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Rehabilitated wildlife released in Ouachita River for Independence Day

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Rehabilitated wildlife released in Ouachita River for Independence Day

BY Kelly Winningham

Members of a coordinated response team were able to release just over a dozen turtles, frogs and other reptiles recovered from the recent oil spill near Smackover into the Ouachita River on July 4. The animals were cleaned and monitored by professional oil recovery contractors before release.

The spill, which affected portions of Holmes Creek and Smackover Creek, occurred June 15, was caused by a leaking manifold from the Martin Operating Partners facility, releasing an estimated 2,500 barrels of crude oil.

Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and the general public is encouraged to enjoy the nearby Ouachita River for boating, angling and other recreation. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, no evidence indicates a potential risk to public health from chemicals that may be in the air from the incident. Volatile organic compounds may be present and have an associated odor, but that odor does not indicate a level of risk from inhalation.

Anglers and boaters should also be aware that the entrance to Smackover Creek from the Ouachita River is blocked with a containment boom and no access to Smackover Creek is allowed for the general public’s safety.

The Environmental Protection Agency is leading the oil spill cleanup. Updates regarding the effort are available at https://www.response.epa.gov/MartinOilPipelineSpill.

Please email [email protected].ar.us if you have any environmental concerns.

Questions or concerns regarding fish or wildlife consumption advisories as well as general health-related questions should be directed to the Arkansas Department of Health at [email protected]. If you are experiencing any potential health effects that could be related to this site, please consult a physician or health care professional.

Questions or concerns regarding impacts to fish or wildlife in the area should be sent to [email protected].

Arrest Reports 7/1

Police Reports

Tammy Teague

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Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Department:
Sherry Lea Adams of Boles was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 3 at 2:13 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with bond. Adams was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, Failure to Appear – Class C Felony, two counts of Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Failure to Appear – Class A Misdemeanor.

Pablo Aguirre of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 5 at 8:08 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with legally sufficient bond. Aguirre was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine with the Purpose to Deliver >10g.

Deja Victoria Daniel Coggins of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 5 at 2 a.m. and remains at the SCADC with bond. Coggins was charged with Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO, Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Emily Meryl Foote of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 1 at 2:51 p.m. and released on signature bond July 2 at 8:52 a.m. Foote was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Randall Keith Goff of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention center on July 2 at 6:16 p.m. and released on cash bond July 3 at 12:12 a.m. Goff was charged with Failure to Appear – Class C Felony.

Lee Evan Kendall of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 5 at 8:10 p.m. and released on cash bond July 6 at 2:48 p.m. Kendall was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Erin Michelle McKim of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 5 at 5:33 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. McKim was charged with Possession of [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance] <2g-inmate, Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, and parole violation.

Yovonne Mabile Reed of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 3 at 6:47 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 5 at 10:24 a.m. Reed was charged with Battery in the Third Degree – Purpose.

Jonathan Lee Shaw of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 5 at 9:07 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 5 at 3:28 p.m. Shaw was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Ingest Meth/Cocaine.

Phillip Andrew Underwood of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 2 at 11:12 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on July 3 at 7:51 a.m. Underwood was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Misd.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Matthias Cissco Aviles of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 4 at 2:47 a.m. and remains at the SCADC with bond. Aviles was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), Interfering With Emergency Communications – 1st Degree Misdemeanor, and Domestic Battering in the Third Degree – Negligently.

Jacob Nathaniel Bowman of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 5 at 5:30 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Bowman was charged with Absconding, Parole Violation, Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, and Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II Felony <2g.

Torie Rae Cantrell of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 3 at 3:42 p.m. and released on bond July 5 at 7:39 p.m. Cantrell was charged with Possession of [Schedule IV/V Controlled Substance] with the Purpose to Deliver <200g, Possession of [Schedule VI Controlled Substance] with the Purpose to Deliver <14g, two counts of Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Misdemeanor.

Tammy Lynn Parker of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 5 at 6:42 p.m. and released on signature bond July 5 at 10:37 p.m. Parker was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Talyn Avery Thomas of Paris was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 5 at 8:14 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with legally sufficient bond. Thomas was charged with aggravated robbery – armed.

Arresting agency – Arkansas State Police Troop H:
Deborah Gale Boyles of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 3 at 6:15 p.m. and released on cash bond July 5 at 11:39 a.m. Boyles was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Willie Kevin Burns of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 3 at 6:17 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with cash bond. Burns was charged with two counts of Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Madison LynMari Miller of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 1 at 5:05 p.m. and released on signature bond July 1 at 8:41 p.m. Miller was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Joshua David Cole of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 3 at 1:10 a.m. and released on signature bond July 3 at 4:33 a.m. Cole was charged with DWI I – Drugs Misdemeanor.

Shelly Lee Harshall of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 5 at 10:49 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 6 at 2:47 a.m. Hershall was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.

Douglas Arthur Middleton of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 3 at 4:05 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Middleton was charged with Aggravated Assault – Firearm.

Arresting agency – Hartford Police Department:
Casey Alana Larrie Collins of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 1 at 8:34 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 1 at 10:31 p.m. Collins was charged with Domestic Battering in the Third Degree – Purposely.

Stephanie Robinson of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 1 at 9:13 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 1 at 10:50 p.m. Robinson was charged with Domestic Battering Third Degree – Purposely A Misd.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Department:
Alexander Hittner, 34, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 6 at 8:03 a.m. Hittner was sentenced to days in jail.

William Joseph Reese, 65 of Danville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 6 at 2:47 a.m. Reese was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Karen Swanson, 65 of Danville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 6 at 12:54 a.m. Swanson was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and hold for another agency.

Hannah Elizabeth Estes, 27 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 5 at 9:51 p.m. Estes was charged with no seat belt, driving while driver’s license cancelled, suspended or revoked, criminal impersonation in the second degree, obstructing governmental operations and warrant served.

Alisa Scates, 39 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 3 at 1:58 p.m. Scates was charged with failure to appear, and criminal trespass.

Arresting agency – Franklin County Sheriff’s Department:
Michael Dustin Farley, 43 of Charleston, was booked into the Frankin County Detention Center on July 5 at 11:20 p.m. Farley was charged with domestic battering – 3rd degree / purpose of causing injury.

Earl Wayne Pardue, 38 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 5 at 10:36 p.m. Pardue was charged with parole violation.

Joshua Adam Edgmon, 33 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 5 at 7:05 a.m. Edgmon was charged with violation of a protection order – misd., and failure to comply with conditions of suspended sentence or probation.

Barry Carder Deen, 39, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on July 2 at 12:21 a.m. Deen was charged with loitering, theft $1k or less – all others, and theft by receiving.

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

Show Your Support for Local First Responders by Giving Blood at a Boots & Badges Blood Drive!

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Tammy Teague

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Show Your Support for Local First Responders by Giving Blood at a Boots & Badges Blood Drive!

Roll up your sleeve and support your local first responders by giving blood with Our Blood Institute at a local Boots & Badges blood drive!

Our Blood Institute (OBI) will host the Charleston Boots and Badges Blood Drive on Monday, July 22, from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 pm at the First United Methodist Church Activity Center. With your blood donation you’ll receive a free entry to Magic Springs Theme Park and Water Park in Hot Springs, AR, and a voucher for 2 admissions to the NWA Naturals home game on Sunday, July 21.

Successful donors will also receive a limited-edition Boots & Badges T-shirt, while supplies last.*

“Our first responders see the daily need for blood first-hand when the people they rescue require life-saving treatment,” said Dr. John Armitage, president & CEO of Our Blood Institute. “We can’t say enough about the service our police, fire and EMSA provide, and we owe it to them to do our part in making sure blood is available in emergency situations.”

Anyone who is healthy and 16 years old* or older can give blood. Blood can be donated every 56 days and platelets can be given as often as every seven days, up to 24 times a year.

Appointments to donate can be made online at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777.

*16-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds and provide signed parental permission; 17-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds; 18+ year-olds must weigh at least 110 pounds. Photo ID required.

Get it Before it’s Gone! Bigfoot Returns to Save Lives!

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Tammy Teague

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Get it Before it’s Gone! Bigfoot Returns to Save Lives!

The legend returns! Our Blood Institute’s popular Bigfoot shirt is back with a new summer twist. Save lives by giving blood with OBI to get Bigfoot’s shirt before it’s gone! Who knows when Bigfoot will be spotted again.

Our Blood Institute (OBI) will host the Walmart Greenwood Blood Drive on Sunday, July 28, from10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on the bloodmobile.

Successful donors will receive a free Bigfoot Returns T-shirt and choice of one free entry to Magic Springs Theme Park and Water Park, Frontier City or Six Flags Hurricane Harbor.

“You may be ready for some fun in the sun this summer, but accidents still happen,” said Dr. John Armitage, president and CEO of Our Blood Institute. “Your blood donation can save the lives of up to three people and is essential in keeping up the blood supply in your local hospitals. We are extremely thankful for our partnerships with Magic Springs Theme Park and Water Park, Frontier City and Hurricane Harbor for recognizing the importance of blood donations in our community.”

When you visit Magic Springs Theme Park and Water Park, you get two parks for the price of one! Immerse yourself in over 80 attractions including Arkansas Twister roller coaster and thrill rides such as Plummet Summit and The Gauntlet. When you’re ready to cool off, head over to Crystal Falls to take a dip in the pool and action-packed water slides. There’s something for everyone at Magic Springs.

There’s no shortage of fun at OKC’s Frontier City Theme Park! Experience thrilling coasters, dining, shopping, attractions and more for kids, adults and everyone in between! Adrenaline junkies won’t resist taking a ride on the classic Wildcat wooden roller coaster or the Silver Bullet’s high-speeds coaster. Not one for thrill rides? Take a ride around the Grand Centennial Ferris Wheel or drive back in time with Tin Lizzy’s electric-powered, antique cars.

Looking to cool off as the season heats up? Look no further than Six Flags Hurricane Harbor for pulse-pounding water slides, relaxing lazy rivers and family-friendly play areas. There’s something for the whole family at Hurricane Harbor!

Every two seconds, someone needs blood, and the supply must be constantly renewed. It takes approximately 1,200 donors a day to meet those needs.

Anyone who is healthy and 16 years old* or older can give blood. Appointments to donate can be made online at obi.org or by calling 877-340-8777. Walk-ins are also welcome.

*16-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds and provide signed parental permission; 17-year-olds must weigh at least 125 pounds; 18+ year olds must weigh at least 110 pounds. Photo ID required.

Timepiece: Blue Laws

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Tammy Teague

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By Dr. Curtis Varnell
During my childhood, on a Sunday, one could travel through the entire town where I lived and not see a light on in any business. Not a car lined the courthouse square, not a restaurant was open, and, if you needed gasoline you would have to wait until after 12 o’clock and church was over. Blue laws restricting trade were in effect all-over Arkansas and were very prevalent in the smaller towns.

Blue laws essentially evolved from religious efforts to enforce Sunday as a day of relaxation and rest for all. The laws were and, in many cases still are, prevalent in many European countries and were brought over and enforced with the earliest colonists. Nearly every state originally had blue laws but they were phased out in many states with the South being the longest hold-out on extinguishing them.

In 1837, immediately after statehood, Arkansas enacted a series of blue-laws. The laws prohibited all sales on Sunday and the only labor allowed was acts of daily necessity like feeding livestock or collecting eggs. No stores opened, no farming was done, no long-distance travel was allowed. To get around the First Amendment, non-Christians were allowed to open a store on Sunday if they closed it one other day of the week.

By the 1850’s these laws included bans on playing cards, horse racing, and even playing baseball games. In 1885, Arkansas attempted to close the loop-hole allowing people to exchange opening Sundays for other days. The case resulted from efforts to prevent Seventh Days Advents living in northwest Arkansas from farming on Sundays. Senator Tillman, the author of the bill stated, “the first day of the week is the Christian Sabbath and —-should be respected as such. What effect would it have on a child to pass, on the way to Sunday school, people plowing or reaping in the fields when you are trying to bring them up in the way they should go?” His bill passed the senate with a vote of 16-11.

After WWII, objections to the blue laws resulted in the 1961 Supreme Court ruling that state legislatures could enact prohibitions as long as they did not advance any faith and that they were geared toward providing healthy lifestyle for citizens. The resulting conflagration resulted in a hodge-podge of excessive and often contradictory laws throughout the U.S. In Texas you could buy beer on Sundays but no baby diapers, in Louisiana you could buy a home but no furniture, and in Arkansas you could buy no clothing, house wares, building materials, and certainly no dancing or alcohol was allowed. These laws continued in effect throughout the 1960’s and 70’s but enforcement varied from community to community. Some stores were allowed to open on Sundays’ but aisles with items not deemed suitable for Sunday sales were marked off or closed. Opening and closing times were set arbitrarily with some communities gaining unfair marketing advantages. In 1982, the Arkansas Supreme court struck down many of the requirements of the Blue Sunday laws but local communities and customs still dictate much of the market. In recent years, liquor sales have been the most contentious item with restricted markets. The most recent check indicated that Arkansas had 39 of Arkansas’s 75 counties were dry and prohibit alcohol sales altogether. Most counties prohibit or limit Sunday sales and sales on holidays but many businesses have found ways to get around the regulations. Some stores, often within blocks of each other, have diverse and conflicting rules.

I grew up during the peak enforcement of these laws. I had little difficulty with most of the blue laws. My grandmother cooked a family meal for the entire clan, our church was right down the road so we didn’t need to buy fuel, and I didn’t drink or dance. I did have difficulty following our local ban on sports and Sunday entertainment. Most Sunday afternoons I would elope with my father to go watch Scranton play baseball and, if that wasn’t available, sneak to the half-bushel swimming hole on Shoal Creek to swim!

Obituary: Alberto Núñez (1950 – 2024)

Obituaries

Tammy Teague

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Alberto Núñez, 74 of Waldron, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 28, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was born April 8, 1950 in Corregidora Qro, Mexico to Damazo Núñez Flores and Gonifacia Hernandez Jaimes.

Alberto came to the United States of America with a dream for a better life. He met the first love of his life Betty. They were married and stayed together until she passed away in 2006. In 2007, he met the second love of his life, Hortensia. They would marry and stay together until she passed in 2009. In all those wonderful years he took under his wing five very special nephews because he had no children of his own: Martin, Jaime, Jose N., Carlos and Jose P. Alberto made sure they kept their Mexican traditions along with new American ones. He loved each of these gentlemen like they were his sons. Together they all loved to go night fishing with their Uncle. They would sit, talk and make many memories together.

Alberto leaves behind to cherish his memory four siblings: Felix Núñez Hernandez, Pueblito Núñez Hernandez, Irene Núñez Hernandez and Poula Núñez Hernandez. Uncle also leaves behind his nephews: Martin Núñez and Diane Pogue, Jaime and Charlotte Núñez, Carlos and Maria del Rosario Zuniga Dlvera Sanches, Jose Núñez and Libby Norskow; Alberto’s God son , Mr. & Mrs. Jose Palacios and many great nephews and nieces. May they always cherish the many memories and experiences they had with him. He loved each and every one of them dearly. Alberto will be deeply missed here and in Mexico.

Alberto was preceded in death by his parents: Damazo Núñez Flores and Gonifacia Hernandez Jaimes; two sisters, Guadalupe Núñez Herandez and Rosa Maria Núñez Hernandez; and one brother, Leobardo Núñez Hernandez.

Alberto’s visitation will be on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home. Cremation arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Obituary: Arron Lee Boyungs (1973 – 2024)

Obituaries

Tammy Teague

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Obituary: Arron Lee Boyungs (1973 – 2024)

Arron Lee Boyungs, born March 15, 1973 in Dixon, Illinois passed from this life on June 28, 2024 at 51 years old in his home. Arron lived life in the fast lane. He was a mechanic by trade and loved to make cars go fast. Arron won street legal championships in Centerville, Arkansas in 2007. He was a loving son, a great father and the best big brother.

Arron is survived by his mother, Pamela Dustin of the home; three children: Heather Boyungs of Meyersville, Maryland; Collin and Catlyn Boyungs of Diamond City, Arkansas; his sister Margaret Crump and her husband Michael Crump Sr. of Diamond City, Arkansas; Arron is also survived by three nieces: Mary Smith and husband, Shannon Smith of Waldron, Arkansas; Mercedes Crump and fiancé, Jacob Jones of Hollister, Missouri; and Michelle Crump of Diamond City, Arkansas; one nephew Michael Crump Jr. Of Diamond City, Arkansas; one great niece, Susan Smith and one great nephew, Jayden Jones; two aunts, Lynn Pfister of Dixon, Illinois and Jill Fullmer and husband, Denny of Rock Falls, Illinois; two uncles, Craig Boyungs and wife Minerva of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Barry Boyungs of of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Arron will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted, including numerous cousins and a multitude of friends.

Arron was preceded in death by his grandparents, LaMeda Boyungs of Sterling, Illinois and Richard Boyungs of Waldron, Arkansas; one aunt Pat Shaw of Sterling, Illinois and three uncles Jerry Boyungs of Sterling, Illinois; Brad Boyungs of Sterling, Illinois and Gilbert Rein of Las Vegas, Nevada; and his soulmate, Susan Budenzieg of Waldron, Arkansas.

There will be a celebration of life for Arron at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 2024 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Arron donated his body to medical research. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be sent to Colorectal Cancer Research in Arron’s name.

Obituary: John Sapp (1973 – 2024)

Obituaries

Tammy Teague

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William John Earl Sapp, 51, of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with is Lord and Savior June 25, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife and friends. John was born in Bartow, Florida to Mary Sue McDaniel Gilbert and Jack Hubert on January 19, 1973.

John was loved by all that knew him. He was a long distance truck driver and contractor for many years before settling in Waldron to cook at the Rock Cafe. John developed life long friends and new family members at the Rock who will forever cherish his memory. He loved riding motorcycles and fishing but the love of his life was his wife of 25 years Judy Sapp.

John is survived by his wife, Judy Sapp of the home and his children: William Sapp, Gabby Sapp, Travis Lefford, Timothy Sapp, Frankie Perry, Tina Perry and eight grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. John is also survived by his father, Jack Sapp of Baldknob, Arkansas; his sister, Lynn Billings of Baldknob, Arkansas; brother, Jack Sapp Jr. of Searcy, Arkansas; brother, Michael Sapp of Truman, Arkansas and Robert Sapp of Baldknob, Arkansas.

John was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Sue McDaniel Gilbert.

John’s life celebration memorial will be held at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, Arkansas on Saturday, July 20th at 2:00 pm. This will be a time of celebration and memories. Cremation arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Jon’s honorary pallbearers are his friends at the Rock Cafe.

Booneville Farmer Harvesting the Dream

Tammy Teague

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The old saying is, farming is a profession of love, that the dirt doesn’t stain the hands, but rather runs in the blood. Farmers operate generation to generation and pass down this labor of love. One of those farmers, Glen Holt from Booneville.

Glen and his wife, Jessica, got their start in the poultry business in 2005 with four broiler houses. Four years later, they sold those houses and built four breeder houses. The couple and their family continue to manage those breeder houses and maintain a cow/calf operation.

“We gather over 11 million eggs a year,” shared Holt. “We supply approximately 70 million pounds of poultry back into our food chain each year.”

Holt, who was born and raised in Booneville, never wanted to live or work anywhere else. He was determined to make a living in his hometown.

He recalled his younger days on a farm. “As a kid my uncle had a farm and I loved being out there as much as possible. The smells, the sounds, the work; I loved it all. I’d often go to the feed stores with my dad and uncle Floyd. I’d walk around the warehouse smelling all the feeds and was mesmerized by all the different kinds.”

Holt confessed that early on he knew he wanted to own and operate his own feedstore. And that childhood dream, unbeknownst to him, was to become a reality. “A few years ago, while in the feedstore I asked Bradley (former owner) if he was ready to slow down and sell me the store. He replied, ‘not yet I’ve still got a few years left!’ I didn’t think much about it after that. Then this spring I got a call from Bradley, and he said ‘Glen, I’m ready to retire. You have first shot if you still want it.'”

He recognized the honesty and loyalty of the former owner, noting that he and his brother, Herbert, are highly regarded. The former owner recalled Holt asking about the feed store years earlier. “Bradley and I have fished in same bass club for years and my family and I were in the store every week getting something. We had developed a great relationship over the years.”

Holt and his wife took to prayer before making the big decision to purchase the feed store. “We already work seven days a week, yearlong and I wasn’t sure we could do it,” added Holt. “Jessica knew I always wanted a feedstore and she loved the idea. I couldn’t have created a better wife than Jessica. She’s a very hard worker, great wife, mother and very supportive.”

Putting their faith in action through prayer proved fruitful as things fell in place on their farm and confirmed their decision to purchase the feed store. Their five children, Madison, 20, Clayton, 16, Kaity, 13, Charolette, 12, and Harrison, 3, all assist within the family’s business. Holt credited his family and their support, noting, “there’s no way I could’ve have gotten where I am without very supportive parents, Edgar and Norma Holt, and my uncle Floyd Parnell. They’ll never know how much they’ve help make my dreams as a kid come true.”

“We are super excited about the opportunity and are motivated to keep building on what Bradley has already built over the years,” concluded Holt. We are not doing away with anything, just adding a few things our area hasn’t had in many years. It will be the same store, same quality feed, same friendly service; just different faces. We will continue selling Big V, Oakley, and Powell Feeds. We will continue selling bulk feed from our location. We are like any feedstore. We’ll have anything and everything you need to have happy, healthy animals. If we don’t have, we’ll get it.”

Arrest Reports 6/23

Police Reports

Tammy Teague

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Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Department:
Eric Michael Anolfo of Lavaca was booked into to the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 26 at 2:31 p.m. and released on signature bond June 26 at 8:15 p.m. Anolfo was charged with Obstructing Governmental Operations-ID.

Kevin Dane Branch of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 23 at 1:10 p.m. and released on signature bond June 23 at 8:02 p.m. Branch was charged with Public Intoxication – Annoyance

Justin Lee Combs of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 26 at 11:37 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond June 27 at 12:31 a.m. Combs was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Hubert Ray Duncan of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 26 at 9:37 a.m. and released on signature bond June 26 at 11:03 a.m. Duncan was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Scotty Eugene Escalante of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 25 at 12:14 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with bond. Escalante was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, Assault in the 3rd Degree, and Criminal Trespass – Premises.

Melissa A Hill of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 26 at 7:51 p.m. and released on June 29 at 4:22 p.m. Hill was charged with two counts of Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Shawn Emmitt Lockridge of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 24 at 5:30 p.m. and released on cash bond June 25 at 11:57 a.m. Lockridge was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Timothy Loyd Luther of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 27 at 12:32 a.m. and released on signature bond June 27 at 9:01 a.m. Luther was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.

Christopher Perry of Central City was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 25 at 3:56 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with legally sufficient bond. Perry was charged with rape <14.

Adrienne Leann Phelps of Blue Mountain was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 25 at 5:07 p.m. and released on cash bond June 25 at 9:56 p.m. Phelps was charged with Failure to Appear – Class C Misdemeanor.

Amber LeeAnn Stephenson of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 26 at 8:31 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with legally sufficient bond. Stephenson was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Alicia Lynn Tanner of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 30 at 10:42 a.m. and released on signature bond June 30 at 11:22 a.m. Tanner was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Brock Tyler Thrailkill of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 24 at 3:31 a.m. and remains at the SCADC with bond. Thrailkill was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree, and Domestic Battering in the Third Degree – Purposely.

Kenneth Joe Williams, Jr. of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 23 at 9:47 a.m. and released on June 28 at 11:52 a.m. Williams was charged with Petition to Show Cause.

Arresting agency- Hackett Police Department:
Bryan Mark Beachem of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 26 at 6:54 p.m. and released on signature bond June 26 at 9 p.m. Beachem was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Lisa Marie Hardwick of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 26 at 4:19 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond June 26 at 9:35 p.m. Hardwick was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the Third Degree, and Domestic Battering Purposely.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Dakota Cheyanne Bullard of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 29 at 1:28 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with legally sufficient bond. Bullard was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Trista Lee Ann Watts-Newman of Central City was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 24 at 4:25 p.m. and released on signature bond June 25 at 4:21 a.m. Newman was charged with Public Intoxication – Danger to self or others, and Failure to Appear – Class A Misdemeanor.

Eric Ross Williams, III of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 27 at 3:32 p.m. and released on June 28 at 3:30 p.m. Williams was charged with Contempt of Court–Disorderly, contemptuous or insolent behavior committed during court.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Kerrie Dwan Christian of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 24 at 1:13 a.m. and released on signature bond June 25 at 8:03 p.m. Christian was charged with Driving on Suspended or Revoked DL – DW, and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Chase Ian Hattabaugh of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 24 at 6:34 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond June 25 at 1:13 p.m. Hattabaugh was charged with DWI I – Drugs Misdemeanor.

Rodney Jacobs of Lumbertown, NC was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 25 at 4:56 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Jacobs was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense, Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the Third Degree, Assist Outside Agency-Felony, and Failure to Appear – Class A Misdemeanor.

Ethan Duke Jones was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 29 at 1:56 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Jones was charged with absconding and parole violation.

Morgan LaShea Wilkins of Mulberry was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 28 at 2:26 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond June 28 at 3:50 p.m. Wilkins was charged with Failure to Appear – Class A Misdemeanor.

Jamie Willcut of Hot Springs was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 29 at 1:54 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond June 29 at 9:08 a.m. Willcut was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II Felony <2g, and Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony.

Arresting agency – Arkansas State Police Troop H:
Timothy Lee Fry of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 25 at 10:15 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Fry was charged with two counts of Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), Assist Outside Agency-Felony, Fleeing -Vehicle, and Criminal Mischief in the First Degree > $1,000 but < $5,000.

Arresting agency – Hartford Police Department:
Stephen Auther Hanna of Midland was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 25 at 11:33 p.m. and released on signature bond June 26 at 6:22 a.m. Hanna was charged with Disorderly Conduct – Excessive Noise.

Arresting agency – Mansfield Police Department:
Justin Fredrick Gene Sweeten of Cameron, OK was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 26 at 11:53 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with cash bond. Sweeten was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, and Failure to Appear – Class C Felony.

Arresting agency – Lavaca Police Department:
Mitchell Daryl Tudor of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 24 at 4:39 p.m. and released on cash bond June 26 at 10:24 a.m. Tudor was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Department:
Devon Scantling, 39 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 28 at 11:03 a.m. Scantling was charged with warrant served and parole hold.

Alexander Hittner, 34, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 29 at 8:03 a.m. Hittner was sentenced to days in jail.

Mary Duvall, 34 of Dardanelle, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 29 at 2:23 p.m. Duvall was charged with contempt of court.

Renee Collins, 34 of Benton, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 30 at 11:59 a.m. Collins was charged with disorderly conduct.

Arresting agency – Franklin County Sheriff’s Department:
Thomas Caden Bryan, 19 of Huntsville, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 28 at 8:46 p.m. Bryan was charged with hold for another agency.

Kevin Lee Curtis, 36 of Morrilton, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 29 at 12:51 p.m. and released on June 29 at 4:03 p.m. Curtis was charged with failure to appear on unclassified misdemeanor (FTA).

Alisha Marie Labelle, 38 of Brunswick, ME, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 28 at 9:01 p.m. Labelle was charged with hold for another agency.

Bradley Glen Morris, 36 of Cecil, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 29 at 6:39 a.m. Morris was charged with protection order violation.

David R. Bowman, 42 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 27 at 10:40 p.m. and released on June 30 at 12:16 p.m. Bowman was charged with public intoxication.

Jamie Lynne Pullen, 44 of Altus, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 28 at 7:28 a.m. Pullen was charged with possession of meth or cocaine GT 2 GM but LT 10 GM, and possession of drug paraphernalia meth/cocaine.

Jim Ed Hopkins, 42 of Altus, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 28 at 7:27 a.m. Hopkins was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia meth/cocaine, and possession of meth or cocaine GT 2 GM but LT 10 GM.

Geneva Jean Wood, 67 of Altus, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 28 at 7:26 a.m. Wood was charged with possession of meth or cocaine GT 2 GM but LT 10 GM, possession of meth or cocaine purpose to deliver GT 2 GM but LT 10 GM, and possession of drug paraphernalia meth/cocaine.

Jesse Donavan Easom, 37 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 24 at 5:26 p.m. Easom was charged with sexual indecency with a child and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Cecelia A Munoz, 47 of Eureka Springs, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on June 24 at 4:41 p.m. Munoz was charged with failure to appear.

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

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