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Booneville Defeats Greenland; Hosts Mansfield Friday Night

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Booneville Defeats Greenland; Hosts Mansfield Friday Night

Note to Our Readers: This story was sourced in its entirety from Mr. Glenn Parrish, Communications Director, Booneville School District. Mr. Parrish is a RNN Sports contributor, and we thank him for bringing this story to our readers.

The Booneville Bearcats had 10 first half possessions Friday night in Greenland. They punted once, scored eight touchdowns, and burned the final 1:38 of the half in victory formation.

There were 440 total offensive yards in the half, 203 coming on seven Dax Goff carries, and there were eight rushing touchdowns, with four by Goff and two each by Trace Hall and Cody Elliott.

But first it was Greenland (3-3, 1-2 Conference 3A-1) with the big play, a 65-yard pass to get it started. The Pirates scored three plays later and led 7-0.

Cameron Osborne recovered an onside kick and the Bearcats (5-1, 3-0) used the advantageous field position to score in just 57 seconds.

Elliott got nine, Goff got a single yard, then Goff scored from the 39. Marcos Mullor added the point after to tie it, 7-7.

Greenland appeared to go three-and-out on its second possession but a third down defensive penalty afforded the Pirates a fresh set of downs and a 42-yard pass made it 14-7.

Even with the two big gains totaling 107 yards the Pirates would have just 174 in the first half, and would finish with 216.

A holding penalty only slowed the second Bearcat possession and Goff went 55 yards for his second touchdown to make it 14-13. Mullor’s kick was blocked.

It was the start of 48 unanswered points by the Bearcats.

The Cats’ Brendan Dove (23) sprints down the sideline for a big gain at Greenland (Image Special to RNN Sports / Glenn Parrish)

Forced to punt, Greenland managed only an 11-yard effort and Peyton Tatum threw to Hall for 12 on the next play.

Hall finished the four play drive with a 14-yard run to make it 19-14. Tatum commented with Elliott on a try for two but the fullback was stopped short.

After Greenland punted again with 3:07 to go in the first quarter and there would be two fumbles that kept momentum with the Bearcats.

First, Hall saved a possession recovering an errant pitch and, after the Bearcats punted, Goff forced a fumble David Hicks recovered.

From there Tatum threw Jace Washburn a touchdown pass but saw it wiped out by a penalty.

Still, Goff went 18 yards for this third touchdown of the quarter and Mullor kicked the PAT to make it 26-14. with 50 seconds still remaining on the first quarter clock.

Greenland punted again less than a minute into the second quarter and Hall ripped off 35 on the next Bearcat play.

Hall later lost a touchdown to a flag during the drive but would run for 17 yards to set up Elliott’s 1-yard score.
Goff set up in the wildcat and ran for a two-point conversion and a 34-14 lead.

A 44-yard punt pushed the Bearcats back to their 29 to start their next possession. Goff went 71 yards for a one-play drive and Tatum scored a two-point conversion for a 42-14 lead.

Though 7:25 remained in the first half Goff would be through running the ball at that point.

On his way to 141 yards on the night, Hall wasn’t.

After another three-and-out that included a negative yardage play by Chase Plymale and Elliott, Hall ran 64 yards for a touchdown that wasn’t.

After a mark-off Hall went 62 for one that stood and Mullor added a PAT for a 49-14 lead with 5:41 left in the half.

Greenland then strung together three first downs — their first since the Pirates led 14-7 — but a Brendan Dove (shown) interception ended the drive.

Elliott carried two of the next three downs and scored on a run of 33 yards and it was 55-14. The PAT kick failed.

Elliott ran for 85 yards on nine carries.

After another three-and-out by the Pirates, with Elliott and Plymale sharing a sack to force the punt, the Bearcats opted to run out the first half clock.

Washburn took over at quarterback for the second half but was under center for just 10 plays. One of those was a 10-yard run by Garrick Barr.

Greenland scored the final points of the night midway through the final quarter.

The Pirates had another scoring opportunity after a fumble on the ensuing kickoff, but the game would end on a sack by Trevor Karow.

The Bearcats are at home this week to face Mansfield, who comes in 4-2, 1-2 after a 42-7 loss to Charleston.

Mayor Casts Tie-Breaking Vote to Move Forward with Senior Center Building Purchase

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Mayor Casts Tie-Breaking Vote to Move Forward with Senior Center Building Purchase

By Lindsay LaChapelle

The Greenwood City Council met in regular session on Monday evening, October 3.

One item on the agenda drew a large crowd of concerned citizens, the decision to submit an offer to purchase a building at the intersection of Highway 10 Spur and 71. This building is the proposed new home for the senior center.

Several parties, including seniors, addressed the council, speaking in favor of the vote.

When it came time for a vote, council members were split on the decision. Voting for, Daniel McDaniel, Tim Terry and Lance Terry. Voting against, Rod Powell, A.C. Brown, and Ralph Meeker.
The mayor cast the tie-breaking vote, by voting to move forward with the offer.

There was a short window of time for the council to act and apply for grant money to be used for the purchase. Tracee McKenna from Western Arkansas Planning & Development District has assisted the city with the grant application process.

Dorothy Nixon advocates for the proposed new senior center site. (Photo courtesy of Jim Reynolds)

The process was prolonged when a quorum was not present at a special meeting called on September 22. At that special meeting, Mayor Kinslow stated, “…We have the opportunity to move on a piece of property…with a building paid for by what I hoped to be ARPA money, the second tranche, to pay for this facility in whole, not to owe anything and not to use sales tax money but to use ARPA federal funds to purchase it.”

Monday night’s crowd were responsive to their constituent’s vote. “I think there is information we still need to find out as far as the renovations..” responded Brown before voting against the measure.

Following the meeting, Derry issued the following statement: “Our Mayor Doug Kinslow led the charge and pushed through for area senior citizens last night and cast the tie-breaking vote to allow Greenwood to go forward with the purchase of a new place for area seniors to gather in Greenwood. It was a packed house and took courage and an unrelenting amount of perseverance to get here, as it was not an easy task. Anyone that knows him, knows he loves all of Greenwood’s inhabitants but he has a particular soft spot for our senior citizens who have paved the way before us and who have been the backbone of society. Pictured, we are signing the real estate contract after his tie-breaking vote allowed us to use ARPA Federal funds gifted to Greenwood with an additional $500k Block grant application to be used to purchase an existing building (and) renovation so that our seniors can continue to gather, dine, and fellowship, a life-saving need for them. The Center also delivers meals regularly to area homebound seniors, literally a life-saving need fulfilled. Kudos to Mayor Kinslow for his leadership, it was truly a shining example of why the people choose him to represent Greenwood’s interests.”

(L) City Clerk/Treasurer Sharla Derry and (R) Mayor Doug Kinslow sign the contract with Steven Shoppach for the purchase of the building at Hwy. 10 Spur and 71 to be utilized as the new senior center. (Photos courtesy of Farrah Shoppach)

What To Prepare for Before Your First Farmers Market

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What To Prepare for Before Your First Farmers Market

More and more food growers now consider trying out farmers markets. The popularity of these places has made doing business at them quite profitable. If you’re interested in selling your goods at a local farmers market, here are some things you should do to prepare before you go.

Be Ready for Questions

While many customers will simply see something they like and buy it, some people who go to farmers markets are knowledgeable about the different types of foods that you might offer. You’ll need to be ready to answer their questions about everything from chemicals used to the season’s growing conditions. We know that you know your products quite well, but this barrage of questions can sometimes take new vendors off guard, so it’s a good thing to prep for.

Only Bring Your Best Stuff

Regardless of if your customers ask questions or not, you want to be sure to impress them with your spread. Many vendors bring all the food they can. While that’s good for variety, it also means some of your items might not be in their prime.

You should only focus on bringing in-season, great-looking food with you. If a customer sees something that doesn’t live up to the kind of quality they expect, they will likely assume that’s the case for all your products.

Check the Weather

Since most farmers markets take place outdoors, you’ll want to know what kind of weather to expect. As long as conditions aren’t too extreme, people will be there—rain or shine. However, that doesn’t mean you have to get wet or sunburnt to make a profit.

If you bring the right gear, you won’t have to worry about the weather. Canopy tents are a fantastic option that will protect you from most forms of weather. Just make sure you know how to keep your tent grounded on windy days so that it doesn’t blow away.

Offer Other Forms of Payment

One thing that many people expect at farmers markets is that the vendors will only accept cash. While that means you shouldn’t have to worry about people forgetting cash, hard forms of money run out quickly.

That’s why you’ll likely make more sales if you can give people the option to pay with a card. Even if a customer still has a lot of cash on them, they can still use their debit card at your booth, helping them save money for other vendors. Either way, they’ll appreciate the option.

Provide Free Samples

The final thing you should prepare before going to your first farmers market is a selection of free samples. One thing that can keep someone from committing to a purchase is not wanting to spend money on food they haven’t tasted. However, if you prep some free samples beforehand, they can experience your food right away, which might guarantee you another sale.

Hogs Look To Turnaround Their Season Saturday at First-ever Trip to BYU

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Hogs Look To Turnaround Their Season Saturday at First-ever Trip to BYU

OK Arkansas fans, now it may be time to panic.

In last week’s column, I suggested that a loss to top-ranked Alabama is one thing, but a follow-up loss at Mississippi State would be another. And I went on to say that if the Hogs followed the Alabama loss by playing poorly or loosing at State, then there would be reason to panic.

Well, the Hogs did both; playing poorly and suffering a devastating loss on the road at Starkville. So, it is now time to panic. If not complete panic, the finger is getting close to pushing the button.

But that’s me…I’m just another fan out there that does not know what is actually happening within the program, and I certainly don’t know what is going on in the minds of the players and coaches. I can only repeat the obvious that anyone can see. But I also know this; BYU is an outstanding team and the Hogs’ first ever trip to Provo, Utah will not be an easy proposition. For the Hogs to have a chance to win, the team must rally behind their coach, Sam Pittman, and take an “us against the world” attitude into Provo on Saturday.

K J Jefferson (1) leaves the game vs Alabama with an apparent head injury. His status for Saturday has yet to be announced (RNN Sports File Photo / Jim Best)

One positive flare that happened last Saturday at State was perhaps the emergence of Malik Hornsby as the clear number two quarterback. And in this writer’s opinion, I believe he could be a future starter in a very short time if KJ Jeferson does not rebound quickly on Saturday. Jefferson appears to be returning to practice this week which I take as a sign that he will get the start against BYU. I like Jefferson and he is a legitimate dual-threat quarterback, but the offense seems to take a much more explosive threat to defenses with Hornsby at quarterback. We will see on Saturday.

Here is our weekly report on this week’s opponent as provided by the University of Arkansas:

ARKANSAS RAZORBACKS (3-3, 1-3 SEC)
AP/Coaches Poll: NR/NR
Head Coach: Sam Pittman (Pittsburg State [Kan.], ‘86)
Career Record: 15-14 (3rd season)
Record at Arkansas: Same

BYU COUGARS (4-2)
AP/Coaches Poll: RV/RV
Head Coach: Kalani Sitake (BYU, ‘00)
Career Record: 52-31 (7th season)
Record at BYU: Same

• Arkansas goes on the road for the second week in a row to square off against FBS Independent opponent BYU for the first time in program history. Kickoff between the Razorbacks and Cougars is set for 2:30 p.m. CT Saturday, Oct. 15, in Provo, Utah, at LaVell Edwards Stadium on ESPN.

• BYU is receiving votes in both the AP Top 25 Poll and the USA Today Coaches Poll. All six of Arkansas’ FBS opponents this season have either been ranked or received votes. Since 2020, 22 of Arkansas’ 28 FBS opponents have either been ranked or received votes in the national polls.

• Under head coach Sam Pittman, the Razorbacks are a perfect 7-0 against non-conference opponents. Pittman is the first Arkansas head coach since Lou Holtz (1977-78) to win his first seven games against non-conference foes.

• QB KJ Jefferson, who did not play in the contest against Mississippi State, has wreaked havoc on opposing efenses through the air and on the ground. Jefferson has completed 80-of-121 passes (66.1%) for 1,096 yards and nine touchdowns with one interception while rushing for 312 yards and four scores in five games. Entering this week, Jefferson is one of two SEC quarterbacks to throw for over 1,000 yards and run for over 300 yards this season.

• RB Raheim ‘Rocket’ Sanders is the Hogs’ leading ball carrier through six games, totaling 695 yards on 125 carries (5.6 avg.) with five scores on the ground. He leads the SEC in both rushing yards (695) and rushing yards per game (115.8), and he ranks second in all-purpose yards per game
(146.7) this season. Sanders, who has caught 14 passes for 185 yards and a touchdown, is one of three FBS players with 600+ rushing yards and 100+ receiving yards this year.

• WR Jadon Haselwood leads Arkansas’ receiving corps with a team-high 27 catches for 364 yards (13.5 avg.) and a pair of touchdowns. A transfer from Oklahoma, Haselwood has caught three or more passes in each of his first six games as a Hog and has tallied at least one catch in 18 consecutive games dating back to the start of the 2021 season.

• LB Drew Sanders has emerged as one of the top defensive playmakers in college football, racking up 59 total tackles with a team-leading 7.5 tackles for loss and a team-high 6.5 sacks through six games. Sanders, who leads the SEC and ranks second nationally in sacks, has four double-digit
tackle games this season, most among all Hog defenders

The road game at BYU will be another big test for the Arkansas defense that has struggled all season. The shifting of players into the Arkansas secondary has been a continued experiment as the coaches look to beef up the back end of a defense that has ranked among the poorest in the country.

A win a BYU would be big for the Hogs and would shift momentum in a positive direction heading in to the stretch portion of their schedule. But another loss….

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

Arrest Reports 10/2

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Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Misti Alane Beam of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 2 at 7:52 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Beam was charged with ADC commitment hold, absconding, failure to appear – class A misdemeanor, and parole violation.

Nathaniel Wayne Webber of Central City was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 5 at 11:09 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond October 8 at 11:39 a.m. Webber was charged with driving while intoxicated 1st offense, and endangering the welfare of a minor in the first-degree – conduct.

Arresting agency – Barling Police Department:
Christopher Lee Gray of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 2 at 10 p.m. and released on signature bond October 3 at 3:55 a.m. Gray was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Mikhail Ray Raines of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 6 at 10:20 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on October 7 at 1:24 p.m. Raines was charged as a fugitive from justice out of state.

Arresting agency – Arkansas State Police:
Ryan Patrick Harshall of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 6 at 11:04 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Harshall was charged with assist outside agency – misd., contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine), theft by receiving, and failure to appear – class B misdemeanor.

Arresting agency – Lavaca Police Department:
John J Hartoon of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 4 at 7:59 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond October 5 at 2:02 p.m. Hartoon was charged with Aggravated Assault – Firearm.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Cecil Dale Hickman of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 4 at 4:24 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Hickman was charged with Terroristic Threatening in the First Degree, and Domestic Battering Third Degree – Purposely A Misd.

Tara Kay Walker of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 6 at 11:13 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond October 8 at 1:44 p.m. Walker was charged with petition to revoke – felony.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Destanee Meshell Nichols of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 6 at 8:40 p.m. and released on bond October 7 at 4:28 a.m. Nichols was charged with two counts of Overdraft/Violation Of The Arkansas Hot Check Law Misdemeanor.

Dina Kay Sharp of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 7 at 12:28 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Sharp was charged with two counts of fugitive from justice out of state.

Arresting agency – Hartford Police Department:
James Leonard Shackelford of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on October 3 at 10:55 a.m. and released on signature bond October 3 at 12:37 p.m. Shackelford was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Joshua Richardson, 20 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 2 at 10:38 a.m. Richardson was charged with terroristic threatening in the first degree.

Paige Barr, 24 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 2 at 11:23 a.m. Barr was charged with breaking or entering, theft of property, and criminal trespass.

Jeremy Sanders, 26 of Magazine, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 3 at 4 p.m. Sanders was charged with failure to pay and failure to appear.

Michael Suttles, 42 of Greenwood, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 3 at 5:41 p.m. Suttles was charged with failure to pay.

Sharina Snow, 35 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 3 at 6:36 p.m. Snow was charged with terroristic threatening in the first degree, and disorderly conduct.

Melissa Pack, 48 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 4 at 2:18 p.m. Pack was charged with failure to appear.

Robert Capo Nicholas, 40 of Ratcliff, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 4 at 4:12 p.m. Nicholas was charged with body attachment.

Klarissa Ring, 22 of Booneville, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 4 at 5:01 p.m. Ring was charged with failure to pay, and two counts of failure to appear.

Dearl Suttles, 50 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 6 at 10:34 a.m. Suttles was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.

Christopher Corbitt, 29 of Magazine, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 6 at 6:30 p.m. Corbitt was charged with contempt of court.

Donnie Pruitt, 60 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 6 at 7:16 p.m. Pruitt was charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with the purpose to deliver, and two counts of drug paraphernalia.

Edward Standring, 53 of Paris, was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on October 10 at 11:28 a.m. Standring was sentenced to the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

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

Workforce Event Held in Booneville

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On Monday, October 3, the Booneville area came together for a community event that involved job opportunities, services, assistance, college and National Guard recruitment.

Booneville Schools bused down students to attend the event and it was a great success.

The Booneville Library works hard to promote community success and workforce development. The library is continually making a huge impact on the community.

A special thanks to those who helped make this event a success:
Wayne’s Farm
Tyson
Arkansas National Guard
First Western Bank of Booneville
Ameriprise
Arkansas Rehabilitation Services
Logan County Extension Office
ATU/ UAMS/ Rich Mountain/ UAFS University’s
Arkansas Game and Fish
Department of Workforce and the mobile unit
Save the Children
Arkansas Department of Health
BDHC
TEC staffing
Booneville Chamber of Commerce
Arkansas Literacy Council
Steve Reid’s BBQ
Loving Choices and their mobile unit
First Baptist Church
Arkansas River Valley Regional Library System

“Without the support from our community, this event would not have been made possible,” shared Brittany Downs, Branch Manager Logan County Library. “We honor and thank our stakeholders and contributors for their efforts to ensure the success of our youth and community members in need.”

Ten named to 2022 ATU Homecoming court

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RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (October 10, 2022)–Five female students and five male students were announced as the members of the 2022 Arkansas Tech University Homecoming court during a pep rally at Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field in Russellville on Monday, Oct. 10.

ATU students will have an opportunity to participate in online voting at thelink.atu.edu beginning Tuesday, Oct. 11, to select the 2022 ATU Homecoming queen and king. The names of the queen and king will be announced during a 1:30 p.m. pre-game ceremony at Thone Stadium at Buerkle Field on Saturday, Oct. 15.

Below, in alphabetical order with their classification at Arkansas Tech, hometown and organization(s) that nominated them, are the members of the 2022 ATU Homecoming court.

Homecoming Queen Candidates
Iris Alvarado, senior, Russellville, Emergency Management Student Association
Mackinzie Callahan, senior, Waldron, Phi Mu
Paula Gonzalez, senior, Maracaibo, Venezuela, Student Government Association
Damara Hale, senior, Fayetteville, Society of Professional Journalists
Olivia Rowe, senior, Paragould, Alpha Sigma Tau

Homecoming King Candidates
Mason Blaty, junior, Bella Vista, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Jace Bridges, junior, Fayetteville, African American Student Association
Mark Kuykendall, senior, Fort Smith, Zeta Tau Alpha
Marquis Vasquez, junior, Conway, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Tandem Young, senior, Dover, FBLA Collegiate

For more information about ATU Homecoming events for students, visit www.atu.edu/homecoming.

For information about ATU Homecoming events for alumni and the community, visit www.atualumni.com/homecoming.

Of the candidates, 59 students were nominated by their peers for a position on the 2022 ATU Homecoming court. Those included:
– (ATU Homecoming Queen) Tara Espinoza, senior, Booneville, The Arka Tech
– (ATU Homecoming King) Dalton Tatum, senior, Booneville, Alpha Tau Omega
– (ATU Homecoming King) Haedden Vereecke, senior, Lavaca, Sigma Pi

Obituary – Dorothy Fay Stuart (1926-2022)

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Obituary – Dorothy Fay Stuart (1926-2022)

Dorothy Fay Stuart of Waldron, AR passed from this life Sunday, October 9, 2022 at her home. Dorothy was born in Crawford, Texas to the late Henry Westerfield and Clara (Spross) Westerfield. She was 96 years old.

Dorothy went to a three-room school at Prairie Chapel, then after the schools were consolidated, graduated from Crawford high school in 1944.

Dorothy was married to Lester Gerald Stuart for 72 years. Lester and Dorothy began their lifelong journey on November 26th, 1947. They were joined as husband and wife by Reverend Patterson of McGregor, Texas. Dorothy was baptized at the Baptist Church of Crawford, Texas. Dorothy worked for South Western Bell for many years. Dorothy and Lester retired to their farm in 1986, where they enjoyed hunting, fishing, and tending cattle. Her life was filled with love for the Lord, and her family. Dorothy will be greatly missed by all.

She is survived by two daughters, Peggy Kluck of Waldron, Arkansas and Darlene Perry and husband David of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, two grandchildren, Kris Kluck and wife Kaitlin of Waldron, Arkansas, Jessica Green and husband Brian of Pennsylvania, and seven great-grandchildren.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, nine siblings, and their spouses, and one grandson.

Dorothy’s life celebration will be 10:00 a.m., November 26, 2022 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted with Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

The family of Dorothy Stuart would like to thank you for all the acts of kindness shown to our loved one who was so special to all of us.

Woman Charged in Mansfield Murder Granted Conditional Release

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Woman Charged in Mansfield Murder Granted Conditional Release

Jordana Rogers, the woman charged in the December 2019 slaying of her mother, has been granted a conditional release by Sebastian County Circuit Judge Gunner Delay.

Rogers was acquitted of the murder charge in 2021 due to mental disease or defect. She was ordered into the custody of the Arkansas Department of Health and committed to the Arkansas State Hospital.

On October 7, 2022, the Circuit Judge granted Rogers a conditional release. The order stated that Rogers was “…a moderate risk for future violence…but does not present a current risk or danger to herself or to the person or property of others so long as she complies with her prescribed regime of medical, psychiatric, or psychological care or treatment.”

The order goes on to note that Rogers has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, chronic stimulant use disorder – methamphetamine, and cannabis use disorder.

Rogers will remain in the custody of the Arkansas Department of Human Services and under supervision with the ACT 911 program. Rogers has been accepted into Birch Tree Communities in Mountain View Arkansas, where she will continue supervised treatment in a “less restrictive” environment.

Judge Delay ordered the conditions of Rogers’ release to be in effect for five years and remain under the Juris of the Sebastian County Circuit Court “until such time the court is satisfied and deems transfer of jurisdiction appropriate.”

–Judge Delay’s full order–

Tigers Shine At Waldron Emmet Barnett Memorial

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Tigers Shine At Waldron Emmet Barnett Memorial

Mansfield rallies at Waldron’s first annual cross country race, the Tri-County Emmet Barnett Memorial Invitational, behind the strength of 12 medals, 1 first place trophy, and an individual race title.

Thick as thieves, Mansfield’s top trio of Trinity Triska, Laney Wood, and Jadelynn Wood celebrate making the medal stand.

On October 4, the MHS Lady Tigers took home the top team prize in the senior girls division. It was a close battle between Mansfield, Waldron, and Western Yell County before the visiting Tigers prevailed. Mansfield cobbled together 34 team points followed by Waldron’s 43 and WYC’s 44.

For the Mansfield girls it was sister act Laney Wood and Jadelynn Wood scoring premium points to pace the team effort. The pair were fourth and fifth overall leading a charge that saw four of its members finish in the Top 20.

Overall junior boys champion Joey Williams makes his way back to the Mansfield camp as medalist Hunter Whittaker follows.

Sophomore Trinity Triska (13th) and junior Raine Hecox (17th) kept the team in a tight cluster. When sophomore Ashley Martin closed in 25th place, the Tiger total was in the books for the win. Sophomore Addie Bowman was the club’s lone blocker at 26th place.

For the junior boys, it was Joey Williams doing what he does best. The freshman front runner took to the lead and never looked back.

Offering up a wire to wire finish, Williams broke the tape in 8:43.30 for the 1.5 mile loop. The time stamp was 12.1 seconds faster than Waldron’s Eli Connelly who chased for second place.

“It was good to see Joey take this one,” expressed Mansfield coach John Mackey. “He has been the leader in the small school divisions but hasn’t won the overall yet this season. It was good to see him earn this victory.”

Mansfield’s junior boys take third place overall in Waldron.

Close behind Williams was a flock of Tiger teammates. Gunner Williams (5th), Hunter Whittaker (9th), Holden Powers (16th), and Braxton Bartlett (19th) finished in a flurry to post the Mansfield junior boys team score.

One of the team’s stronger runners, freshman Jonah Martin, was absent from the race due to a conflict with the school’s band competition in Perryville. Without the typical number three scorer, the Tiger cubs finished third in the team standings with 47 points.

Lady Tiger seventh grader Abby Smith makes a move for medal contention.

Mena and Waldron prevailed taking the top two team awards with 40 points each. Mena’s number six runner broke the tie giving the Bearcats the championship plaque.

Joining the awards assembly for Mansfield were Rylan Jones, Abby Smith, and Lilly Young. All seventh graders, the trio cross the tape respectively at 5th, 8th, and 15th places.

Jones continued her ascent towards the top of the leaderboard. Her overall time for the 1.5 mile race was 11:31.10.

“Rylan is making progress each week,” offered Mackey. “Her pace workout was pretty good this week. She is inching her way to that ten something range.”

Rylan Jones of Mansfield makes her way to the finish at the Waldron 1.5 mile race.

Smith, who doubles up on the Mansfield junior girls volleyball team as well as the cross country team ran in only her third race of the season. Her 11:47.70 finish planted her firmly within the top ten. The effort earned a second consecutive racing medal.

Young took home her first individual medal of the season. After using most of the regular season to get in shape after joining the team late, Young found success along the Waldron course.

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