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Obituary – Madge Hunt (1931 – 2024)

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Madge Hunt, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, January 11, 2024 in Fort Smith, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Madge was born on December 19, 1931 to Thurman Templeman and Della (Sykes) Pollard in Blue Ball, Arkansas. Madge was a devout Christian. She loved the Lord and was virtuous woman. She was a member of Waldron Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, Arkansas.

Madge was married to the love of her life, Thurman Hunt, for 68 marvelous years before Thurman went on to Heaven to wait for her. Together they raised four amazing children and played a huge role in the lives of their grandchildren, great grandchildren and she was the best mom and granny. Madge enjoyed singing while listening to good old Christian hymns and always had a smile on her face. She loved people, hearing their laughter and enjoyed having family time. Madge had a warm heart and was a kind caring person. She loved being at church, singing, listening to good preaching and helping out with the church dinners. She was a fabulous cook and enjoyed sharing meals with her family. She made it a point to talk to each of her children daily. She was a spit fire full of zest and enjoyed life to the fullest. The memories made with her loved ones will forever be treasured by each of them.

Madge leaves behind to cherish her memory her four children: Linda Fowler of Waldron, Arkansas; Ricky Hunt and wife Betty of Waldron, Arkansas; Pam Burke and husband Chris of Wickes, Arkansas; and Kay Elliott and husband Matt of Perryville, Arkansas. Granny will forever remain in the hearts of her nine grandchildren: Weston Burke, Calvin Morrow, Nickey Hunt, Dana Tomlin, April McDaniel, Sonya Hale, Stacy Fowler, Sabrina Ison, and Josh Fowler; a host of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Madge is also survived by one brother in law, Billy Wallace of Danville, Arkansas. Madge will be missed by all that knew her and the many lives whom she impacted including a host of extended family, friends, neighbors and loved ones.

Madge was preceded in death by her husband, Thurman Hunt; her parents Thurman Templeman and Della Pollard, and her siblings: LT Pollard, Lonnie Pollard, Bobby Pollard, Roy Templeman, Rose May Howell, Ann Holmes, Ethelene Garner, Fay Stockton, Sue Wilkins, Rex Pollard, Troy Templeman, baby sister Darlene Pollard, daughter in law Beverly Hunt, and two son in laws: Bob Fowler and Ray Morrow.

Madge’s life celebration will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Waldron Pentecostal Church of God in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Chris Burke and Rev. Rickey Hunt officiating. Interment will follow in the Hunt Cemetery in Blue Ball, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Madge’s pallbearers will be Weston Burke, Stacy Fowler, Calvin Morrow, Josh Fowler, Nickey Hunt and William Hunt.

Arkansas Law Enforcement Implements New Tools to Fight Human Trafficking

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Tammy Teague

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Arkansas Law Enforcement Implements New Tools to Fight Human Trafficking

The Arkansas Human Trafficking Council (AHTC) met on Thursday, January 4, 2024, and implemented new human trafficking identification tools to support human trafficking victims and to prevent and prosecute human trafficking. The council also adopted new law enforcement policies, procedures, and protocols. January is Human Trafficking Month, and January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Both offer an opportunity to educate the public, spread awareness and encourage action to protect survivors of all forms of human trafficking.

The new ID tools adopted by the council will include a three-level approach: a rapid assessment, an in-depth background assessment, and a comprehensive assessment for interviewing victims. This is the first step to helping victims escape human trafficking. The tools may be viewed HERE.

The first level is a rapid assessment with eight or fewer questions designed to quickly identify potential victims and provide immediate assistance. This can be used by law enforcement, first responders, guidance counselors, and essential frontline individuals who have brief encounters or sporadic interactions with potential victims. The second level can be used to assess a situation by analyzing history and background information. This consists of an assessment completed by a reporting individual based on their knowledge of the victim’s background and behavior. A background assessment would identify any red flags that may indicate trafficking without interviewing a possible victim. Level three would be the most comprehensive assessment designed to directly interact with the potential victim, allowing them to disclose in a private, safe, confidential manner. The council also created a Human Trafficking Coordinated Response Hub—aimed at centralizing support services, empowering local law enforcement, and protecting victims.

The workgroup adopted new state human trafficking protocols to address the problem in a more efficient, effective, and uniform manner. These protocols will expand resource availability, increase offender prosecution rates, improve victim support services, and enhance protections for victims.

The Human Trafficking Prevention, Education, and Training workgroup compiled a list of updated local, state, and national resources for human trafficking training and educational materials. This list is designed to provide training and educational resources for students, parents, counselors, and school personnel. This will supplement materials promoted by the Arkansas Center for School Safety of the Criminal Justice Institute as required by the LEARNS Act.

In addition, individuals who regularly engage with Arkansas’ human trafficking protocols will undergo routine training and be notified of any updates or changes to the protocols.

The AHTC is implementing four services to identify all forms of human trafficking; to provide all victims access to services, to investigate and prosecute human trafficking cases at the local, state, and federal levels, and to address individualized service needs through a comprehensive array of service providers. 

The AHTC is a collaboration of the Department of Public Safety Division of Arkansas State Police, the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Human Services Division of Children and Family Services providing comprehensive services to trafficking victims. To request protocols and the assessment tools, contact Sergeant Matthew Foster, Human Trafficking Coordinator, at [email protected].

Hackett High School Releases Honor Roll and Principal’s List

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Tammy Teague

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Hackett High School Releases Honor Roll and Principal’s List

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
7th Grade

Cassidy Bates, Christian Bull, Alisa Chanthasensak, Dean Duboise, Calamity Duncan, Lily Dyer, Bailey Edwards, Abel Garner, Emalyn Geheb, Landyn Gibson, Austin Gordon, Addisyn Gutierrez, Alexis Harlen, Riley Harvey, Remington Hodges, Remingtyn Hoopengarner, Timothy Horine, Schyler Jones, Logan Mathis, Dylan Neal, Maci Oelke, Addileigh Oswald, Jazimyn Perez, Kenzi Pound, Abigail Talbert, Abel Taylor, Robby Walker.

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
8th Grade

Jayden Alverson, Channing Bailey, Connor Callahan, Levi Carpenter, Max Carroll, Lilly Fox, Payton Harper, Zayden Holbert, Makayla Holleman, Sophia Jackson, Lane Kats, Emma LaFontaine, Makenzi Lawson, Brayden Long, Abagail McAdams, Caleb McCarthy, Christine Neal, Ty Ratliff, Allison Reynolds, Liam Spencer, Vincent Wroten.

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
9th Grade

Kaeden Bartmier, Isabelle Bishop, Tristin Bowlin, Devan Byrd, Jeremiah Byrd, Westin Duboise, Wyatt Duncan, Sophia Hice, Damyen Hill, Daniellah Hill, Phoenix Johnson, Bryan Jones, Garett Perkins, Kali Reather, Nevaeh Reinschmiedt, Tomas Ruiz, Abby White.

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
10th Grade

Emilee Blum, Kaeden Bosley, Mariah Carson, Nicholas DuBois, Evan Gordon, Toby Holland, Jake Killian, Ashlyn McClure, Emma Moore, Olivia Roberts, Coty Reather, Malia Rodriguez.

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
11th Grade

Charlie Anne Bull, Jacob Dorr, Hayden Foster, Weston Gatling, Eden Graham, Brycen Hamilton, Laitlyn Holbert, Breanna Holmes, Alexa Hoopengarner, Madisen Jacinto, Conley Keaton, Jeremy Lawyer, Hayden Love, Joshua Mayhall, Zane McCoy, Aiden Moore, Hannah Parker, Jesse Perez, Jason Reinschmiedt, Ashley Rodriguez, Brianna Rupe, Skyler Schalski, Landon Slavens, Camryn Stiles, Aubree Sweeten, Nicole Trujillo, Emma Underwood.

Honor Roll (A’s & B’s)
12th Grade

Andrew Bass, Jaiden Carnathan, Nicholas Carnathan, Miranda Coffey, Milan Cooper, Lane Coryell, Coreens Craig Leos, Madison Dorr, Chasity Duncan, Lexi Gann, Mills Houts, James Howes, Payton Martin, Logan McCarthy, Andrew Rodriguez, Santanna Silva, Eli Slavens, Prairie Vaughn, Alex Woody, Tate Wroten, KDance Young.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
7th Grade

Talon Bales, Macie Bartmier.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
8th Grade

Hudson Bartmier, Cameron Hamilton, Kassitey Hill, Jylian Null, Rodney Stiles, Isaiah Williams.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
9th Grade

Gracelin Boyster, Raya Brown, Kay Copeland, Catelyn Edwards, Kaden Elmore, Ryleigh Irvin, Leslie Mathis, Kaylee McCoy, Eva Thornburg, Jorgy Wiler.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
10th Grade

Liberty Carpenter, Kanon Fisher, Michaelyn Freeman, Matthew Garner, Keslyn Hill, Tommy Hudlow, Kinley James, Annabelle Lackey, Jessie Mendenhall, Rachel Silva, Macy Wilson.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
11th Grade

Ava Bartmier, Maya Carter, Morgan Coryell, Makenzie Freeman, Emma Hartsfield, Olivia Latham, Addison Nemeth, Payten Oliver, Lilly Oxford, Steven Thornburg.

Principal’s Honor Roll (All A’s)
12th Grade

Dylan Dugan, Aden Elmore, Brooklyn Espinosa, Aaliyah Escoffier, Savannah Galloway, Chloe Harp, Wyatt Hester, Christian Ketchum, Dorian Mead, Taylor Nichols, Lila Popken, Alona Rothwell

“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

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Tammy Teague

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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

By Sheri Hopkins, Lifestyle Contributor

Hello everyone! Brrrrr! It’s cold in Mansfield, Arkansas. I don’t like to complain but I am not a fan of winter weather. I can take the 40’s, but below that and I’m freezing.

My husband was from Pennsylvania, and he always made fun of us Arkie’s because he said, “you Arkie’s have no clue what cold weather is.” He said, “as long as I have been in Arkansas, I’ve never not been able to make it to the store.” As a matter of fact, as soon as the snow started, he wanted to get out on the road. It used to make me so mad I could spit. This one particular time, he was needing his meds from the Greenwood Walmart Pharmacy. He had been at home all day and as soon as it started sleeting, he heads to Greenwood. I saw him and Jacob drive by the bank and I called him and asked where he was going. Sure enough, Greenwood. I said, “have you lost your mind?” He wouldn’t listen to me and turn around and go home. He got between here and Huntington, not very far, and ended up in a pasture and had to be pulled out. I loved telling him I told him so. But I was worried about my son, so I didn’t ride him too hard. He never wanted to admit when I was right.

At Christmas we always had to have a real tree. No matter what. We have had Charlie Brown trees, that’s what him and the kids would go cut, and we have purchased beautiful trees from Lowes. One year he wanted us to all go out and find the perfect tree. Same scenario, we are in the middle of nowhere, I believe we were on Poteau Mtn., and it was slick, and he just kept on going and I finally had to put my foot down before we slid all the way back down. Them Yankees don’t want to listen. I always teased him about being a Yankee. Wouldn’t eat okra and it took me years to get him to eat white gravy. I told him, you cannot live in Arkansas and not eat white gravy, period. Then it was the way he pronounced cities in Arkansas. Lavaca was always “La va as in ah ca.” My sweet mother-in-law always came once a year and we always tried to make her time here a nice, restful visit. Her son, the Yankee, always wanted to drag her out to places she didn’t want to go. This particular time we took her to the Knoppers Ford/Jack Creek area and drove her all over the area. She read the sign that says Ouachita National Forest. She pronounced it Wa Cheetah National Forest. Well, that Yankee son of hers made so much fun of her, he had no room to talk. I love thinking about all the memories of that crazy man of mine. Used to tell him when I would get mad at him that I was going to kill him and drive to Scott County and dump him out. We had lots of laughs out of that. I guess the moral of this story is – men, listen to your wives and don’t get out on the roads when they are icy. I kind of got on a pig trail. Y’all be safe another little snowstorm may be headed our way.

This week’s recipe is for Snickerdoodle Bread, If I repeat my recipes, it’s because I can’t keep up with what all I have gave y’all.

SNICKERDOODLE BREAD
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups, plus 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
3/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 package Hershey cinnamon chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray two large load fans with cooking spray. In a large bowl, cream the butter, 2 cups of sugar, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and salt until fluffy. Add eggs and mix well. Then, add sour cream and vanilla and mix well. Mix flour and baking powder in a separate bowl and add to the wet ingredients and mix until combined. Add cinnamon chips and stir in batter. Spoon batter evenly into the prepared pans. Mix the remaining 3 tablespoons of sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon in a bowl and sprinkle over the top of the batter in each pan. Make a tent with foil and put on top of the loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes until done. Let cool before removing from pan. It is good with some butter on it! Enjoy!

Waldron Flower Shop Now Open

Madison VanRavensway

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The white house at 216 W 2nd St in Waldron is back open as a flower shop! This time its two generations of owners have an included boutique in the building.

Originally a family home, built by the Hughes family in 1920, the darling two-story building has been a flower shop off and on for several years. First with Buel and Margaret Watt’s running Margaret Ann’s out of it, and then Brauna Richmond-King had Brauna’s Flowers in it later. Waldron Flower Shop Gifts and Boutique is ran by mother daughter duo Jeanetta and Jill Byford.

The gorgeous tile work on the fire place and neat flooring make the place worth stopping by! Of course the flowers and boutique are the main attraction for those who aren’t weirdos like me. (There is the BEST smelling soap in their boutique! I didn’t purchase any when I stopped by and I have regretted every since! The soap is also worth the visit even if you don’t have any flower needs right now.)

Jill said the flower shop “fell into our laps” when asked how her and her mom came into their new floral career. Jill previously helped out Brauna so the building, and florals in general, aren’t foreign to her or her mom.

The pair work together to bring floral options as well as stylish clothes and fun gifts to Waldron.

To order an arrangement or anything else the phone number is 479-637-5455 or find them on Facebook “Waldron Flower Shop Gifts and Boutique”.

Backyard poultry coops prepped for cold still require good ventilation

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Tammy Teague

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8:14 pm

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Backyard poultry coops prepped for cold still require good ventilation

By Mary Hightower
U of A System Division of Agriculture

Backyard chicken flock owners preparing for the wave of extreme cold need to be sure their coops are not only warm, but also well-ventilated, said extension poultry experts for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service at Little Rock said that “bitterly cold air will be in place across the Natural State early next week. Forecast highs are expected to be in the teens and 20s on Monday and Tuesday, with lows in the single digits and teens.

“Dangerous wind chill values are also likely, with most of the state expected to experience sub-zero wind chill indices Tuesday morning.”

Andrew Bolton, extension instructor-poultry science, said that “our backyard flocks do require some winterization similar to our outside pets.

“First thing is to make sure make sure we have a properly prepared coop ready for those birds to take shelter,” he said. “The coop should be inspected for any drafts and repairs made if necessary.”

Bolton said the coop should also have a roosting place to keep the birds off the cold floor. The roosts should be made of wood.

“It’s important to stay away from material that will retain the cold like metal and plastic as these could cause frostbite,” he said.

Dustan Clark, extension poultry veterinarian, said owners should “consider insulating the coop wall. Having wood shavings in the poultry house 4-8 inches deep will also provide some insulation.”

The tricky part is ensuring “our coops also need to be well-ventilated even in these frigid temperatures,” Bolton said. “This air exchange helps to remove moisture from inside the coop as well as prevent a buildup of ammonia in the air. This can be done by having vents in the roof or have partially opened windows on the coop but a material like burlap over that opening to help retain heat.”

As temperatures fall below 35 degrees Fahrenheit, supplemental heating is needed. Modern chickens can be traced back to tropical jungle fowl and are sensitive to temperature extremes.

“Heat sources should be at the height of nest boxes or the lowest rung of the roost,” Bolton said. “One option is using radiant heat such as brooders plates or hanging heaters. The other option would be an approved heat lamp with a heat bulb. Caution should be used when using a heat lamp and all fire risk warnings should be read and followed. Installing a thermostat in the coop can help you gauge the temperature inside the coop.”

“Observe your chickens routinely to see if they are cold stressed,” Clark said. “Look for fluffing of feathers and huddling.

Clark also noted that poultry can suffer frostbite on the comb, wattles, toes and feet. Frostbite will show as blackened or gray tissue and feel brittle.

“Consult your veterinarian on what to do if you see frostbite in your birds,” Clark said.

Both Clark and Bolton said birds should continue to have access to food and clean water. Maintaining fresh unfrozen water supply for the flock is critical.

“Birds in cold weather could increase feed consumption by up to 25 percent,” Bolton said. “It is important to ensure you have enough feed and to keep your feeders topped off.”

Clark also advised flock owners to gather eggs regularly to prevent freezing and discard any that are cracked or frozen.

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.

How are Your Investments Taxed?

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Tammy Teague

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8:06 pm

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As we begin the new year, you may be receiving various tax statements from your financial services provider — so it’s a good time to consider how your investments are taxed. This type of knowledge is useful when you’re doing your taxes, and, perhaps just as important, knowing the type of taxes you generate can help you evaluate your overall investment strategy.
To understand the tax issues associated with investing, it’s important to understand that investments typically generate either capital gains or ordinary income. This distinction is meaningful because different tax rates may apply, and taxes may be due at different times.
So, when do you pay either capital gains taxes or ordinary income taxes on your investments?
You receive capital gains, and pay taxes on these gains, when you sell an investment that’s increased in value since you purchased it. Long-term capital gains (on investments held more than a year) are taxed at 0%, 15% and 20%, depending on your income. Also, qualified dividends — which represent most of the dividends paid by American companies to investors — are taxed at the same rates as long-term capital gains. (Keep in mind that you’ll be taxed on dividends even if you automatically reinvest them.)
On the other hand, you pay ordinary income taxes on capital gains resulting from sales of appreciated assets you’ve held for one year or less. You also pay ordinary income taxes
when you receive “ordinary” dividends, which are paid if you purchase shares of a company after the cutoff point for shareholders to be credited with a stock dividend (the ex-dividend date).
Because your ordinary income tax rate may be much higher than even the top long-term capital gains rate, you may be better off, from a tax standpoint, by focusing on investments that generate long-term capital gains. And the best strategy for doing just that is to buy quality investments and hold them for the long term. By doing so, you could also reduce the costs and fees associated with frequent buying and selling.
The investment tax situation has another twist, though, because not all ordinary income is taxable — and if it is, it may not be taxable immediately. The most common example of this is tax-deferred accounts, such as a traditional IRA and 401(k). When you take money from these accounts, typically at retirement, you’ll pay taxes at your personal tax rate, but for the years and decades before then, your taxes were deferred, which meant these accounts could grow faster than ones on which you paid taxes every year. Consequently, it’s generally a good idea to regularly contribute to your tax-advantaged retirement accounts.
Finally, some investments and investment accounts are tax free. Municipal bonds are free from federal income taxes, and often state income taxes, too. And when you invest in a Roth IRA, your earnings can grow tax free if you don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re at least 59½ and you’ve had your account at least five years.
Ultimately, tax considerations probably shouldn’t be the key driver of your investment choices. Nonetheless, knowing the tax implications of your investments — specifically, what type of taxes they may generate and when these taxes will be due — can help you evaluate which investment choices are appropriate for your needs.

#Titletown: More than Just A Football Town

Ross Fujibayashi

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#Titletown: More than Just A Football Town

As you walk into H.B. Stewart Arena, you are greeted by a large trophy case full of State Championship and State Runner-Up trophies. What you notice is this is not just Football. Above that is banners that circle the basketball court listing the various state championships. Most won after the football team’s first one in 2000.

At the School Board meeting on Thursday night, the 2023 Class 5A State Champion Cheer Squad and the 2023 Class 6A State Championship Football teams were recognized. During the first semester the 2023 Class 5A State Champion Girls Cross Country was recognized, bringing Greenwood’s total to 62 State Championships. To add to the trophy case the Volleyball team and Blue Dazzlers Squad brought home Class 5A State Runner-Up trophies also in the first semester.

For a community that has been labeled as a “Football Town” and was the influence on Greenwood Alumni Jabe Burgess’ Nashville debut of the same name. The Greenwood School District has made the case to being something other than just Football. There is only a small handful of school activities that have not hung a banner or placed a trophy into the case but it surely was not for a lack of trying. The ones that have, have won multiple times.

Baseball – 4x
Football – 11x (Tied for a State Record in the modern era)
Basketball – 7x (Girls)
Cheerleaders – 8x
Dance Team – 2x
Tennis – 3x (Girls-2, Boys-1)
Golf – 9x (Girls-7, Boys-2)
E-Sports – 1x
Wrestling – 5x
Volleyball – 3x
Cross Country – 3x (Girls)
Track – 2x
Softball – 2x
Bowling – 2x (Boys and Girls have 1 each)

“It shows a complete dedication from our school district and our community, to not only the major sports but of all activities.” Athletic Director Chris Young said after the School Board recognition. “We have State Championships everywhere from football and basketball and volleyball all the way to E-Sports, cross-country, cheer, and wrestling.”

“I think Greenwood does a great job of offering a lot different activities for kids to get involved in. Kids are more successful when they are involved in extracurricular activites.” Chris Young said. “Just the wide offering Greenwood has for our student-athletes.”

Currently Greenwood is tracking towards or has surpassed 100 appearances in state championship games, big part of that comes from the community. Following the buses leaving Greenwood for the football state championship, it was as if that was their first trip and not their seventeenth. “They support everything, it doesn’t matter what activity or what event you’re at. And if you’re in Greenwood you’re going to have great support from the parents. They support the kids, they support the coaches. They support our schools.”

To keep the standard that has been set forward by past Athletic Directors like H.B. Stewart, Jerry Cecil, and Dr. Dustin Smith, there has to a great team in place. “I do have a great team on both sides. Obviously starting with the athletic department, Kim Hobbs, the athletic secretary does an unbelievable job. The administration has allowed me to hire some Assistant Athletic Directors. Where we can kind of spread ourselves out and we can provide more support to our coaches.” Chris Young said. “With Coach Brewer and Coach Woods and Chase Meyers, it just gives us additional people to help coaches and athletes be successful.”

Going back to the state title appearances, you start to realize that this is much more than a “Football Town”. “It’s a challenge, we want those programs just as successful as Girls Basketball and Volleyball and Football. We have got to find ways to help them and help them win their own state championship.” Chris Young said. “Success is contagious. So when you have athletes of activity or one sport and they are winning championships or winning at a higher rate. Those kids go play multiple sports, the hope is that runs off into that sport as well. It’s just contagious. Our kids are special, they’re going to play hard whether they are playing football or basketball or baseball.”

Aside from the athletics, the other programs offered like Air Force JROTC, Band, and Future Business Leaders of America, have found themselves getting high praise not only on the state level but nationally. 2022-2023 Air Force JROTC was recognized as one of the Top 10 units in the country.

The motto on the fence at Smith-Robinson reads “Creating Champions”, between the athletic department, the administration, and the faculty, they most certainly are.

Obituary – Darvin Ray “Fuss” Hutchens (1933 – 2024)

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Tammy Teague

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Obituary – Darvin Ray “Fuss” Hutchens (1933 – 2024)

Darvin Ray “Fuss” Hutchens, 90 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, January 9, 2024 in Waldron, Arkansas with loved ones by his side. Darvin was born October 4, 1933 in Waldron, Arkansas to Arch Hutchens and Lola (Ballard) Hutchens. He was a long-time member of the Waldron Church of Christ and served as an elder for thirteen years.

Darvin was married to the love of his life, Glenda, for 59 wonderful years. Together they raised three daughters and played a huge role in the lives of their granddaughters. Darvin was a very proud United States Army veteran. He was a Corporal and served for eight years, with two of those years being stationed in Korea.

In Darvin’s younger years, he enjoyed quail hunting with his bird dogs. He loved to go fishing with his good friend, Derial Hullender. For many years, Darvin also looked forward to pheasant hunting in South Dakota with his close friend, Bill Wilson.

Darvin spent 34 years building furniture frames at Waldron Furniture and was a supervisor for several years before he retired. Also, he and Derial Hullender co-owned carwashes in Boonville and Ozark. In 1990, he started his own furniture frame business called H&H Wood Products. Some years later, Darvin and Glenda owned and operated a small carpet cleaning business.

Fuss, as he was known by his friends, worked hard and put his all into every adventure he began. He enjoyed meeting new friends and spending time with everyone he met along the way. His family was his biggest treasure and the memories they made together will never be forgotten.

Darvin leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife Glenda of the home; three daughters: Staci James and husband Scott of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Vicki Washington and husband Shane of Fort Smith, Arkansas and Angela Widner of Russellville, Arkansas. Papa will forever remain in the hearts of his seven granddaughters: Rachel (James) Harris and husband Zane of Conway, Arkansas; Kristin James, Brooke Washington, Olivia Washington, and Morgan Washington of Fort Smith, Arkansas; Erica Widner and Libby Widner of Russellville, Arkansas. Darvin is also survived by his siblings: Shirley Johnson of Waldron, Arkansas; Bill Hutchens of Waldron, Arkansas and J.T. Hutchens of North Fork, California. Darvin will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of extended family, friends, neighbors and loved ones.

Darvin was preceded in death by his parents, Arch and Lola Hutchens; one granddaughter, Miranda James; two sisters: Doris Ferguson and Iva Darling and two brothers: Vester Hutchens and Jerry Bob Hutchens.

Darvin’s life celebration will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 13, 2024 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Bro. Lee Peters officiating. Interment will follow at the Coop Prairie Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Pallbearers will be Scott James, Shane Washington, Phillip Burns, David Burns, Vestal Hutchens and Danny Rhyne. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Wilson, Bill Ray, J.T. Hutchens, Bill Hutchens, Harold Thomas, and Alvin Carnahan.

Visitation will be Friday, January 12, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Bulldogs Drop One Against Van Buren

Ross Fujibayashi

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The Greenwood Bulldogs hosted the Van Buren Pointers in 5A West Conference action. The Bulldogs are in their 2nd game of the 2023 conference season and were bringing a 1-7 record into their first conference game in H.B. Stewart Arena.

Four of the starting five for the Bulldogs are a month removed from winning a football State Championship. Van Buren would jump out to a 17-6 first period lead, with Seniors Brenden Chick, Peyton Presson, and L.J. Robins getting two points a piece. A technical foul on Landon Nelms and Robins sent them to the bench for the second period.

The Bulldogs and the Pointers were both able to score eleven points each in the second period. Junior Jayden Garnes led the Bulldogs before the half with five points, Seniors Braden Bollman and Presson added three points a piece. The halftime score was Van Buren 28, Greenwood 17.

Greenwood would pull within six in the third period, but the Pointers showed they were not going to go quiet into the night. A free throw in the final seconds would bounce off the rim and rebounded by Van Buren. A quick pass to Van Buren Trenton Cooley was heaved into the air, from 85 feet from the basket the ball goes in as the buzzer rang. That play earned a spot on the ESPN Top 10 for the night at the #2 spot. Brenden Chick and Braden Bollman added five points a piece. Junior Caleb Burnette added three points, classmate Garnes added 2. Peyton Presson and L.J. Robins had a point a piece for the 3rd period. Van Buren with a very convincing lead, Pointers 49, Bulldogs 34.

In the fourth period the Pointers outscored the Bulldogs 19-11 to cap off the game and move to 2-0 in conference and 13-5 overall. The Bulldogs moved to 0-2 in conference and 1-8 overall. Seniors Peyton Presson and Brenden Chick had ten and nine points respectfully. Seniors L.J. Robins and Braden Bollman had eight points each. Juniors Jayden Garnes, and Caleb Burnette round out the scoring with seven points and three points.

“Van Buren’s good, they have all their returners from last year. They’re a good team.” Greenwood Bulldog Boys Head Coach B.J. Ross said following the game. “We had a lot of great moments, that I can see the football kids, that come over, they’re getting better.”

One noticeable difference between this years team compared to last years team, under first year head coach B.J. Ross, is the physical play under the basket. “I think our bigs, Presson and Chick, I think our bigs are better than most everybody’s in the conference. So we are trying to utilize that. Trying to be a little more physical.”

Greenwood is on the road to Harrison on Friday. Just like the Lady Goblins, the boys team lost to their rival Mountain Home 65-57. Tip-off is slated for 7:30.

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