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SR Tigers Anchor Cedarville At The Bottom Of The Scoreboard

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SR Tigers Anchor Cedarville At The Bottom Of The Scoreboard

Upsets are the reason many people watch the sport of football. There’s something about a team that is down on their luck beating a team rolling through their competition. The thought of Cedarville beating Mansfield on Friday, October 18th may have crossed a few folks’ minds as the Tigers sat tied with Booneville for the top spot in the 3A-1. This game was a highly anticipated rivalry game not too long ago so fans on both sides of the field were prepared for what could be another epic clash. Mansfield could have looked past Cedarville and been unprepared for the game at hand giving Cedarville the opportunity for a huge upset. Could have but didn’t. Instead, the Tigers showed why they are a true contender for the 3A State Championship by sinking the Pirates 46-6.

The Tigers kicked off the game on defense and quickly forced a three-and-out against Cedarville’s pass-happy offense with heads-up plays by linebackers Zander Walters, Jeremy Strozier, and Samuel Burton. Cedarville’s punt sent the Tigers back to the 41-yard line setting the Tiger’s offense up in prime territory. This is where many Tiger fans would think that an explosive run or two would earn Mansfield a quick score, but Cedarville’s defense wasn’t going to just hand a score over. Instead, it took Mansfield nine plays to drive downfield to set up an eight-yard score by Daniel Burton. The Tigers tacked on a two-point conversion to turn on the scoreboard with an 8-0 lead, but the word “upset” crossed a few fans’ minds with Mansfield’s unexpected slow start. It only took Cedarville two plays on their ensuing possession to make it to midfield which again made fans have a flashback to a few years back when this matchup was a growing rivalry. The Tigers’ defense finally woke up as Samuel Burton swatted down a 3rd down pass setting up a 4th down attempt by the Pirates. The attempt was ill-advised for Cedarville, but a dream come true for Dakota Deer who flew into the backfield untouched for a massive quarterback sack and a turnover on downs. With the Tigers’ defense warming up, the weight of the game was on their offense. With that in mind, Mansfield kept to their game plan but this time executed much better as Samuel Burton took a quick pitch for a 44-yard Tiger touchdown to roar their way back onto the scoreboard. Mansfield’s two-point conversion failed, but the score was still bumped up to a 14-0 Tigers lead. Mansfield would add another touchdown on their next possession when Daniel Burton found a gap in the Pirate’s defense and darted downfield for a 62-yard Tiger touchdown. The extra two-point play was good, giving Mansfield a commanding 22-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

With the Mansfield Tigers offense firing on all cylinders, the defense wanted to earn some respect too. Ethan Martin and Dakota Deer had a pair of big sacks on Cedarville’s offense in the first quarter, but the defensive dominators needed something else to hang their hat on. Cue Samuel Burton. Burton had two deflections that could have been interceptions in the first quarter, but both ended up as mere knockdown stats. Samuel Burton again tipped a pass early in the second quarter but this time, he capitalized on the tip for a 49-yard pick and score. Another successful two-point conversion extended the Tigers route to 30-0. Cedarville may have been down on the scoreboard, but the fight in the Pirates was still alive as the Pirates drove 22 yards on seven plays in their next offensive series. But on a fourth down and five-yard attempt, Cedarville was met with a face full of Ethan Martin who sacked the quarterback 13 yards behind the down marker for a turnover on downs. With a commanding lead, the Tigers’ offense decided to take the ball out of the hands of their starters and cruise with some new players. On the first snap on their new drive, Mansfield quarterback, Jeremy Strozier, found defensive lineman Matthew Burton (yes, defensive lineman) and completed a 50-yard pass to Burton for a Tiger touchdown. Senior running back, Trey Powell, added a two-point conversion to extend the Tiger’s lead to 38-0. The show wasn’t over yet for Mansfield’s defense as Zander Walters picked off a Pirates pass to give the Tigers yet another shot at the endzone. Just three plays and 36 yards later, the Tigers made their shot count with another Tiger touchdown by Samuel Burton. Another two-point conversion and a 46-0 lead going into halftime, was all the Tigers needed to secure their blowout bid over the Pirates. Cedarville would put up an offensive score in the second half, but the game was already in hand at that point as Mansfield’s dominance on both sides of the ball led to a 46-6 victory.

Mansfield now sits with a 5-2 overall record and an undefeated 4-0 conference record. The Tigers have rattled off 260 points in their seven games this season while holding their opponents to 113 points scored. With stats like that, one would expect there to not be very many teams in the state that can give Mansfield a run for their money. But the next game on Mansfield’s schedule is not only the defending State Champions, but they’re also currently undefeated across the board and ranked as the number one team in the State. That team is the Booneville Bearcats. Booneville will come into next week’s game against the Tigers with an unblemished 7-0 overall record and 4-0 conference record all while dominating every opponent with a combined 275-61 score. Comparing the two teams’ stats, looking at the aura that has surrounded Booneville for decades, and the fact that Mansfield has never beaten the Bearcats in high school football, one could say that Mansfield should just lay down and let the Bearcats win, right? Wrong. Sure, the Tigers’ roster numbers are much lower than Booneville’s, they’re not ranked in the state’s Top 10, and they’ll be a huge underdog going into the game, but this isn’t a lay-down Mansfield Tigers team. Mansfield’s players and coaching staff believe that stats and history are made for just hype. It’s the game itself that matters and that is what they are all focused on. With a Conference Championship and 1Seed going into the State Playoffs on the line, Mansfield will host the Booneville Bearcats on Friday, October 25th for what could be for all the marbles. You won’t want to miss this epic 3A-1 showdown.

State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Terry Rice

Tammy Teague
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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Terry Rice

LITTLE ROCK – During budget hearings and continuing through the regular session that begins in January, legislators will tackle the difficult issue of controlling Medicaid costs.

They have an extensive analysis to use. It was completed by a private consultant in March after a year of identifying possible methods to hold down the steadily rising costs of the program. 

The state Department of Human Services administers Medicaid, and according to department officials from 2018 through 2023 the annual cost of operating the program increased by 41 percent. 

The increase matters to all other state agencies because over that same period of time Medicaid spending grew from 20 percent of the overall state budget to 23 percent. The increase represents tax dollars that no longer can be spent for education, prisons or economic development.

Medicaid provides health coverage for more than 850,000 Arkansas citizens. It is paid for by a combination of federal and state funds. Until October 1, the federal government paid 72 percent of the costs and the state paid the rest. On October 1 the federal matching rate fell to 71.14 percent, which means that state government will have to pay an additional $55 million a year to maintain Medicaid services at their current level.

About 38 percent of Medicaid beneficiaries are children, 29 percent are adults, 6 percent are elderly people and 15 percent are people with disabilities. The remaining 11 to 12 percent are in ARHOME, a category of expanded Medicaid for people whose incomes are below 138 percent of the poverty level.

The elderly people who make up 6 percent of Arkansas Medicaid beneficiaries account for 12 percent of Medicaid spending. The people with disabilities, who make up 15 percent of the program’s population, account for 28 percent of Medicaid spending.

The cost of paying for prescription drugs was $509 million last year, representing 6 percent of total Medicaid spending in Arkansas. That amount has increased 22 percent since 2017.

One option for saving about $1.9 million a year would be to allow 90-day refills. Currently, refills are limited to 30 days. Another option would be for Arkansas to approve value-based payments to drug companies for the most expensive new drugs. Under this system, the drug companies would pay rebates back to the Medicaid program if the drugs did not produce agreed-upon results.

Thousands of Medicaid beneficiaries receive long term care and support. They are elderly or have disabilities or serious, chronic diseases. They generally have two options. One is to enter a long-term care facility. The other is to get care at home or in a community setting.

In Arkansas roughly half the beneficiaries of long term services receive care in an institution, and about half receive care at home or in the community. Institutional facilities account for 49.8 of expenditures for long-term care and 50.2 percent of spending is for home-based or community-based services.

Nationwide, 62.5 percent of long-term services are in community and home-based programs, which are more affordable alternatives to nursing homes, according to past Medicaid studies.

“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

Tammy Teague
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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

By Sheri Hopkins

Hello everyone! Love, love this fall weather. I will have to get pumpkins for the kids to carve. It is always so much fun to see what they come up with. When I say kids, I mean my 19- and 21-year-old grandsons. They will do it to make me happy.

I always make jokes about getting married and having a prenup. I always ask Travis Plummer, the city attorney, if he has my prenup drew up because my man that is in the military lives overseas and may not be on the up and up. I hope y’all know I am kidding.

I have decided if I ever get married, the prenup will have to say that Sheri has to have chickens and little goats that wear pajamas and as many dogs as she wants. I bet there is not a man in a 100-mile radius that would sign that. Enough about crazy men, I am happy as a lark. In the words of my sister, “any woman wanting a husband, obviously hasn’t had one before.” I loved my husband, but I thought this was funny.

I was thinking about my high school days the other day and some of the funny stuff that went on. We had the sweetest teacher Mrs. Underwood. Y’all may have recently seen her on an episode of Wheel of Fortune. She won $11,000 dollars. This was our senior year, and she was expecting a baby. I am sure she was emotional. She had closed the windows, no A/C back in 1981, and pulled the shades for us to watch something. She left the room and said, “do not raise those blinds or open the windows.” I am sure some of you know Clinton Basham, that was his ticket to ride. He couldn’t wait for her to leave. He gets up and opens all the shades and windows. She walks in the room and begins to cry. I mean tell a class NOT to do something and there will be one that is going to do just that. Someone snitched on Clinton and he got in trouble. I have no idea why I always remember that story.

Just a FYI, Clinton Basham and Sheri Hopkins got wittiest for the class of 1981. They also done predictions for our class when we had prom. They would say in ten years, so and so will be this. For example, …would be a professional athlete, etc. When it came to Sheri Wagoner’s name being called, they said, “in ten years, Sheri Wagoner will be the next Howard Cosell.” Everyone just roared with laughter. For all you young whipper snappers, Howard Cosell was a famous sports journalist on Monday night football. He has a blustery personality. I am guessing they were saying I was loud. Enough about 1981.

This was something funny I saw on Facebook this week. It said, “according to this BMI calculator, I am too short.” That made me laugh. That’s ok, I will just need two extra pallbearers to carry me. I hope I have enough family and friends to find eight of them. This week’s recipe is for an ARE YOU KIDDING ME CAKE.

1 box any flavor cake mix
3 large eggs beaten
1 can pie filling (21 oz.)
1 package of cream cheese (optional)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, dump the dry cake mix, eggs and pie filling. Stir together till well mixed. Pour into a greased 9×13 cake pan. This is where the cream cheese is optional. You can cut it into slices and randomly poke down in the batter. Make sure the cream cheese is deep into the batter. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes. You can test with a toothpick for doneness. If it needs it, cook a little longer. This is some of the combos that I think would be good: cherry chip cake mix and cherry pie filling, strawberry cake mix with strawberry pie filling, lemon cake mix with blueberry pie filling, chocolate cake mix with cherry pie filling, and yellow cake mix with blackberry pie filling. Hope you enjoy. Have a blessed week!

Straight talk on straight-walled firearms

Tammy Teague
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Straight talk on straight-walled firearms

By Trey Reid

Arkansas’s first alternative firearms season opened Oct. 19, and many hunters were excited at the increased opportunity to use a rifle with straight-walled ammunition this year instead of their old black-powder muzzleloader.

Alternative firearms season, created this year to replace traditional muzzleloader season, was inspired by Arkansas Game and Fish Commissioners’ desire to offer more opportunities to hunters who pursue deer.

“There are a lot of people who have an old .45/70 lever action or other straight-walled cartridge gun that was handed down to them by a father or grandfather and this season gives them the opportunity to enjoy those rifles again,” Commissioner Bill Jones of Pine Bluff said during the Commission’s May 16 rulemaking meeting. “Modern muzzleloaders are able to shoot accurately just as far as some of these guns and this might add a little excitement to the season. These rifles are also easier to learn how to load and shoot properly, so maybe it will get a few more people in the woods who were intimidated by the process of learning a muzzleloader.”

There are always a few loose ends to tend to when new seasons and opportunities are introduced in the hunting world, and this year’s alternative firearms season is no exception to that rule. Here are a few things to bear in mind before you hit the woods this season:

Alternative options
According to Page 50 of the 2024-25 Arkansas Hunting Guidebook, the following firearms are allowed during alternative firearms (formerly muzzleloader) season:

  • Muzzleloading rifles with a barrel 18 inches or longer and of .40 caliber or larger;
  • Muzzleloading handguns with barrels 9 inches or longer and at least .45 caliber if they shoot conical bullets 200 grains or heavier, or .530 caliber if shooting round balls;
  • Large bore air rifles at least .40 caliber that shoot a single, expandable slug, produce at least 400 feet/pounds of energy at the muzzle and are charged from an external tank; and
  • Non-semiautomatic centerfire firearms (including non-semiautomatic handguns with barrels 4 inches or longer) that fire a straight-walled metallic cartridge .30 caliber or larger.

Scrap the Scattergun
The first thing to note about the new regulation is that shotguns, while legal during modern gun season, will not be allowed during the alternative weapons season. All cartridges used during the alternative weapons season must be metallic cartridges. Matthew Warriner, assistant chief of the AGFC’s Wildlife Management Division, said that a few shotgun-reloading enthusiasts have come forward with examples of shotgun shells that are entirely made of metal, but they will not be considered a straight-wall rifle cartridge for the hunt.

Pages 50-51 in the Arkansas Hunting Guidebook clarify all regulations pertaining to weapons legal during the Alternative Firearms Deer Hunting Season, which begins Oct. 19.

“There are a few specialized full-length brass shotgun shells available on the market, mostly for loading shot and not slugs, but even if they are reloaded with a slug they still will fall under the ‘no shotgun’ rule for the alternative firearms hunt,” Warriner said.

Timepiece: The Good Old Days

Tammy Teague
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Timepiece: The Good Old Days

By Dr. Curtis Varnell

A lively discussion was going on across the tables at the restaurant. “Back in the good old days, one piped up, we didn’t have that kind of foolishness.   People worked for a living, we didn’t worry about having shootings in schools, and all these problems we have now.”  His neighbor, clearly disagreeing, returned, “yeah, those were good old days.  You’re sitting here in cool air-conditioning enjoying a cold soda waiting on your hamburger.  In the good old days, you would be out sweating pulling a cotton sack through the bottoms and making five dollars a day.  You get home you had a TV with one channel, a house full of kids, and one fan to keep cool.  Heck, we still used an outhouse.”  Clearly an oft discussed topic, everyone in the early morning coffee crowd had an opinion and most didn’t mind sharing it.

Having lived through the 60’s and 70’s and having heard stories of earlier times from my parents, one could identify with comments from both sides of the aisle.  The 50’s and 60’s especially are viewed as some of the best days in American history.  The “greatest” generation were those returning from WWII to a booming society filled with new technology and convenience items their forefathers had only dreamed of.  Industry, geared up to full production from the war years, was turning out automobiles, television, telephones, and all types of new home appliances to make life easier for the common families living in the new suburban America. 

Living in small Arkansas and growing up in the sixties, maybe all of that hype didn’t quite match reality.   By my upper-elementary years, my family had moved from our migrant status to worker class.  My dad worked at a local rock quarry for $1.25 per hour or sixty dollars a week.  Living off the main road, electricity had finally arrived and we had a few appliances and, eventually a TV offering one channel.  We still drew water from a well and had an outhouse.  The salary, although low, allowed my family to purchase a home a few years later for $4,000.  Dad bought a new 1965 Plymouth for $3,500.  After he began his own business, he was making a grand total of $5,000 a year and living well on it. 

When referring to the good old days, most people are not talking about economics, they are talking about quality of life.  Living in small town Arkansas had its advantages and they were measured in intangibles that aren’t determined by bank accounts, size of homes, or possessions.  In Arkansas schools today, nearly one-half of the kids either live with single parents or grandparents.  There appears much less a consensus of what is right or wrong, and less faith in our country and its leaders. 

In 1950, less that 20% of married couples ended up in divorce.  By 1970, 50% of couples divorced.  About half of the children born to parents after 1970 see their parents’ divorce, a total of over one million children per year.

During the same period of time, church attendance (all religious beliefs) in America decreased dramatically.  According to Gallup data, in just the last twenty years, regular attendance at religious services has decreased from 42% to 30%.   While church attendance and even intact families are not necessarily essential to a “good” life, they are indicative of a sense of belonging, of security, and as a bastion of common morals and goals.

America was far from perfect when I was growing up.  There was racism, poverty, exploitation of labor, hard-work, inequity, and all of the other evils that still exist.  We have selective memory and we memorize most what was most important to us.  Listening to the discussion around me, makes me aware that when people are discussing those old days, they are discussing values and feelings rather than convenience of living. Many realize they were blessed that they had two hard-working parents where they felt loved and cared for, a church and school where they were taught right and wrong, a common belief that their country was just and upright, and a feeling that they were a part of something bigger than ourselves. 

A quarter-century from now, our kids will be thinking of life today as the good old days.  We can’t change the world, but we have the power to create those positive memories for our families and our communities.  I see people every day doing just that!

Obituary: Lee Shadd (1929-2024)

Tammy Teague
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Obituary: Lee Shadd (1929-2024)


Lee V. Shadd went to be with Our Lord on October 15, 2024. Lee was born to Virgil and Grace Shadd on November 24, 1929 in Waldron, Arkansas.

Lee served in the United States Air Force for twenty plus years, serving in Vietnam, Europe and throughout the United States.

Lee lived his life as a caring and devout Baptist father. He lived his faith as evident in his involvement in Haw Creek Church as Deacon and church volunteer. Lee was the rock for the whole family, giving love freely. Anyone who knew Lee, knew of his love of his country, his community, and his Church! Lee lived with conviction to his values, with love for his family, charity, and hope. Nothing meant more to Lee than his family – his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He forged lasting and deep relationships with friends throughout his life, childhood and church friends.

He is survived by his children LeeAnn (Shadd) Brannon, Scott Shadd, granddaughter Sierra (Shadd) Kendall, grandson Dawson Shadd, son-in-law Donald Brannon, grand son-in-law Tyler Kendell, great grandchildren, Asher, Gavin and Caden Kendall, and two grand-dogs, Maddie and April Ann.

He is predeceased by his wife Joan Shadd; two sons – Russell and Robert Shadd; his father Virgil Shadd and mother Grace Shadd.

Lee’s celebration of life will be 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2024 at the Haw Creek Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Jack Smith and Rev. John Elmore officiating. Interment will follow in the Pearson Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Lee’s visitation will be Saturday, October 19, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.

We will miss Lee deeply but know that he is living within the promises of eternal life with Our Lord Jesus Christ. May Our Brother in Christ rest in peace.

Please hug your loved ones in his memory.

RNN Sports: Stone Cold Lock Of The Week: Week 7

Ross Fujibayashi
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RNN Sports: Stone Cold Lock Of The Week: Week 7

Just 4 regular season games left. This season is going quickly! Week 6 recap: Hackett put a scare into Charleston leading by a point at halftime, before the Tigers grabbed another gear and took off. Greenwood Junior Quarterback Kane Archer threw seven touchdowns and nearly 400 yards. The signal-caller tied a school record that was set before he was born by former Razorback and NFL QB Tyler Wilson. What set his seven touchdowns apart from the record set in 2007, was Archer did it in just one half. Which placed him 2nd in the record book behind Hooten’s Arkansas Football owner Thomas Thrash. In last week’s predictions I mentioned I once questioned Booneville’s ability to defend the pass. They proved me right this go-round and held Greenland’s passing offense to 14 points.

There is not a guest picker this week and that makes us sad.

Stone Cold Lock Of The Week

Charleston vs Lavaca

Both teams are 3-3 and 2-1 in conference. Both have a loss to Mansfield. The one of things that separates them currently is that Lavaca won the Steffy’s Pizza Challenge. Their equal standing is what has them as the Stone Cold Lock Of The Week. Both teams have been looking to find their footing on the season. Charleston has scored more than double than Lavaca this season, but this Friday these two are going for the Battle of Hwy 22.

The Others

Mansfield vs Cedarville

Mansfield held Lavaca to just 6 points last week. The visitor side of the Cedarville scoreboard is going to be lit up early and often in this one.

Greenland vs Hackett

This almost became the Stone Cold Lock of The Week. Hackett’s first half against Charleston had us looking at our newspaper score update group text like we did the night Waldron beat Ozark. With as prevalent, high-scoring one sided games have become across the state it was nice to see one that was close. Greenland makes the trip to Sebastian County seeking a win to push them over .500 for the season.

Lake Hamilton vs Greenwood

The Wolves have not scored on the Bulldogs since December 2020, when there were seniors Jordan Hanna (UofA/UNLV), Jayden Jasna (Ark Tech), and Braden Stein (Pitt State). This year, their brothers Gage Hanna, Kaylor Jasna, and Ashton Stein are seniors. Could this be the year Lake Hamilton breaks the scoreless streak? Greenwood’s offense is on pace to have not one, not two, but three 1000-yard receivers. After two years of two 1000-yard receivers L.J. Robins (NSU) and Senior Grant Karnes. The latter is joined by classmate Isaiah Arrington and Junior Champ Davis to make it a long night for a Defensive Coordinator. Add Seniors Hudson Meeker and Scott Holland, Juniors Cooper Bland and Cooper Goodwin, it is a pick your poison scenario.

Mena vs Waldron

If you had Mena going 6-0 and Waldron getting wins over Paris and Ozark on your pre-season predictions or 2024 Bingo Card, go ahead and cross into Oklahoma and play a table or a slot machine. Because wow. Mena is rolling right now in the 4A, and they are flying under the radar in a class that has Elkins, LR Mills, Batesville Southside, Arkadelphia, and Malvern. With as top heavy as that class is, it has the makings of the must watch play-offs currently.

West Fork vs Booneville

Barring something wild happening, Booneville does Booneville things against West Fork. Prescott and the Booneville Bearcats are heading to a collision course for December 6th in Little Rock.

J.C. Westside vs Magazine

This one also almost became the Stone Cold Lock Of The Week. Two evenly matched schools looking for their footing in their season.

Paris vs Jessieville

The Eagles are making some trips to the Ouachitas this season. Humorously, last week all of the undefeated conference teams, at the time, Paris, Glen Rose, Perryville, and Jessieville played each other. Perryville defeated Paris and Glen Rose defeated Jessieville. This week Glen Rose faces Perryville to see who stays undefeated. Paris and Jessieville both have one loss and are going for the 3rd and 4th spot in the Playoff seeding.

LSU vs Arkansas

Since it seemed to work against Tennessee, I still feel the same way about Arkansas’ chances against LSU. Play them close or beat them in the first half, then LSU takes over. But, gosh it is in Fayetteville…..

Ross’ PicksAdam’s Picks
Charleston vs LavacaCharlestonCharleston
Mansfield vs CedarvilleMansfieldMansfield
Greenland vs HackettGreenlandGreenland
Lake Hamilton vs GreenwoodGreenwoodGreenwood
Mena vs WaldronMenaMena
West Fork vs BoonevilleBoonevilleBooneville
J.C. Westside vs MagazineMagazineMagazine
Paris vs JessievilleJessievilleJessieville
LSU vs ArkansasLSUArkansas

Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association Supports Hunger Relief with Donation to Arkansas Hunger Alliance

Tammy Teague
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Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association Supports Hunger Relief with Donation to Arkansas Hunger Alliance

The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance is excited to announce a generous donation from the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association (AADA), further strengthening efforts to reduce hunger across the state. This contribution will support the Alliance’s ongoing work to provide nutritious food to families in need and promote long-term food security for Arkansans.

“The Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association is proud to collaborate with the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance in our shared mission to combat hunger at home,” said Frank Hug of Hug Chevrolet GMC. “This partnership enables us to leverage our resources and community presence to make a meaningful impact.”

AADA will present the donation to the Alliance on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Hug Chevrolet GMC, located at 415 East Main Street in Charleston, Arkansas, at 11 a.m. The donation will enable the Alliance to expand its network of food distribution, enhance hunger-relief programs, and directly assist vulnerable populations, including children, seniors, and rural communities. 

“Auto and truck dealers throughout Arkansas have a long history of supporting the needs in their communities,” said Greg Kirkpatrick, president of the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association.  “We see this partnership with the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance as an opportunity for our members to assist in ensuring that more families across the state have access to nutritious food.”  

“We are incredibly grateful for the Arkansas Automobile Dealers Association’s commitment to helping us ensure that no Arkansan goes hungry,” said Sylvia Blain, chief executive officer of the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. “This gift demonstrates the power of community partnerships.”

Arrest Reports 10/6

Tammy Teague
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Arrest Reports 10/6

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Department:
Ashlie LeeAnn Arnold of Paris was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 11 at 9:25 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond October 11 at 1 p.m. Arnold was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Ingest Meth/Cocaine, and Possession of Methamphetamine <2g.

Brooklyn Nicole Bogard of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 7 at 2:48 a.m. and released on October 10 at 4:27 p.m. Bogard was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Torie Rae Cantrell of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 9 at 3:15 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond October 9 at 3:15 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond October 9 at 5:26 p.m. Cantrell was charged with Attempted Residential Burglary.

Cody Coggins of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 11 at 3:47 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond October 12 at 3:29 p.m. Coggins was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II 28-200g Felony.

Amy L. Downs of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 11 at 11:15 p.m. and released on signature bond October 12 at 12:04 a.m. Downs was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Keryn Johnna Higginbotham of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 6 at 2:55 p.m. and released on signature bond October 6 at 6:35 p.m. Higginbotham was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Horace Martin of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 8 at 4 p.m. and released to another agency on October 9 at 10:08 a.m. Martin was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Felony.

Kenitay Cache Salyers of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 10 at 11:29 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Salyers was charged with ADC commitment hold.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Zachary Fred Craig of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 10 at 8:40 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond October 11 at 1:28 a.m. Craig was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.

Breanna Leshaye Diaz of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 6 at 9:40 p.m. and released on October 7 at 1:28 p.m. Diaz was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Deanna Lee Hudson of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 12 at 11:59 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond October 13 at 10:03 p.m. Hudson was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Arresting agency – Arkansas State Police Troop H:
Mary Elizabeth Morton of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 12 at 8:12 p.m. and released on signature bond October 12 at 10:53 p.m. Morton was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency Hackett Police Department:
Nathanael Ryan Tucker of Tahlequah, OK was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 8 at 2:09 p.m. and released on signature bond October 8 at 7:03 p.m. Tucker was charged with Public Intoxication – Annoyance.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Department:
Fernando Alcala, 28, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 8 at 12 p.m. Alcala was charged with hold for U.S. Marshal.

Jimmy Morgan, 58 of Scranton, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 8 at 6:28 p.m. Morgan was charged with contempt of court.

Thomas Gibson, 29 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 11 at 1:46 p.m. Gibson was charge with bond revocation.

David Lewis, 62 of Magazine was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 11 at 7:36 p.m. Lewis was charged with violation of conditions of suspension or probation.

Arresting agency – Franklin County Sheriff’s Department:
Kimberly Michelle Mouser, 46 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on October 12 at 10:18 p.m. Mouser was charged with possession of meth or cocaine LT 2 GM, and absconding / white warrant.

Randall Edwin Lee, 60 of Ozark was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on October 10 at 4:57 p.m. Lee was sentenced to CCC.

Horace Hamilton Martin, 54 of Charleston, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on October 9 at 10:46 a.m. Martin was charged with failure to appear, and failure to pay child support.

Brandon Michael Fenner, 25 of Charleston, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on October 8 at 1:22 p.m. Fenner was charged with failure to appear.

Jessie Brison, 45 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on October 6 at 7:54 p.m. Brison was charged with misdemeanor criminal trespass.

**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**


Obituary: Lou Ella Wright (1941-2024)

Tammy Teague
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Obituary: Lou Ella Wright (1941-2024)

Lou Ella Wright, known by most as Lucy and by those who loved her most as Nana, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Lucy was born on August 28, 1941 in Y-City, Arkansas. She was married to the love of her life, Don Wright, on June 17, 1959. They shared 65 wonderful years together. She lived a life rich in love, laughter, and hard work, believing wholeheartedly that her greatest treasure was the bond she shared with her family.

Born and raised as a spirited tomboy, Lucy embraced the outdoors with an infectious enthusiasm. From climbing trees to exploring fields, she was always happiest when outside. This love for nature carried into her adult and later years. When anyone came to visit, they would find her on the front porch watching her squirrels, hummingbirds, and flowers.

Lucy loved farming. From her love for her cows and chickens to gardening, she kept herself busy with farm life. Summers were a testament to her tomboy, nature-loving personality, as she often roamed barefoot. A cherished tradition she passed down to her grandchildren was the hunt for the first purple and white spring flowers, lovingly dubbed “barefoot flowers,” which signaled that shoes could be left behind until fall.

Lucy’s life was centered around God and family. She put Jesus first; she was a praying mother and nana and a light for the Lord. She was a member of Boles Southern Baptist Church in Boles, Arkansas. There wasn’t a day that passed when Lucy wasn’t studying her Word and praying for her family.

Lucy is preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles (Speck) and Lessie Slagle; her mother-in-law, Eunice Ledgerwood; her brother Bob Slagle; and her grandchildren, Aaron and Lisa.

Lucy is survived by her husband, Don Wright; her three children and their spouses, Steve and wife Sherri, Donna Duncan and husband Eugene, and Chuck Wright and wife Becky; her grandchildren, Chris Wright and Candace, Amy Slater and Keith, Travis Bottoms, and Tyler Wright; her great-grandchildren, Tristian, Pierse, Atticus, Olivia, and Remington; her sister, Treva Harberson and Tommy; her brother, Bill Slagle and Pat; along with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

As the family’s matriarch, Lucy nurtured and cared for everyone around her, always ready with a warm meal or a listening ear. Her strength, kindness, and unwavering support will leave an indelible mark on all who knew her.

In honor of Lucy’s memory, a celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 on October 15, 2024, at her beloved church, Boles Southern Baptist. In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Boles Southern Baptist, to Chant Cemetery, or of Gideon Bibles in her memory.

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