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Arrest Reports 4/1

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Arrest Reports 4/1

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Wesley Onan Beshears of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 5 at 9:46 p.m. and released on bond April 6 at 11:34 a.m. Beshears was charged with two counts of Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Carlos Eugene Brasher, Senior of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 5 at 2:46 p.m. and released on cash bond April 5 at 8:13 p.m. Brasher was charged with Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO.

Jason Michael Gray of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 6 and remains at the SCADC. Gray was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Jessie Wayne Richardson of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 1 at 8:48 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Richardson was charged with Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Misdemeanor, Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule VI Misdemeanor <4oz, Distributing, Possessing, or Viewing of a Matter Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct Involving a minor, first offense, and Distributing, Possessing, or Viewing of a Matter Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct Involving a Child, subsequent offense.

Preston Alexander Tabler of Ozark was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 2 at 2:04 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond April 2 at 7:37 a.m. Tabler was charged with Driving While Intoxicated 1st Offense.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Patrick Damon Bledsoe of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 7 at 5:59 a.m. Bledsoe was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO.

Ronnie James Freeman of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 8 at 10:42 a.m. and released on signature bond April 8 at 12:57 p.m. Freeman was charged with Criminal Trespass – Premises.

Zebadiah David Guillory of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 3 at 4:15 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond April 3 at 5:29 p.m. Guillory was charged with Theft of Leased, Rented, or Entrusted Personal Property <$1k-Purposely.

James Robert McFarlin of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 3 at 4:55 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. McFarlin was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor, and petition to revoke – misd.

Trenton Ellis West of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 7 at 9:16 p.m. and released on signature bond April 7 at 11:04 p.m. West was charged with Reckless Driving 1st Offense.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Jimmy Jay Bridges, Junior of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 1 at 10:58 p.m. and released on cash bond April 2 at 3:46 p.m. Bridges was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Challis Leigh Carter of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 4 at 12:15 a.m. and released on signature bond April 4 at 12:59 a.m. Carter was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Austin Dean Eason of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 4 at 10:02 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond April 4 at 11:07 p.m. Theft of Property – >$1k.

Joshua Adam Cason of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 5 at 12:07 p.m. and released on April 10 at 3:14 p.m. Cason was charged with two counts of Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Samuel James Ewin Helton of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 3 at 8:26 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond April 3 at 9:33 p.m. Helton was charged with Theft of Property – >$1k.

Clayton Willie Junior Holbrook of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 7 at 9:12 p.m. and released on April 10 at 3:20 p.m. Holbrook was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Luke Mark Jewell of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 8 at 11:20 a.m. and remains at the SCADC. Jewell was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Cameron Scott Koons of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 7 at 9:04 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Koons was charged with Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, and Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II 28-200g Felony.

Michael David Rush of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 6 at 8:41 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond April 7 at 12:36 a.m. Rush was charged with Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Ashlyn Marie Self of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 7 at 9:10 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Self was charged with Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony, and Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule I/II 28-200g Felony.

Arresting agency – Hackett Police Department:
Casey Ladawn Carter of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 6 at 12:23 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond April 6 at 2:42 a.m. Carter was charged with Knowingly Furnishing or Selling Alcohol to a Minor.

Laine Garrett Harper of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 6 at 12:20 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond April 6 at 1:28 a.m. Harper was charged with Minor in Possession – Purchase by Other.

Amy Magsby of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 1 at 10:42 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond April 1 at 3:49 p.m. Magsby was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine <2g.

Anthony Dwain Peoples of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 1 at 10:14 a.m. and released on bond April 2 at 1:29 p.m. Peoples was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine <2g, and Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO.

Silas Neil Thomas of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 5 at 12:04 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond April 5 at 3:52 a.m. Thomas was charged with Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule VI Misdemeanor <4oz, and Knowingly Furnishing or Selling Alcohol to a Minor.

Arresting agency – Barling Police Department:
Robert Wallace Frix of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 5 at 12:13 a.m. and released on signature bond April 5 at 12:13 a.m. and released on signature bond April 5 at 4:10 a.m. Frix was charged with Public Intoxication – Annoyance.

David Heath Haney of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on April 4 at 11:59 a.m. and released on April 4 at 8:46 p.m. Haney was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Emily Owens, 23 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on April 3 at 11:24 p.m. Owens was charged with possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of schedule VI controlled substance with the purpose to deliver.

Darin Haney, 56 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on April 7 at 5:24 p.m. Haney was charged with contempt of court, and criminal use of prohibited weapons.

Robert Evans, 45 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on April 7 at 10:20 p.m. Evans was charged with bond revocation and failure to appear.

John Jacobs Severns, 31 of Clarksville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on April 8 at 4:38 p.m. Severns was charged with violation of probation/suspended imposition of sentence.

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

Events Worth Planning To Bring the Community Together

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Events Worth Planning To Bring the Community Together

If your community lacks comradery and you’re ready to make a change, perhaps throwing an event will do the trick. There are many events worth planning to bring the community together. Here we explore a few that are easy to start with, regardless of your community’s size.

All-Hands On-Deck Cleaning Day

Arranging an all-hands-on-deck cleaning day might be challenging because, let’s face it, who wants to clean outside their home? You may receive a good turnout if you incentivize the process and ensure the cleaning targets particularly cluttered areas.

Don’t underestimate the power of some catered coffee and doughnuts or local shopping coupons. Also, consider using the area’s high school as a starting point to bring people together and include young hands.

Fundraising Meal With a Parade

Hosting a fundraiser meal with a city parade is an excellent and exciting way to bring the community together, and you can do this annually to gain traction and more attendees. Popular options include pancake and sausage fests, with the funds going toward a local school, a family in need, or local non-profits.

Time the parade accordingly so everyone can enjoy their meal before it begins. Also, consider having area schools participate in a float contest to make things fun. Don’t forget to rent portable bathrooms to accommodate everyone’s personal needs, including ADA-compliant units and appropriate disposable goods.

Downtown Food Festival Featuring the Locals

If your area is full of family restaurants and small businesses, consider hosting a festival to honor them. The vendors can showcase their best work and potentially network to earn new customers in the future. This festival can also be an annual or seasonal event worth planning that can bring the community together, giving everyone something to look forward to. When these events gain popularity, they can attract tourists and travelers from all over the country.

Black Tie Auction

A black-tie auction is a unique way for communities to gather and dress to the nines. Getting dolled up and putting your best foot forward is an amazing experience, and the community may thoroughly enjoy this opportunity. Consider including a silent auction with items from local vendors and having a catered dinner and dance afterward. It’ll be a night to remember for all.

Big or small, every community has something special that its members and visitors can enjoy. Bring your community together for a common cause and watch how positivity spreads throughout the town.

Woodsman Following a Call from the Heart

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Woodsman Following a Call from the Heart

Mansfield – Native to the area, where hunting is the cornerstone to many family memories, Shawn Cook noticed a need for a more unique offering in custom turkey calls that catered to his personal style, and for others who claimed to want the same.

Cook started his journey with an idea that led to developing his brand, Woodsman Custom Calls, which quickly became overwhelmed with phone calls from hunters close and far, with orders and peculiar interest.

“I wanted local hunters to have their personal input in these calls. This is how and why woodsman was created. I sat down with them individually and found their personal air signature to find the call that worked for them. Word got out, and here we are, doing something different, while being well recognized for the extreme details. I think it’s a big deal to take this level of personality into a call” Cook stated.

Woodsman Custom Calls currently has over twenty personal signatures from hunters and hunting styles/scenarios around the United States. Additionally, Cook humbly adds that his calls are now sold in 42 states.

As the brand grew, so did his offering of truly custom calls that were more so of a memento style, yet still functional.

Cook has created a following from both hunters and those who desire a custom piece commentating unique memories, or close to heart photos for bookshelf display or special occasions. The options are literally endless and cater directly to the customers wishes.

One of many memorial style calls made by Shawn Cook of Woodsman Custom Calls

Starting with a blank, Cook designed his first product around the desired sound akin to those you will hear in the Spring Turkey woods. Not from hunters, but from the origin of the hunt itself. Yet, the desired effect, and end result had to be his own, and one that couldn’t be found from cookie cutter brands or big box stores.

Beginning with his choice of endless materials, and elements that create perfect harmony of true to life sounds, Cook set a path to bring this need to life in his garage just north of Mansfield.

In fact, you may pass by it to never know that such a product was created and made in the small barn behind his home.

Cook is all smiles after illustrating his unique and personal process behind each Woodsman Custom Call.

“I’m not doing this as a source of income. I have a full-time job. I’m doing this for the kids and knowing we’re making a premier product at an affordable price. My main focus now, is to get kids in the outdoors and spend time with them establishing a perfect call for them” added Cook.

To further establish his passion and focus within the hunting community, Woodsman Custom Calls features youth hunters spotlighting their efforts in the outdoors throughout the year on their Facebook page.

Cook was recently featured on The Hunt Experience, a local podcast where he shares a candid and personal perspective.

For more information on Woodsman Custom Calls CLICK HERE

Halvorson’s Walk-Off Homer Defeats Georgia in Series Final Game

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Halvorson’s Walk-Off Homer Defeats Georgia in Series Final Game

FAYETTEVILLE:  Junior Cylie Halvorson smashed a walk-off solo home run in the bottom of the seventh to power No. 8 Arkansas (28-11) to a 4-3 win over No. 8 Georgia (31-8) Saturday evening at Bogle Park. 

Arkansas moves to 28-11 overall and 9-6 in conference play. 

The Hogs found themselves down 3-0 heading into the fourth, but Arkansas overcame the deficit by pounding four runs across the game’s final four frames.  

Tossing her 12th gem of the season, redshirt senior RHP Chenise Delce (15-5) limited an efficient Georgia offense to three runs on nine hits while recording six strikeouts. Across 7.0 innings, Delce surrendered just one extra-base hit and worked around four walks. The Oklahoma City native did not allow a run in the game’s final four frames. With runners at the corners and nobody out in the top of the seventh, Delce quickly issued a strikeout. A heads-up double play by Kristina Foreman prevented Georgia from scoring a run and shifted the momentum back to Arkansas for the bottom of the seventh.   

Halvorson finished 1-for-3 with her game-winning solo home run. Junior Hannah Gammill also played outstanding for the Hogs, going 2-for-2 with the game-tying solo home run in the sixth. Also reaching via walk, Gammill reached base in all three plate appearances.  

Freshman Reagan Johnson tied her career high in RBI after knocking two on the night. In her 15th multi-hit game this season, Johnson went 2-for-4 at the leadoff spot. In her sixth multi-game of the season, sophomore Raigan Kramer finished 2-for-4.  

How It Happened 

Georgia scored one run in each of the game’s first three innings to take an early 3-0 lead. 

Bottom 4th: Arkansas got on the board in the fourth thanks to Johnson’s two-RBI double to left center to cut the deficit to 3-2.  

Bottom 6th: Gammill’s solo home run tied the game at 3-3. 

Bottom 7th: Halvorson’s walk-off solo home run secured the 4-3 win.  

Up Next 

Arkansas travels to Conway, Ark., for an in-state duel vs. Central Arkansas at 6 p.m. Tuesday at Farris Field.  

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

Seventh Grade Girls Return With Trophy

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Seventh Grade Girls Return With Trophy

Mansfield’s seventh grade girls take the runner-up prize at the Waldron track meet.

Mansfield’s seventh grade girls are getting experience on the fly. Many of the crew serve two teams as part of the junior girls squad and the seventh grade team.

On Thursday night, the roster returned to Waldron after a Wednesday night junior high meet. The results were good as the seventh grade team brought home the Bulldog Relay Runner-Up plaque.

Lady Tiger Abby Smith takes the high point plaque with 37.75 point at the Seventh Grade Bulldog Relays. 

“There just aren’t that many girls to complete a seventeen event schedule,” announced John Mackey from the Lady Tiger track staff. “We ask some of these to help out in needed junior high events and then return for their own team. It’s a bit exhausting but we try to give them a break on a back to back night.”

The young Tigers needed some load management when Waldron was forced to change their junior date to the night before the seventh grade meet. Already short-handed by lack of numbers, the rookies had to skip out on some extra events the next night above their usual deletions.

Despite filling only 14 of the 17 events, Mansfield’s girls still accumulated 129 points for the second place prize. All-around athlete Abby Smith led the charge with high point honors.

Smith tallied 37.75 points over six events for the individual award. Her best marks came off a pair of first place hurdle races. The growing star won the 100m hurdles with a time of 18.54. She won the 300m hurdles with a winning time of 57.36.

Smith was part of the winning 4x400m relay team that included Adeline Bray, Miley Clopton, and Rylan Jones. The four first timers actually ran the same combination the previous night as the junior high relay squad. Miraculously, the core four ran 7 seconds fastest as the second place trophy hung in the balance.

Clopton was fast in each of her sprint events. She took second in the 100m dash and was the second leg in the second place 4x100m relay. That group was only 0.41 away from the win. Payton Meyers started that relay with Clopton, Bray, and Smith completing the baton passing.

Lily Young came back from a sprained ankle to offer value in the 400m dash. She took third in the race and anchored a fourth place 4x200m relay. Addison Howard, Bailey Quick, Kerrington Quick, and Young populated that combination.

Jones won both shot and discus. She was second in the 800m run. Adding the relay points, her individual score was in the rankings for high point honors at 30.5 points.

Hunter Whittaker was the leading scorer for the Tiger seventh grade boys. He accumulated 18 points off the long jump, high jump, triple jump, 4x100m relay, and 4x400m relay.

Colton Pruitt scored in the 110m hurdles. Drake Brunson and Trevan Hattabaugh placed in the horizontal jumps. 

Clayton Garrison won the discus at 91’ 6”. Michael Carter and Garrison each placed top 8 in the shot put.

Tiger Jr Boys Claim Runner-Up Trophy

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Tiger Jr Boys Claim Runner-Up Trophy

Mansfield junior boys Braxton Bartlett and Dawson Robinson lace up the spikes for the sprint relays. Mansfield took runner-up status in the team standings in Waldron.

The points are starting to come through in quality events for the Mansfield junior high boy’s track team. Building their team through the sprint relays, hurdles, and throwing events, the Tiger prep team is finding its way. This past week that amounted to the Runner-Up plaque at the Waldron Junior Bulldog Relays.

Mansfield’s junior squad accumulated 99.5 points to take the second place team prize. Booneville had too much depth in the jumps categories winning three of the four leaping related events. The Bearcats topped the evening with 128 points for the championship. Waldron closed strong, getting within a point and a half of the second place plaque at 98 points.

Mansfield freshman Dominic Shores wins his heat of the 300m hurdles.

Mansfield’s boys won only one event on Wednesday’s rescheduled track meet. Freshman Cadien Ore sailed the discus 122 feet for the victory. From there it was a couple of second place awards and several top five finishes that kept the Tigers in the hunt.

Ethan Martin was second in the shot put. The freshman thrower hit 42’ 4.5” for eight points. Dominic Shores equaled that bounty with a second place finish in the 110m hurdles at 18.34 seconds. He also flew the 300m hurdles in 48.23 seconds for a third place ribbon.

Lady Tiger Summer Lyon helps the Mansfield junior girls in the 4x200m relay and 200m dash.

Shores joined Dawson Robinson, Zander Walters, and Braxton Bartlett for a pair of second place finishes in two sprint relays. The boy band went 48.95 in the 4x100m relay and 1:46.97 in the 4x200m relay.

Alex Hecox offered top five points in the 110m hurdles. Joey Williams did so as well in both the 1600m run and 800m run.

Mansfield kept the nickels and dimes coming by scoring in all 17 events for their team total.

Mansfield’s girls kept pace for the majority of the night but failed to place in two events. The zero marks left the Lady Tigers short of a trophy. They finished third overall in the team standings.

Mansfield’s junior girls totaled 107 points with huge help from freshman All-State athlete Daisy Nelson. Waldron squeezed out the team victory in a similar style to what Mansfield’s senior high team did two nights before this contest.

Waldron took the final 4x400m relay win to outscore Booneville by two points for the championship trophy. The Lady Bearcats took Runner-Up with 151 points.

Nelson scored 41 points in her bid for a third consecutive high point plaque. A slip of the blocks slowed her ever so slightly in the 200m dash leaving the freshman third in her final sprint and just short of the award. In her other sprint races, the 100m hurdles and 100mm dash, she finished first.

Nelson did pick up two points as a member of the second place 4x100m relay team. Kayla Bieker, Miley Clopton, and Madison Hearron joined that grouping.

Mansfield kept an average return of fourth place points in eight of the 17 events. Rylan Jones through the distance races and throws contributed. Danille Lowery through the throws and 4x800m relay contributed. Adeline Bray, Miley Clopton, Abby Smith, and Jones scored fourth place points on an all seventh grade 4x400m relay.

Bray had her best night at triple jump. A 28’ 10.5 “ leap landed her into fifth place. That was one place behind Mansfield’s top triple jump mark by Madison Hearron. Hearron went 30’ 2” for fourth place.

Harley Hunkel joined Bray, Lowery, and Smith on the fourth place 4x800m relay. Just over an hour later, Smith ran a terrific 300m hurdles heat for a second place score. Smith’s 56.73 clocking was the fastest of the seventh grader’s budding track career.

Payton Meyers, Hearron, Summer Lyon, and Annabell Martin handed the team a third place finish. They did so in the 4x200m cooperative. The only other MJH girls’ third place finish was from Lowery in the shot put at 32’ 4.5”.

MHS Senior Girls Celebrate with Half Point Victory

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MHS Senior Girls Celebrate with Half Point Victory

Mansfield senior girls track team win the Gaile Hainely Relays in Waldron.

Rivalries grow stronger each time another dramatic ending etches another sizable scar into the long running series. So was the pulsating finish to the Gaile Hainley Relays in Waldron on April 3.

As it has unfolded many times over, Mansfield and Waldron saw their senior girls locked into a battle for Scott County bragging rights. In the end, it was Mansfield that squeaked out a one-half point victory.

MHS throwers Kaylee Ward and Seven Snaderson join Kaylie Lowery after qualifying to the class 2A state track meet in shot put.

With 16 of 18 events scored, Mansfield forged ahead by 3 points thanks to sophomore Ashley Martin’s sixth place 3200m run. As the final 4x400m relay took off, Waldron flipped the script with a late scoring of the women’s high jump. The Lady Bulldogs were suddenly ahead by 1.5 points.

Both teams realized the winner of the final relay event was going to go home the Gaile Hainely Champion. 

Waldron took the early lead on the opening leg. Mansfield stormed back with Addison Stover on the second leg. Lady Tiger Trinity Triska moved up to the third leg after anchoring a close call at the Tiger Relays in the same race a week earlier. 

Triska stretched the lead to about four seconds before handing it to senior Jadelynn Wood. Wood, carrying the exhaustion of her sixth event along with the baton, dug deep like a senior should. The MHS anchor ran the fastest split for the longest leg, fighting off Waldron’s Emily Powell who also turned in a terrific time.

Mansfield relay runners Jadelynn Wood, Addison Stover, Trinity Triska, and Raine Hecox take the 4x400m relay and the overall championship at Waldron track meet.

Mansfield stayed clear of the Bulldog bite and held on for a two second win and the meet championship. Final team totals read Mansfield with 111 points and Waldron with 110.5.

Longtime Waldron Coach, Gaile Hainley, for whom the Waldron senior high meet is called, enjoyed the final event.

“That race is my favorite because of the situations like that,” wrote Hainley in a congratulatory text to John Mackey, Mansfield’s winning coach. “The girls that ran that last race must have given 120 percent to accomplish it.”

MHS senior Ashton Hinkle pre-qualifies to the state finals by clearing 11′ 6″ in the pole vault at Waldron

Mansfield had won the very first Gaile Hainley Relays several seasons ago. Although the Mansfield coach couldn’t recall how many times his teams had won the event, he shared that it had been a few years since the Lady Tigers had come out on top.

“They (Waldron) had gotten the better of us the last few years,” noted Mackey. “This was special to win it once again late in my career. Coach Hainley means the world to both schools. We are honored to take home a trophy with her name on it.”

Not only did the Tigers win the senior girls division, they also got a couple more athletes qualified to the state championships.

Mansfield’s Trey Powell needs to shave 0.01 seconds to pre-qualify to state in the 100m dash.

Seven Sanderson and Kaylee Ward surpassed the women’s shot put mark and collected their ticket to the the class 2A finals. Mansfield senior homeschooler Ashton Hinkle pre-qualified in the men’s pole vault. 

Hinkle had ideal conditions to clear his personal best at 11’ 6” to beat the standard by 3 inches. He finished second in the vertical jump. A few days later, he finished second again at the Airedale Relays.

Sanderson, who had pre-qualified in the discus at the Mansfield home meet six days earlier, pushed the shot 32’ 8”. That measurement exceeded the AAA benchmark by nearly a foot and a half.

Ward, limited in reps due to softball commitments, found the calm evening to her liking as well. The freshman phenom eclipsed the 31’ 4” standard by an inch and a half to punch her state ticket.

“Excited to get three more events under wraps,” said the Mansfield mentor. “Chances are getting slim as the season is winding down. We have a few more athletes capable of reaching the 2A benchmarks. That will be our focus leading up to the district championships in a couple of weeks.”

Mansfield track coach John Mackey congratulates mentor Tom McMurray at Thursday’s Alma Track Meet. Alma Public Schools renamed the Alma Track Facility in honor of the state champion coach and longtime Alma teacher.

Sophomore Carter Whiley equaled her Mansfield home meet 4’ 10” high jump in Waldron. She did it again for the third consecutive time at the Leonard Daniel Memorial Airedale Relays three days later. Her high jump measure has qualified her to the 2A state meet.

Senior Jadelynn Wood has been within a second or less of reaching the women’s 300m hurdles standard three consecutive times. Mansfield’s player of the year last season has been inching closer towards that 51.25 margin through appearances at Mansfield, Waldron, and Alma.

Wood’s younger sister, Laney Wood, has been striving for her own pre-qualifying mark in the pole vault. What appeared to be a 8’ 6” clearing of the cross bar at Waldron dropped off the uprights as her left hand scraped the bar on the way down.

Tiger Trey Powell continued the battle in the men’s 100m dash standard. Despite winning the short sprint at the Hainley Relays with a 11.90 timing, his victory was shy of the 11.46 target time.

At Alma, the sophomore was excruciatingly close to the mark once again. His official time was 0.01 away from the specification at 11.47.

Mansfield only took a handful of athletes to the second meet of the week. With limited entries the girls finished fourth overall at 94 points. The Mansfield men finished sixth after reaching seventh in Waldron.

Mansfield scheduled the second meet for another qualifying opportunity. They also wanted to attend the dedication of the Alma track facility for longtime Airedale coach Tom McMurray. While on staff at Alma, McMurray was the leader of several state championship teams.

“Coach McMurray was a mentor to me especially when Mansfield first got a track,” said Mackey. “This was a special occasion. For years, it was Mansfield girls and Alma boys that marqueed local meets. We wanted to be there for him.”

Hogs Play Today to Salvage Series vs Nationally Ranked Georgia

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Hogs Play Today to Salvage Series vs Nationally Ranked Georgia

FAYETTEVILLE – No. 9 Arkansas (27-11) fell to No. 8 Georgia (31-7), 4-0, Friday night at Bogle Park.  

Arkansas drops to 27-11 overall and 8-6 in league play. The Razorbacks combined for two hits and used a trio of freshmen arms.  

Junior first baseman Cylie Halvorson continued her commanding start to SEC play, increasing her hit streak to eight games. Halvorson finished 1-for-3 at the dish after pounding a single up the middle in the first. A transfer from South Dakota State, Halvorson has quickly immersed herself in the SEC. The Sioux Falls, S.D., product is slashing .341/.537/.375 with a team-best 14 hits along with 10 RBI, 10 runs scored, two home runs and two doubles.  

Freshman catcher Lauren Camenzind pushed her hit streak to two games after belting a leadoff single in the second. Camenzind went 1-for-3 on the day. In conference-only play, the Valley, Neb., native paces Arkansas in batting average (.361) and sits second in hits with 13.  

The Hogs reached in four of seven frames Friday.  

Arkansas’ pitching staff held Georgia to below its scoring average (6.57 runs per game).

Freshman LHP Hannah Camenzind (2-2) made her second SEC start and suffered the loss. Hurling 4.1 innings, Camenzind surrendered three earned runs on five hits, while striking out one and walking two.  

Freshman RHP Nikki McGaffin tossed an inning of relief after entering in the fourth. McGaffin limited the Bulldogs to one hit and did not allow a walk. 

Freshman LHP Robyn Herron twirled 1.2 scoreless frames, allowing just one hit and striking out one.  

A scoreless game through two innings, Georgia tacked on three runs in the top of the third to take a 3-0 lead. The Bulldogs pounced another run off an Arkansas error in the top of the fifth that granted them a 4-0 edge.   

Up Next 

Arkansas and Georgia will meet at 5 p.m. CT Saturday for the series finale. The game will air on SEC Network with Mark Neely and Amanda Scarborough on the call.  

For schedule updates and other news, go to ArkansasRazorbacks.com, or follow @RazorbackSB on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. 

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

Former Hogs Golfers Competing in Masters

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Former Hogs Golfers Competing in Masters

AUGUSTA, GA- Former Razorback All-American Taylor Moore completed his second round Friday, which proved to be an advantage, but senior Mateo Fernandez de Oliveira had to wait until Saturday morning to finish his second round at the 2023 Masters Tournament.

Moore posted an even-par round of 72, even with a double bogey on his final hole, and made the cut by two strokes with a 36-hole score of  1-over par 145.

Fernandez de Oliveira got through 12 holes at +1 and hit two shots on the par-5 13th before play was suspended Friday due to inclement weather. Unfortunately, when play resumed Saturday, he would take a double bogey on 13. Despite the tough weather conditions, Fernandez de Oliveira closed his round with five pars to finish round two with a 3-over-par 75. Overall, he was +7 (151) for his 36 holes.

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Due to his winning the 2023 Latin America Amateur Championship, Fernandez de Oliveira will also play in The Open Championship and the U.S. Open Championship later this year.

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

Paris Elementary School Holds Annual Fourth Grade Spring Program

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Paris Elementary School Holds Annual Fourth Grade Spring Program

Each spring, schools around the area mark the transitions of students moving on to the next phases of their school years with traditional programs, ceremonies, and other events. The annual rituals make memories for the students and their families, and for others, they conjure memories of their own experiences as former students.

One such annual event is Paris Elementary School’s annual Fourth Grade Spring program. Each year around this time, the fourth grade class performs for parents and the community as one of the last events prior to their matriculation to middle school in the upcoming fall. This year’s program theme was “I Love the 80s”; a nostalgic look back at the symbols and music of the 80s. And for me personally, it was a great program, and I thoroughly enjoyed the music!

RNN Photo / Jim Best

The program, beautifully created and produced by the PES staff and students, featured music from the 1980s. Music scores included, Footloose, Back to the Future, I Wear My Sunglasses at Night, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Eye of the Tiger, the theme song to the movie Ghostbusters, and the band, ZZ Top, were all among the iconic symbols and music of the 80s that were featured in the performance.

RNN Photo / Jim Best

At the conclusion of the performance was a slide show in honor of the fourth grade class that included photos from their first days as students at PES as kindergarten students to their present time as fourth grade students. Two performances were held, and both were well-attended by parents and members of the community.

This is an outstanding program and tradition within the Paris school district. All of us at RNN congratulate this year’s fourth grade class as well as the faculty and staff that worked so hard to design, organize, and produce this year’s performance!

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