Greenwood was coming off two wins in a tournament in Mountain Home against Junction City and Flippin. The confidence was not enough to propel the Bulldogs to get another win. The ‘Dogs came within six in the 4th period but the Cyclones found life with back to back scores that ended with a dunk from Russellville Junior Cameron Frazer.
The night saw the return of Junior Peyton Presson, who was injured in the final game of the Football regular season.
Senior Dawson Holt would lead the way with 16 points on the night with classmate Aiden Kennon with 14.
The Dogs travel to Van Buren on Tuesday to take on the Pointers in 5A West conference action before hosting Harrison on Friday.
Check back with The Resident News Network Sports with updates from those games.
Hello everyone! Glad the freezing temps are gone. I’m more of a hot-weather person than cold, but I try not to complain about the weather. We get what the good Lord gives us. Most of ya’ll know I’m an animal lover, and in Dr. Doolittle fashion, they all love me. I always talk to dogs and I talk to the neighbor’s cat.
I was in Hot Springs one weekend and there was a dog in the back seat of a vehicle so I started talking to him and his owner. A lady rolls the window up while I’m talking to him like I’m some crazy lady. I always talk to JR, my chihuahua, and tell him he’s momma’s kid and how sweet he is. That all being said, I’ve encountered two species that don’t like me. A turkey and my friend Lisa Favela’s chihuahua, Daisy. I went over to Lisa’s to take her something one day and they hollered come in and that crazy Daisy bit me on the foot. I had a horrible bruise and now I won’t dare go in unless that dog is put up in another room. She hates me, she barks the whole time I’m there. They have a Boston terrier, Dax. He loves me. Climbs all over me and sits on my lap. The turkey that hated me belonged to Travis and Betty Clay. They lived out on Highway 96 across from James Fork Church. We used to go out there and fish in their pond and visit with them. The turkey was always fine with me. One weekend Travis and Betty were going to Texas for a few days so they told us to come out and fish if we wanted to while they were gone. So me and my brother, Larry, and probably his boys decided to go fishing one evening. We go to the gate and that crazy turkey will not let us near it. We tried and tried. It chased me like a guard dog, guarding that gate. I was so scared of that turkey and needless to say we didn’t get in the gate and didn’t get to go fishing. If Travis and Betty were there he would let us go in but we found out the hard way if they were gone it was a no-go. We sure had some fun times at their place with Renee and Quade. The good ole days. So to this day, I’m scared of turkeys. If you need a good guard dog just get a turkey it will run people off your property quicker than any dog can. Gobbling the whole time. This week’s recipe is crock pot potato soup.
POTATO SOUP 1 30 oz. bag of frozen hash brown potatoes (the southern style) 2 14 oz. cans of chicken broth 1 can cream of chicken soup 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 8 oz. package cream cheese Optional toppings: shredded cheese, bacon, sliced green onions
In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, chicken broth, soup, onion, and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours. The potatoes will start to fall apart when ready. Add the cream cheese and cook 30 more minutes or until the cream cheese is melted. Stir occasionally, until combined. Add the toppings of your choice. The soup is thick and creamy. You can also add more broth or milk if you want to thin it.
‘Tis the season to help save lives by donating blood and taking home a holiday-themed long-sleeved T-shirt!
Donors who show their giving spirit by donating blood will receive their choice of holiday-themed long-sleeved T-shirts. Choices include the “Cotton Headed Ninny Muggins” version, inspired by the classic Christmas movie “Elf”, or the festive “Be A Deer” T-shirt.
Join Starting Point Ministries for the Jasey Lynn Celebration blood drive with Arkansas Blood Institute from 10:00 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, January 14, in the Fellowship Hall.
Arkansas Blood Institute is the local, non-profit blood supplier, supporting the inventory for patients in more than 40 hospitals, medical facilities, and air ambulances statewide. Anyone who is healthy and 16 years old* or older can give blood.
Blood donation typically takes only about an hour, and one donation saves up to three lives. Appointments can be made by calling 1-877-340-8777 or visiting arkbi.org.
Your yard is an extension of your home, and you should treat it as such. For instance, you probably keep your home’s interior clean, tidy, and beautiful; however, you may not give your yard the same treatment. Adding a few extra touches of nature and color is the perfect way to create a space you love. Whether you’re tired of looking at your drab property or want to cultivate the ultimate backyard lounge, you should consider these different trees to plant to add variety to your landscaping.
Flowering Dogwood Trees
Flowering dogwood trees are one of the most beautiful trees native to North America, providing stunning white and pink blossoms in the spring. However, their beauty doesn’t stop there—these incredible trees harbor bright red fruits in the summer months and purple-red foliage during the fall. They thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 and grow up to 30 feet tall and wide.
Magnolia Trees
Magnolia trees are iconic in the southern states, and you may see them lining every street. Because they provide an amazing aroma, magnolias have a spot on this list of the best fragrant trees for your property. Their gorgeous, saucer-like blossoms can be white or pink and up to five inches in diameter. If you choose to plant a magnolia tree in your yard, you may receive many compliments on this beauty.
Golden Chain Trees
Golden chain trees are absolutely stunning, with their cascading foliage adding an unforgettable pop of color to your property. These trees are incredibly magnificent when they bloom, making them the perfect choice for your outdoor lounge area. Golden chain trees may grow up to 30 feet tall and wide, and they prefer well-drained soil and full or partial sun exposure.
Snowbell Trees
Snowbell trees offer subtle beauty to your yard, and their white bell-shaped blossoms accompany vibrant green leaves on the branches. A snowbell tree may be the perfect choice if you want something with a mild fragrance. These whimsical trees thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5-9 and can grow up to 30 feet tall and wide.
Now that you know a little more about the different trees to plant to add variety to your landscaping, you can choose one or more to suit your needs. Great landscaping adds to your overall curb appeal and makes you more likely to spend your free time outdoors.
According to Scott County OEM Director Keaton Davis, the Office of Emergency Management in Scott County Arkansas has a new emergency notification system in place. The RAVE Mobile Safety alert system will allow the county to send emergency notifications to the public to stay well-informed about severe weather that brings all types of warnings and watches to Scott County.
Not only can SCEM keep the public updated on severe weather but any information that could directly affect the safety and well-being of the public such as road closures, boil orders, widespread fire danger, or any other type of emergency.
Earlier in the year SCEM began to integrate this system into their dispatch center and utilize this strong communication with the fire, EMS, and law enforcement departments. With this new system, the county now has the ability to use IPAWS, which allows the county to not only push notifications but also be able to notify any cell phone, computer or electronic device connected to a tower, or WIFI. IPAWS is much like how the National Weather Service sends notifications to our phones.
This is available to anyone that lives in Scott County, including Waldron and Mansfield. To join you can text SCOTTAR to 77295 or download the Smart911 app available in the Apple or Google Play Store. Message and data rates may apply.
“Our goal is to keep the public informed, prepared, and safe in any emergency,” shared Davis. “As we continue to grow, we hope to build a community and friendship with the citizens of Scott County in the years to come”
The sharp-shooting Arkansas womens basketball team returned home on Thursday night following their 20 point road victory earlier in the week at Kentucky. And before a great crowd at home, Arkansas was on fire from both the field and the free throw line, and defeated a very good Florida Gators team by the score of 102-74.
Four Lady Razorbacks led the way in scoring with 16 points each: Saylor Poffenbarger, Crissy Carr, Makayla Daniels, and Samara Spencer. Arkansas shot 49.2 percent (32 for 65) from the field, 40 percent (12 for 30) from beyond the arc, and 74.3 percent from the free throw line.
Defensively, Arkansas held Florida to 34 percent from the field and 22.2 percent from three point range.
After a close first part of the opening quarter, Arkansas broke the game open with defensive turnovers and converting on the offensive end with hot shooting. The Hogs led 48-27 at the half.
With the win, Arkansas improves to 15-3 overall and 2-1 in the SEC. Florida’s record drops with the loss to 12-4 overall and 1-2 in the conference. Arkansas travels to Columbia, MO on Sunday, January 8, to take on the Missouri Lady Tigers. Tip-off time at Missouri is set for 2 p.m. The game will be broadcasted on the SEC Network.
RNN Sports was at Walton Arena tonight and will bring you action photos from the game on Sunday night on Facebook at RNN Sports’ Team Press Pass page. The photos are free for sharing; please note the conditions on the page that require RNN Sports to be credited when sharing the photos.
Well, what I thought you meant to say was….. I couldn’t begin to count the number of times I have heard that as a teacher or even stated it myself to my wife or others. What we think we say and how others interpret what we say can create misunderstanding with tragic consequences; none more evident than the Marmaduke, Walker duel during the Civil War.
Generals John Marmaduke and Lucius Walker were both Confederate generals serving under Major-General Sterling Price. Both men, veterans and decorated heroes of various Civil War battles, were assigned to serve in the Trans-Mississippi theater which included Arkansas. The initial confrontation between the two began at the Battle of Helena on July 4, 1863 when Walkers forces were supposed to protect the left flank of Marmaduke’s men. Walker, caught up in the battle and worried about his own forces, failed to assist Marmaduke. As a result, Marmaduke withdrew his men, leaving Walker alone in the fight. Both blamed the other for failure.
Both men, still angry at the other, were then assigned to slow down the Union advance up the Arkansas River to Little Rock. Instead of meeting and airing their grievances, both men began to communicate through a series of notes passed back and forth by John Moore for Marmaduke and Robert Crockett, grandson of Davy Crockett, for Walker. At Brownsville and again at the Battle of Bayou Meto, Marmaduke felt Walker did not provide needed assistance. He asked Walker to come to the front and discuss the situation. Again the communication was by note and Walker did not respond, although one of Marmaduke’s aides remarked in Walker’s presence that Marmaduke had called Walker a coward. The situation was exacerbated with Walker asking for an explanation and Marmaduke claiming he had called him a coward but insinuating that he believed Walker was. All of these accusations were passed by notes. No one knows for sure which asked for a duel; some believe neither did but that it was arranged by Crockett and Moore without consulting the generals beforehand. Regardless, the duel was arranged for the morning of September 6, 1863 on the north side of the river, just a few miles from Little Rock.
Dueling was a matter of honor in the south and most duels previously had been conducted with inaccurate single-shot dueling pistols. More often than not, both men missed, the question of honor was settled without bloodshed, and both men walked away. Not so in this duel. Fought with the new 1861 Colt revolvers and at fifteen paces, bloodshed was unavoidable. Both missed the first shot, Marmaduke’s second shot passed through Walker’s kidney and embedded in his spine. Realizing that death was imminent, he is said to have stated that Marmaduke was an honorable man and should not be prosecuted.
Price ordered that Marmaduke be arrested for murder but, with the Union Army advancing and the Confederates demoralized by the infighting, he left Marmaduke in charge of the rear guard while pulling all troops out of Little Rock. Confederate troops withdrew from the Arkansas Capitol at 11 AM on September the 10th, city leaders surrendered the Capitol at 9 P.M. the same day.
Marmaduke was never prosecuted and eventually returned to his home state of Missouri where he served as governor from 1884 until his death in 1887. The town of Marmaduke, AR. is named for him.
The results of miscommunication were bitterness, hatred, death of Walker, loss of trust. And we say we learn nothing from history!
After just playing one time at home for almost a month, the Paris Eagles and Lady Eagles will continue their road adventures when they travel to Booneville on Friday night to play the Bearcats. Senior girls game will begin at 6 p.m., and the senior boys will play immediately following the girls game.
Paris has played at Two Rivers, Cossatot River and in Mansfield in the Bill Frye Tournament over the past several weeks. Factoring in the break between semesters, the Paris basketball program has played just one game (Danville) at home since the start of conference play. In doing so, Paris has played their two games that are the furthest distance from Paris Gymnasium, and the second half of the conference schedule will play to the Eagles’ advantage with home games on their home floor.
The Eagles wlll play on the road yet again on Tuesday when they travel to Hackett. Paris will finally return home on Friday to take on the Charleston Tigers.
RNN Sports will be in Booneville on Friday to bring you coverage of the games with the Bearcats. Watch for photos from the game next week on social media.
RNN Sports will be on the court tonight in Fayetteville when the Lady Razorbacks host Florida. Game time is 7 p.m.
Watch for RNN Sports action photos from tonight’s game this weekend on RNN Sports’ Team Press Pass page on Facebook! Tonight’s game is part of the continuing RNN coverage of Razorbacks athletics. Fans can download and share the photos at no cost. Just credit RNN Sports Team Press pass when you share the photos!
Earthwork and construction are well underway for two new Dollar General Store locations in our area.
According to a public relations spokesperson, Dollar General plans to relocate and upgrade its current Mansfield store at 305 Huntington Avenue to a DG Market store at 520 North Caldwell Avenue. At this time, the new location is currently under construction and plans to open in late spring 2023.
Earthwork is now underway in preparation for Mansfield’s new DG Market.
“In addition to the general merchandise selection our Mansfield customers trust Dollar General to provide, our DG Market store will offer shoppers a wide assortment of grocery items, including dairy products, fresh produce, fresh meats and perishable foods. Dollar General’s produce set is a curated assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables including lettuce, tomatoes, onions, apples, strawberries, potatoes, sweet potatoes, lemons, limes, salad mixes, and more. The fresh fare selection offers the top 20 items typically sold in traditional grocery stores and covers approximately 80% of produce categories most grocery stores carry.”
Additionally, DG is also currently under construction on a new traditional Dollar General location at 131 Highway 71 Southwest in Huntington. At this time, a store opening is slated for early winter 2023.
It was noted that the official opening dates at both locations are subject to construction progress.
