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Arrest Reports 2/1

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Arrest Reports 2/1

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Brett Marshall Barnes of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 1 at 2:31 p.m. Barnes was charged with parole violation, Aggravated Assault, and Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree.

Andra Jade McClanahan of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 2 at 9:56 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. McClanahan was charged with Poss. Misbranded Drugs, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia – Pack, Repack and others, Possession of [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance] with the Purpose to Deliver <2g, Possession of Controlled Substance – Schedule VI Misdemeanor <4oz, Assist Outside Agency-Misd., and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Jeremy Keith Powell of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 2 at 9:01 p.m. and released on cash bond February 6 at 3:23 p.m. Powell was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Christian Jeremiah Smith of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 1 at 4:55 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Smith was charged with Assist Outside Agency-Misd., Delivery of [Schedule I/II Controlled Substance] >28g, and Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Sandra Marie Davis of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 2 at 6:30 p.m. and released on February 3 at 8:35 a.m. Davis was charged with Criminal Trespass – Premises.

Jeremy Stephen Fox of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 1 at 7:46 p.m. and released on February 1 at 9:53 p.m. Fox was charged with Disorderly Conduct – Excessive Noise.

Arresting agency – Bonanza Police Department:
Garrett Houston Franklin of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 3 at 9:11 p.m. and released on signature bond February 3 at 10:49 p.m. Franklin was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Arkansas Parole:
Ronnie James Freeman of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 2 at 1:40 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Freeman was charged with Parole Violation, Driving While License Cancelled/Suspended/Revoked, and Fleeing -Vehicle.

Arresting agency – U.S. Marshals:
Denny Eugene Goines of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 5 at 9:11 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Goines was charged with Hold for U.S. Marshal Detainer.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Adam Jay Hall of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on Feburary 4 at 2:19 a.m. and released on February 7 at 1:11 p.m. Hall was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), Failure to Appear – Class B Misdemeanor.

Jonathan Mickel Moody of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 4 at 2:16 a.m. and released on bond February 4 at 10:19 a.m. Moody was charged with two counts of Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine), and Possession Drug Paraphernalia – Felony.

Arresting agency – Barling Police Department:
Brian Dewayne Thomas of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on February 5 at 8:03 a.m. and released on signature bond February 5 at 12:28 p.m. Thomas was charged with Petition to Revoke – Felony.

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Scott Robinson, 38 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on February 2 at 11:10 a.m. Robinson was charged with a warrant served, possession of drug paraphernalia, furnishing, possessing, or using prohibited articles – delivering a prohibited article, and criminal mischief in the second degree.

Sharon Armstrong, 29 of Scranton, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on Feburary 3 at 9:53 a.m. Armstrong was charged with parole provocation.

Darla Gutierrez, 33 of Waldron, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on February 4 at 12:08 p.m. Gutierrez was charged with failure to appear.

Stephen Smith, 45 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on February 4 at 8:54 p.m. Smith was charged with failure to appear.

Dillon Quijada, 31 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on February 5 at 7:49 a.m. Quijada was charged with failure to appear, and body attachment.

Jerome Troy Moles, 41 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on February 5 at 9:45 a.m. Moles was charged with domestic battering in the third degree, and furnishing, possessing or using prohibited articles – delivering a prohibited article.

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

Obituary – Shirley Jo Martin

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Obituary – Shirley Jo Martin

Shirley Jo Martin, 92, of Waldron, Arkansas passed away on February 5, 2023 at her home. She was a devoted grandmother and avid gardener. She co-owned Martin Funeral Home with her husband J.D. Martin. She was also a life long member of the First Baptist Church in Waldron.

Shirley Jo is survived by one daughter Georgette Best of Greenwood, AR, five grandsons; Jonathan and wife Nikki Best of Rogers, AR, Eric and wife Joanie of Lavaca, AR, Robert Lewis of Waldron, AR, Adam Best of Greenwood, AR, Christopher and wife Ariel Martin of Springfield, MO, and by three great-grandchildren; Paige Best and Wyatt Best both of Rogers and Reed Vinsant of Lavaca, AR.

She is preceded in death by her husband J.D. Martin and her parents Wendell and Minnie Henderson.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Friday February 10, 2023 at Duncan Cemetery with Dr. Don Laughlin and Rev. Ken Overturf officiating under the direction of Martin Funeral Home.

Online condolences may be sent at www.martinfuneralhomes.com

Greenwood Students Cast in UAFS Musical

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Greenwood Students Cast in UAFS Musical

By Rachel Putnam

Photography by Johnathan Brewer, UAFS. 

The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith Theatre Department will perform the Tony Award-winning musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee from February 23 to March 4 at the UAFS Breedlove Auditorium.

The show follows an eclectic group of sixth graders as they compete in the 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Each speller has their own unique reasons for wanting to win, from a shy Olive who brings only her dictionary to the bee, to a former champion struggling with puberty. This relatable and hilarious musical is sure to have audiences falling in love with the spellers and the show.

All performances will be at 7 p.m., Thursday through Saturday February 23-25 and March 2-4.

The show will also be the inaugural production of thenewly named Stacey Jones Season of Entertainment, and will be accompanied by a presentation to the Jones family honoring Stacey’s 45 years of dedication to advancing the arts and the lives of the students of UAFS. 

“I have been loving every minute of rehearsal,” said Trent Gregory who plays Barfeé. “My cast is already starting to feel like a family to me, and with the help of our amazing production team, it has run more smoothly than I’ve ever experienced in a production thus far.”

“It’s been an absolute delight! Everyone has worked so hard and rehearsals have consistently been so fun. I can’t wait to see what the show is like when we finally open!” added Shayla Woolsey who plays Schwarzy.

While the show is suitable for all ages, a dedicated family-friendly production will be performed on Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m., for younger audience members

Tickets are on sale now and may be purchased at https://uafs.universitytickets.com/w/default.aspx?cid=189.


Cast members include:

Kassandra Jiminez of Panama, Oklahoma as Rona Lisa Peretti

Dylan Richmond of Poteau, Oklahoma as Charlito “Chip” Tolentino 

Shayla Woolsey of Greenwood as Logainne Schwarzy 

Tate Carnley of Patterson, Louisiana as Leaf Coneybear 

Trent Gregory of Alma as William Barfeé 

Carolyn Young of Greenwood as Marcy Park 

Josie Foster of Tahlequah, Oklahoma as Olive Ostrovsky 

Rës Smith of Poteau, Oklahoma as Vice Principal Douglas Panch 

Adonis Wilson of Spiro, Oklahoma as Mitchell Mahoney

Wyatt Baugh of Greenwood, as Jesus/Leaf’s Dad

Waldron Students Experience Local History

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Waldron Students Experience Local History

By Dr. Curtis Varnell

Followed by several dozen excited fifth graders, I meandered across the grounds of the Fort Smith National park.  Leaving a third of the group at the old trolley, a third with park interpreter Cody Farber, I took group three on a hike and exploration around the grounds of the National Park.  

Most people visiting the park spend most of the time inside the main building, exploring the many exhibits, visiting the old jail, and sitting in the courtroom presided over by the “hanging judge,” Isaac C. Parker.  Less visited, but very historic, sites are located across the 75 acres that comprise the National Park.

One of eight national parks within the state of Arkansas, the “old fort’ was established as a National Historic sited in 1961.  Located in Fort Smith and along the Arkansas River, the site has served as a bastion against Indian attack, a Civil war fort, and as a frontier courtroom for Oklahoma territory.

Proceeding from the parking lot west, we cross the railroad tracks and climb the hill to the site where the original fort was established by Major Bradford in 1817.  The foundations still stand, the stones of the blockhouse still forming the corners of the building.  Kids swarm over the cannon, pointed across the river at the point where Osage Chief Bad-Tempered Buffalo and 200- hundred warriors gathered in April of 1824 to attack the fort.  He became much better tempered when the two six-pound cannon were rolled out and aimed across the river at his men.  The old fort was abandoned later that year when the military shifted the center of operations to Fort Gipson Oklahoma. Directly beneath the old fort is Belle Point, French for Beautiful Place.  Indeed beautiful, rock ledges extend out into the confluence of the waters of the Poteau and Arkansas rivers.  Huge iron circles embedded in the rock indicate where keel and steam boats were tied while offloading tribes on the last leg of the trail of tears.

The oldest existing building is the commissary, decked out just as it was in 1850 when it stored the supplies for the military.  Nearby is the huge monument to Bass Reeves, one of the best of the lawmen of the Indian Territory.  

The new fort, built on the present site, served as a fort for both the Union and Confederate forces at some point during the Civil War.  It was converted to a court house and jail in 1871.  For the next 25 years, Federal Justice for the Indian Territory was meted out by Judges and lawmen based on-site.  One of the most famous books written about Arkansas, True Grit, describes one authors version of this time period.   Judge Isaac C. Parker, often called the hanging judge, presided the majority of these years.  He is known for the statements he issued while presiding at court, some of the more famous being: “Permit no innocent man to be punished, but let no guilty man escape.’ Another such statement was, “It is not the severity of the punishment but the surety of punishment that prevents crime.”  Nevertheless, in the years that he and others administered the federal court in Fort Smith, 86 men were executed on the gallows.  Up until 1876, hangings were public and crowds gathered to watch the event.  Vendors circled through the crowd, selling popcorn, lemonade, and food.  After 1876, a stockade was built around the gallows and the event became more humane and less a spectator sport.  

Several well-known outlaws, including Cherokee Bill, were brought to final justice at the gallows.  On at least two occasions, as many as 6 men were hang at the same time.  At least two women were given the death sentence but no woman was ever hanged in Fort Smith. No horse thieves were ever hanged, that only occurred in westerns.  The only hanging offences were rape and/or murder.

Students and adults exposed to the almost 80 years of local history that occurred at the historic site see not only the tensile and stars of history but touch on the warts that we have in our common existence.  To visit is to come away with a greater sense of who we are as a people and country. 

Learn the art of pruning for specialty crops at Fruit Research Station workshop

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Learn the art of pruning for specialty crops at Fruit Research Station workshop

PRUNING — Making the right cuts at the right time can enhance plant health and productivity. 2014 file photo of a pruning workshop at the Fruit Research Station near Clarksville. (U of A System Division of Agriculture image)


By Mary Hightower
U of A System Division of Agriculture

Fruit and pecan growers who want to sharpen their pruning skills to enhance growth and yields can learn from the professionals at the Fruit Research Station during a half-day workshop on Feb. 28.

The station, near Clarksville, is home to much of the fruit breeding work done by the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station, the research arm of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.

The workshop begins at 12:30 p.m. with check-in and runs through 4 p.m. Space is limited to 100 people and attendees must register in advance. Registration is $20 and can be completed online at https://aaes.uada.edu/fruit-pruning-field-day-2023.

“We’ll cover the principles of pruning in blueberries, blackberries, muscadines, peaches and pecans, with hands-on demonstrations,” said Jackie Lee, director of the Fruit Research Station. “Now is the time to learn since most pruning should be done while the plants are still dormant. It won’t be long before spring comes and growth restarts.” 

The workshop will run five pruning stations, with 25-minute sessions running concurrently. Attendee groups will be able to rotate among the stations.

Agenda

  • 12:30 p.m. -1 p.m. — Check-in
  • 1 p.m.- 1:15pm — Welcome
  • 1:15 p.m. – 1:35 p.m. — Pruning basics: Pruning cuts, timing, tools, safety, with Jackie Lee
  • 1:35 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. — Break, then travel into field
  • 1:45 p.m. – 4 p.m. — Five concurrent and rotating field pruning sessions

Workshop presenters, all from the Division of Agriculture, will be:

  • Blackberries — Erika Henderson, program associate, and Jesus Arredondo-Lopez, program technologist, both at the Fruit Research Station
  • Pecans — Jackie Lee, station director
  • Blueberries — Jesse Taylor, Johnson County extension agent
  • Peaches — Dwain Ober, station farm foreman
  • Grapes and muscadines — Mike Brown, fruit breeding associate, and Matt Gal, fruit breeding technologist, both based at the station.

There will also be a display of the station’s spray application equipment with Jeff Inness, the station’s integrated pest management technologist.

Please email Meredith Crawford at mcrawford@uada.edu or call 479-754-2406 with any questions. The station is located at 1749 State Hwy 818 near Clarksville.

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 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. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.

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 and services 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.


Troubleshooting Tips for a Faulty Clothes Dryer

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Troubleshooting Tips for a Faulty Clothes Dryer

Many of us take the hard work of our appliances for granted—until they stop working. There are a few common problems that plague washers and dryers. If your clothes dryer isn’t working, try these troubleshooting tips to locate the problem, and call a repair expert to fix what’s gone wrong.

Dryer Makes Excess Noise

Do you hear a loud thumping sound when your dryer runs? If your machine is much louder than usual, the load of laundry may be uneven, or perhaps some clothes are knotted up with each other. Turn off the dryer, open the lid, and spread the clothes around more evenly.

If you’re still hearing knocking or thumping noises, your dryer’s drum seal may need to be replaced. Call a repair expert and describe the noise you’re hearing in detail.

Dryer Emits a Burning Smell

What if your dryer smells like it’s burning during a cycle? Once you notice that burning smell, turn off and unplug the dryer right away to minimize the risk of an electrical fire. Call a dryer repair service to look at your dryer and possibly replace the drive belt and motor.

Dryer Won’t Start

Does your clothes dryer refuse to start at all? Possible culprits include an overloaded machine or a clogged lint screen. Try taking out about half the clothes in the dryer to lighten the load, and thoroughly clean the lint screen before starting the cycle again.

If it still won’t start, you may have a faulty or broken thermal fuse. Luckily, those are fairly easy for an appliance repair expert to replace.

Dryer Doesn’t Get Clothes Dry

When your dryer finishes its cycle, do you open the lid to find a pile of damp or wet clothes? Once again, try lightening the load, cleaning the lint screen, and restarting the dryer.

If it still won’t dry your clothes, you likely have a broken heating element on your hands. Call your local appliance repair service to have them replace the heating element with a new one.

A faulty clothes dryer is an annoyance, but luckily, it’s only temporary. Try these troubleshooting tips to get to the bottom of your dryer’s problems, and call a repair service for backup if you need any parts replaced.

Obituary – Athel Lee Warren Hunsucker (1941-2023)

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Obituary – Athel Lee Warren Hunsucker (1941-2023)

Athel Lee Warren Hunsucker of Elm Park, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Sunday, February 5, 2023 in Elm Park with loved ones by his side. Athel was born June 29, 1941 to Forrest Estes Hunsucker and Eula (Reen) Hunsucker in Jones Creek near Hinkle Lake, Arkansas. He was 81 years old.

Athel Lee grew up in and around the Mansfield and Jones Creek area. He attended Mansfield High School and then joined the United States Navy. After serving 4 years he returned making Elm Park his final home place. He worked for Southwest Rebuilders for over 20 years. He also served as Scott County Deputy Sheriff from 1988-1997 and hauled pulp wood for about 6 years. Athel enjoyed fishing, especially with his long-time friend Don Carpenter. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them.

Athel Lee leaves behind to cherish his memory, his children: Leea Hunsucker Clark Spain and husband Danny of Elm Park, Arkansas and Cody Lee Hunsucker. Pa A (Popa) will forever remain in the hearts of his grandsons: Colter James Hunsucker of Elm Park, Phillip Clark of Springdale, and Luke Hunsucker of Elm Park. Athel Lee is also survived by brothers, Nathan Hunsucker and wife Betty and Glenn Hunsucker of Texas. Athel Lee will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including his nephews: Matt, James, and Stephen of Elm Park, Todd Hunsucker and wife Angie (children: Heather, Heath and Justie) of Waldron, nieces Joy and Angie of Elm Park, a host of extended family and friends he loved dearly.

Athel Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Forrest and Eula and one brother Charles Jess Hunsucker.

Athel Lee’s celebration of life will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 9, 2023 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Jeff Wilkinson officiating. Masonic rites and military honors will be observed immediately following the celebration of life. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Athel Lee’s pallbearers will be Colter Hunsucker, Phillip Clark, Luke Hunsucker, Todd Hunsucker, James Hunsucker and Donnie Hamilton. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Bozant and Zeb Guillory.

Athel Lee’s visitation will be Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home.

Obituary – Rebecca “Becky” Ruth (Daman) Millard (1942-2023)

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Obituary – Rebecca “Becky” Ruth (Daman) Millard (1942-2023)

Rebecca (Becky) Ruth (Daman) Millard is rejoicing in Heaven today! Becky was born September 12, 1942 in Waltreak, Arkansas to Thurman Daman and Stella Williams Daman. She was 80 years old.

Becky was a 1960 graduate of Danville High School. She held a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from Arkansas Tech University. Over the years, she was a preacher’s wife, cattle and chicken farmer, storekeeper, and kindergarten teacher. She loved her babies.

In her youth, one of her passions was singing and making music. In her latter years, she loved to listen to her children sing and play music in church.

Our Mamoo was selfless and generous to a fault. She managed to find some good in everyone and beauty in those things others tossed aside. We love you.

Becky leaves behind to cherish her memory, her loving husband of 61 years, Larry “Pat” Millard of the home and their children: Patti Millard Fletcher, Lisa Millard Davis and husband Herbert and Patrick Millard and wife Vicki Howell Millard. Mamoo will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Brittany Fletcher, Hailey Fletcher, Chloe Davis, Sarah Millard Brown, Becca Rose Millard, Annabelle Millard, Tristan Millard and Michael Musgrove. Becky is also survived by one brother, David Daman and wife Vada as well as sister-in-law, Patsy Millard Biggerstaff, sister-in-law Jimmie Millard Allen and husband Jackie Allen. Becky will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, and nephews, “adopted sons and daughters” and many friends that she loved dearly.

Becky was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Stella Williams Daman, and two sisters: Reba Underwood and Jean Sliter.

Becky’s celebration of life service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at the Waltreak Methodist Church in Walteak, Arkansas with Rev. Stephen Hearrell and Rev. Patrick Millard officiating. Interment will follow in the Hunt Cemetery near Blueball, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Becky’s pallbearers will be Jim George, Herbert Davis, Chris Allen, David Daman, Nick Brown, Tristan Millard, and Brittany Fletcher.

Becky’s visitation will be Monday, February 6, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Obituary – Linda Mae Fury (1947-2023)

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Obituary – Linda Mae Fury (1947-2023)

Linda Mae Fury of Mansfield, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, February 3, 2023 in Mansfield, Arkansas with loved ones by her side. Linda was born October 19, 1947 to Basil Drewrey and Lottie (Emery) Drewrey of Abbott, Arkansas. She was 75 years old. Linda was a longtime member of Packsaddle Community Church. She was very strong in her faith and was a devoted Christian.

Linda grew up in around Abbott and Mansfield. She was a graduate of Mansfield High School. Linda loved being a CNA and working with those who needed her help. She had received multiple certificates of appreciation for her devotion to helping others. She could be found doing one of a multitude of hobbies including: gardening, crocheting, quilting, working puzzles, fishing, or hunting. In her younger years, she looked forward to picking muscadines with her sons and making jelly. Linda was an all around sweet and kind person with a big warm smile and a welcome hug for everyone.

Linda leaves behind to cherish her memory, one son, Corby Parish of Mansfield, Arkansas, two grandchildren: Christal Walton and husband Dakota of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, and Paul Morales and wife Amber of Benton, Arkansas as well as two great grandchildren: Jesse and Ryan and one sister of the heart Peggy Gregory.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Basil and Lottie Drewrey, one son Aaron Dale Parish, her husband Joel Stephen Parish and three brothers: Donald Drewrey, Ronald Drewrey and Douglas Drewrey.

Linda’s celebration of life will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 6, 2023 at Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Jeff Wilkinson officiating. Interment will follow in the Freedom Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Linda’s pallbearers will be Mike Parish, Paul Morales, Kevin Lackey, Dakota Walton, Richard Gregory and Russell Parish.

Linda’s visitation will be Monday, February 6, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

SR Lady Tigers Reach Sumit In Win Over Mountainburg

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SR Lady Tigers Reach Sumit In Win Over Mountainburg

The Mansfield Lady Tigers rarely take a drive down redemption road. With a 7-1 conference record and a 19-3 overall record one would think that they’d be overjoyed with their season up to this point. Most teams would and rightfully so. But the Lady Tigers don’t see it that way at all. They only see their three total losses. Now Mansfield is on a path to prove to themselves and their opponents that they are not defined by those losses. The Lady Tigers put the bus in overdrive and took redemption road to Mountainburg on Friday, February 3rd to take on a dangerous Lady Dragons team.

The best way to start any game is with a big score. In basketball, the biggest score is a three-point shot so Mansfields Kynslee Ward did just that. Now up 3-0, the Lady Tigers jumped into the fast lane. Seven Sanderson took a rebound and powered back up with a board bucket but Mountainburg dropped in two points on the other end of the court too. Unfased, the Lady Tigers came back with Kynslee Ward pulling up on a short jump shot and Kaylee Ward stealing Mountainburgs’s ensuing possession for a score. Kaylee Ward continued her onslaught on the Lady Dragons defense by blocking a Mountainburg shot and then taking the ball down the court for a bucket. Seven Sanderson followed suit by blocking a Mountainburg shot which led to a Natalie Allison three-point shot. When the tires stopped spinning in the opening quarter, Mansfield held a 14-2 lead over Mountainburg.

Although groundhog day was just a day before the game, no one tod Kynslee Ward as she started the second quarter the same way as she opened the game by sinking a three-pointer. Mountainburg struck back with a three-pointer of their own and then added some full-court pressure on defense. The pressure of the Lady Dragons defense seemed to work at first, but Mansfield adjusted well and continued to burn up the scoreboards. Rebounds and put-backs were the keys to the second quarter as Seven Sanderson, Skylynn Harris, and Kaylee Ward picked the ball off the boards with ease over the smaller Lady Dragons. Natalie Allison took a rebound down the full length of the court for a layup and was followed up with a Skylynn Harris three-point shot. To close the quarter, Kynslee Ward drove down for a miraculous mid-air “spinaroonie” layup. The Lady Tigers went into the half with both momentum and a 30-10 lead.

The main number in the phrase “third quarter” is three. Coincidently, both teams took that number to heart as the Lady Tigers and Lady Dragons opened up and let the three-point shots fall. Kaylee Ward snatched a rebound and dumped in a putback to kick things off then watched her sister, Kynslee Ward drain a three-pointer. The sister-sister act continued with a Kynslee Ward to Kaylee Ward bounce pass for a layup. Mountainburg slowed down Mansfield’s run with a three-pointer of their own, but the Layd Tigers didn’t swerve off their path and kept the petal to the metal. Seven Sanderson stepped in with a big hook shot then shortly after dished an assist to Kaylee Ward for another smooth layup. As with each quarter up to that point, it was Kynslee Ward who closed things out as she made a breakaway layup on the Lady Dragons and then hit a three-point shot to end the third quarter with Mansfield up 49-19 on Mountainburg.

With the game in hand, Mansfield sent in their defensive specialist group to end the show. Players such as Brooklyn Adams, Raine Hecox, Megan Emery, Kaylie Lowery, and Harlie Fuller stepped in and showed out as they held the Lady Dragons to merely five points in the entire quarter. Harlie Fuller showed more than her defensive skills as she added a three-point shot to the scoreboard sending the Lady Tigers to a 52-24 victory over Mountainburg. The win puts Mansfield with a 20-3 overall record and 8-1 in conference play. But the Lady Tigers aren’t done, not yet. After a week of snow, ice, and postponed games, Mansfield will play their makeup game against the Magazine Lady Rattlers on Saturday, February 4th. Back-to-back games aren’t easy for any program, but if that’s what the road to redemption brings, then that’s what the Lady Tigers will do.

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