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Black and Reeder Scholarship Recipient to Study Biomedical Engineering

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Black and Reeder Scholarship Recipient to Study Biomedical Engineering

University of Arkansas alumni Sherman Black and Lynnette Reeder Black have announced this year’s recipient of the Black and Reeder Scholarship, which is awarded to a Greenwood High School student seeking a degree in engineering or business at the U of A.

Jackson Hudnall will graduate from Greenwood High School on May 24 and will pursue biomedical engineering in the College of Engineering.

Hudnall plans to use his biomedical degree as a springboard to medical school, with aspirations to become a radiologist. With many members of his family working in medical fields, he considers going into medicine to be a family legacy.

He said he chose biomedical engineering for his undergraduate studies because it lends itself to many career paths. He was convinced after attending Razorback 101 on the U of A campus in July 2023.

As a student at Greenwood High School, Hudnall was involved in National Beta Club, Partners Club, National Honors Society and HOSA-Future Health Professionals. He also helped in the office as an aide.

The Blacks created the scholarship as a way to give back to the community and honor their parents, Galen and Wilma Black and Van and Carolyn Reeder, longtime residents of Greenwood. Recipients’ $4,000 annual awards are renewable if they meet scholarship requirements.

Black and Reeder Scholarship recipient Noah Doss graduated in December 2023 with a bachelor’s degree from the Sam M. Walton College of Business.

Black and Reeder Scholarship recipients whose awards will continue next fall are Trey Smith, a senior in biomedical engineering; Gavin Holland, a junior in electrical engineering; and Maggie Leonard, a sophomore in business.

“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

By Sheri Hopkins, Lifestyle Contributor

Hello everyone! I sort of feel like we live in Washington State with all the rain we have had. Larry did my yard before the rain started. I hope all you moms had a wonderful Mother’s Day. I had a day with my kids and grandkids. We had a whirlwind weekend celebrating Mother’s Day, graduation of my middle grandson, Evan and 21st birthday of my oldest grandson Ethan. We were on the go all weekend.

One of the gifts I received for Mother’s Day was a new scale. I asked for it, so Shannon, my daughter, got them for me. I started thinking about when COVID hit, and we were stuck at home, and we all gained 15 or more pounds. During this time, I had to go to the doctor and had to wear them dumb masks. The nurse calls my name and I go back, and she tells me to “step on the scales”. I sure didn’t want to and when she got the reading, I told her “boy those masks really weigh a lot.” She just turned and looked at me. I don’t think she thought that was as funny as I did. The only good thing about them masks was you could put M&M candies or some kind of small candy in them and snack during the day and nobody would know. I did see where someone was selling their scales on Facebook marketplace. Honey, that’s the way to go. Just get rid of them lying scales. None of them are accurate. The reason I wanted a new set of scales I got on mine and they said I weighed 102 pounds and I just kept trying and it said I weighed 102. It sure made me feel good for a little while even though I knew one leg weighed 102 pounds. I used to be a member of the Hartford Think Thin Diet Club. I called it the “Fat Farm”. I went over there for years and was asked by someone if it worked and I pointed at myself and said, “it works!” I was not a good example or spokesperson for the club. We were more of a social club than a diet club, but we sure had fun. All that being said, I found this wonderful recipe for Orange Creamsicle Cookies. My good friend and neighbor brough me a whole case of white chocolate chips, so I have been trying to find recipes for them. Have a wonderful week and try to stay dry!

ORANGE CREAMSICLE COOKIES
15.25 oz. white cake mix (1 box)
3 oz. box of orange Jello
2 tablespoons of orange zest
8 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
2 large eggs (room temperature)
11 oz. of white chocolate chips
Preheat oven 350 degrees, line your cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the white cake mix, orange Jello and orange zest until fully combined. Add the butter and eggs to the bowl. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to beat the ingredients together just until combined, about two minutes. Fold in the white chocolate chips into the cookie dough. Do tablespoons of dough and roll into balls. I would chill the dough, because it is sticky and will be easier to work with if it’s cold. Put on a cookie sheet, two inches apart and bake for 10-13 minutes or until the edges are set. Remove from the oven and let cool for about 10 minutes. Enjoy them.

‘Cicadapolcalypse Now’ as emergence begins in Arkansas

Tammy Teague
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‘Cicadapolcalypse Now’ as emergence begins in Arkansas

By Mary Hightower
U of A System Division of Agriculture

Maybe you haven’t seen them, with their dark green hard-shell bodies and large red eyes, but you may be hearing the trademark buzzsaw sound of the cicada.

The insects have made headlines for months because of the emergence of two broods — an occurrence two centuries in the making — is expected to bring astronomical numbers of these insects above ground. The group of cicadas known as Brood XIX emerge every 13 years. This is also the year for Brood XIII, to emerge after 17 years underground.

“Over the next few months, people in the South will witness the emergence of the largest brood of periodical cicadas in the country, spanning parts of 16 states,” said Jon Zawislak, extension urban entomologist for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

“The insect army poised to invade are still nymphs, in the very last stage of their development,” he said “After feeding on fluids from tree roots for 13 years, slowly growing and molting underground, they will make their debut by crawling up and out of the soil when it warms to about 64 degrees Fahrenheit and is softened by rains.”

The two broods are only likely to overlap geographically in southern Illinois. The last time this occurred was 221 years ago, coinciding with the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.  

Some of the insects are making their presence known. According to iNaturalist.org, app users have reported cicadas north of the Ozarks, in the Ouachita Mountains, around and east of Jonesboro and scattered in southern Arkansas around Crossett, Warren and Camden.

The adult cicadas pose no threat to people, pets or livestock. They don’t sting and don’t bite.

“Mature adults don’t feed and don’t even have functional mouthparts with which to bite,” Zawislak said. “Having spent the last 13 years doing little more than eat, they emerge with the single-minded goal of making more cicadas.”

The buzzing is the male’s way of attracting a female. After mating, the female cicada saws a shallow crevice into a tree branch, where she deposits up to 20 eggs.  She will repeat this process, producing up to 600 eggs over three to four weeks.  

After about six weeks, the eggs hatch and the nymphs drop to the ground and land unhurt because of their small size.

“They quickly burrow into the soil and will tap into plant and tree roots to feed on the xylem almost right away,” Zawislak said. “They will continue to feed like this, sometimes moving to new food sources as they slowly mature. These nymphs will grow and molt four times over the next 13 years, when it’s time for the next generation to emerge.” 

See Zawislak’s piece online. Learn more about insects in general by signing up for the pest management newsletter.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on X and Instagram at @AR_Extension. To learn more about Division of Agriculture research, visit the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station website: https://aaes.uada.edu. Follow on X at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on X at @AgInArk.

Sebastian County’s Cooper Named Farm Family of the Year

Tammy Teague
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Sebastian County’s Cooper Named Farm Family of the Year

The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has announced its 2024 County Farm Families of the Year.

Since 1947, the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program has helped to recognize outstanding farm families throughout the state. The objectives of the Farm Family of the Year program are:

  • To give recognition and encouragement to farm families who are doing an outstanding job on their farm and in their community;
  • To recognize the importance of agriculture in the community and state; and
  • To disseminate information on improved farm practices and management.

Selection criteria for the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year includes efficiency of production, conservation of energy and resources, leadership in agricultural and community affairs, home and farm improvement, and home and farm management.

The county Farm Families of the Year are: 

  • Arkansas, North – Dean Price
  • Arkansas, South – Jim & Heidi Craig
  • Baxter – Ellie Lassiter
  • Benton – Michael & Phillip Fletcher
  • Boone – Billy Jack Burns
  • Bradley – Nathan & Jodi Harrod 
  • Calhoun – Jeremy Martin
  • Carroll – Tom Butler
  • Clark – Tim & Michelle Daniels 
  • Clay – Jeremy Wiedeman
  • Cleburne – Eddie Whitehurst
  • Cleveland – Jason & Ashley Boyd
  • Conway – Strap & Leigh Ann Brents
  • Craighead – Henry Dean & Jeff Finch
  • Crawford – Jamie Marion
  • Crittenden – Neal Williams
  • Cross – Chris Wood
  • Desha – Bradley Day
  • Drew – Jason Cater Family
  • Faulkner – Raymond & Karen Kelly
  • Fulton – Cline & Ashley Hall Family
  • Grant – Gator & Amber Denis
  • Greene – Jeff & Linwood Wells
  • Hempstead – Curtis & Melissa Bobo
  • Hot Spring – Robert & Vikki Tankersley
  • Howard – Billy Barton
  • Independence – Danny & Cheryl Franks
  • Izard – David Blakenship Family
  • Johnson – Dylan & Allyson Jackson 
  • Lafayette – Stephen & Cindy Burton
  • Lawrence – Adam & Chasity Wall 
  • Little River – Mark & Patty Welch
  • Lonoke – Jordan & Mary Ellen Lynch
  • Madison – Kenny & Rebecca Emitt Family
  • Mississippi – Murry Henderson Family
  • Monroe – Kortney & Megan Gray
  • Nevada – Damon Williams
  • Perry – Adam & Jill Blair
  • Phillips – Neil & Blake Culp
  • Polk – Tracy & Mary Standerfer
  • Pope – Tony & Jennifer Haley
  • St. Francis – Galen Geisler
  • Sebastian – Joel Brent Cooper
  • Sevier – Justin Craig
  • Sharp – Dennis Walling
  • Stone – Thane & Ashley Huyard
  • Van Buren – Stacy & Lisa Kirk
  • Washington – Larry & Be-Ann Walker
  • White – Dana Martin Stewart Family
  • Woodruff – Mike & Sheila Milton
  • Yell – Len & Melinda Cullins

The families will be visited by a set of judges to determine eight District Farm Families of the Year, which will be announced June 17. The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year will be announced in December at the Farm Family of the Year luncheon, who then represent Arkansas at the Southeastern Expo Farmer of the Year event in Georgia. Arkansas has had three Southeast Farmer of the Year winners, Brian and Nan Kirksey of Clark County in 2008 and Wildy Family Farms of Mississippi County in 2016 and the Cobb, Lyerly and Owen Family/Partnership of Craighead County in 2023.

Sponsors of the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program are Arkansas Farm Bureau, the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas and the Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas. Additionally, support for the program is provided by the Arkansas Agriculture Department, Arkansas Department of Career Education, Arkansas Press Association, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture and the USDA’s Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service and Rural Development.

For more information on the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program, please contact Matt Jackson at matt.jackson@arfb.com or 501-517-4237.

Mercy Hospital Paris Named Among Best Critical Access Hospitals in the Country

Tammy Teague
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Mercy Hospital Paris Named Among Best Critical Access Hospitals in the Country

Mercy Hospital Paris has been named among the top 20 critical access hospitals (CAH) in the country for 2024, a recognition that was celebrated May 14 during a lunch and ceremony for co-workers and the community.

As determined by The Chartis Center for Rural Health, the top 20 CAHs were recently announced by the National Rural Health Association (NRHA). The May 14 celebration was held to recognize Mercy Paris co-workers and included leaders from both Mercy and the Paris community. 

Mercy Paris was named to the top 20 from among 1,353 critical access hospitals throughout the U.S.

“This Top 20 designation is truly something to celebrate,” said Juli Stec, Mercy’s vice president of patient services. “Our co-workers deserve this recognition; they work so hard every day to provide high-quality care in Paris, and we are pleased that Chartis has recognized their efforts. We can’t thank our co-workers enough for all they do and for all they will continue to do for patients and for the community.”

The recognition comes just months after Mercy Paris was named among the top 100 critical access hospitals, a list that also includes Mercy hospitals in Berryville, Booneville, Ozark and Waldron. 

The top 20 CAHs have achieved success in overall performance based on a composite rating from eight measurements of strength which includes quality, outcomes, patient perspective and cost.

Mercy Hospital Paris is a 13-bed critical access hospital serving Logan County. Along with the 24-hour emergency room, the hospital offers many services to the community, including laboratory, radiology, respiratory therapy and physical therapy, as well as access to specialists using secure video links that enable patients to be seen virtually.

“We’re here to take care of our community,” said Ryan Gehrig, president of Mercy Arkansas Communities. “I want to thank this team. This represents your commitment to the community, the commitment to the ministry and really your commitment to each other. You have to bring your ‘A’ game every day in order for us to achieve this recognition.”

Dr. Mark Bailey, Mercy Fort Smith board chairman and a practicing physician in a rural community, noted that, “You understand that awards of this magnitude are not just handed out. They’re not easily attained. They’re only achieved through really, really hard work and dedication to the hospital, your fellow co-workers, and area residents you serve day-in and day-out.”

The recognition is based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance index. Now in its 14th year, the index measures and monitors performance using publicly available data across a variety of areas impacting patient care, hospital operations and finance. An awards ceremony will be held during NRHA’s Critical Access Hospital Conference in September in Kansas City, Missouri.

“I truly tie this award back to Mercy’s mission statement: As the Sisters of Mercy before us, we bring to life the healing ministry of Jesus through our compassionate care and exceptional service,” Stec said.

Waldron School Board Meets

Tammy Teague
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Waldron School Board Meets

The regular monthly meeting of the Waldron School Board was held in the Central Office Building Monday, May 13, 2024,at 6:00 p.m. Board members present were Stan Cottrell, Angela Hunsucker, Clay Woodall, Konnor McKay and Mac Davis.  Others present were Superintendent Daniel Fielding, Misty Owens, Darla Jeffery, Zack Taylor, Kim Solomon, Kristi Sigman, Tonya Cluck, Natalie Cadena, Toni Dozier and Cheyenne Smith.

President Woodall called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.and welcomed everyone to the meeting.

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

​Angela Hunsucker led the Pledge of Allegiance.

​ A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the Consent Agenda items: A) Approval of the April 15th Minutes; B) Approve Financial Reports and Expenditures; C) Approve Purchase Orders for IXL Learning. Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Stan Cottrell to approve the STAR Autism Support, Inc. Curriculum and Links Curriculum.  Motion carried 5-0.​

​A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Mac Davis to approve the 2 in-coming School Choice Applications.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to approve the 1 out-going School Choice Application.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to accept the resignation of Walter Embrey as Bus Driver as of the end of 2023-24 SY.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Mac Davis to accept the resignation of Genesis (Ginger) Hobbs as WES Music Teacher for the 2023-24 SY.  Motion carried 5-0.

A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to accept the resignations of Sherry Moore and Brayden Gilmore who decided not to sign their contract and declined the job for the 2024/25 SY.  Motion carried 5-0.

A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to accept the resignation of Randi Hickman as MS Assistant Principal for the 2023/24 SY.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Mac Davis to hire Doug Milholen as of May 14, 2024 as HS Teacher, Head Sr. High Football, Assistant Jr. High Football, Assistant 7th Grade Football and Powerlifting Coach.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Jenny Diaz as ES Teacher for the 2024/25 Sy.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Angela Hunsucker and seconded by Stan Cottrell to hire Makhalee Mortimore as ES Teacher for the 2024/25 Sy.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to hire Amy Huffmaster as ES Paraprofessional for the 2024/25 Sy.  Motion carried 5-0.

A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to hire Cora Ozuna as ES Paraprofessional for the 2024/25 Sy.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Konnor McKay to hire Sarah Spradlin as HS Science Teacher for the 2024/25 Sy.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to hire Nancy Mondragon as HS Family and Consumer Science Teacher for the 2024/25 Sy.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to hire Rebecca Millard as ABC Paraprofessional for 2024/25 SY.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Mac Davis and seconded by Angela Hunsucker to hire Kelsie Taylor as ABC Teacher for the 2024/25 SY, providing she meets all licensure requirements.  Motion carried 5-0.

A motion was made by Konnor McKay and seconded by Mac Davis to rehire the Classified Staff (see attached lists) for the 2024/25 SY.  Motion carried 5-0.

​A motion was made by Stan Cottrell and seconded by Konnor McKay to adjourn.  Meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

Obituary: Janice Franklin (1935-2024)

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Obituary: Janice Franklin (1935-2024)

Janice Franklin, 88, of Greenwood, Arkansas passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was born July 20, 1935 to Marshall and Jessie Phillips. She was a homemaker, retired from General Tire and was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Sandra Black of Greenwood, Daronda Spicer and husband, Stan of Fort Smith and Cynthia Brock and husband, Kevin of Greenwood; one brother, Robert Phillips of Poteau; one sister, Doris Mendenhall of Hackett; four grandsons, Johnny Spicer and wife, Candace, Jeremy Spicer and wife, Dawn, Zachary Brock and Nathan Brock; six grandchildren, Kaden, Landen, Josiah, Silas, Trinity and Anna Spicer and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by the father of her children, Johnie Ray Black, one brother, Talmidge Phillips and a sister, Connie McConnell.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m., Friday, May 17 at Pine Log Cemetery under the direction of McConnell Funeral Home of Greenwood. Viewing will be Thursday from 1 – 7 p.m. at the funeral home, where the family will visit with friends from 5 – 7 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Zachary Brock, Nathan Brock, Jeremy Spicer, Kaden Spicer, Landen Spicer, Josiah Spicer and Silas Spicer.

Arrest Reports 5/4

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Arrest Reports 5/4

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Donald Ray Barr of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 8 at 8:34 a.m. and remains at the SCADC with legally sufficient bond. Barr was charged with Simultaneous Possession of Drugs and Firearms-Firearm, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia C Felony, Maintaining a Premises for Drug Activity, Possession Of Firearm By Certain Persons Felony, and three counts of Possession of [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance] with the Purpose to Deliver >28g.

James Gareth Barr of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 9 at 8:18 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond May 11 at 10:04 a.m. Barr was charged with Possession of [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance] with the Purpose to Deliver >28g, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia C Felony, and Maintaining a Premises for Drug Activity.

Keith Capo of Ratcliff was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 8 at 2:39 p.m. and released on signature bond May 13 at 9:17 a.m. Capo was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Carl James Chapman of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 5 at 2:02 p.m. and released on cash bond May 5 at 5:47 p.m. Chapman was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Altemar Gonzalez of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 6 at 12:34 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Gonzalez was charged with ADC Commitment Hold, Parole Violation, and absconding.

Steven Scott Long of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 9 at 4:21 p.m. and released on signature bond May 10 at 9:10 a.m. Long was charged with Failure to Appear – Class C Misdemeanor.

Michael Gabriel Lyon of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 8 at 2:16 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Lyon was charged with ADC Commitment Hold.

Wizdom Renee McMurray of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 7 at 2:51 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with bond. McMurray was charged with Failure to Appear – Class A Misdemeanor, and Failure to Appear – Class C Felony.

Reyna Jennifer Moyer of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 10 at 12:41 p.m. and released on signature bond May 10 at 2:15 p.m. Moyer was charged with Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO.

Lisa Franceska Faye Smalling of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 9 at 8:24 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond May 11 at 8 p.m. Smalling was charged with Possession of [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance] with the Purpose to Deliver >28g, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia C Felony, and Maintaining a Premises for Drug Activity.

Shailee Christine Turney of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 9 at 2:53 a.m. and remains at the SCADC on time served. Turney was charged with Failure to Appear – Class A Misdemeanor, Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO, and two counts of Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Lavaca Police Department:
Willie Kevin Burns of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 11 at 4:25 p.m. and released on signature bond May 11 at 5:32 p.m. Burns was charged with Driving While License Cancelled/Suspended/Revoked, and Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Arkansas Parole:
Amber Rose Castro of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 6 at 9:54 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Castro was charged with drug court sanctions.

Arresting agency – Hartford Police Department:
Stephen Auther Hanna of Midland was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 11 at 6:41 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with bond. Hanna was charged with Public Intoxication – Danger to self or others, Refusal to Submit to Arrest Misdemeanor, Fleeing -On Foot-Misd., and criminal trespass.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Keith Lynn Jester of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 8 at 1:13 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond May 8 at 10:29 a.m. Jester was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine (2-10g).

Nicholas Anthony Scarcella of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 7 at 8:18 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond May 7 at 11:06 p.m. Scarcella was charged with Fleeing – By Vehicle-Misd.

Arresting agency – Mansfield Police Department:
April Martin of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 7 at 4:14 p.m. and released on signature bond April 8 at 2:12 a.m. Martin was charged with Public Intoxication – Danger to self or others, and Disorderly Conduct – Obstructs Traffic.

Corey William Mclaughlin from Iowa was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on May 5 at 11:09 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Mclaughlin was charged as a fugitive from justice out of state.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Jessica Dibble, 36 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on May 6 at 2:52 p.m. Dibble was charged with possession of methamphetamine, heroin, or cocaine with the purpose to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, defective signal or brake lights, and parole hold.

Dontrell Gordon, 33 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on May 7 at 8:53 p.m. Gordon was charged with battery in the second degree.

Joshua Green, 29 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on May 8 at 12:29 a.m. Green was charged with driving while intoxicated, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving DWI revoked license, ad failure to obey stop and yield signs.

Gary Miller, 43 of Danville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on May 8 at 5:29 p.m. Miller was charged with nonfinancial identity fraud.

Kelly Norton, 46, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on May 9 at 12:04 p.m. Norton was charged with aggravated assault on a family or household member, and domestic battering in the 2nd degree.

David Ross, 46 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on May 9 at 2 p.m. Ross was charged with possession of methamphetamine, heroin, or cocaine with the purpose to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, and proximity to certain facilities – enhanced penalties.

Corey Scott, 33 of Earle, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on May 10 at 11:27 p.m. Scott was charged with battery in the third degree, and aggravated assault.

Jason Rowe, 30 of Ozark, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on May 11 at 9:59 a.m. Rowe was charged with criminal trespass, theft of property, and breaking or entering.

Arresting agency – Franklin County Sheriff’s Office:
Amber Lynn Wade, 35 of Altus, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on May 9 at 1:43 p.m. Wade was charged with possession of SCH VI LT 4 oz. and sentenced to days.

Ronny Gene Bugg, 32 of Mulberry, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on May 8 at 8:29 p.m. Bugg was charged with failure to register vehicle – expired tags, fictitious license sticker, driving while license suspended, no proof of liability insurance, obstructing governmental operations hindering apprehension or prosecution / harbor or conceals, possession of meth or cocaine LT 2 GM, and possession of drug paraphernalia meth/cocaine.

Judy Diana Thompson, 58 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on May 8 at 9:09 a.m. Thompson was sentenced to CCC.

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


Mansfield Athletes Of 2024 Are College Bound And Ready For More

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Mansfield Athletes Of 2024 Are College Bound And Ready For More

Statistics show that only about 7% of high school athletes get a shot at playing college sports. Most of those athletes tend to come from larger schools while the percentage of smaller school athletes is likely much, much smaller. So, when Mansfield had seven athlete’s signing to play in college, it became kind of a big deal. From the time they moved up as freshmen to their final year donning Red and White, the seven 2024 Tigers and Lady Tigers have combined for a whole slew of State Championships, Regional Championships, District Championships, and Conference Championships. If you couple those team awards with a plethora of individual accolades each of these student athletes achieved in each and every sport available in the Mansfield School District, you have one heck of a list. These student athletes put in countless hours of hard work in the classroom as well as field/court to acquire scholarships to seven different colleges in five different sports.

Alyson Edwards has been a name that has struck fear into the Lady Tigers opponents ever since little league. With her well rounded athleticism coupled with her sports intellect, Edwards could have gone to college in just about any sport she wanted. Alyson has been an All-State, All-District, All-Conference, and All-Star athlete in volleyball, basketball, and softball almost each year she has played. After “pitching” around her options, Edwards chose to sign with the University of Nebraska Omaha to play softball. Even though Edwards stats for her senior season continue to grow as the Lady Tigers enter the State Tournament, the end result will likely land her as one of the best pitchers Arkansas has ever seen. All of the years of practicing softball in the old gym with her parents after basketball practices paid off in a big way as she will be transforming from a Lady Tiger to a Lady Maverick.

Working hard with a smile is something you don’t see much of in high school athletics. When it is spotted though, it’s usually Kynslee Ward with her ear-to-ear grin. Like Edwards, Ward has been an all-around athlete for the Lady Tigers program in basketball, volleyball, and softball. Kynslee’s extreme work ethic led to her averaging 15.6 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game, 3 assists per game, and 5 steals per game in her senior basketball season. Kynslee broke two school records with 164 steals and 89 made threes this season as well. It was those statistics coupled with her visible love for the game that caught the eye of Crowley’s Ridge College, and the rest is not history but the future, as Ward signed with the Lady Pioneers shortly after the Lady Tigers basketball season ended. Kynslee will now be smiling big while she steals the show over in Eastern Arkansas.

If there was a face of “never give up”, it would be that of Raine Hecox. Hecox dabbled in just about every sport Mansfield has to offer in her career (even football). While she played the role of Robin to the Batmen on her team’s most of the time over the years, she made sure she was the best Robin she could be to help the Lady Tigers succeed. As a two-time State Champion in Indoor Track, State All-Star, District Champion, and State Runner-Up in Outdoor Track along with medaling in multiple individual meets, Hecox’s determination to make herself and her teammates successful drew the attention of the University of the Ozarks for nearly two years. Even while competing with an injury for most of her senior season, Hecox’s selflessness and determination landed her a spot on the Eagles Cross Country and Track roster.

Volleyball is a staple of women’s sports in Mansfield. With four consecutive State, Regional, District, and Conference Championships it would be hard to think that there wouldn’t be any colleges kicking down the door to have a shot at one of the Lady Tigers. Well, there wasn’t one in Mansfield’s talented group to be found…there were two. Kinley Vanmeter moved to the Mansfield school district as a sophomore and immediately made an impact in volleyball. Overall, Vanmeter has two State, Conference, and District Championships with the Lady Tigers. In her senior season, Vanmeter racked up All-Conference, All-State Honorable Mention, and All-Star Nominee accolades while leading the team in digs with 334. With stats like that, Lyon College decided to snatch up this Lady Tiger for themselves and just like that, Kinley Vanmeter became a Lady Lion. Every team has to have an “ace” up their sleeve and for Mansfield volleyball, that was none other than Cole Smith. Smith was a part of all four of Mansfield’s consecutive State Championship teams and made it her mission to give all she could to the Lady Tigers. In her senior season, Smith was awarded All-Conference, All-State Honorable Mention, All-State Tournament Team, All-Star Nominee, and led the team in aces with 100. Cole was able to complete her mission of playing at the next level by signing with the Mission University Lady Patriots to play volleyball.

While it is the girls’ sports in Mansfield that tends to get all of the attention, there has been one sport that has held the light for the Tigers consistently. It has been the baseball program that has pulled most of the weight of the boys’ sports for the past few years and a couple of athletes have been key increments in the program’s success, Peyton Martin and Jaden Wolfe. Peyton has been a multisport superstar for the Tigers since his elementary years. Peyton has held multiple individual accolades in football, basketball, track and baseball making him one of the most valuable players in the school’s history. Martin helped the Tigers 2024 baseball run to the State Tournament by averaging .468 when swinging the bat. The hard work and determination of Martin brought the University of Arkansas Rich Mountain to his doorstep with a Bucks scholarship in hand. Jaden Wolfe proved to be a dual threat for the diamond Tigers both on the mound and at the plate. Jaden’s baseball IQ and skillset was so impressive that National Park College snatched him up even before the season started. Wolfe’s 3.3 ERA from the pitching mound laid waste to opponent’s batters throughout the 2024 season while he solidified a .277 batting average on the year.

With a class of 52 Tigers and Lady Tigers graduating in just a few days, 13.4% will move on to play college sports. That places Mansfield as nearly doubling the national average of next level players. This group has proven that no matter what school you go to, big or small, hard work and persistence will always pay off. While the names Alyson Edwards, Kynslee Ward, Raine Hecox, Kinley Vanmeter, Cole Smith, Peyton Martin, and Jaden Wolfe will now be called out in different areas of the state and country, their names will forever be etched in the Mansfield Tigers and Lady Tigers lore for generations to come. Congratulations to all and go Mavericks, Pioneers, Eagles, Lions, Patriots, Bucks, and Nighthawks!!!

Harding Academy Escapes with 2-1 Extra Innings Win Over Paris in 3A State Baseball Tournament

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Harding Academy Escapes with 2-1 Extra Innings Win Over Paris in 3A State Baseball Tournament

HOT SPRINGS- Majestic Park in beautiful Hot Springs National Park was the setting last week for the first three rounds of the 3A state baseball tournament. Hot Springs, with a long and proud tradition of supporting major league baseball as an annual spring training location in the days of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig, has embraced its legacy with a beautiful Majestic Park baseball and softball facility. And this year’s tournament lived up to expectations at the outstanding facility.

The first round of the baseball side of the tournament featured a “David and Goliath” match-up between last year’s defending 3A state champion, Harding Academy, and the fourth seeded Paris Eagles. Very few people honestly expected the Eagles to compete with the Wildcats. The game was also a rematch of the 2022 state semifinal match-up between the two schools that saw Harding Academy win handily over the Eagles on the way to the 2022 championship.

But no one told the Eagles that they were not supposed to win. Paris came out early and took a 1-0 lead over the Wildcats in the first inning. The inning also saw a run thrown out at the plate that could have increased the Eagles’ lead to 2-0 and would prove to be very important much later in the game.

Senior starting pitcher, Dawson Neumeier, got the start for the Eagles after pitching impressively in the district and regional tournaments. Neumeier would end up going the distance in a nine-inning affair that would not determine a winner until one out in the bottom of the ninth inning.

Neumeier’s iron man performance would outlast three Harding Academy pitchers. But in the bottom of the ninth, the Wildcats were finally able to get a runner aboard and eventually advance him to second base on a sacrifice bunt. The next hitter hit a line drive to center field that scored the runner in the walk off win for Harding Academy. It was a tough loss for Paris who gave a gutty performance.

Harding Academy survived the Eagles’ effort to advance to the second round, but the toll the win took on its pitching staff would cost the Wildcats in the second round. Harding Academy’s championship run ended the next day with a loss to Gosnell in the quarterfinals.

Congratulations to the Paris Eagles baseball team for their second trip to the state tournament in the past three seasons. Seniors Konnor Edwards and Dawson Neumeier played their final games after having led the team all season. Congratulations to both seniors on a job well done!

After losing just two seniors on this year’s team, Paris will be predicted to again compete for a 3A-4 title and yet another trip to the state tournament. Congratulations to the Eagles on a great season!

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