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Obituary – Peggy Dorene Gardenhire Godwin (1934 – 2024)

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Obituary – Peggy Dorene Gardenhire Godwin (1934 – 2024)

Peggy Dorene Gardenhire Godwin, age 89, entered into Heaven’s gates on Sunday, January 14, 2024. She is no longer confined to her wheelchair, but is walking the streets of gold. Peggy was born on January 30,1934, to Wayne and Oma Gardenhire, in Huntington, Arkansas. She was saved and baptized on March 17,1949, in the old sanctuary of the Mansfield First Baptist Church when she was 15 years old during a revival. Peggy has been a Christian for 74 years, taught children of all ages in the church, lead the music, served on the bus ministry, clothes closet ministry, social committee, was always involved in VBS, and compiled the history of the Mansfield First Baptist Church.

Peggy met the love of her life, Sam, when he moved to Mansfield from Abbott in the 7th grade. Their friendship developed into 69 years of marriage. Together they raised four children, spoiled 7 grandchildren, and really spoiled 21 great-grandchildren.

A graduate of Mansfield High School, Class of 1951, Peggy went on to receive her Bachelor’s Degree from Arkansas Tech University, in Russellville, in 1971, and her Master’s Degree in Reading Education, from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, some years later. She taught at Mansfield Elementary School for 27 years.

An athlete, Peggy played and coached girls’ softball in a league at Waldron, Arkansas, as well as, played in softball tournaments at Huntington, Arkansas. She gave up softball herself, when her four children started playing ball.

Peggy and her late husband, Sam, were faithful followers and contributors to all sports programs at Mansfield High School and summer softball teams. They were very involved supporters as they cheered along their children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, her students, and friends. They enjoyed taking the teams out to eat after their ballgames to celebrate another win! Everyone lovingly referred to them as “Papa Sam” and “Gran Gran.”

Later on, Papa Sam and Gran Gran continued their tradition of following their grands and great-grands as they competed in several sports at one time. There was nothing unusual about seeing them all wrapped up at an outdoor sporting event, only later to see them inside a warm gym watching another sport.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Jones Godwin, her parents, Wayne and Oma (Barkley) Gardenhire, her brother, Ronnie Gardenhire, grandson, Aaron Bradley Godwin, and sister-in-law, Pat Gardenhire.

She is survived by her four children; Chris Godwin, Susan and Bruce Pyles, Brooks and Connie Godwin, and Stuart and Terry Godwin.

Grandchildren; Bridget Freeman and husband, Michael, Brittany Stubblefield and husband, Joshua, Alisha Burton and husband, Joshua, Levi Godwin and wife, Danielle, Ryan Godwin and wife, Britney, Aaron Godwin, and Blake Godwin and wife, Katie.

Great-grandchildren; Madeline Freeman, Makenzie Freeman, Michaelyn Freeman, Deacon Stubblefield, Denton Stubblefield, Delsey Stubblefield, Delta Stubblefield, Declan Stubblefield, Delise Stubblefield, Clara Burton, Emeline Burton, Charlotte Burton, Adeline Godwin, Nora Godwin, Sawyer Godwin, Otillia Godwin, Minette Godwin, Rhue Godwin, Miles Godwin, Ryker Godwin, and Cohen Godwin.

Funeral service for Peggy Godwin will be Thursday, January 18, 2024, at 11:00 am, at Mansfield First Baptist Church in Mansfield, Arkansas, The family will visit with friends from 9:00 am until service time at the church. Officiating the funeral service are Bro. Gary Martin and Bro. Matthew Smithson.

Pallbearers: Levi Godwin, Ryan Godwin, Blake Godwin, Joshua Burton, Michael Freeman, Joshua Stubblefield.

Honorary Pallbearer, Aaron Godwin.

Private interment will be at Pleasant Grove #2 cemetery in Abbott, Arkansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mansfield First Baptist Church in memory of Peggy Godwin, Lottie Moon Missions, or the Gideons International Bible program.

Online condolences may be sent at www.martinfuneralhomes.com

Justice Courtney Hudson Announces Candidacy

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Tammy Teague

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Justice Courtney Hudson Announces Candidacy

Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Courtney Rae Hudson announces that she will seek another term on the Court in 2024. Justice Hudson is currently serving her second term in position 3 having been re-elected in 2018. Arkansas Supreme Court justices are elected in statewide, nonpartisan elections.

Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Courtney Hudson

“I believe in the Rule of Law and ensuring the defense of our Constitution. I am eager to continue my service to the people of Arkansas as a justice on the Arkansas Supreme Court.” Justice Hudson began her service on the Arkansas Supreme Court in 2011. She serves as the Supreme Court supervising justice to the Office of Professional Conduct where attorneys face disciplinary complaints. Before being elected to the Arkansas Supreme Court, Justice Hudson served as a judge on the Arkansas Court of Appeals from 2009-2011.

Justice Hudson is a graduate of Harrison High School, the University of Arkansas, and the University of Arkansas School of Law. She resides in Fayetteville with her three children.

The election will be held March 5, 2024.

Arrest Reports 01/07

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Tammy Teague

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Arresting agency – Arkansas State Police Troop H:
Billy Fred Freeman of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 12 at 1:04 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Freeman was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Misd., Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Contempt-Failure to Comply w/ Court A Misd.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Brandon Tyler Haneline of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 10 at 3:36 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Haneline was charged with ADC Commitment Hold, and Contempt of Court–Disorderly, contemptuous or insolent behavior committed during court.

Zach Hatton of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 11 at 5:47 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Hatton was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Felony, Possession of [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance] 2-28g-inmate, two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Ingest Meth/Cocaine, and Possession of [Schedule VI Controlled Substance] with the Purpose to Deliver >14g.

Amanda Jean Hood of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 11 at 5:23 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Hood was charged with two counts of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Ingest Meth/Cocaine, Possession of [Schedule VI Controlled Substance] with the Purpose to Deliver >14g, Possession of [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance] 2-28g-inmate, and Assist Outside Agency-Felony.

Terri Ann Jennings of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 11 at 12:58 p.m. and released on signature bond January 12 at 10:07 a.m. Jennings was charged with Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony.

Jesse Lee Reed of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 9 at 5:35 p.m. and released on cash bond January 12 at 8:24 p.m. Reed was charged with Failure to Appear – Class C Felony.

Ricky Rushworth of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 7 at 11:25 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with legally sufficient bond. Rushworth was charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Minor in the Second Degree, and Domestic Battering in the Second Degree – Serious Physical Injury.

Demarion Lamichael Shepard of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 10 at 10:13 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond January 10 at 10:41 p.m. Shepard was charged with Assault On Family Or Household Member-3rd Degree.

Cheltsey Michelle Strickland of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 11 at 12:45 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Strickland was charged with ADC Commitment Hold.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Jody Williams Knight of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 7 at 3:03 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Knight was charged with two counts of Surrender Off Bond, and Petition to Revoke Bond.

Robert Thompson Scott of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 7 at 12:07 a.m. and released on bond January 7 at 11:22 a.m. Scott was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, and Driving While Intoxicated 2nd offense.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Dylan Andrew Pyles of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 12 at 11:26 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond January 13 at 3:31 p.m. Pyles was charged with Head Lamp Violation, and Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.

Lance Stafford of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 12 at 8:08 p.m. and released on signature bond January 13 at 1:36 p.m. Stafford was charged with Disorderly Conduct – Obscene Language or Gesture, and Public Intoxication – Danger to self or others.

Donald Gene Wallace of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 10 at 5:15 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Wallace was charged with Failure to Appear – Class A Misdemeanor, and Trafficking [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance].

Arresting agency – Barling Police Department:
Brandon Ray Spence of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 13 at 7:26 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on January 13 at 10:23 p.m. Spence was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Misd., and two counts of Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Mary Louise Williams of Magazine was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 10 at 6:36 p.m. and remains at the SCADC with bond. Williams was charged with two counts of Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, and petition to show cause.

Arresting agency – Bonanza Police Department:
Laura Lea Topham of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on January 11 at 3:13 p.m. and released on signature bond January 11 at 8:45 p.m. Topham was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Franklin County Sheriff’s Office:
Joseph Kristopher Cardoza, 30, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on January 11 at 3:09 p.m. Cardoza was charged with contempt – failure to comply.

Cassie Chancellor, 35 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on January 11 at 12:51 p.m. Chancellor was sentenced to days.

Thomas Anthony Figgins, 36 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on January 8 at 5:36 p.m. Figgins was charged with failure to pay child support.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Michael May, 39 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on January 8 at 5:55 p.m. May was charged with third degree battery.

Isaac Charles, 30 of New Orleans, LA, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on January 11 at 11:38 a.m. Charles was charged with hold for U.S. Marshal.

Tajuan Johnson, 30, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on January 11 at 12:11 p.m. Johnson was charged with hold for U.S. Marshal.

Shelley Marritt, 33 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on January 13 at 2:44 p.m. Marritt was charged with 3rd degree assault on family or household member.

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

Homemade Dorito Copycat Recipe

Madison VanRavensway

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Did you know you can make Dorito style chips at home? It’s actually really simple, and they are really tasty!I wouldn’t say it’s an exact dupe, but it doesn’t have the yellow dye (we avoid yellow dye in particular), or other scary ingredients!

If you have read many of my recipes they are almost always from scratch. I love finding ways to make things homemade, and these chips are a fraction of the cost of store bought chips!

Ingredients

-1 package corn tortillas (you could make homemade ones but I just bought some this time. Package had 30, I used 16 for chips)

-2 tbsp oil (I used olive oil, vegetable would work)

-3 tbsp parmesan cheese

-1 1/2 tsp chili powder

-1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

-1/2 tsp salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350*. Coat cookie sheet with nonstick spray and set aside.
Pour oil in a bowl then use a basting brush to coat each tortilla with oil, front and back. Use a pizza cutter to quarter tortillas once coated in oil.
Pour dry ingredients in a ziploc bag and toss in tortilla slices. Shake around until well coated. Use your fingers through the bag to spread the seasonings as needed.
Spread out on cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes. Start with 10 and add time as needed. When they come out they will not be crisp, let them sit on the counter for an hour or so. After that time you should have crisp, delightful copycat cheesy chips! Enjoy!

Browning leads five in double figures against TAMIU

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Tammy Teague

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Browning leads five in double figures against TAMIU

FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith was unable to slow down the league’s highest scoring offense in a 100-79 defeat to Texas A&M International Saturday at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center.

The Lions had their best offensive output of the season, but the Dustdevils shot 50.7 percent from the floor and made 16 threes.

Five Lions scored in double figures, led by 17 from guard Morgan Browning. Browning was perfect from the field, going 6-for-6 overall and 2-for-2 from beyond the arc. She was also 3-of-3 at the line.

Guard Hannah Boyett contributed 14 points, while forward Kayla Brundidge had a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Riley Hayes added 10 points and guard Baylee Fincher tallied 11.

The Lions went toe-to-toe with the Dustdevils over the first 20 minutes, trailing just 21-19 at the end of the first and 49-40 at the half.

TAMIU then led 69-49 late in the third quarter before the Lions went on a 14-4 run to get back within 10. However, the Dustdevils scored the final four points of the quarter for a 77-63 lead after three.

UAFS finished shooting 47.4 percent from the field and totaled 32 points in the paint. TAMIU, who came in leading the league in turnover differential, had a 27-16 advantage in points off turnovers.

The Lions are back on the road next week as they begin a road trip at St. Mary’s January 18.

Lions grind out win over Dustdevils

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Tammy Teague

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FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Men’s Basketball earned is second straight Lone Star Conference win Saturday by defeating Texas A&M International, 57-51, at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center.

The 51 points are the fewest allowed this season and the Lions held the Dustdevils to a 32.7 shooting percentage, the lowest mark of the season.

TAMIU started the game on a 10-1 run before a three by guard Roland McCoy represented the first basket for the Lions nearly five minutes in. UAFS chipped away, taking a 15-13 lead on a three by guard Payton Brown.

After a back-and-forth battle, the Dustdevils scraped ahead in the final minutes before the half for a 31-26 lead.

The Dustdevils led by seven out of the break, but the Lions answered with an 11-0 run over a nearly six-minute stretch. The lead exchanged hands six times over the next eight minutes, with the Lions taking the final lead at 51-50 with 3:53 left.

UAFS scored its final 10 points from the free throw line, as neither team made a field goal in the final 6:14.

Brown scored a game-high 19 points to lead all scorers, going 6-for-6 at the line. McCoy added 12 points while guard Cameron Bush scored 11.

TAMIU outrebounded the Lions, 49-32, but shot just 14-for-28 at the line.

UAFS protected the ball with only nine turnovers while forcing 18 and scoring 22 points off those turnovers.

The Lions will look to add to their winning streak Thursday at St. Mary’s.

Obituary – Madge Hunt (1931 – 2024)

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Tammy Teague

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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 Matt.Foster@asp.arkansas.gov.

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!

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