A vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian at 6244 State Highway 22 in Logan County on Wednesday, July 17 at 11:52 a.m.
According to the Arkansas State Police, Mary Ann Fredrick, 84, was attempting to cross Arkansas State Highway 22 when she was struck by 2019 Dodge Ram 1500.
The truck was traveling east on Highway 22, west of Subiaco. Fredrick walked into the east traffic lane and was struck.
The name of the driver was not released.
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Exciting news for the Paris Volleyball Communty. Jerry Fulmer, a beloved figure and long-time assistant coach, has been officially promoted to the position of Head Volleyball Coach for the 2024 season after the Paris School Board approved the promotion on Thursday evening.
Fulmer, who has been an integral part of the Paris volleyball program for many years, is well known for his dedication, leadership, and passion for the game. His promotion marks a new chapter for the team as they look to continue their success. His strategic understanding, strong work ethic, and ability to connect with players have earned him respect from players, coaches, and fans alike.
As he steps into the role of Head Coach, Fulmer is excited about the future and ready to take on new challenges.
“I am incredibly honored to be named the Head Volleyball Coach at Paris,” Fulmer said in
a recent statement. “This program and community has been like family to me.”
Trey Prieur, Athletic Director, expressed his confidence in Fulmer’s leadership abilities. “Jerry has been a driving force behind the success of our volleyball program. His promotion to Head Coach is a testament to his hard work and commitment. We believe be will lead our team to even greater heights.”
BOSWELL HIRED ON VOLLEYBALL STAFF
The Paris School Board also approved the hiring of Ciara Boswell as the new JR. High Head Volleyball Coach and Senior High Assistant Coach for Paris Volleyball. Boswell, a former player for this program, retums to her alma mater to take on this exciting new role.
In her new role, Ciara Boswell is excited to bring her passion for the sport back to Paris along with keeping the long time tradition alive in the Paris Volleyball Family: With her firsthand experience as a former player, Boswell is well-positioned to provide valuable insights and support to the current team.
A new storage facility in Mansfield is now offering customers a climate stable and indoor environment.
Mansfield native and Secure Lock Storage owner, Adrienne Hobbs states the facility will keep contents in “prime condition.”
“I am a Mansfield graduate and I wanted to provide a service to my hometown that was not currently available,” continued Hobbs.
The indoor storage officially opened on July 1, at 305 Huntington Avenue in Mansfield. It offers multiple size units ranging from 5×5 to 10×18 and starting at only $35 a month. Additionally, those who pay the entire year’s rent, get a month for free.
Hobbs explained that once customers rent a unit, they receive a link to download an app so that the door can be unlocked via Bluetooth or by the keypad with 24/7 access. Additionally, Secure Lock Storage offers carts for moving items with ease.
To learn more about Secure Lock Storage, call 479-207-5625, visit their website: securelock-storage.com, Facebook page: “Secure Lock Storage”, or email: [email protected].
By Randy Zellers
Anglers looking for a new honey hole may be able to score some fishing time at a few new private waters this year, thanks to three landowners who joined the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Public Access to Private Waters initiative.
Public access to water is abundant in Arkansas, but there’s always room to add a few more places to wet a line in The Natural State, so the AGFC developed a practice in its new Conservation Incentive Program to do just that.
Six of the nine practices in the AGFC’s Conservation Incentive Program focus on land management efforts landowners can use to improve the quality of wildlife habitat on their property, but three had fisheries-based components. The Public Access to Private Waters practice is the only incentive targeted at expanding access for fishing.
“It really serves two purposes,” Vic DiCenzo, assistant chief of the AGFC’s Fisheries Division said. “People who win a permit have access to a fishery that receives very little, if any pressure. And the landowner gets help with managing their fishery.”
DiCenzo explained that many private ponds can become crowded with too many predators, stunting the whole population.
“There are a lot of bass-heavy ponds that need more harvest, but the landowner can’t keep up with the number of fish that need to be removed,” DiCenzo said. “Anglers who win one of these permits will be able to harvest fish at statewide limits and help balance the fishery.”
In addition to the added harvest, landowners will receive technical assistance on how they can best manage their water, including advice on topics such as stocking rates, fertilization, water-quality issues and shoreline stabilization.
“We can’t stock the lakes directly, but we can offer the expertise on how much and what to stock,” DiCenzo said.
Anglers can gain access through a drawn permit system similar to the one used for the AGFC’s extremely successful Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement Program.
Descriptions of each available private access can be found at Public Access to Private Waters. To apply for one of the sites, visit agfc.com/licenses and click the “Fishing” Category. The CIP-Public Access to Private Fishing Waters Permit will be one of the options available. Permits are valid for a full Saturday-Sunday period, and applications are available Thursday-Sunday the weekend immediately before the one being applied for. Applications cost $5 each, and permit winners are notified each Monday to begin preparing for their weekend. Access does not include any camping or hunting privileges and permit holders must remove all belongings and litter from the area upon their departure.
This practice of the Conservation Incentive Program is a shared component of the AGFC’s Fisheries Division and Private Lands Habitat Division. The program is funded by set aside finds from the 2023 Arkansas General Assembly.
“We appreciate our partners in the Arkansas General Assembly and Arkansas Legislative Council expressing their support for this program and approving the transfer of funds to make this possible,” Garrick Dugger, Private Lands Habitat Division chief, said. “Their continued support is vital to the success of our mission.”
Greenway Equipment is a cultivating partner of the AGFC’s Private Lands Habitat Division. Visit www.agfc.com/habitat for more information.
The Mansfield City Council met in regular session on Thursday evening, July 11 at 6 p.m. Members of the council present included James Steele, Beverly Lyons, Sheri Hopkins, and Boyd Farmer. Council members Julie Thomas and Glen Hurt were absent. Also present, Mayor Buddy Black and Recorder/Treasurer Becky Walker.
After the reading and approval of the June meeting minutes and financial reports, the council heard the city services report.
Fire Chief Michael Smith reported a total of 30 calls for the month, six fire and 24 EMS. Additionally, Smith stated that the Fourth of July fireworks show was a success and that $743.00 was raised from concession and $775.00 was taken up at the gate. Smith also stated that the department participated in a Boots and Badges Blood drive on July 8. Next, the chief reported a leak in one of the foam tanks on the E One, noting that there is one foam tank still operational. Lastly, Smith stated that he plans to begin testing storm sirens on Wednesdays, weather permitting.
Police Chief Wayne Robb then reported a total of 17 calls for the month, with 17 agency assists (four in Scott County, and 13 in Sebastian County.) Additionally, 11 medical calls, three incident/arrest reports, one accident report, one adult arrest, and two animal calls. In Scott County, the Mansfield Police Department issued 20 citations, 25 violations, one felony and one misdemeanor warrant. In Sebastian County, the department issued 13 citations and 17 violations. Chief Robb stated his department has a total of 86 training hours.
Public Works Director Derek Pollard reported that his department had completed 107 service orders, 30 One Call requests, located and repaired two water leaks, completed repairs on Franklin Street, and removed dead trees by the city park next to city hall.
In matters of unfinished business, the members of the council heard a positive report on the wastewater plant, and that the Hartford flow meter had been installed, and calibrated accurately to reflect correct readings.
In matters of new business, the council was informed that R&R Pipeline will be working for AOG and will begin in the Fairfax Street area. Also, that the last week of July, there will be a sewer smoke test. Lastly, that one of the police vehicles, a Dodge Charger, is no longer running. The council took no action on the matter.
Before adjourning, Mayor Black stated that the Fourth of July event was a great success.
Vestal Olene (Owens) Rice, of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life into eternity with Jesus on July 13, 2024, at the age of 95. Vestal was born March 6, 1929, in Gravelly, Arkansas to Jake and Edith Parker Owens. She graduated from Waldron High School in 1946. She began working in the local drug store at the age of 13 at the soda fountain and later as assistant to the pharmacist.
In 1947 she married her high school sweetheart, Ray Rice and they were married for 77 years, raising 4 children who survive her: Wendell Ralph Rice (wife Phyllis) of Bella Vista, Sherry Plummer of Ft. Smith, Christy Rogers of Sherwood, and Karen Johnson (husband Brian) of Bentonville. Also surviving her are six grandchildren: Jennifer London, Tracie Spaulding, Jon Plummer, Haley Spradlin, Anna Tobkin and Sarah Johnson, nine great-grandchildren, and many in-laws and extended family.
Vestal was a follower of Christ and longtime member of First Baptist Church in Waldron, serving the Lord there as a Sunday School teacher, committee member and church clerk. Vestal was a self-taught seamstress and spent many hours at the sewing machine. She also enjoyed quilting, and making puppets and costumes for use in Children’s ministry at First Baptist.
Preceding Vestal in death were husband Ray, her parents, her father and mother-in-law Jimmy and Hazel Rice, brother, Rena Owens, sister Wanda Priddy, sister-in-law Johnnie Faye Owens, sister-in-law Roberta Harris, son-in-law Ronnie Plummer, grandson-in-law Darriell Mathis, and foster great grandson, Hayden Taylor.
A graveside service and burial will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 10:00 AM, at Birdsview United Methodist Church, City Lake Road, Waldron, Arkansas with Randy Hogan officiating. Interment will follow for the couple in the Birdsview Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Memorial donations may be made to the Birdsview Cemetery Fund at 1378 City Lake Rd, Waldron, Arkansas, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org in memory of Vestal Rice.
Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Department:
David Phillip Blake of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 12 at 9:39 a.m. and released on signature bond July 12 at 11:04 a.m. Blake was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident $1k – 10k.
William Lamont Bowen of Midland was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 11 at 10:35 a.m. and remains at the SCADC with legally sufficient bond. Bowen was charged with Assault on Family or Household Member-1st Degree and Interfering with Emergency Communications – 1st Degree Misdemeanor.
Carl James Chapman of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 11 at 9:57 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with cash bond. Chapman was charged with failure to appear – class C felony.
Tony Ray Cummings of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 10 at 5:09 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Cummings was charged with parole violation and absconding.
Scotty Eugene Escalante of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 7 at 11:54 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with jail time. Escalante was charged with criminal trespass.
Matthew Lynn Hubbard of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 8 at 10:55 a.m. and released on cash bond July 11 at 3:07 p.m. Hubbard was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.
Hunter Lee Jones of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 13 at 5:03 a.m. and released on signature bond July 13 at 6:56 a.m. Jones was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.
Gabriel Kesner Law of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 7 at 12:23 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 7 at 5:06 a.m. Law was charged with Fleeing Vehicle D Felony Speeding D Felony.
Myra Jean Loecher of Booneville with booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 10 at 3:03 p.m. and released on July 11 at 1:46 p.m. Loecher was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.
Austyn Keith Price of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 9 at 11:43 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with legally sufficient bond. Price was charged with Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree, Harassing Communications – Catch All, Harassment Catch All, and Terroristic Threatening in the Second Degree.
Allen James Randolph of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 12 at 6:46 p.m. and released on July 14 at 4:59 p.m. Randolph was charged with Domestic Battering in the Third Degree – Pregnant (Purposely, Violation of a Protection Order Misdemeanor, and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.
John Alvin Rowe of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 12 at 12:09 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Rowe was charged with ADC commitment hold.
Joah Grady Stillwell of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 10 at 5:22 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 11 at 3:44 p.m. Stillwell was charged with Manufacture of [Schedule VI Controlled Substance] >14g (marijuana).
Kimberly Ann Stillwell of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 10 at 5:20 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 11 at 9:48 a.m. Stillwell was charged with Manufacture of [Schedule VI Controlled Substance] >14g (marijuana).
Arresting agency – Arkansas State Police Troop H:
Amanda Michelle Brooks of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 7 at 2:48 a.m. and released on signature bond July 7 at 3:52 a.m. Brooks was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.
Catrina Marie Schwietzer of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 8 at 7:59 p.m. and released on cash bond July 12 at 10:12 p.m. Schwietzer was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.
Arresting agency – Hartford Police Department:
Stephen Auther Hanna of Midland was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 10 at 8:33 p.m. and released on signature bond July 11 at 12:55 a.m. Hanna was charged with Disorderly Conduct – Excessive Noise.
Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Jason Lee Lovett of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 11 at 7:51 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with cash bond. Lovett was charged with two counts of Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.
Arresting agency – Bonanza Police Department:
Staci Leann Neu of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 12 at 4:28 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Neu was charged with absconding and parole violation.
Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Department:
Kara Brinley, 40 of Subiaco, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 8 at 2:19 p.m. Brinley was charged with violation of conditions of suspension or probation, and theft of property.
Melissa Cundiff, 43 of Magazine, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 9 at 9:18 p.m. Cundiff was charged with two counts of failure to appear, and violation of conditions of suspension or probation.
Joshua West, 38 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 10 at 1:19 a.m. West was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance, and criminal trespass.
Keona Woodbridge, 30 of Fort Smith, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 10 at 9:39 a.m. Woodbridge was charged with hold for U.S. Marshal.
Edward Gonzalez – Lemones, 38 of Oklahoma City, OK, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 10 at 2:08 p.m. Limones was charged with hold for U.S. Marshal.
Brennan Burks, 36 of Subiaco, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 11 at 11:07 p.m. Burks was charged with contempt of court.
Johnathon Byrd, 52 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 11 at 11:37 p.m. Byrd was charged with contempt of court.
Alciviades Alvardo-Juarez, 21 of Los Angeles, CA, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 12 at 10:45 a.m. Juarez was charged with hold for U.S. Marshal.
Amber Hayden, 21 of Lebanon, IL, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 12 at 12:11 p.m. Hayden was charged with theft by receiving, and possession of a firearm by certain persons.
William Desern, 31 of Fort Smith, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 12 at 12:56 p.m. Desern was charged with driving while driver’s license cancelled, suspended or revoked, obstruction of interior – prohibited, and theft by receiving.
Summer Gierke, 45 of Ratcliff, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 12 at 3:45 p.m. Gierke was sentenced to ADC.
Christopher Millsaps, 40 of New Blaine, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 12 at 4:38 p.m. Millsaps was charged with contempt of court.
James Fleming, 53 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 12 at 4:59 p.m. Fleming was charged with body attachment.
Geno McQuire, 35 of Ozark, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 12 at 8:33 p.m. McQuire was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest, and obstructing governmental operations.
Jason Dinkel, 45 of Magazine, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 13 at 10:17 p.m. Dinkel was charged with contempt of court.
Arresting agency – Franklin County Sheriff’s Department:
Jordan Hayden McIlroy, 38 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 12 at 9:36 p.m. McIlroy was charged with public intoxication, and criminal mischief – 1st degree / property of another with value of $1,000 or less.
Dennis Coburn, 48 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 11 at 7:59 p.m. Coburn was charged with five counts of failure to appear on unclassified misdemeanor (FTA).
John Clifton Kelly, 40 of Fort Smith, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 9 at 12:49 p.m. Kelly was charged with failure to appear.
Robert Leroy Wilson, 66 of Altus, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 8 at 6:13 p.m. Wilson was charged with delivery of meth or cocaine GT 2 GM but LT 10 GM.
Cody Hamilton, 28 of Lavaca, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 8 at 4:45 p.m. Hamilton was charged with failure to comply with conditions of suspended sentence or probation, and failure to appear on unclassified misdemeanor (FTA).
**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**
A group of Charleston residents, “Make Charleston Great,” are working to get alcohol sales on the ballot this November.
The group states they want to make the community a better, safer place to live and to make Charleston GREAT:
Spearheading the movement, Jonas Schaffer and Frank Hugg. “We respect everyone’s faith or decision to not partake in alcohol consumption; this is not intended to encourage drinking. Consuming alcohol is legal in Charleston, and we are not arguing to increase consumption- this is a vote for our town to take back the sales tax our local citizens are already paying for their alcohol – and keep it in our town.”
There are those who oppose the measure, however. They were given the opportunity to voice their opinions and concerns at a recently held meeting.
For more information about the movement, or to find out how to sign the petition, you can visit Make Charleston GREAT.
Baby Mateo Gibby Vatsana Limon, infant son of Felipe Limon and Nayley Vatsana, was greeted by angels on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family.
Baby Mateo is survived by parents, Felipe Limon and Nayely Vatsana of Stilwell, Oklahoma; maternal grandparents, Eric Vatsanas and Nikita Michelle Mckiski of Waldron, Arkansas; paternal grandparents, Terry Steele of Waldron, Arkansas and Amber Steele of Stilwell, Oklahoma; Aunt Emma Rose Vatsana of Waldron, Arkansas; Aunt Rhonda Limon and Aunt Victoria Limon both of Stilwell, Oklahoma; and Uncle Gibby Limon, Uncle Gabriel Soto, and Uncle Adrian Soto all from Stilwell, Oklahoma.
Baby Mateo was preceded in death by: maternal grandmother, Ntxhee Mayo (sing) Vatsana.
The arrival on earth of Baby Mateo was anticipated with eagerness and great joy and the passing has touched the hearts of all of his family and friends. Baby Mateo will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by all those who awaited his arrival.
Baby Mateo’s life celebration and interment will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Square Rock Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.
Mansfield junior, Kaylee Ward, was just five years old when she first picked up a basketball, and from that day forward, the rest is history. “Growing up, I always played with older girls and always looked up to them” recalls Ward as to what first piqued her interest into the game of basketball. “I wanted to be like them and make myself a better version, and constantly watching college ball pushed me to believe that I could make it there one day.” Fast forward to the 2023-2024 basketball season where Ward averaged 14 points per game, 9.5 rebounds per game, and 4.7 blocks per game.
When asked what she was most proud of in her basketball career, Kaylee stated, “I’m most proud of our state championship game this past season, although we didn’t come out with a win. One, we got there – and two, my teammates and I gave it our all and fought hard and I got to experience it with the best girls, the best coaches, and most of all my, sister Kynslee. A lifetime of memories were made throughout that game and that season and it will never be forgotten.”
This upcoming season will be one where 6’4 mega athlete Ward “Takes another step forward in her development as a player, especially on the offensive end,” explains Mansfield Lady Tigers head coach, Ethan Bowman. “Already in camps, she has been more versatile on offense shooting and hitting threes, breaking opponents down off the dribble from the perimeter to score and facilitate, executing pick and pop situations, starting the fast break by bringing the ball up the floor herself, and also still working hard in the low and high post areas.”
With two years still left in her high school career, Kaylee has had college offers from Tulsa University, UCA, University of Arkansas, ACU, UAFS, Mississippi State, Colorado University, and Georgia Tech as well as interested parties from Baylor, Texas Tech, OSU, OU, Missouri State, Kansas State, Rice University, Weber State, and Utah. But it’s not always “ball in a day’s work” when it comes to the sport of basketball. Sometimes it’s downright exhausting and you want to be anywhere but on the court. On those game days though, Ward offers this advice. “I try to keep myself positive most of the time because I know my team needs me but if I really get in my head at times, I know my teammates, as well as Coach Bowman, are always there to help me pick it back up.”
As for this next season, “Kaylee will take on more of a leadership role than she has in the past,” continues Bowman. “And I believe she will thrive in it. Herself and the Lady Tigers have been working hard so far this summer and are preparing to continue the culture that we have built.” When it comes to the generation below her and the advice she would give to young girls just starting the game, Ward leaves us with this. “Honestly just have fun in everything you do! Don’t be so hard and negative on yourself and don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do it. Just prove to them that YOU CAN! and forever stay humble and give all glory to the Lord.”
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