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Arrest Reports 8/27

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Arresting agency – Arkansas Parole:
Brett Marshall Barnes of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 29 at 5:27 p.m. and remains at the SCADC as a parole hold with charges. Barnes was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II Felony <2g, Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, and Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Brittany Danielle Roderick of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 29 at 5:30 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Roderick was charged with Failure to Appear – Class C Felony, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Ingest Meth/Cocaine, and Possession of Methamphetamine <2g.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Natalie Dawn Christensen of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 29 at 12:59 p.m. and released on signature bond August 29 at 5:07 p.m. Christensen was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Sierra Ann Johnson of Paris was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 30 at 10:29 a.m. and released on signature bond August 30 at 1:26 p.m. Johnson was charged with petition to revoke – felony.

Robert Matthew Layne of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 31 at 3:13 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Layne was charged with return to testify, and ADC commitment hold.

Landon Matthew Lewallen of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 30 at 4:03 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond August 30 at 7:56 p.m. Lewallen was charged with Criminal Mischief in the First Degree – $1,000 or less.

Jacob Tucker of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 28 at 4:27 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Tucker was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Jacob Scott Walker of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 27 at 5:23 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Walker was charged with two counts of Failure to Appear – Class A Misdemeanor, and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Hannah Marie Mars of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 27 at 3:55 a.m. and released on signature bond August 27 at 11:03 a.m. Mars was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.

Donald Gene Wallace of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 28 at 1 p.m. and released on signature bond August 28 at 9:17 p.m. Wallace was charged with theft of property <$1k.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Tammie Sue Moore of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 28 at 10:18 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond August 28 at 9:54 p.m. Moore was charged with DWI I – Drugs Misdemeanor.

Arresting agency – Central City Police Department:
Jesse Lee Reed of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 30 at 7:35 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond September 1 at 11:10 p.m. Reed was charged with Defective Taillights / Reflectors/no license plate light, Reckless Driving 1st Offense, Driving While License Cancelled/Suspended/Revoked, and Fleeing -Vehicle.

Arresting agency – Franklin County Sheriff’s Office:
Jed Cecil-Edward Phillips of Elkins was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on August 31 at 9:27 p.m. and released on September 4 at 9:10 p.m. Phillips was charged with hold for another agency.

Jesse Marshall of Greenwood was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on August 21 at 9:51 p.m. Marshall was charged with failure to appear on unclassified misdemeanor (FTA).

Mary Etta Plonski, 25 of Ozark, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on August 30 at 5:24 a.m. Plonski was charged with two counts of misdemeanor criminal trespass.

Timothy John Pascale, 41 of Altus, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on August 25 at 4:17 p.m. Pascale was charged with domestic battering – 3rd degree/purpose of causing injury.

Filiberto Guzman, 39, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on August 23 at 11:49 a.m. Guzman was charged with failure to appear on unclassified misdemeanor (FTA).

Derrick J Lawson, 32 of Fort Smith, was booked into the Franklin County Detention Center on August 22 at 10:12 a.m. Lawson was charged with two counts of failure to appear, and four counts of failure to appear on unclassified misdemeanor (FTA).

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Michael Kincannon, 33 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 28 at 11:52 a.m. Kincannon was charged with two counts of failure to appear, theft by receiving, and body attachment.

Eric King, 29 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 29 at 10:28 a.m. King was charged with body attachment and contempt of court.

Anita Hunt, 50 of Delaware, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 31 at 2:51 p.m. Hunt was charged with sexual indecency with a child.

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

What To Do if Your New Tool Is Missing Parts

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What To Do if Your New Tool Is Missing Parts

There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of unboxing a new tool, especially when you’re a devoted DIYer in a rural area where self-reliance is a way of life. But excitement can quickly turn to frustration if you discover your new equipment has arrived incomplete. Not only does this delay your projects, but it also leaves you with the task of identifying and sourcing the necessary components. Here’s what to do if your new tool is missing parts without risking your safety or voiding warranties.

Identify What’s Missing

The first step is to identify what’s missing. DIYers only tend to look at the included parts list or assembly instructions if something about what’s in the box doesn’t add up. But those lists and instructions come in real handy when it is immediately obvious that you have a tool that isn’t going to work.

So pull out that list and compare it with what you received to determine which parts are absent. It’s crucial to perform this check as soon as possible after receiving your tool to ensure any warranty or return policies are still applicable.

Contact the Manufacturer or Retailer

Along with that list of parts and the booklet outlining instructions for use and safety that comes with a new tool, there should be a phone number or an address to contact the manufacturer in the event that something’s missing. When reaching out, have your tool’s model number and a detailed description of the missing parts on hand to facilitate the process.

Order Replacement Parts

If the manufacturer or retailer is unable to provide the missing parts in time for you to get your work done, you’ll need to source them yourself. Numerous online retailers specialize in replacement parts for various tool types and brands, from air compressor replacement parts to compatible batteries for cordless electric drills.

When ordering, ensure you’re getting the exact part needed for your specific tool model to avoid compatibility issues.

Avoid Using Mismatched Parts

While it might be tempting to improvise a solution to your missing parts problem and just get on with it, you must resist the temptation to do so. Using parts not designed for your tool can lead to performance issues, damage, and even safety risks. Plus, using mismatched parts may void your tool’s warranty, leaving you responsible for any subsequent repair costs.

Missing parts can be frustratingly inconvenient, especially for DIYers who rely on their own resourcefulness for agriculture, construction, and repairs. However, there are steps you can take when your new tool is missing parts. It won’t take too long to get your new tool up and running safely and effectively. And using the correct, compatible parts will save you money in repairs in the long run and extend the useful life of your new equipment.

SR Tigers Roar Reaches Higher Than The Eagles Soar In 47-9 Win

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SR Tigers Roar Reaches Higher Than The Eagles Soar In 47-9 Win

The Mansfield Tigers non-conference football schedule is set up in a staircase order of a 2A opponent, a 3A opponent, and then a 4A opponent. Each step shows the Tigers and coaching staff roughly where they stand before conference play starts. Understandably, the Tigers were favored to beat their 2A opponent, the Magazine Rattlers. But on Friday, September 1st, Mansfield took on their 3A nonconference opponent in what had a big game feel. The Paris Eagles came to town after taking down the 4A Waldron Bulldogs a week earlier. Paris is no stranger to big games nor making it to postseason play each season so the status of the Tigers program would surely be tested. Mansfield must’ve studied day and night for the Paris test though as the Tigers passed the exam with a 47-9 final score.

Junior quarterback, Jeremy Strozier, slings a dart behind the protection of linemen Turner Wright and Ethan Martin.
Photo courtesy of Joey Bolin

Paris started the game by kicking the ball off to the Tigers. Daniel Burton received the kick and took the ball to the 40-yard line giving Mansfield’s offense a favorable starting point. It only took Mansfield one play for the Tiger’s offense to put points on the board as Tyler Turnipseed took a handoff up the gut and darted 60 yards for a Tiger touchdown. Unfortunately, Mansfield’s extra point kick was blocked leaving the score at a 6-0 Tiger lead. The Tiger’s defense kept the Eagle’s high-flying offense grounded with heavy pressure courtesy of Mansfield’s defensive line. Mansfield’s defense doubled down on a Paris punt forcing the Eagles to make a bad snap and then swarmed the punter for a turnover on downs. With the ball on the Tiger’s 32-yard line, Mansfield wasted little time scoring as the Tigers got in the endzone again in five plays with an Andrew Burton 21-yard end around for a Tiger touchdown. Tyler Turnipseed punched in a two-point conversion run to set the score at 14-0 Mansfield. Mansfield would again stuff the Eagles offense before sending their third different Tiger into the endzone as Daniel Burton dipped and dove his way 81 yards to score. A Mansfield extra point kick by Ethan Martin extended the Tigers lead to 21-0. With three different players scoring for Mansfield, the Tigers wanted more so they scored again with player four as Samuel Burton streaked for a 26-yard Tiger touchdown. Ethan Martin split the uprights to close out the first quarter with Mansfield leading Paris 28-0.

Tigers running back, Samuel Burton, strolls into the endzone past a Paris defender.
Photo courtesy of Joey Bolin

Refusing to be shut out, Paris landed a field goal after a solid drive to put up three points on the scoreboard. The Eagles followed up their points by forcing Mansfield to punt for the first time in the game. Now with the Tigers feeling some pressure, Paris went for a big pass play. Big mistake. Defensive back Tyler Turnipseed out soared the Eagle’s receiver and intercepted the ball to give the Tiger’s onslaught offense the ball back. The Eagle’s defense would again bow up forcing Mansfield to punt as a slight stalemate between the teams began to creep in. Tyler Turnipseed wouldn’t let his previous interception go without points though and when the Tigers offense hit the field again, Turnipseed turned on the speed and went 53 yards to score. Mansfield missed the extra point kick but still held a whopping 34-3 lead over the Eagles. To close out the half, Mansfield dished the ball to Daniel Burton who sent the Tigers into halftime with a 21-yard score. An Ethan Martin extra point kick left Mansfield leaving the field with a lopsided 41-3 lead over Paris.

The Mansfield defense surrounds and downs an Eagles ball carrier.
Photo courtesy of Joey Bolin

For the second week in a row, Mansfield would start off the second half with the first string on the sidelines and their more than talented subs on the field. The Tigers slipped on Paris’s first drive of the third quarter as the Eagles soared downfield and crossed the goal line from two yards out. Paris muffed the snap on their extra-point attempt which closed the score to 41-9. That was as close as the Eagles would get though as the Tigers shut down every attempt of an Eagles touchdown from there. The Tigers sent their fifth player into the endzone as they ran Brayden Mays on the same play four straight times until the senior punched it in for Mansfield’s final touchdown of the game. With the extra point splitting the uprights, Mansfield secured their victory over Paris with a 47-9 final.

No one can catch Tyler Turnipseed when he turns on the “TurnipSPEED”.
Photo courtesy of Joey Bolin

Mansfield has started off their 2023 season with a 2-0 non-conference record and have done so in a very convincing fashion. The Tigers, who were known for their stiff defense in 2022, have added some scoring power by out-scoring both Magazine and Paris with a combined score of 103-9. If there was an early statement to be made to the 3A-1 conference, Mansfield has made that statement extremely clear. No one needs to take the Tigers lightly. Mansfield will have a week to rest and regroup before taking on their Scott County foes, the Waldron Bulldogs. The Bulldogs were edged out by Paris in Week0 and lost a heartbreaker against 4A opponent Lamar. But records mean nothing when it comes to the Battle of Highway 71. The only thing that matters is the final score of the heated rivalry. Mansfield will travel to Waldron to take on the Bulldogs in what is sure to be a hostile environment in the Pound on Friday, September 15th. So clear your calendars and start digging your foxhole now because all-out war is coming to Scott County in what will likely be a gridiron battle of the ages.

Game Notes: Arkansas vs. Kent State

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FAYETTEVILLE- Arkansas opened the season last Saturday in Little Rock with a 56-13 win over Western Carolina. This week, the Hogs return to Fayetteville for their on-campus opener against Kent State. The Hogs will be in Fayetteville for the next two weekends, hosting Kent State this Saturday, and BYU on September 16.

Here are notes on this Saturday’s game with the Golden Flashes as provided by the University of Arkansas:

KENT STATE GOLDEN FLASHES (0-0, 0-0 MAC)
AP/Coaches: NR/NR
Head Coach: Kenni Burns (Indiana, ‘06)
Career Record: 0-1 (1st season)
Record at Kent State: Same

• Arkansas returns to the friendly confines of Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium for the first time in 2023 to play Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 9. Kickoff between the Hogs and Golden Flashes is set for 3 p.m. on SEC Network.

• With a win against Kent State, Arkansas would start 2-0 for the third consecutive season under head coach Sam Pittman. The Razorbacks have not started 2-0 in three consecutive seasons since 1998-2000 under Houston Nutt.

• Arkansas opened its year with a convincing 56-13 win over Western Carolina at War Memorial Stadium. The Hogs’ 43-point margin of victory is their largest under Pittman.

• QB KJ Jefferson began the 2023 campaign with a stellar four-touchdown showing in the Razorbacks’ win over the Catamounts, throwing for three scores and adding another one on the ground. Jefferson, who has thrown and rushed for a touchdown in a game 11 times in his career, moved up to second on Arkansas’ career touchdown responsibility list (71) following his strong season-opening performance.

• RB Raheim ‘Rocket’ Sanders ran for a pair of scores in Arkansas’ season-opening win against Western Carolina. Sanders, who is coming off one of the greatest seasons by an Arkansas running back in recent memory after rushing for 10 touchdowns and 1,443 yards — fourth-most in a single season in school history — in 2022, has now run for multiple touchdowns in a game six times in his career.

• WR Andrew Armstrong, making his Razorback debut, caught a team-leading five passes for 78 yards and a touchdown in the Razorbacks’ season opener against Western Carolina. The transfer from Texas A&M-Commerce has recorded at least one reception in 17 consecutive games dating back to his 2021 season.

• LB Jaheim Thomas, a Cincinnati transfer, racked up a team-leading eight stops, including 1.5 tackles for loss, as well as one pass breakup in the Hogs’ season-opening win over Western Carolina. Thomas was one of nine Razorback defenders to record a tackle for loss in the opener.

• DB Jayden Johnson posted five tackles along with a forced fumble and an interception in the season opener against Western Carolina. Johnson was the only SEC defender — and one of just four FBS defenders — to intercept a pass and force a fumble in a Week 1 contest.

Kickoff on Saturday is set for 3 p.m. on Saturday at Donald W. Reynolds Razorbacks Stadium.

RNN Sports will be in Fayetteville to bring you coverage and action photos from the Hogs’ second non-conference game of the year. Stay with us at residentnewsnetwork.com, and on social media at Resident News Network and Team Press Pass on Facebook.

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

Arkansas Sweeps Michigan in Final Match of Woo Pig Invitational

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Arkansas Sweeps Michigan in Final Match of Woo Pig Invitational

FAYETTEVILLE – No. 21 Arkansas made the most of a day of rest and came out rejuvenated on Sunday as the Razorbacks swept the Michigan Wolverines in the final match of the Wooo Pig Invitational.

Senior outside Taylor Head had a phenomenal day for Arkansas and posted 17 kills on 34 swings for a .471 hitting percentage. She also added 11 digs for a double-double and a service ace.

Junior libero Courtney Jackson had a season-high 16 digs and the Hog defense posted 7.5 blocks on the day, led by junior middle Sania Petties with four.

With 1,387 fans at Sunday’s contest, Arkansas saw 9,750 in attendance over the team’s four home matches during the week, bringing the season mark to 12,495 with nine home matches yet to play this season.

Set 1

The first set started out close, but Arkansas used a pair of three-point runs capped off by back-to-back kills from Jill Gillen and went up 11-6. A Michigan block shortly after brought the Wolverines within one, but the Hogs rattled off two kills and a block and pushed the advantage to 15-11 at the media timeout. Arkansas kept the pressure on and an ace from Jackson made it 19-12, the Razorbacks’ biggest lead of the set. It was a bit more even after that, but the Hogs extended their lead to nine with a kill from Gillen and an ace from junior setter Hannah Hogue that served as the 25-16 set point.

Set 2

Michigan shifted the momentum and grabbed an early lead in set two, but Arkansas settled in with a 5-1 run and brought the score to 9-6. The Wolverines got one back, but a Michigan attack error followed by two aces from Petties made it 13-7 in favor of Arkansas. Michigan refused to make it easy though, and scored six unanswered points which brought them within one at 15-14. The Hogs grabbed the lead right back and extended it to 21-16, highlighted by a pair of aces from graduate Maggie Cartwright. Michigan huddled and spoiled the Arkansas set point once, but a kill from Head put it away 25-17 for the Hogs and for the 2-0 match lead.

Set 3

The Hogs didn’t allow more than one Wolverine point at a time in set three to start, which led to a 10-5 lead. Michigan quickly turned on the jets though and strung together a 6-1 run, which tied it at 11-all. The Razorbacks kept battling and held a 15-14 edge at the media timeout, but the Wolverines kept on pushing. A four point streak made it 21-18 in favor of the visiting team, but the Hogs kept clawing and came within one. The Wolverines got one back after a huddle but served an error next. Head added a pair of kills for the narrow lead, and Michigan called time. The Wolverines tied it, but another Head kill took it to set and match point. Cartwright and Petties then blocked a Michigan swing and secured the set, 25-23, and the sweep.

Up Next

The Hogs have their first road tests this week as the team travels to Bowling Green, Ky. to play College of Charleston, No. 22 Western Kentucky and Troy for the University Plaza Invitational Sept. 8-9.

More Information

Visit ArkansasRazorbacks.com for the latest information on all things Arkansas Volleyball. You can also find the Razorbacks on social media by liking us on Facebook (Arkansas Razorback Volleyball) and following us on Twitter and Instagram (@RazorbackVB).

Photos of this match may be found on Facebook at RNN Sports’ “Team Press Pass” page on Tuesday!

Note to Our Readers: Portions of this story was sourced directly and in its entirety from the University of Arkansas Office of Communications, Emily Polglaze.

Northwest Scott Fire Department Receives Lower ISO Rating

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Northwest Scott Fire Department Receives Lower ISO Rating

The official word was handed down to Northwest Scott Fire Chief Donnie Adkins on Friday, September 1–their ISO rating fell from 9 to 5.

WHAT IS ISO
All fire departments are subjected to a rating from the Insurance Services Office or ISO. This rating is appropriately called your ISO score. What exactly is an ISO rating and why is a good score important? A fire department’s ISO rating is a determination by the Insurance Services Office by how well your department is able to serve the community. You’re assigned a score between 1 and 10, with lower numbers indicating a better score. High ISO scores can increase home insurance rates in the community.
(credit: firefighternow.com)

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR NWS COMMUNITY
“Our former ISO rating was a 9 from the 80’s,” shared Chief Adkins. 1 to 10 (a 10 is minimum/no coverage). At a 5 improving from a 9 should save several hundred dollars a year on home insurance fees.”

The department worked diligently to decrease (improve) their rating. “We have several new trucks, equipment, improved records, more training, and improved responding times,” continued Adkins. “It was a project that the whole fire department was involved with (team effort) to get all the information and to all the timed exercises done and recorded.”

The new rating will go into effect on November 1, 2023. Homeowners in the NWS fire district should see a reflection in their insurance premiums.

Training was a big part of the drop in ISO rating for Northwest Scott Fire Department.

Hogs Impressive in 56-13 Win Over Western Carolina in Little Rock

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Hogs Impressive in 56-13 Win Over Western Carolina in Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK-On the 75th Anniversary of War Memorial Stadium, the weather was hot and so was the action on the field in a 56-13 Razorback victory over Western Carolina.

Arkansas was solid in all phases of the game, scoring almost at will on offense, and creating turnovers, including an interception that was returned 85 yards for a touchdown.

The game was originally scheduled to be played starting at 3 p.m. but was moved up to 12 Noon due to concerns about the heat that was forecasted for Little Rock. Temperatures were pleasant during warm-up and into the first half but turned hot in the second half.

RNN Sports would like to mention the good people of Little Rock and the stadium staff for their hospitality in hosting the game at War Memorial. Everyone seemed to be happy to have the Razorbacks back in town. The War Memorial golf course was full of tailgaters, and the stadium appeared to be approximately 85-90% full at kickoff.

The Hogs will return home on Saturday to play their Fayetteville opener against Kent State.

Here are some game notes on the Western Carolina victory as provided by the University of Arkansas:

» QB KJ Jefferson has now thrown and rushed for a touchdown in the same game 11 times in his career. Jefferson finished 18-for-23 with 246 yards and three passing touchdowns.

» QB KJ Jefferson completed his first 12 passes to start today’s game. He is the first Razorback quarterback to complete their first 12 passes of a game since QB Brandon Allen went 14-for-14 to start against Texas A&M in 2015.

» Arkansas’ first touchdown of the 2023 season comes on QB KJ Jefferson’s 65-yard pass to WR Jaedon Wilson. It is Jefferson’s sixth career touchdown pass of 65-plus yards.

» RB Raheim Sanders recorded his sixth career game with multiple rushing touchdowns. Sanders finished with 15 carries for 42 yards and two scores.

» WRs Andrew Armstrong, Isaac TeSlaa, Davion Dozier and Jaedon Wilson hauled in their first receiving touchdowns as Razorbacks.

» Saturday marked the first time Arkansas has intercepted four passes in a game since against getting four versus Ole Miss in 2020. It was also the first time Arkansas had five turnovers in a game since getting seven in that Ole Miss game in 2020.

» Since the start of the 2020 season (Pittman’s first season as head coach), the Hogs have totaled 39 interceptions in 37 games. DB Hudson Clark is responsible for five of those 36 interceptions.

» P Max Fletcher booted a career-long 52-yard punt in the third quarter. He has three career 50+ yard punts. Fletcher boomed five punts for 245 yards (49 yards per punt) with two punts downed inside the 20-yard line.

» True freshman Brad Spence’s 85-yard interception return for a TD was the longest by a Razorback since Rohan Gaines’ 100-yard return for a TD in 2014 versus Ole Miss

RNN Sports will have photos from this game on our “Team Press Pass” Facebook page on Monday evening. We will also be back next Saturday in Fayetteville to bring you of the Hogs’ game with Kent State. Kickoff for that game is scheduled for 3 p.m.

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

Fall foliage may fizzle

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Tammy Teague

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By Mary Hightower
U of A System Division of Agriculture

Thanks to a string of dry days with highs in the 100s, Arkansas’ fall foliage display may fizzle this year.

“It’s going to be a pretty bad fall across the state,” said Vic Ford, a forester who is head of agriculture and natural resources for the Cooperative Extension Service. “A lot of trees are already turning brown.

“There’s a lot of drought stress going around,” he said. When drought hits, one of the tree’s survival mechanisms is to cut sap flow to its leaves, preventing moisture from evaporating from the leaves, which leads to browning and early leaf fall.

“Leaf color change of the type we like to see in fall is driven by day length and temperature,” Ford said. “The shorter day encourages the green chlorophyll to break down, revealing the yellows and reds. Cooler temperatures allow the non-green colors in the leaf to develop more fully.”

The Drought Center map for Arkansas showed areas of abnormal dryness in eastern Arkansas along the Missouri border, some patches in southwest Arkansas, but a broad swath of dryness north of the Arkansas River extending from the Mississippi River as far west as Faulkner and Pulaski counties. Five counties have areas of severe drought including all of Lee County, and parts of St. Francis, Woodruff, Monroe and Phillips counties.

The dryness was also prompting counties to impose burn bans across the state as the wildfire danger increased across most of the state.

“In areas where there might be more moisture, you may get some color, such as on northern slopes,” he said.

If the dry spell is upended, the chances for color might improve slightly.

“Any moisture in the next couple of weeks could produce color in places that are marginal,” Ford said.

Speaking from Hope, he said that “elms are just turning totally brown and the privet has wilted completely.”

La Niña gives way to El Niño
While cooler temperatures were in the forecast, the National Weather Service at Little Rock was not expecting abundant rain.

“Looking ahead, La Niña has faded, with a transition to a moderate to strong El Niño in the coming months,” the weather service said. “As we head through the remainder of summer/early fall long-term data is showing largely below normal precipitation across Arkansas.

“In addition to a lack of thunderstorms, there could be extreme heat at times,” the weather service said. “Given the scenario, and if there is no rain by way of a tropical system, drought is a growing concern in the short term. We will continue monitoring the situation.”

The Cooperative Extension Service is the land grant outreach arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu. Follow us on Twitter 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 us on Twitter at @ArkAgResearch. To learn more about the Division of Agriculture, visit https://uada.edu/. Follow us on Twitter at @AgInArk.

About the Division of Agriculture
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. The Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service.

The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Bulldogs Too Much For Grizzlies

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Greenwood beats the Northside Grizzlies 49-0 in last tune-up before 6A West Conference play.

In the last four meetings of the Sebastian County schools it has been quite the back and forth. 2018 the Grizzlies got the better of Greenwood at Northside. 2019 the Dogs came out on top at Greenwood. 2020 Northside had to cancel due to Covid. 2021 Northside came out running and stopped Greenwood’s 4th quarter rally. 2022 ended with a Bulldog Hail Mary that left everyone’s ears ringing from the Tim Terry call on the live stream at Greenwood. With the 2023 version of the game going back to Mayo-Thompson Field it would almost seem certain that Northside would find a way to get Greenwood. That was not the case.

Northside would get the opening kick and after a Cash Archer sack the Grizzlies would punt the ball away. Greenwood started their drive with runs by Brayedan Davis and with Kane Archer passing to Grant Karnes and Isaiah Arrington. Brayedan Davis got the touchdown from the 1 yard line, Body Steinfeldt’s point after attempt was good putting the Bulldogs up 7-0. Northside’s nest drive ended with a fumble and a Braden Skaggs recovery. Greenwood stalled out on their next drive turning over on downs. On Northside’s drive was helped by some costly Greenwood penalties, it would end in a Brady Mackey scoop and score on a Cody Johnson forced fumble. Steinfeldt’s kick was good making it 14-0 in the first quarter. Northside punts on their next series. A very athletic catch on a pass from Kane Archer to Isaiah Arrington and the point after made it 21-0 2:40 in the 1st quarter. Landon Nelms picks off the Northside pass giving the ball back to Greenwood. After a long Brayedan Davis run and L.J. Robins catch, Davis would get the call again for the touchdown. The Steinfeldt kick was good 28-0 still in the 1st quarter. Northside’s next drive was almost ended by Kaylor Jasna but could not hang on to the interception. The next play the Northside QB would escape sack attempts by Brenden Chick and Zach Edwards, finally brought down by Cash Archer for his third sack of the night. Northside punted the ball to end the 1st quarter.

First drive of the 2nd quarter had an L.J. Robins one handed catch over the middle to out Greenwood deep into Northside territory. It was two plays later, that Kane Archer would roll right and what looked like a sure blindside sack was thwarted as Archer ducked under the tackle then found an open Noah Chaser for the touchdown. Point after was good Greenwood up 35-0 10:35 left in the 2nd quarter. Northside would make it to midfield when a Cash Archer forced fumble and Brady Mackey recovery halted their drive. Greenwood’s next drive would be stopped by Northside intercepting the pass. Greenwood would return the favor on a tipped pass and Zach Edwards interception. Brayedan Davis would find the end zone again with a 4:21 left in the half, the kick was good making it 42-0. Northsides next drive ended on turnover on downs. Greenwood would end their drive on a 30 yard Body Steinfeldt Field Goal attempt that was just outside. Northside ran out the clock on their possession.

A high snap and would give the ball back to Northside early in the 2nd half, then a high snap from Northside gave the ball back to Greenwood on a Paul Brixey recovery. With the running clock for the Sportsmanship rule, Greenwood would run out the clock on the 3rd quarter.

Cooper Goodwin would take it in for the touchdown, and Hudson Meeker with the point after making it 49-0.

“Yeah know they have got a bunch of athletes over there, it’s unfortunate their Quarterback was out because he’s a difference maker.” Head Coach Chris Young said about Northside.

“Proud of our kids, we had a few guys out on defense.” Coach Young said following the win. “We had three linebackers out tonight and that’s tough to play in this league. I thought our kids responded. We got some young kids some good minutes and they showed us they could play.”

“Yeah know Kane was Kane, made a few plays that people pay five bucks to get in, kind of fun to watch.” Chris Young said with a grin. “That last touchdown throw he had I don’t know how he did that.”

“I thought our offensive line played better tonight, and that was good for us.” Coach Young said.

Greenwood finished with seven turnovers on the night.

Conference play starts next Friday as the Bulldogs take their show on the road to North Central Arkansas, as they take on the Mountain Home Bombers. Look for the RNN Sports Stone Cold Lock Of The Week, were I will preview next weeks match-ups from the Resident News Network coverage area.

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Awesome Tigers Rushing Attack Routs Eagles, 47-9

MANSFIELD- In a non-conference game that featured Mansfield and their former conference rival, Paris, both teams were looking to the game to see where their teams stood after both teams’ zero week wins. Mansfield dominated Magazine in zero week, shutting out the Rattlers 56-0. Paris, defeated Waldron at home to avenge a big loss from a year ago.

So, on Friday, Paris traveled to Mansfield to play the Tigers again in non-conference after losing big at home to the Tigers last season. The young Eagles played well in zero week, and hopes were high that Paris fans would see continued improvement this week at Mansfield.

But the Eagles ran into a buzz saw on Friday night in Scott County. Mansfield, under new head football coach Whit Overton who was hired from Booneville this summer, looked very much on offense like a carbon copy of the Bearcats running game. The Tigers scored on four of their first five offensive possessions and ran away to a 41-3 halftime lead.

In the sportsmanship rule-shortened second half, Paris managed to score again, but missed the extra point on a busted play. The final score was 47-9 after a final Mansfield touchdown was called back by penalty.

Tonight’s win improves Mansfield’s record to 2-0 overall. The Eagles drop to 1-1 on the early season.

In our season preview, RNN Sports predicted Mansfield to be the three seed in their conference with an important game at Charleston on October 6 that could be for the two seed. But after watching the Tigers tonight, they may give the Booneville Bearcats a serious run, and that game is scheduled at home, a week later, on October 13. The Tigers may find themselves playing Booneville for the lead and possibly the conference championship on that date. Charleston lost tonight to Elkins by the score of 49-13, and Booneville won at Ozark, 48-35.

So, Mansfield, in September, will have games at Waldron and Greenland, and a home game with West Fork. If the Tigers win in September, it all sets up a huge first two weeks in October where the Tigers could be playing for a two seed or a conference championship. Mansfield does have an intriguing matchup at the end of the season at Hackett who is scoring points by the bushel load with its “air raid” offense. The Hornets passing game vs. Mansfield’s running attack would be a classic matchup. That game is scheduled to be played in Hackett on November 3. At press time for this story, Hackett was at Pocola, Oklahoma, and no score had been reported.

But first things first. The Tigers must remain healthy, but as of this week, they look very impressive. It could be a very interesting month of October in the 3A-1 conference race.

For the Eagles, they have an opportunity to regroup and win their final non-conference game next week in Paris against West Fork. A win would give the Eagles a 2-1 record to start the season and would be a step in a positive direction in the rebuilding process from last season. The Eagles will have a bye week the following week on September 15, giving the team a chance to rest and heal any injuries that have accumulated in the first three weeks of the season. Paris will travel to Glen Rose on September 22 to open conference play.

Mansfield will travel to Waldron next week for the Tigers’ first away game of the season. Tonight, Waldron was at home to Lamar, and the Bulldogs lost 40-6 to the Warriors. Paris’s opponent next week, the West Fork Tigers, lost at Berryville by the score of 16-13.

Congratulations to new Mansfield coach Whit Overton and the Tigers on their convincing win tonight at Tigers Stadium. And good luck to both teams as they continue their seasons.

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