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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

Tammy Teague
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“Just Roll with It” Serving up Recipes and Humor

By Sheri Hopkins, Lifestyle Contributor

Hello everyone! Christmas will be here before we know it; I can’t believe how fast time flies.

Jacob calls me “oldie locks” instead of Goldilocks. Yes, he’s rotten. If I could think of all the things that kid has done to me, I could write a book. Before he got married, and we went to church together, he always sat on the pew behind me. This certain Sunday morning, I had on a polka dot sweater, and I came sashaying in and sat on the pew in front of him, like I always have. He leans forward and whispers to me, “those dots are ovals on you.” Meaning, I was fat and stretched them out. I admit I gained three pounds during Thanksgiving. It is what it is. It is so easy to gain and really hard to lose weight.

This has been a while back, my niece, Tonya, called me and I guess I left my phone at home, so my grandson, Evan answered. Tonya asked him, “where is your Nana?” Keep in mind, Evan is a kid of few words, but he is full of wisdom and useless trivia. He answers her this, “I think she is out jogging.” Tonya laughed and laughed over that statement. Can you imagine me out jogging? The City of Mansfield would have thought that the town had measured an 8.0 on the Richter scale for an earthquake.

I took a spell a couple of years ago, I kept falling. I have no clue except for the fact that I’m a Wagoner/Jones and I am flat out clumsy. One time I fell and Jacob yells, “down goes Frazier!” If you know about fights, that’s what Howard Cosell said when George Foreman knocked out Joe Frazier. No sympathy from Jacob, that’s for sure.

This week’s recipe comes from my great niece, Rachel. She says her and Tyler love this meatloaf recipe. Give it a try and see how good it is.

STOVETOP MEATLOAF
1 box of chicken stuffing mix
1 pound of ground beef
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup ketchup
2 eggs
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease or spray a bread loaf pan. In a large bowl, mix together the dry stuffing mix, ground beef, eggs, water and half the ketchup. Fill the prepared pan with your mixture and use your hands to mold it into the pan. Top with the remaining ketchup. Bake for 45-60 minutes, depending on your oven. I don’t like ketchup on top of my meatloaf, so I would just add it all into the mixture. That’s just me. Enjoy and have a wonderful week!

Waldron Driver Killed in Rear-End Crash with Semi-Truck

Tammy Teague
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Waldron Driver Killed in Rear-End Crash with Semi-Truck

A Waldron man died in a rear-end crash with a semi-truck on Thursday, November 30.

According to the Arkansas State Police, Joshua Spaeth, 38 of Waldron, was traveling north of U.S. Highway 71 in a 2014 Chevrolet around 5:20 a.m. Spaeth was behind a Kenworth semi-truck and reportedly failed to maintain proper distance, striking the rear-end of the semi-truck.

The body was taken to the Scott County Coroner’s Office. No other injuries were reported in the accident. ASP stated that the next of kin had been notified.

RNN Sports Stone Cold Lock Of The Week: Playoffs Week 4

Ross Fujibayashi
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RNN Sports Stone Cold Lock Of The Week: Playoffs Week 4

Could this be the last Stone Cold Lock Of The Week for the 2023 season? I sure hope not, it has been an absolutely fun ride trying to pick winners every week. Proudly being wrong the last two weeks when it came to Mansfield. A small part of me thought a deep run in the Playoffs would not be in the cards for the Tigers, but here we are!

RNN Stone Cold Lock Of The Week

All three local teams

How could I pick just one, two teams going for a shot to play in War Memorial. One team making their 4th consecutive trip to the big game, playing another conference foe. Let’s start with the State Championship game.

Little Rock Christian vs Greenwood

The Bulldogs have been rolling all season being tested early in Week 0 against Stillwater, who is playing for the Oklahoma 6AII State Championship this weekend as well. They handled every team in their path with ease until Week 9 and Week 10 against Pulaski Academy and Little Rock Christian. Currently the team is averaging 52 points a game, giving up an average of 16 points. In last weeks Semi-Final game it was highlighted by one-handed catches from Grant Karnes and L.J. Robins, an interception returned for a Touchdown by Brady Mackey, and then an onside kick recovery taken in for a Touchdown by Karnes. The Warriors of Little Rock Christian defeated Benton 42-35 in the Semi-Finals to reach War Memorial. In the Week 10 meeting between the Warriors and the Bulldogs, Greenwood got the victory in convincing fashion 56-39. Auburn commit Walker White had an uncharacteristic game throwing three interceptions. While it is cliche to say it is tough to beat the same team twice, since 2004 for Greenwood that has occurred 18 times. Pending the results of the Friday’s State Championship game, Greenwood is 31-4 when playing the same team twice. Should be a close one on Markham.

Glen Rose @ Booneville

When the 3A bracket was released these two teams have been on a collision course on their side of the Playoffs. Glen Rose and Booneville share identical 11-2 overall records and won their conference in convincing fashion. The one common opponent they share was Lavaca, with Booneville beating the Golden Arrows 45-6 in conference play and Glen Rose ending their season in the Playoff with a 51-0 win. The Bearcats are looking to get their second consecutive trip to Little Rock, while Glen Rose is looking to be the spoiler. Bearcat stadium should be rocking Friday night, fans need to fill that stadium up.

Mansfield @ Prescott

When picking a bracket in March Madness it is customary to pick a Cinderella story to make it to the Elite 8 or Final Four shocking the Basketball community. I’m not sure who would have picked Mansfield to be in the Class 3A Final Four but they need to swing by and get a lottery ticket. We know the Mansfield story from inside and out. Came out fast in the first part of the season, had a close loss against Charleston, got handled by Booneville, then….. went on a roll. Here we are, one game away from playing for a State Championship and just as it has been the last two weeks Mansfield is on the road going against what is supposed to be a superior opponent. So, once again here I am faced with a dilemma. Believe in the Tigers and pick them or pick the Curly Wolves and be proven wrong by this years feel-good story YET AGAIN. Well, look back up at who is in bold and see what I picked.

Watkins named D2CCA First Team All-South Central Region

Tammy Teague
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Watkins named D2CCA First Team All-South Central Region

RAPID CITY, S.D. – Middle blocker Hannah Watkins was named D2CCA First Team All-South Central Region Wednesday, with the teams voted on by the region sports information directors.

Watkins becomes the fourth Lion to earn D2CCA First Team All-South Central Region honors after she was named the 2023 Lone Star Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Additionally, Watkins was named Second Team All-LSC.

Watkins led the LSC in total blocks with 136 and was second with 1.21 blocks per set. That number jumps to 1.37 blocks per set in conference only matches. She ranked sixth nationally in total blocks and 16th in blocks per set. Watkins had 15 matches of five or more blocks including half of those with at least seven blocks. She tallied a season high nine blocks in a win at UT Permian Basin and had six solo blocks against UT Tyler.

Offensively, Watkins led the Lions with a .321 attack percentage while averaging 1.87 kills per set. She had five matches with 10 or more kills and had a season high 12 kills in a win at Texas A&M-Kingsville with a .435 attack percentage.

Watkins was one of four LSC players to be named to the first team.

Men’s Basketball to open conference play versus ranked foe

Tammy Teague
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Men’s Basketball to open conference play versus ranked foe

University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Men’s Basketball is set to welcome a ranked foe to the Stubblefield Center as the Lions begin Lone Star Conference play this week.

The Lions will take on No. 11 West Texas A&M Thursday at 7:30 p.m. before hosting Lubbock Christian on Saturday at 3 p.m.

Both games will be streamed on the Lone Star Conference Digital Network as well as broadcast on Fox Sports Radio 103.5. Live stats will be available at uafortsmithlions.com.

NOTES:

LAST WEEK: UAFS defeated Ecclesia in the Toy Toss game before dropping a road contest at Southern Nazarene.

MR. EFFICIENCY: Forward Furaha Cadeaux de Dieu is shooting a blistering 80.8 percent (21-for-26) from the field through five games.

LEAGUE OPENER: The Lions are 6-8 in conference openers.

OFFENSE, OFFENSE: Both UAFS and West Texas A&M rank in the top five in scoring in the LSC by averaging 87.8 and 84.8 points per game.

RANKED FOE: The last win for UAFS against a ranked opponent was in 2021-22, when the Lions defeated then No. 3 West Texas A&M.

RECORD WATCH: Guard Payton Brown ranks eighth with 903 career points and 121 career made threes.

SCOUTING WT: The Buffs are ranked No. 11 after a 4-1 start, with their lone loss coming against a common opponent in MSU Denver. Guard Larry Wise ranks second in the league averaging 23.5 points per game while also pulling down 6.3 rebounds per game.

SCOUTIN LCU: The Chaps are 4-3 to start the season and will be playing their first true road contest of the year. LCU is second in the league in scoring defense at 66.9 points per game and leads the LSC in assist/turnover ratio. Four Chaps average double figures, led by guard Tiras Morton at 16.0 points and 7.4 rebounds per game.

THE SERIES: UAFS is 1-3 all-time against West Texas A&M and 5-11 versus Lubbock Christian.

Greenwood Officer Resigns, Charged Following ATV Accident

Tammy Teague
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Greenwood Officer Resigns, Charged Following ATV Accident

On Wednesday afternoon, November 29, the Greenwood Police Department released the following:

“On November 8th, a Greenwood Patrol Officer was involved in an ATV accident resulting in injury. Chief Brad Hobbs requested the sheriff’s office to investigate the accident involving one of his officers that occurred in the city limits of Greenwood.
The officer was placed on leave & placed under an internal investigation. The Greenwood Police Department will not be releasing further information pending the results of an internal investigation.”

According to the SCSO, William Ren Reid, 40, was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center this morning, Wednesday, November 29 at 8:48 a.m. and was released on $1,500 legally sufficient bond at 10:11 a.m. Reid was charged with endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree. Reid has since resigned from the Greenwood Police Department.

According to a probable cause affidavit, Reid had asked a teen to ride with him on a 4-wheeler. The boy informed Reid that the brakes were bad and that it was a “bad idea.” The teen got on the 4-wheeler, and Reid reportedly drove the ATV fast through the neighborhood. The 4-wheeler flipped over when Reid tried to make a left-hand turn. The boy was not hurt, but Reid was flown to the hospital. He was treated and released and had been recovering at home on paid leave.

Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene of the wreck. When police learned a fellow officer was involved, they asked the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office to respond and take over the investigation to avoid a conflict of interest.

Arkansas Announces Hire of Bobby Petrino to Return as Offensive Coordinator

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Arkansas Announces Hire of Bobby Petrino to Return as Offensive Coordinator

FAYETTEVILLE – In a surprise move to many in both the Arkansas fanbase and nationwide, the Razorbacks football program has brought former Hogs head football coach, Bobby Petrino, back to Fayetteville to serve as offensive coordinator on Sam Pittman’s staff.

Arkansas Head Coach Sam Pittman hired Bobby Petrino to be the Razorbacks’ next offensive coordinator per an official announcement from the University today.

Petrino, Arkansas’ head coach from 2008-11, is widely regarded as one of the nation’s elite offensive minds over the last 40 years of his coaching career. He has served as offensive coordinator for seven different collegiate programs, including last season at Texas A&M. With the Aggies, Petrino’s offense averaged 34.2 points per game (25th in FBS, 5th in SEC) while averaging 403.8 yards per game despite losing starting quarterbacks Conner Weigman and Max Johnson to injury during the season. In his lone season with the Aggies, Petrino’s offense helped lead the program back to bowl eligibility marking the 18th time in his career to help a team to the postseason.

In his 14 seasons as a head coach at five different stops, including Louisville (2003-06, 2014-18), the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons (2007), Arkansas (2008-11), Western Kentucky (2013) and most recently at FCS level Missouri State (2020-22), Petrino has compiled a record of 119-56.

As the head coach of the Razorbacks, he led the program to a 34-17 mark in four seasons with bowl berths in the 2010 Liberty Bowl, 2011 Sugar Bowl and 2012 Cotton Bowl. The Hogs went 10-3 in 2010 with the program’s only BCS Bowl appearance at the Sugar Bowl before finishing ranked 12th in the AP Poll. Arkansas’ 2011 team was even better, finishing 11-2 with a Cotton Bowl victory over Kansas State to end the year ranked 5th in the AP poll. The team’s 11 victories are the most by an Arkansas team and the team’s final ranking in the Top 5 are the best since Lou Holtz’s 1977 squad finished 11-1 and ranked 3rd in the final AP Poll.

In his first stint at Louisville, Petrino was 41-9 during those four seasons. His 2004 team led the nation in total offense (539.0 ypg) and scoring offense (49.8 ppg) while posting 50+ points in seven games and setting a NCAA record by scoring 55+ points in five straight games en route to an 11-1 record and an appearance in the Gator bowl.

Petrino’s resume also has NFL coaching experience, having served as the Falcons head coach in 2007 and as an offensive coordinator with the Jacksonville Jaguars (2001), while also working with the Jaguars’ quarterbacks (1999-2001).

At the collegiate level, Petrino has worked with quarterbacks, wide receivers and tight ends, while also coordinating offenses for Idaho (1990-91), Arizona State (1992-93), Nevada (1994), Utah State (1995-97), Louisville (1998) and Auburn (2002). He helped the Auburn Tigers to a 9-4 record and a 5-3 mark in the SEC, finishing No. 14 in the Associated Press Poll in 2002. Petrino worked with quarterback Jake Plummer at ASU before Plummer went on to a successful NFL career. At Nevada, Petrino had the nation’s No. 2 passing and total offensive unit. As the offensive coordinator with the Utah State Aggies in 1996, Petrino set school records for total offense (468.5) and passing yards (317.5). His 1998 Louisville offense led the FBS in scoring and total offense.

The longtime coach has also produced elite, next level talent during his career, coaching 2016 Heisman Trophy winner and current Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson while at Louisville. With the Hogs, he tutored two of the best quarterbacks in school history in the late Ryan Mallett and Tyler Wilson. He also coached a trio of national award winners in Joe Adams (2011 Johnny “The Jet” Rodgers Award), DJ Williams (2010 Mackey Award and Disney Spirit Award) and Jonathan Luigs (2007 Rimington Trophy). Arkansas’ top three wide receivers – Cobi Hamilton, Jarius Wright and Joe Adams – on the all-time receptions list all played under Petrino with Wright still holding the receiving yards school record with 2,934 yards.

Petrino is the son of legendary Carroll College coach Bob Petrino Sr. The younger Petrino began his coaching career as a graduate assistant in 1983 for his father in Helena, Montana. After one season with Weber State as a graduate assistant, Petrino returned to coordinate the offense for Carroll College from 1985-86 – his first offensive coordinator job.

The younger Petrino played for his father at Carroll, twice earning NAIA All-America honors and helping lead the squad to three straight conference championships. He was named the league’s MVP in 1981 and 1982. He also played four years of basketball at Carroll while earning his degree in physical education with a minor in mathematics in 1983.

Petrino and his wife, Becky, have four children: Kelsey, Nick, Bobby and Katie, along with eight grandchildren.

The Petrino File

Birthdate: March 10, 1961

Hometown: Lewiston, Montana

College: Carroll College, 1983 BA, Physical Education
Family: Wife, Becky; Daughters – Kelsey and Katie; Sons – Nick and Bobby

Coaching Experience

1983 Carroll College (Graduate Assistant)

1984 Weber State (Graduate Assistant)

1985-86 Carroll College (Offensive Coordinator)

1987-88 Weber State (WRs/TEs)

1989 Idaho (QBs)

1990-91 Idaho (Offensive Coordinator)

1992-93 Arizona State (QBs)

1994 Nevada (Offensive Coordinator/QBs)

1995-97 Utah State (Offensive Coordinator)

1998 Louisville (Offensive Coordinator)

1999-00 Jacksonville Jaguars (QBs)

2001 Jacksonville Jaguars (Offensive Coordinator)

2002 Auburn (Offensive Coordinator)

2003-06 Louisville (Head Coach)

2007 Atlanta Falcons (Head Coach)

2008-11 Arkansas (Head Coach)

2013 Western Kentucky (Head Coach)

2014-18 Louisville (Head Coach)

2020-22 Missouri State (Head Coach)

2023 Texas A&M (Offensive Coordinator)

Note to Our Readers: Portions of the previous story were sourced directly from the University of Arkansas Office of Communications, Kyle Parkinson.

Manna Ministry Making a Difference

Madison VanRavensway
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Manna Ministry Making a Difference

For the past several years Manna Ministry has been working to make a difference in the lives of Scott County citizens.
The ministry was founded by former Waldron Mayor, Neil Cherry. Cherry is dedicated to service at his home church, Waldron First Baptist.
On Thursdays produce is received from the River Valley Food Bank. A group of approximately 20 people volunteer their services week after week to ensure the logistics from receiving to distributing goes efficiently.
The produce is cleaned up and sorted into boxes to be distributed on early on Friday mornings (5:30 – 6:30 a.m.)
Additional produce is transported on to Mena and the Black Fork community for distribution.
The ministry provides to community members regardless of income.
“We ask no questions about income,” shared Cherry. “The only question we ask is if they are able to come and collect the food.”

Manna Ministries volunteers working hard to prepare for distributions, despite the chilly weather. (Photo courtesy of Vicki Metcalf)


Volunteers cater to the needs of those who are shut ins and are unable to come to the distribution site.
Recently, the ministry relocated their distribution site to the old field house by Sawyer Wright Field at 953 W 5th St. Through community donations they acquired a double door refrigerator to add their storage capacity.
The ministry pays per pound on the produce they give out. Donations are never required when picking up but are always appreciated to keep the distributions going for the future.
Anyone who is interested in learning more about Manna Ministries can contact Neil Cherry (479-207-0981) or follow the Manna Ministries Facebook page. It includes weekly updates and specific pickup times.
To pick up produce, they ask that you turn in off 6th Street into the parking lot, continue up to the building, and exit out 5th Street.

Budweiser Clydesdales Coming to the University of Arkansas on Friday

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Budweiser Clydesdales Coming to the University of Arkansas on Friday

FAYETTEVILLE- The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will march into Fayetteville on Friday, December 1, making a stop on the University of Arkansas campus during their stay.

The eight-horse hitch will be harnessed to the iconic turn-of-the-century beer wagon on Friday, December 1 for an appearance and photo opportunities from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Baum-Walker Stadium East Parking lot located at the corner of Razorback Road and Baum Drive. The event is free and open to the public.

The Clydesdales’ appearance in Fayetteville is one of hundreds made annually by three teams of traveling hitches based out of operational headquarters located at the St. Louis Brewery in Missouri. Brought to the U.S. in the mid-1800s as draft horses used for farm work, Clydesdales today are used primarily for breeding and show.

The Clydesdales have been the mascot of Anheuser-Busch since 1933, when a team of these majestic horses was presented to August A. Busch Sr. to celebrate the repeal of Prohibition. Nearly 90 years later, the celebrity horses are staples of fairs, festivals and sporting events. Most notably, the Clydesdales have marched in two presidential inauguration parades.

In addition to the appearances, they make across the country, the Budweiser Clydesdales can be viewed in St. Louis at the Anheuser-Busch brewery and at Grant’s Farm as well as at Warm Springs Ranch, the 300-plus acre Clydesdale breeding farm located in Boonville, Missouri. For more information, visit www.BudweiserTours.com.

Note to Our Readers: The previous story was sourced directly and in its entirety from the University of Arkansas Office of Communications, Kevin Trainor.

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Madison VanRavensway
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Homemade Hot Chocolate

Did you know hot chocolate is super easy to make homemade? Am I the last person to figure this out? When I got ready to share this recipe I did a quick google to see what determines if it’s hot chocolate vs hot cocoa and I learned they are different things. Hot chocolate includes melted chocolate and hot cocoa is made from dried powder 

Everyone else probably already knew the difference in that too, but I’m out here sharing information anyway. My husband and oldest son both said it was the best hot chocolate they have ever drank, maybe because it’s the first time they have had actual hot chocolate since every other time I’ve used a powder mix. Either way, it’s super easy and allowed me to satisfy the oldest kid’s request without having to buy Swiss Miss.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups milk
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup semi sweet or bitter sweet chocolate bar chopped/chocolate chips
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Directions

  1. Place milk, cocoa powder, and sugar into a sauce pan. Stir until hot but not boiling.
  2. Add in chocolate and stir continuously until melted. Add vanilla extract, stir, and serve immediately.
  3. Serve with mini marshmallows or whipped cream. We jazzed ours up with mini chocolate chips and dye free sprinkles! 
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