed improving access to state-supported institutions of higher education, through a plan called Arkansas ACCESS. If adopted, students will fill out one application and pay a single fee. The student will be able to send that application to every four-year university and two-year college in the state.

Another priority of the governor’s will be to make it easier to fired tenured professors who indoctrinate students instead of educating them. Also, in order to make higher education more affordable, the governor proposes “funding college credits while students are still in high school.” More scholarships will be available for students earning associate’s degrees and certificates that are not designated as a degree.

At the request of the governor, legislators will work on changes to the higher education funding formula.

The governor proposed using revenue from taxes on medical marijuana to pay for a summer program that will help families with children who qualify for free or reduced-price lunches. Those families typically struggle during summer months because the children are not getting lunch at school.

The governor told legislators that the same source of revenue could be used to make school breakfast completely free.

A related proposal would protect people and businesses from liability if they donate food to hunger relief programs. Restaurants should not have to worry about ending up in court if they donate excess food to a food pantry, she said. Her proposed legislation will be called the Good Neighbor Act.

The governor mentioned her proposal to seek authority from the federal government to require that food stamps be used only for healthy and nutritious food, rather than junk food. Another proposal would encourage schools to purchase food from local farmers and businesses.

Legislators will consider a proposal to ban cell phones in schools throughout the day. Suicide rates among teenagers have risen dramatically and the culprit is clear, the governor said. It is unrestricted access to phones and social media.

A related bill, titled the Social Media Safety Act, would enable parents to sue social media companies in state court.

The governor proposed legislation allowing property owners to more easily evict squatters from their land, by calling their local sheriff.

Expanding access to Medicaid for pregnant women will be considered this year, as will legislation to pay for an additional prison unit.

Timepiece: Replaced by Johnny Cash

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Tammy Teague

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By Dr. Curtis Varnell

One of Arkansas’s natives’ sons, Johnny Cash, had his statue placed in the rotunda of the National Capitol in Washington, D.C. From my earliest memories, I can remember his deep voice resonating as he sang about love, prisons, and railroads. World famous, his life resonates with our history and with the state of Arkansas.

Each state is allowed only two statues, the other being the statue of civil rights leader Daisy Bates. Two older statues were removed, those of James Clarke and the statue of U.M. Rose. Relatively unknown today, both of these men played important roles in Arkansas history. James Clarke, a populist Senator and former governor of Arkansas, is best known for his stand on the use of silver currency, his violent temper, support of “white supremacy”, and for wishing to liberate the Philippines from American control. One wonders how and why his statue was ever erected. The other statue, that of U.M. Rose, is an entirely different story. Rose was born in Bradfordsville, Kentucky, on a farm of 300 or 400 acres,[9]: 8 on March 5, 1834, son of Joseph and Nancy Rose. Taught by a tutor, he learned Latin by age five, once stating, “I cannot remember a time I could not read.” His mother died in 1848 and his father a year later. The estate was worth less than the debts so the children were thrown out into the world. Rose survived by taking a job as a clerk at a nearby store. The clerk position did not allow him time to study so he resigned and worked on a farm as a field hand for board and $5 per month. From these humble beginning came one of the foremost and greatest lawyers of the century. Rose eventually was admitted to Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky where he was able to complete studies and graduate in six-months-time. In 1853, he moved to Batesville and then into Pulaski County. He was opposed to the succession of Arkansas from the U.S., he took an oath to support the Confederacy and was named state historian. During the war, he was sent to Richmond, Virginia where he copied all names and information about Arkansas Confederate soldiers. Unfortunately, these records were lost in a warehouse file. After the war, he moved into Little Rock and set up what is now known as the Rose Law Firm. He was once offered a position as U.S. Senator but declined stating, “I have no love of political life. I have seen much of it at a distance. I regard it for the most part as a sham and a delusion, and often it is a shame and a disgrace.”

In 1872, he was one of the 75 lawyers who formed the American Bar Association and was president of the organization in 1901-02. He also was active in the formation of the Arkansas state bar association and was chairman of that group. He presented a number of cases before the supreme court of both Arkansas and of the United States. A friend of President Theodore Roosevelt, the president once described him as “the brainiest man I have ever met.” Roosevelt appointed Rose as a delegate to the Second Hague Peace Conference and gave him the status of ambassador of the United States.

In 1913, Rose took a fall in his office and died a few days later. All the state and county offices were closed for the day of his funeral, held at Oakland Cemetery in Little Rock. An extraordinary man, Rose overcame many obstacles including early death of this parents, lack of extensive formal education, and poverty to become one of the foremost legal minds of the 19th century. His legacy, the Rose Law Firm, is one of the most recognized and respected law firm

in the country. In 1915, the Arkansas General Assembly voted to place a marble statue of Rose in Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. Replacing and updating our state monument is a way of demonstrating change and honoring those of a newer generation but let us not forget the contributions of our ancestors.

“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

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Tammy Teague

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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

By Sheri Hopkins

Hello everyone! I survived the snow and cooked the whole time I was stuck at home. We had chicken pot pie, roast, carrots, mashed potatoes, fried chicken, mac n’ cheese, breakfast food, popcorn and last but not least, we had snow ice cream.

I talked to my loving son, Jacob, the one that wants me to find a cemetery closer to him, so he doesn’t have to drive all the way out by Jack Creek to the cemetery when they bury me. We talked a while and he said, I can’t believe you didn’t fall in the snow, because every time we have a snow, you fall. I said, “well believe it or not I did not fall.” I am not going to lie, I believe this is the first time I haven’t fell in the snow.

I know I have told y’all about the times I have fell. This particular time it was a big snow and Doug Graves would always pick me up and Janie and I would work at the Mansfield branch, because my boss, Gina, couldn’t make it down her driveway. When it was time for us to get off, Doug’s sister, Glenda, and their daughter, Megan, picked us up from work and it had just snowed, similar to the snow we just had. We all pile in this truck and I am in the front seat. We went to the CV’s and here and there and they took me home. I went to get out of the truck and that was it. One foot down and I slid under the truck and was gone. I could hear them talking, saying, “where is Sheri?…Where could she be?” They finally got out of the truck and were hollering for me and I yelled, “I’m down here!” I was up under that truck. I couldn’t get up and they couldn’t help me up because they were all laughing too hard. It took all of them to finally get me up and on my feet. We have laughed and laughed about that for years.

It doesn’t even have to be snowing for me to fall. I can fall on level ground. One time we were at Silver Dollar City and walking back to the car and we were going across the parking lot and down I went. I mean skinned my knee all. Some nice man that didn’t look like he could lift much, hurried over to held Jacob, help me. Jacob says, “Why did you fall? It was a flat surface!” I said, “I think there was a little lip in the concrete.” He says, “mom there was not a lip in the concrete.” It was worth a shot. I have broken a record not falling in the snow for the first time.

The recipe this week is for comfort food. Good Ole potato soup for these cold days we have to look forward to.

CROCK POT POTATO SOUP
6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 8 oz. block of cream cheese (softented)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon (little extra for the top)
1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
Add the diced potatoes, onion, chicken broth, garlic powder, black pepper to your crock pot. Stir to combine. Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or on low 6-7 hours until potatoes are tender. I take the potato masher and mash up some of the potatoes, that’s just how I like it. Add in the cream cheese, shredded cheese, sour cream and bacon. Stir well and let it cook enough till the cream cheese is melted good. Mix well. I always add salt, but I like salt. Dip up a bowl and add some more bacon and green onions on top. You can also serve with cornbread! Enjoy, and have a blessed week, stay warm!

GO-AR Sponsors Meet the Legislators Day

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By Cassie Coben

Monday, January 13, kicked off the 2025 Legislative session. Elected lawmakers from every county and district in Arkansas will be at the state Capitol for several weeks working on our behalf.

The following day, Tuesday, January 14, was Meet the Legislators Day, sponsored by Gun Owners of Arkansas. Thanks to the efforts of Gary Epperson, President of Gun Owners of Arkansas (GO-AR), attendees were privileged to see and hear from several lawmakers. Many representatives from different districts around the state took time to stop and answer constituents’ questions.

All of them agree that the 2nd Amendment of the constitution is one of, if not THE most important Amendment. They also promised to fight to uphold the right to defend ourselves and make sure our “right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed”.

Gun Owners of Arkansas is an organization that has been fighting tirelessly for several years to keep Arkansas lawmakers aware of pending bills involving gun laws. Epperson vets any bills that may have a negative impact on gun rights and is quick call attention to them. Most of the time they are amended or thrown out before they are even filed.

GO-AR sponsors the Meet the Legislators Day periodically, and it is an excellent opportunity to tour the Capitol and visit elected officials. The public, however, is welcome to visit the Capitol at any time. For information on tours visit Arkansas Secretary of State https://search.app/aMZuPsGKhgBdCw3LA

For more information on GO-AR, visit their website at Gun Owners of Arkansas https://search.app/UhkNRZP1svEKqDbT9

“Be Proud Be Pro” Truck Coming to Waldron Schools

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Tammy Teague

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“Be Proud Be Pro” Truck Coming to Waldron Schools

The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, January 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. Board members present were Clay Woodall, Angela Hunsucker, Mac Davis, Stan Cottrell and Konnor McKay. Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Kim Solomon, Cheyenne Smith, Toni Dozier, Chris Lipham, Kristi Sigman, Darla Jeffery, Tonya Cluck, Josh Atchley, Chelsea Ridenhour and Zack Taylor.

President Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. and welcomed everyone to the meeting.

Mr. Konnor McKay began the meeting with a word of prayer.

Angela Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Superintendent Fielding informed everyone that January is School Board Member Appreciation month, and he recognized the school board members for their service to our school.

A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucer to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the December 9th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures. Motion carried 5-0.

A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Mac Davis to add item A) Discuss and Approve an 18-week marking period for the 2025-26 SY. Motion carried 5-0.

A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve to move forward on an 18-week marking period for the 2025-26 SY. Motion carried 4-1.

A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the modification of Policies 3.8L-Licensed Personnel Sick Leave-Option A and 8.5L-Classified Personnel Sick Leave-Option A. Motion carried 5-0.

Superintendent Fielding informed the school board members that Angela Hunsucker has agreed to be the Legislative School Board Point of Contact person.

Superintendent Fielding informed the school board members about a School Transfer from Waldron School District to Danville School District.

The principals reported on each of their schools. Mrs. Solomon reported that there are currently 8 spots available at ABC. Mrs. Jeffery informed the board members that PD on January 6th went very well with particular attention on Phonics and Mathematics. She also stated that 2 new students enrolled. Mr. Taylor informed the board members of the Spelling Bee coming up on January 24th at 1:30. Mr. Taylor announced that interim testing will be soon as well. Mr. Atchley reported that the Sports Medicine class went to UARK on Wednesday, January 8th, they were then invited to attend the Arkansas Razorback Basketball game. “Be Proud Be Pro” truck is coming on January 29th and 30th for all students.

Assistant Superintendent Chris Lipham informed the board that 8 out of 17 routes will not be able to run January 14th, due to weather. Mr. Lipham also reported that State Cheer placed 5th out of 17 squads. Archery tournament will be held on January 25th.

Superintendent Fielding informed the administrators and board members that the Act 1082 Coordinated Support meetings are no longer required due to the improvement of reading scores. He also stated that he is still waiting on approval from ASBA on the Elementary School roof replacement.

A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to extend Superintendent Fielding’s contract for one more year starting July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028. Motion carried 5-0.

A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Mac Davis to extend Assistant Superintendent Chris Lipham’s contract for the 2025-26 school year. Motion carried 5-0.

A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Stan Cottrell to hire Lauri Glumm in Food Service effective January 7, 2025. Motion carried 5-0.

A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to hire Grace McPherson on contract as a Level II Computer Technician with 2 years’ experience, effective January 2, 2025. Motion carried 5-0.

A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Mac Davis to adjourn. Motion carried 5-0.

Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m.

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