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Auburn Dominates Arkansas, 48-10

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FAYETTEVILLE- Now that bowl eligibility is off the table with today’s loss to Auburn, it may be time to look to the future for Razorbacks football. That may have started today with the late-game insertion of Jacoby Criswell at quarterback.

Make no mistake; today was a total breakdown in all phases of the game. Auburn started quickly and never let off of the accelerator on the way to a big SEC win in Fayetteville. Auburn coach Hugh Freeze had his Tigers well-prepared with motions and misdirection on offense that kept the Arkansas defense on its heals all day.

The Arkansas crowd, although very frustrated, deserved a lot of credit today. The Hogs were down 21 points in the first quarter, but the stadium erupted on Dwight McGlothern’s interception that everyone hoped would sway the momentum to Arkansas. But as the offense has struggled all year, the Hogs could not cash in the turnover with a touchdown to get them back into the game.

Florida International will visit Fayetteville next week, and they will be coming to compete with Arkansas. The Hogs must regroup while turning their attentions to getting players on the field who they may be counting on next season.

It’s a tough time for the team and the coaching staff. It has been a disappointing season for everyone connected to the program, and a lot of questions will need to be answered in a couple of weeks when the staff evaluates the season and what went wrong. That will be the first step in going back to work in the offseason and addressing the issues that need to be addressed.

The following is a transcript from today’s postgame press conference as provided by the University of Arkansas.

Sam Pittman, Arkansas Head Coach
Opening statement:

“Obviously Auburn played exceptional, we did not. We’ll give them credit for playing really well. They were ready to play. I felt like we were through the week, coming off the week, we had a
really good week of practice. But we got dominated today, and we’ve got to go back to work to figure out why.”

On the difference from last week to this week:

“We couldn’t handle that edge on defense. We tried different things on defense, but any time they wanted to get on the edge, we couldn’t handle the line. We didn’t tackle well, we went back
to going where the protection wasn’t any good, you know, giving up five sacks. Couldn’t run the ball, we got stymied running the football. Things that we did pretty well last week.
“I thought we had a really good week of practice and preparation, I felt really good going into the game. They jumped on us with the first drive, and then they held us. They came back with
a punt, but we did the same thing with Florida last week and they came back, but we just… we never did. Didn’t tackle well all game, didn’t block well all game, and that’s what happened. We
haven’t been in this situation, but we were in it today. We fought, we tried to get out of it, but we just never did.”

On the early deficit in the first quarter:

“Well you know, a lot of times you’ll say that you get the momentum back, but we just never had it. You know what I mean? It was 7-0, then the punt, another three-and-out, then another
drive for a touchdown. At some point you need somebody to make the play, and Nudie (Dwight McGlothern) made the play. And we go out there with three downs and kick a field goal. But
they just physically whipped us in all phases of the game.”

On the decision to put Jacolby Criswell in at QB:

“Well, we’re down 41-3 and KJ is getting the heck beat out of him out there, so obviously I wanted to look at Jacolby. I talked to KJ, and I thought (Jacolby) went in there and played really well.

I thought he played like how he thought he would, like how he’s been practicing and things of that nature. Bottom line is that there’s seven minutes left in the third quarter and we’re down
41-3, KJ was bloodied up and things and I wanted to see what Jacolby could do.”

On the mentality post-bowl eligibility:

“Yeah, I mean there was a lot of importance to win today, and that was one of them, to keep that alive, to get to Missouri, hopefully to get to Missouri with that opportunity. I think right now,
we talked to them a bit afterwards, I think we’ll see a little bit more of what we’re made of.
“Are we gonna fight, are we gonna prepare, these types of things this week. I have no doubt that we will, but we’ve gotta get ready for FIU and I just don’t think there’s any way we won’t be
ready for them. I don’t think we have a locker room problem, to be honest with you. We got our butt kicked today.”

Trajan Jeffcoat, Arkansas DE

On what happened today after the high of last week:

“Honestly, we just got to do better as a defense. We already took a commitment after this to bounce back. We’re just going to get in the film room. Get better and just take it from there.”
On three straight losses at home and not playing better in front of the home crowd
“I mean it’s definitely hard to lose here in front of the home crowd, but I mean we have to keep pushing. I believe in my teammates, so we’re just going to keep pushing, and take everything
one game at a time and just go up from here.”

On what the motivation is after losing bowl eligibility:

“Playing for each other. We just going to keep playing for each other. We’re not going to lose hope. We love our teammates, everybody loves each other. We are just going to keep pushing.”
On how tough it is when you get in a hole that big that fast. (21-0 deficit)
“The momentum for them was very strong, but we still held our heads high on the sideline. We didn’t bicker amongst each other. We didn’t point fingers. I mean we are a team.”

Isaac TeSlaa, Arkansas WR

Was it surprising to you that you guys were this flat after last week:

“Yeah, I think we had high expectations, everyone did, especially after last week. We struggled executing what we were supposed to do. Now we have to move on and get ready for next
week.”
The team was 1 of 12 on 3rd down, what do you think the issues were with the third down struggles.
“It’s hard to convert on third down when it’s always third-and-long. We struggled a lot on first and second down and setting ourselves up for short yardage plays on third down. We have to
make sure we establish the run game and setting ourselves up on third down to go and convert.”
Jacolby came in and had a big run and added a touchdown, can you talk about what be brought to the huddle.
“We’re happy for the kid. He’s been the number two guy all year and it’s cool to see when he gets his opportunity to go out there and execute, running and throwing the ball.

Arkansas will play its final two games of the season at home next weekend and on Friday, November 24th.

And then, it will be time to go back to work for next year.

Note to Our Readers: Portions of this story were sourced directly from the University of Arkansas Office of Communications, Grace Taffola.

McIntyre steals spotlight in Senior Day win

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Tammy Teague

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McIntyre steals spotlight in Senior Day win

FORT SMITH, Ark. – University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Volleyball capped an undefeated home schedule with a 25-21, 14-25, 25-19, 25-15 win over Texas Woman’s Saturday on Senior Day at Gayle Kaundart Arena at the Stubblefield Center.

However, it was a freshman that stole the spotlight, as right-side hitter Sophia McIntyre tallied 12 kills on a .385 attack percentage with four digs and five blocks in just her second career start.

Outside hitter Caelyn Gunn recorded a team-high 15 kills to go with 17 digs while right-side hitter Reagan Macha added 10 kills. Setter Chloe Price approached a triple double, dishing out 37 assists with 13 digs and eight kills on a .471 attack percentage.

UAFS led 16-10 in set one until a 4-0 run by the Pioneers brought them within 16-14. But the Lions wouldn’t let it get closer than two before taking a 1-0 lead.

Texas Woman’s hit .302 in set two as the Pioneers evened up the match, but the Lions bounced back in set three, despite being outhit. UAFS broke a 17-17 tie in set three with a 7-1 run behind a pair of aces by Price and two kills by McIntyre. The Lions closed the set on a 9-2 run.

With a 2-1 lead, the Lions finished off the Pioneers by hitting .382 in set four and limiting them to a .075 attack percentage. UAFS scored the first six points of the set and never looked back, scoring five of the last six points of the set, as well.

Libero Paola Fragalle tallied 25 digs to lead the UAFS back row, which got 13 and 12 digs from defensive specialists Taylor Lintz and Lauren Weber, respectively. Middle blocker Hannah Watkins matched McIntyre’s five blocks, as the Lions outblocked the Pioneers, 8-3.

With the win, UAFS secured the No. 4 seed in next week’s Lone Star Conference Tournament. The Lions will face No. 5 seed Texas A&M-Kingsville, who the Lions defeated twice in the regular season. The quarter finals will take place on Thursday, November 16 at Dallas Baptist, with the Lions and Javelinas squaring off at 5 p.m.

Scott County Accident Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

Tammy Teague

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Scott County Accident Leaves One Dead, Two Injured

An accident in Scott County on Friday, November 10, left one dead and two others injured. According to the Arkansas State Police report, the accident occurred around 1:05 p.m. on U.S. Highway 71.

Judy Sickler, 68 of Mena, was traveling south on U.S. Highway 71, and Justin Abernathy, 26 of Waldron, was traveling North on U.S. Highway 71. A third vehicle, a 2019 Ford, was traveling south behind Sickler. The report stated Sickler crossed left of center, striking Abernathy’s 2014 GMC in the northbound land of U.S. Highway 71. Abernathy exited the roadway to the right and came to rest in the ditch. Sickler re-entered the southbound lane, facing north. The third vehicle then struck the front end of Sickler’s 2020 Kia in the southbound land of U.S. 71.

Sickler was pronounced dead, and Abernathy was taken to UAMS. According to the ASP, the next of kin had been notified.

Hackett Dedicates Veterans Memorial

Tammy Teague

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November 11, 11 a.m. — a date and time to remember for Hackett area residents who turned out to be a part of the veterans memorial dedication service.

A committee formed in the City of Hackett in 2021 with the intent of honoring local military men and women. On Saturday, November 11, that project come to fruition with the dedication of the new veterans memorial.

Pictured are Hackett Mayor Louis Kirkendall, and Dane Goodwin.

Hackett residents Dane and Bettye Goodwin have spearheaded the project. Dane Goodwin, a 40-plus year decorated Army veteran, recognized the need to honor those who served so proudly.
Over the course of two years, the committee secured the funding for the project, and are excited to have it on display for generations to come.

“We have many to thank for making this memorial even possible,” stated Goodwin. “However, they ask not to mention them so as to not take away from what this dedication is all about. You know who you are, and thanks very much…”

Years of planning and fundraising fulfilled as the beautiful monument honoring our military men and women was revealed.

An emotional Mayor Louis Kirkendall spoke of gratitude and importance of being a free nation.
“This memorial is special because of what it stands for…It represents our veterans, their sacrifice, but it also represents our city. It was hewn from a local quarry, and a local boy did the engraving and polishing of the stone.”

As the flag rippled above, the patriotic sounds of “Ragged Old Flag” filled the air. Many with tear filled eyes, bowed their heads in a closing word of prayer with Brother Joe Silva.
“We our deceased and living retiree veterans and their family members everything we can bestow on them for keeping this great United States of America free,” concluded Goodwin.

Charleston Defeats Barton 49-28 in First Round of 3A State Football Playoffs

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Charleston Defeats Barton 49-28 in First Round of 3A State Football Playoffs

CHARLESTON- The Charleston Tigers have advanced again to the second round of the Class 3A state football playoffs. Charleston defeated a talented Barton Bears team at Alumni Field by the score of 49-28.

With the win, Charleston will host Bismarck on Friday, November 17 in the second round. The winner of that game will advance to the state quarterfinals.

The Tigers jumped out to an early 21-0 first quarter lead against a Barton team that looked sluggish from their long trip to western Arkansas. In fact, the Bears fumbled on one drive to set up a Charleston score.

But the Bears would not give up, and both teams exchanged scores in the second half, but Barton could not make up the early deficit that it created in the first half.

Charleston senior all-purpose player Reese Merechka came up big again for the Tigers. Merechka scored six touchdowns on Friday after scoring seven the week before against Lavaca. Merechka was named the offensive player of the game, and senior defensive lineman Hunter Little was named the defensive player of the game.

In action from around the 3A-1 conference teams that played in the first round of the state playoffs, top-seeded Booneville defeated number five seed Drew Central by the score of 56-14. Number three seed Mansfield defeated the three seed from the 3A-4, Centerpoint, by the score of 57-22. The number four seed Hackett Hornets were defeated by two seed Bismarck by the score of 42-13. The top-seed from the 3A-4, Glen Rose, defeated the five seed Lavaca Arrows by the score of 51-0.

RNN Sports will have more on next week’s second round of the state playoffs on our website at residentnewsnetwork.com next week. We will be back in Charleston next Friday to bring you coverage of the Tigers’ game with the Bismarck Lions.

Action photos from tonight’s game will be published on Monday at Charleston Tigers Sports on Facebook, as well as on RNN Sports’ “Team Press Pass” page on Facebook.

Congratulations to the Tigers on their big win, and we will see you at the stadium next Friday!

Paris Honors Veterans with Parade and Tribute Program

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Jim Best

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Paris Honors Veterans with Parade and Tribute Program

PARIS- Even a cold and rainy day could not dappen the spirits of the Paris community in their tribute to veterans last week.

The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce and the Paris School District combined their efforts to pay tribute to our communities’ members who served the nation in all branches of the military.

With rain threatening the area, a parade was held in Paris that started a little past 10 a.m. In fact, by the time the parade began, rain had started to fall lightly in Paris. Students from the Paris schools stood outside their schools, waving US flags, and cheering for the veterans as they passed by in floats, trucks, and other military vehicles.

The parade concluded at Paris Middle School were the veterans immediately entered the school for a special tribute program that was held in the auditorium. There, the Paris high school band, choir, and members of the Chamber honored the veterans with special tokens of appreciation for their service. At the conclusion of the event, a video tribute to each branch of the service was played, and veterans who served in each branch stood and were recognized as their branch’s song was played.

As an observer to the event, one thing was very apparent. There have been a large number of citizens from the area who have served our nation in the military. Many have answered the call to duty, and we owe them all a huge debt of gratitude.

On behalf of everyone at Resident News Network, we thank all of the men and women who have served, who are now serving, and those who will answer the call in the future to protect our great nation.

Thank you all for you service.

Do your investments match your goals?

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Tammy Teague

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As you go through life, you’ll have various financial goals — and to achieve them, you’ll need to invest. But just recognizing the need to invest is not as useful as matching specific types of accounts or investments with specific goals. How can you make these connections?

Let’s look at some common goals and how they could possibly be met with appropriate accounts and investments:

• Saving for a down payment on a house – When you’re saving for a down payment, you want a certain amount of money available at a certain time — so, for this goal, you won’t want to take too much risk. Consequently, you might consider investing in certificates of deposit (CDs), which will pay you regular interest payments and return your principal when the CDs mature. CDs are issued in a range of maturities, from one month to 10 years. Other vehicles you might consider are money market accounts or other cash equivalents.

• Saving for a child’s education – If you have children, and you’d like to help them pay for some form of higher education, you may want to consider a 529 education savings plan. Any earnings growth in a 529 plan is federally tax free, provided the withdrawals are used for qualified education expenses, and you may also receive state tax benefits. A 529 plan can be used for college, approved trade school programs, student loan repayments and some K-12 costs. And if the child you’ve named as a beneficiary chooses not to continue their education, and doesn’t need the money in a 529 plan, you can generally switch beneficiaries to another immediate family member.

• Saving for retirement – This is the one goal that will remain consistent throughout your working years — after all, you could spend two or even three decades in retirement, so you’ll need to accumulate as many financial resources as you can to pay for those years. Fortunately, you likely have access to several good retirement-savings vehicles. If you work for a business, you might have a 401(k) plan, which offers you the chance to put away money on a tax-deferred basis. (If you have a Roth option in your 401(k), your withdrawals can be tax free, although, unlike a traditional 401(k), your contributions won’t lower your taxable income.) If you work for a public school or a nonprofit organization, you may be able to participate in a 403(b) plan, which is quite similar to a 401(k), and the same is true if you work for a state or local government, where you might have a 457(b) plan. And even if you invest in any of these plans, you can probably also contribute to an IRA, which gives you another chance to invest on a tax-deferred basis (or tax-free basis, if you’re eligible for a Roth IRA). Try to take full advantage of whatever retirement plans are available to you.

Here’s one final point to keep in mind: While some investments and accounts are appropriate for certain goals, they may not necessarily be suitable for your individual situation — so keep all your options in mind and take the steps that are right for you.

This article is provided by Jeffrey O’Neal, Financial Advisor

Edward Jones

20 N Express St, Paris, AR 72855

479-963-1321

jeffrey.o’[email protected]

edwardjones.com/jeffrey-o’neal

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Obituary – Vanis “Butch” Sigman (1937 – 2023)

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Tammy Teague

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Obituary – Vanis “Butch” Sigman (1937 – 2023)

Vanis “Butch” Keith Sigman, 86, of Booneville, Arkansas went to be with his Lord and Savior, Thursday, November 9, 2023 in Hot Springs, Arkansas surrounded by his loving family. Butch was born July 12, 1937 to Cecil Clinton Sigman and Mary Nell (Hyatt) Sigman in Spring Lake, Texas. He was a life-long member of Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church in Mansfield, Arkansas, serving as a Sunday School teacher and deacon for over 50 years.

Butch was married to the love of his life, Charlotte Mae (Estes) Sigman, for 56 marvelous years before Charlotte went on to Heaven to wait for him. Together they raised four amazing children and played a huge role in the lives of their grandchildren. Butch was a wonderful Christian father, an example of how one should live his or her life for the Lord. He was a man who knew that his time on Earth served a bigger purpose. He would use the plastic fork you would always see in his pocket at potluck dinners and such as an opening to tell people about Jesus. When people would ask about it, he was quick to tell them, “that is because the best is yet to come.”

Butch attended Amarillo Junior College and came to Arkansas to join his parents and siblings when they relocated to the farm they had bought in Lucas. He continued his education at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville and graduated from there with a Bachelors of Science degree in geology. After a brief stint using his degree and traveling around the country, he realized that work in the geology field was not for him. He was always a family man, one who loved and missed his family and desired to settle down and raise one of his own. So, he returned home and accepted the position of manager at the Fort Smith Farmers’ Coop, where he worked for a few years alongside his father. When given the opportunity to become the loan office at the Ozark branch of Production Credit Association, he took it. He worked with farmers all over western Arkansas, helping them secure their dreams for about ten years before turning strictly to farming himself as a poultry farmer and cattle rancher on the farm he had bought with Charlotte alongside his parents. During all that time, and while providing for four rambunctious children, he never neglected his responsibilities as a servant of the Lord. He served as a deacon, taught Sunday school, led the youth, sang in the choir, drove the church bus or even his own vehicle to pick up kids, and mowed the church yard and cemetery. He worked with Vacation Bible School, went to association meetings, served as the Buckner Baptist Association treasurer, and as the president of the Pleasant Grove Cemetery association. He delivered food and gift baskets during the holidays and would stop to help whoever he might see in need, always willing to help them however he could. And in all of it, he never complained. Those who knew him could describe him with any number of words. But the most accurate would have to be as someone who had “a servant’s heart.” In the spare time he had in his later years, he loved to go fishing and spend time with his boys and attend many of the events of his grandchildren. He was their biggest fan.

Butch leaves behind to cherish his memory, his four children: Melissa Lybyer and husband Tim of Fayetteville, Arkansas; Byron “Buzz” Sigman and wife Kristi of Waldron, Arkansas; Stacy Sigman and wife Marla of Mount Ida, Arkansas; and Chesley Sigman and wife Jennifer of Glenwood, Arkansas. Poppy will forever remain in the hearts of his seven grandchildren: Katie Lybyer-Triplett, Chesli Missel, Stephen Sigman, Kyleigh Sigman, Connor Sigman, Heston Sigman and Madison Sigman. Butch is also survived by five siblings: Rowina Turner of Booneville, Arkansas; Karen Britting of Abilene, Texas; Frankie Haling of Sands Springs, Oklahoma; Robert “Sam” Sigman of Ozark, Arkansas; and Mary Hope “Toogie” Henley of Greenwood, Arkansas. Butch will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted, including a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Butch was preceded in death by his loving wife, Charlotte Sigman; his parents, Cecil and Mary Sigman; and one brother, Kirk Sigman.

Butch’s life celebration will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023 at the Pleasant Grove No. 2 Baptist Church in Mansfield, Arkansas with Pastor Mark Toby officiating. Interment will follow at the Pleasant Grove No. 2 Cemetery in Mansfield, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Butch’s pallbearers will be Doug Elmore, Stephen Sigman, Heston Sigman, Connor Sigman, Cordelle Carr and Danny Willsey. Honorary pallbearers will be Taylor Winn and Don Cochran.

Butch’s visitation will be Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, where Butch’s family will be receiving friends.

You may leave words of remembrance for Butch’s family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com

The family asks that donations for Bible purchases be made through Gideons International in leu of flowers at P.O. Box 823 Waldron, Arkansas 72958

A Veterans Vision: Greenwood Strength and Conditioning

Ross Fujibayashi

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A Veterans Vision: Greenwood Strength and Conditioning

With Veterans Day around the corner, we take a look at a Gym owned by an Army veteran from the 101st Airborne.

It’s a chilly late October evening, in the former Owens and Oliver Lumber building, but you could not tell from the sweat on the student running the treadmill. “15 Seconds! Come on push that last little bit!” Trainer/Owner Matt Francis exclaimed.

See, it’s here where kids learn the basics of conditioning in an after school class. After the kids class it’s high school classes separated by gender. Girls at 5:30, Boys at 6:30. The instruction does not just stop at weights and a multitude of footwork drills, there is also nutrition training.

Before diving into more of the gym, lets go back to the beginning on the story of Matt Francis. “I joined the Military right after High School. Went lots of places, but the last seven years was with the 101st.” Owner Matt Francis said, “I was the Military fitness instructor there. I ran the PT for the 101st, guys that didn’t pass the PT test I was doing personal training locally in gyms on post.”

“When I retired in ’03, I just kept training people. Started working with local schools, at the time it was in Tennessee.” Matt Francis said, “Working with the kids is were I found my passion, working with the kids, getting them to really understand what needed to happen to get to the next level.”

Matt Francis has now been coaching for 35 years. In that time, he has also been able to do Powerlifting, where he holds 7 state records in two different age divisions. One of the certifications he holds is a CrossFit Level 2, and he has gone on to judge those competitions as well. “I’ve worked with athletes at all levels, and practically every sport except for maybe Water Polo.” Matt said with a laugh.

“I moved here to Greenwood in 2017. Started helping out with the Pittbulls and that just kind of snowballed into everything at the school.” Matt said. On the side Matt Francis opened a gym in the shopping center across from Walgreen’s. When he out grew that location, he moved to a building almost across the Center St on Denver. With an eye on expanding the gym, Matt searched for a spot to grow, but those plans were soon halted. The building he was renting was going to no longer be available, so Greenwood Strength and Conditioning set out to find a new home. In stepped Community Bible Church on Ulmer St. Utilizing what was the Lumber storage area during it’s days as a Hardware Store/Lumber Yard, it was transformed into a fully functioning gym.

“We have classes that coach kids from Kindergarten all the way up through the whole High School. We have some College kids that still come in.” Matt Francis said, “I do work with adults during the day. I have some private clients that come in during the day.”

The 3:30-4:30 classes are for the Kindergarten to 7th-8th Grade and focus mainly on speed and agility. 4:30 to 5:30 teaches the basic fundamentals of weight lifting and resistance training, that class is narrowed down to kids in the 6th through the 8th grade. All classes are Monday through Friday, for $100/month. Don’t let the name fool you, he wants to work with all surrounding communities as well.

The ultimate goal is to turn the gym into something bigger, a non-profit to help kids and Veterans to a healthy lifestyle. “I have been talking to the VA, to get the ability, to be something that would assist Vets.” Francis said, “I would like to be able to help my brothers and sisters out, that do have those issues. Provide something that gives them an outlet for help in some way, a support group, that allows them to know that there is somebody who cares about them whether they know it or not. As a Veteran I care about all those guys and girls, I hate to see the pain that a lot of them go through.”

In Matt’s time here in the area talking with fellow veteran’s he feels that this is a very under-served area when it comes to things for Veterans after they get out the Service. During the interview, I commented that with the amount of military history and the amount if kids that at one time did join the Armed Forces, I was shocked to learn that there were just a few outlets for Veterans in the area.

In life, you can either wait for someone to take action, or you can make it happen yourself. For Army Veteran Matt Francis, he wants to be a change in the community for the greater good of the future generations. All while helping those, like himself, that helped keep America the home of the Free.

Bulldogs Sign and Two Earn Conference Player Of The Year Awards

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Bulldogs Sign and Two Earn Conference Player Of The Year Awards

It’s been a busy week for Greenwood High School Athletics.

This week five Bulldogs signed for an opportunity to further their Athletic careers at several schools.

Brooklyn Woolsey, a member of the 2023 State Championship Lady Bulldog Basketball team, will be taking her outside shooting talents to Henderson State. Myia McCoy, who was an integral part of the 2023 State Runner-Up Volleyball team signed with Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois. McCoy’s teammate on the Volleyball court, Karsen Hart will be heading to Miami, Ok after signing to play Volleyball for the Lady Norse of Northeastern Oklahoma A&M.

Lady Bulldogs Softball Pitcher, Haley McAdams will be across Highway 67 from Brooklyn Woolsey next fall, after signing with Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia. She helped the Lady Bulldogs make it to the Semi-Finals last season losing to eventual State Champion Benton. If you have not made the trip to see the two schools separated by a highway, take the trip this weekend as the 96th Battle of the Ravine takes place at Ouachita Baptist.

Senor Lady Bulldog Soccer player Abbey Gatesman signed with Newman University in Wichita, Kansas.

Look for more Bulldogs to sign as the school year goes on.

6A West Football Players Of The Year

This week the 6A West Coaches convened in their annual Post-Regular season meeting. They voted for the Conference’s Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year. For their efforts on the field, brothers Kane and Cash Archer were awarded Offensive and Defensive Players of the Year.

Junior Cash Archer brought an aggressive pass rushing style that resulted in 15 sacks, 58 tackles, 24 of those for a loss this season.

Sophomore Kane Archer, while injured in a game versus Mountain Home and missed the next two games, had 134 completions on 182 attempts for 1741 yards with 24 Touchdowns. Rushing, he added 488 yards on 72 attempts and 12 touchdowns.

The Bulldogs are off this week for the First Round of the Playoffs after beating Pulaski Academy and Little Rock Christian in consecutive weeks to earn the #1 seed. They will face the winner of the Mountain Home vs Little Rock Catholic game. Look for RNN Sports Stone Cold Lock Of The Week Playoffs First Round, for a breakdown of the potential path the Bulldogs will take to get to the State Championship game.

Photos for the article from Greenwood Athletics and Greenwood Bulldog Football

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