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RNN Sports Proudly Announces the Addition of Charleston Football & Volleyball Coverage

Resident News Network Sports is proud to announce the addition of Charleston Tigers football and Lady Tigers volleyball to its expanded and growing sports coverage! Charleston football and volleyball will be featured on the RNN online platform at residentnewsnetwork.com and in RNN’s weekly print newspaper, the RNN Logan County Edition.

Charleston fans can enjoy weekly stories on both football and volleyball each week in both its online and print formats. Additionally, RNN Sports will be in Charleston throughout the year for selected big games and match-ups featuring the Tigers.

Football photography will be provided by Charleston resident Ronnie Tate Young. Mrs. Young is a former parent in the district and has donated countless years of photography to the district’s yearbook and media coverage. She is a loyal Charleston fan and an excellent photographer.

With our new coverage of Charleston volleyball, RNN Sports is introducing its first student intern photojournalist! Charleston High School senior, Amalyn Aloon, will follow the Lady Tigers all season and will be reporting on the Charleston volleyball home matches. As a current yearbook photographer, Amaylon will be submitting photos as well as writing stories for RNN. Charleston head football coach, Ricky May, was instrumental in helping us locate a student writer for Charleston, and on behalf of RNN Sports, we would like to thank him for his valuable help in making this possible for all Charleston fans. We are excited to have Amalyn on-board with our staff, and we know you will enjoy her stories and photography all year!

With the addition of Charleston athletics, RNN’s expanded coverage area has now grown to four new communities: Booneville, County Line, Magazine, and now, Charleston. We are excited to be back in Charleston and we hope you enjoy the coverage.

So, welcome Charleston to the growing RNN Sports community, and we are proud to have you in our family of schools!

Understanding How Playgrounds Evolved Over Time

Remember when you and your friends played tag in the park? We remember those days as well. Those days at the park were amazing, and every generation discovers it for themselves. There’s a lot to playgrounds many don’t know, including how playgrounds evolved over time. Here’s a brief understanding of how communities created play areas.

Forming the First Playground

There’s no exact date, but many believe the first playground was invented in Germany in 1885. It’s unbelievable to think how many generations have played on slides, jungle gyms, and swings.

The first playground was called a “play street.” Play streets were areas traffic avoided because children played on those lanes. Once the decades went by, children played in state fairs with carousels, swings, and slides.

These elements would combine to form a wonderful institution for generations to come: the playground. Children loved the park, and they still do.

Choosing the Best Play Gear

As children played, park equipment changed. It became apparent in the 1970s that metal wasn’t a suitable material for slides since metal slides heat up quickly. Park administrators found better, safer materials.

So, parks went through different materials, such as wood and plastic. Now, many parks prefer high-density polyethylene.

Becoming Familiar With Popular Favorites

Parks develop fast, and they continue to do so. However, there’s never an end to the amount of equipment that appears on the most popular playground gear list. The popular playground equipment seen today was loved by many in the past. Although, they were different progressions.

Everything from the swing set to the monkey bars and carousel—these rides filled the days of young children from pre-school up to middle and high school age. Today, the tradition continues with modern takes on popular playground gear, newer play pieces, and modern approaches for inclusive play.

You may have seen one of these attractions at the park recently:

  • Glider
  • Elevated sand tables
  • Mobility swings
  • Sensory booths

Seeing Playgrounds of Today

Playtime is anytime at the park. Every day, parks have an unanimously positive impact on children. As you learn to understand how playgrounds evolved over time, you appreciate the time and effort it takes to build a play area where kids can grow, learn, and develop.

Playgrounds evolve every day—how is yours growing? Make a positive impact on the community by working with the local park district to update old equipment. The more modern the parks become, the more future generations get to play.

Arrest Reports 8/7

Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police Department:
Jacob Ashley of Charleston was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 7 at 6:40 a.m. and released on signature bond August 7 at 3:20 p.m. Ashley was charged with public intoxication – danger to self or others.

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
E-Sha Alexander Birton of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 7 at 9:06 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Birton was charged with ADC commitment hold, petition to revoke – felony, parole violation, aggravated assault on a family or household member – choke, and false imprisonment 1st degree felony.

Conner Lane Daffin of Sallisaw, OK was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 11 at 2:38 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond August 11 at 9:10 a.m. Daffin was charged with driving while intoxicated – 1st offense.

Joseph Robert Fowler of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 7 at 1:30 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond August 7 at 8:12 p.m. Fowler was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Huntington Police Department:
Kyler Allen Boyd of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 12 at 9:40 p.m. remains at the SCADC without bond. Boyd was charged with parole violation, possession of drug paraphernalia – ingest meth/cocaine, and possession of controlled substance – schedule I/II felony <2g.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Richard Rydell Brown of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 11 at 9:55 a.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Brown was charged with Arkansas Department of Corrections hold.

Douglas Dewayne Brunson of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 11 at 9:26 a.m. and released on bond August 11 at 12:53 p.m. Brunson was charged with petition to revoke – misd. and violation of a protection order – misd.

Dakota Evan Knotts of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 8 at 4:34 p.m. and released on August 10 at 8:10 a.m. Knotts was charged with Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO.

Georgiana Mae Wheeler of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 9 at 6:26 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Wheeler was charged with parole violation, possession of drug paraphernalia – ingest meth/cocaine, possession of (schedule I/II controlled substance) with the purpose to deliver >28g, and maintaining a premise for drug activity.

Ronnie Glenn White of Lavaca was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 9 at 9:54 a.m. and released on signature bond August 9 at 11:47 a.m. White was charged with assault in the 1st degree, driving while intoxicated 1st offense, and felling – by vehicle – misd.

Arresting agency – Barling Police Department:
Carmen Annette Jonsson Derkovitz of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 13 at 2:09 p.m. and released on signature bond August 13 at 11:09 p.m. Derkovitz was charged with driving while intoxicated 1st offense.

Arresting agency – Lavaca Police Department:
Brian Keith Robertson of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 10 at 8:09 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond August 12 at 2:58 p.m. Robertson was charged with theft of property <$1k, and criminal trespass – premises

Arresting agency – Mansfield Police Department:
Hunter Franklin Walton of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on August 11 at 10:50 p.m. and released to an outside agency on August 12 at 8:51 a.m. Walton was charged with contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine).

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Phoenix Morro, 29, of Booneville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 9 at 2:49 p.m. Morro was charged with contempt of court, and fraudulent use of a credit or debit card.

Aaron Kline, 40, of Paris was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 10 at 8:26 a.m. Kline was charged with public intoxication.

Coleman James, 27, of Paris was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 12 at 12:47 p.m. James was charged with failure to appear and fleeing.

Christopher Fleming, 48, of Magazine was booked into the Logan County Detention Center August 12 at 7:29 p.m. Fleming was charged with possession of a controlled substance and failure to appear.

William Dahlstrand, 39, of Booneville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 13 at 4:20 p.m. Dahlstrand was charged with possession with the purpose to deliver, delivery, or manufacture of a counterfeit substance.

Joshua Greene, 27, of Booneville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 15 at 8 a.m. Greene was sentenced to days in jail.

Heather Bonczyk, 38, of Paris was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 15 at 3:23 p.m. Bonczyk was charged with breaking or entering, theft of property, and violation of probation/suspended imposition of sentence.

Haley Willis, 29, of Subiaco was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 15 at 4:52 p.m. Willis was charged with hindering apprehension or prosecution.

Natalie Varnell, 24, of Paris was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 16 at 2:40 p.m. Varnell was charged with contempt of court.

Brandon Shott, 23, of Booneville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 16 at 3:30 p.m. Shott was charged with fraudulent use of a credit or debit card.

Devon Dutton, 31, of Clarksville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on August 16 at 7:37 p.m. Dutton was charged with body attachment.

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



Essential Home Maintenance Checklist for the Fall

With autumn coming up soon, homeowners may want to start putting together their to-do list and make a few trips to the hardware store. New seasons are the perfect opportunity to spruce things up and take care of any necessary improvements around the house. To help make things easier, here’s our essential home maintenance checklist for the fall to help you prepare for the upcoming season.

Replace Air Filters

Replacing the air filters is something most homeowners should do more often. It’s typically a good idea to change the air filters out every three months, but we highly recommend changing them out toward the end of summer. Many people use their air conditioners throughout the summer, meaning the filters have probably collected a lot of dust and debris. Take time to swap them out to prepare for the cooler months, and they’ll be ready when you turn on the heat.

Clean the Gutters

Gutters are invaluable in preventing water damage and keeping our roofs clear of clutter during the summer rains. However, it’s common for clogs to build up and block the waterspouts. Before the summer ends, we recommend getting up on the roof and cleaning some of the leaves, dirt, and grime out of the gutters.

Many homeowners install some form of screen or filter to make the process easier and keep the hard-to-reach parts of the gutter from clogging. If you live in an area that gets snow in the wintertime, it may also be a good idea to invest in some de-icing cables to prepare your roof and gutters for the winter months.

Check Your Furnace

One essential component of home maintenance for the fall is inspecting your furnace. The autumn months are often nice and cool but can get chilly; ensure your heat is in working order before you need it. We suggest running your heater for a bit and having a specialist inspect it once per year for any problems or concerns.

2022 Freshmen Bulldogs Follow Programs Motto

After several River Valley Conference Championships that included back-to-back undefeated seasons in 2020 and 2021, the 9th Grade Bulldogs are facing a “Tabula Rasa” or clean slate for the 2022 season.

Quarterback Cooper Goodwin

Just as practices were beginning to ramp up for the 9th Grade they were suddenly without a Head Coach. Longtime Jr High Head Coach Shannon Rhea departed for Northwest Arkansas, leaving a void in the coaching staff. After a search and interview process former Greenwood standout Luke Hales was tabbed as the replacement. Coach Hales spent last year as the Offensive Coordinator for the Junior High. Another Greenwood Alumni was hired as well in Easton Barrett. Coach Barrett a 2018 Graduate, lead the Jr High team to a 10-0 record before going to Varsity playing alongside Hales and the newly signed Chicago Cubs pitcher Conner Noland.

Other changes in the Freshmen program include a new schedule, noticeably missing from the schedule are the Fort Smith schools. A decision was made in the off-season that would see the Fort Smith schools take a more 7A West Varsity-like schedule playing the Northwest Arkansas teams. In turn, Greenwood will be playing 6A West foes Siloam Springs and Van Buren with 5A West teams Shiloh Christian, Farmington, Harrison, Alma, Prairie Grove, Pea Ridge, and Dardenelle. The 9th Grade squad will also face Sallisaw in Week 1. The players are excited for the changes and the chance to play a team they have not played since their days with the Pittbulls program in the Black Diamonds from Sallisaw.

Looking towards the schedule there are several teams that stand out. Shiloh Christian has been a Powerhouse team from youth football to Varsity. Lead by QB Talan Williams, the tradition rich Saints will be a late season test for the Bulldogs. Farmington will be an early season test for the Bulldogs as the Cardinals are on a major upswing in roster numbers for their 9th grade team. Harrison in 7th grade almost came away with against the 2026 Bulldogs if not for a last second interception. The difference makers on that squad moved up to 9th grade in 2021 to help with numbers, and could be playing 9th Grade again this year. The Bulldogs will be looking to carry on the foundation of the classes before them.

While the changes in the Coaching staff and schedule will be seamless, the team returns virtually the same from their 8th Grade season. In the past two seasons they totaled two losses both coming from Fort Smith Darby. Quarterback Cooper Goodwin took a majority of the snaps in the spring practices and fall. Classmate Jett Burgess and 8th Grader Brayden Brewer split the rest. 9th Grade QB Kane Archer moved up to Varsity but took limited snaps with the 2026 class during the 8th grade as he helped the 9th grade team to an undefeated season. Wesley Raggio returns at the running back position after a solid 8th Grade season. Benton Hossley, Cooper Bland, and Lawyer Thornsberry lead a talented group of receivers that includes D.J. Dobbins, Malaki Efurd, and Blaze McDaniel.

The Offensive Line is anchored by five lineman that started for the 8th Grade team. Landon Billy, Brady Permenter, Akira Fujibayashi, Sully Shoppach and Sam Hicks. All 5 put in work over the summer attending the University of Arkansas Lineman Camp among other camps. Fujibayashi has garnered some interest from in-state schools and was named to the Prep Redzone 2026 Watch List. Also noticeable is the size of the line, which maybe one of the biggest for a Greenwood 9th Grade team.

Cody Johnson

Defensively the line sees Cody Johnson at one end with Easton Carter at the other. Easton can also see some time at the running back position, the Freshmen is the younger brother of former Greenwood receiver Peyton Carter. It will be Defensive Tackle by committee with Sam Hicks, Akira Fujibayashi and others. Linebacker will be centered around returners Caleb Cox and Jin Sayadeth, two players with an opposite style of attacking a football that accounted for several tackles per game during the 8th grade season. Sylas Geren will be utilized at several spots on the team from Offensive Line, Defensive End, and Linebacker. Others seeing time at the Linebacker spot will be Wesley Raggio, Boaz Channer, and Deacon Cameron.

At Defensive Back, the receivers mentioned will see time at the Cornerback and Safety positions. Blaze McDaniel will get the nod at the safety spot, with D.J. Dobbins and Malaki Eford at Corner. Benton Hossley, Lawyer Thornsberry, and Cooper Bland will be mixed as well.

The first glimpse fans will get to see of the 9th Grade Bulldogs will be Tuesday, August 16th when they travel to Fayetteville for the AAA Benefit Game at 5:30 pm. They will play before the Varsity Squad gets their opportunity to do the same at 7:00 P.M. Parking is limited due to construction allow yourself time to find a spot.

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund Accepting Spring 2023 Scholarship Applications

Logan County, Ark. (Aug. 16, 2022) — On Aug. 15 Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund, or ASPSF, began accepting scholarship applications for the Spring 2023 semester at aspsf.org/applynow. The deadline to apply is Oct. 15.

ASPSF awards scholarships up to $1,200 to eligible single parents living in Arkansas who are attending college or obtaining technical training. We assist both part-time and full-time single parent students pursuing postsecondary education, including associate degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and certificate programs. Last year, ASPSF awarded more than 1,400 scholarships totaling $1.4 million across the state. 

“ASPSF has helped me with the boost of confidence I needed to know that I can do this! They are excited to see and hear all the accomplishments you make and constantly letting you know they are proud of you! This scholarship has also helped me when I needed the extra to get by like gas to school and work and just the extra here and there without the worry of ‘How will I make it? What am I going to do?’ It’s truly been a blessing!” said Julie Hart, a nursing major who attended ATU Ozark

Our scholarships are flexible! Single parents can use the discretionary money to pay for the simple things that create the biggest barriers between them and their education, such as child care, gas, car repairs, laptops, utilities, etc.

ASPSF is more than a check! We provide personal support to our recipients, such as workshops — including 168 across the state last year! — and mentoring to help students be job-ready after they obtain their degree. Our staff and supporters walk alongside our recipients, supporting them through school to graduation and into sustainable employment with family-supporting wages.

“There are people that care, and they really want to help you. I get an email from [Program Manager] Sandy four times a month. She’s checking on me; she’s given me ideas on where to apply for other scholarships. She really cares about the people that receive this scholarship,” said Jasandra Gil, a nursing major at University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

Eligibility guidelines are available at aspsf.org/eligibility. In addition to being a single parent in Arkansas, criteria include having a GED or high school diploma, a 2.0 GPA, and a household income typically not more than 250% of Federal Poverty Guidelines.

For more information about ASPSF, please contact Program Manager Sandy Nelson at (479) 551-2134 or snelson@aspsf.org.

About Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund:  For 30 years, Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund has worked to create stronger, more educated, and more self-sufficient families. Through scholarships and services, ASPSF opens doors for low-income single parents, helping them pursue education, secure employment, and transform the future for their families. With the help of volunteers and community support, ASPSF creates multigenerational change, transforming lives for both single parents and their children. For information about scholarships, volunteer opportunities, and ways to give, visit www.aspsf.org.­­­

Obituary – Virginia Kathryn Hart (1945-2022)

Virginia Kathryn Hart, 76, of Magazine passed from this earth to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, Aug. 14, surrounded by family and loved ones at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith.

She was born Sept. 27, 1945, in Brownfield, Texas, to Gladner Ben “Jack” and Lillie Onetha Gregory.

She met the love of her life, Ernest “Ernie” Hart, Jr., and the two were married on April 23, 1967, in Portales, N.M. A loving and caring wife and mother, she and Ernie enjoyed 55 years of marriage, building a wonderful life together and raising a family of three children.

Her smile, happy and loving spirit and optimistic outlook on life were contagious, and she made everyone she met feel special and important.

A dedicated follower of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, she exhibited a true living-faith, showing love, gentleness, kindness and peacefulness to all in her always-humble way.

She was a former Sunday School teacher at Magazine First Assembly of God and was a member of Harmony Assembly of God.  

She so loved Sunday family lunches and family and holiday get-togethers, particularly Christmas. She took great joy in giving gifts and spreading the real meaning of Christmas to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren through games she created centered on the Nativity.

She was retired from Today’s Kid’s toy factory in Booneville, where she made many friends and acquaintances over the years, and later in life, her desire for knowledge and skills led her to pursue – and earn – an associate’s degree in office management from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith.

An avid sports fan, she spent countless hours and logged many miles following and rooting for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren while they played sports.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gladner Ben “Jack” and Lillie Onetha Gregory of Magazine; two brothers, Elmer Gregory and Jack Jr. Gregory, of Magazine.

She is survived by her husband, Ernie Hart of Magazine; a daughter, Karen Hart Gipson and husband Jonathan of Magazine; two sons, Donald Hart and wife Beverly of Magazine and Frank Hart and wife Susie of Booneville; three sisters, Ila Mae Smith of Booneville; Bonnie Street and husband David of Magazine and Heidi Gregory of Greenwood; 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, cousins, loved ones and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, at Harmony Assembly of God (1324 Greasy Valley Road, Paris). Pastor Tammy Frederick and Doby Williams will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Ray Gregory, Shannon Krigbaum, Robby Cowley, Donald Bogart, Ben Stine and O.T. Mott.

Honorary pallbearers will be Gary DeWitt, Larry Lowder, Kelly Smith, Dale Smith, Jimmy Gregory, Darrell Day, Rick Stine and all of her nephews/nephews-in-law.

Burial will be at Ellington Cemetery in Magazine under the direction of Roberts Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 p.m. at Roberts Funeral Home in Booneville. Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Virginia Hart to: Harmony Assembly of God Children/Youth Program, P.O. Box 454, Paris, AR 72855.

End of Summer Patrols Aimed at Impaired Drivers

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Arkansas motorists will begin to see more Arkansas State Troopers, sheriff’s deputies and local police on patrol later this week.  The increased presence of law enforcement officers on state highways and local roads is part of a joint mission with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) to stop impaired driving.

  Beginning Friday (August 19th) law enforcement agencies across the country will step-up patrols through the remainder of the summer and during the upcoming Labor Day holiday that ends on September 6th.  Drivers should always remember, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.

  Statistical reports from NHTSA indicate 11,654 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2020 that involved an alcohol impaired driver.  On average, more than 10,000 people were killed each year from 2016 to 2020, and one person was killed in a drunk driving crash every 45 minutes in 2020.

  “We want Arkansans to understand it’s our first priority to keep people safe,” said Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police and the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative.  “No one gets a free pass; drunk drivers go to jail.”

  Planning ahead, before the festivities or travel begins, can eliminate the risk of injury, death or someone being placed in jail.  The Arkansas Highway Safety Office recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving:

•  Designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation.  Consider a ride service to get home safely.

•  If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 9-1-1.

•  If you know someone who is about to drive or operate a motorcycle or any other vehicle while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to their destination safely.

•  Always buckle up.  A seat belt is your best defense against the drunk driver.

  “We need commitment from all motorists they will keep our roadways free of drunk drivers so that everyone can travel safely.  Increased patrols are part of an awareness effort to get the message out that drunk driving is illegal, and it can be deadly,” said Colonel Bryant.  “It’s a partnership between law enforcement and drivers.  Help us protect all roadway users and put an end to this senseless behavior”.

  For more information on impaired driving, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving or call the Arkansas Highway Safety Office at (501) 618-8136.  Learn about Arkansas’ ongoing Toward Zero Deaths campaign to eliminate preventable traffic fatalities by visiting www.TZDArkansas.org .

Bailey Announces Bid for the Office of Greenwood Mayor

Greenwood native, John Bailey, has filed as a candidate for the office of Mayor of the City of Greenwood. Bailey submitted the following candidate profile to the Greenwood Resident:

John is a life-long resident of the Greenwood area including during his 22-year Army career.  His family has a tradition of community service in Greenwood, most notably three generations of his family have served on the Greenwood School Board.  His father, Dr. Charles Bailey, served on the Greenwood School Board for over 20 years most of it as President. 

John has used the knowledge he gained in the Army in financial management, infrastructure and water management to serve Greenwood on its Water Committee and Water/WastewaterCommission for a decade where he just finished three years as its Chairman.    

He initially served as a platoon leader, executive officer and construction officer of the 515th Pipeline Construction Company.  He next spent 7 years as a combat engineer, earning the Sapper Tab and commanding Delta Company, 588th Engineer Battalion for 26 months.  

John planned, built, and maintained Army facilities and infrastructure in the United States, Asia, Central America, and Europe.  For 3 years he served as the Director of Public Works (DPW) for the 235th Base Support Battalion (BSB)at Ansbach, Germany. He had responsibility for the facilities and infrastructure of four Army bases, two airfields, three housing areas and a training area. During those 3 years, Ansbach was twice named as the best Army community in Europe during the annual Army Community of Excellence awards beating out 15 other Army communities in addition to being named as the first runner-up for all Army communities worldwide.  In 1996 the 235th BSB won a Department of Energy award for having the best energy conservation program in the federal government.  For a year he was dual-hatted and served as the base operations officer with responsibility for all training facilities, airfield operations, and supporting the deployment of units into Bosnia.  In this second position, he upgraded the radar systems, built the initial U.S. Army Fire Fighting Training Center-Ansbach, and worked noise abatement issues at the Katterbach Airfield and extended the runway at the Illesheim Airfield making it capable of handling fixed-wing aircraft.  

After leaving Germany he was next assigned as the Deputy Commander and Deputy District Engineer of the Mobile District of the Army Corps of Engineers. In addition to overseeing all the District’s support activities, he oversaw flood control and water resources over a four-state area including Western Georgia, most of Alabama, Eastern Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle.  This included navigation on five inland waterways and twenty-three seaports as well as managing eight hydropower plants and ten reservoirs which provided drinking water to 5 million people. While stationed in Mobile and between deployments to South Korea, Bosnia and Kosovo he took evening accounting classes and passed the CPA exam just prior to retiring from the Army.

For his last six months at the Mobile District, he was dual-hatted as the Director of Resource Management overseeing the execution of the District’s $800 million annual budget while continuing his command and engineering responsibilities.  He also served on Mobile’s Regional Economic Committee for a year. 

He finished his Army career back as a combat engineer advising the 150th Engineer Battalion in Meridian, Mississippi, and helped prepare them for their deployment to Iraq in 2004.  

John has been married to his wife Natalia for 26 years and they have one son Charles who is a Certified Public Accountant and works for Wal-Mart.  He enjoys reading, bicycling, skiing and hiking often with Boy Scout Troop 54. 

 As mayor, he plans to focus on four areas which are:  

1.  Emphasize providing essential city services in an exemplary manner over mega projects.

2.  Prioritize quality of life initiatives within the community.  

3.  Promote sustainable growth that reduces flooding and traffic problems.  

4.  Support Greenwood’s greatest institution and its main industry – our great public schools!

-John Bailey, candidate for Mayor of the City of Greenwood

Municipal Candidates to be on November Ballot

This is a list of municipal candidates who have filed to be on the ballot for November’s General Election.

Early voting begins between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Saturday. Early voting ends at 5 p.m. on the Monday prior to the election.

Election day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

SEBASTIAN COUNTY

CITY OF BONANZA
Mayor:
Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
Alderman Ward 1 Position 2:
Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Alderman Ward 2 Position 2:
Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Alderman Ward 3 Position 2:

CENTRAL CITY
Mayor:
Terry Wallace
Tonya Fagan

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:

Alderman Ward 1 Position 2:
Vera A. Combs

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Roy Knotts
Charlie Carpenter

Alderman Ward 2 Position 2:
Deric Rogers

Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Teresa Bowden-Harris
James Greg McMahan

Alderman Ward 3 Position 2:
Elwanda McAlister

CITY OF GREENWOOD
Mayor:
John Bailey
Doug Kinslow

City Clerk/Treasurer:
Sharla Derry

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
Daniel McDaniel

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Roger Rainwater
Lance Terry

Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Paul R. Loyd “Buddy”
A.C. Brown

City Attorney:
Alex Gustafson
Travis Plummer

CITY OF HACKETT
Mayor:
Louis Kirkendall
Trini Harper

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
Alderman Ward 1 Position 2:
Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Alderman Ward 2 Position 2:
Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Alderman Ward 3 Position 2:
Kevin Stiles

City Recorder:
Patricia A. Black

CITY OF HARTFORD
Mayor:
Richard Hartsfield

Alderman Ward 1 Position 2:
Alderman Ward 2 Position 2:
John R. Morgan
Stephen Tisdale

Alderman Ward 3 Position 2:
William Woodard
Arianna H. Clinton

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
Matt Disch
Mary Radley

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Albert L. Woodhull

Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:

CITY OF HUNTINGTON
Mayor:
Gary D. Lawrence
Brenton Townsend

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
Michael Kinsey

Alderman Ward 1 Position 2:
Sylvia Holstein

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Alderman Ward 2 Position 2:
Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Alderman Ward 3 Position 2:
Steve Ramming
Steven Stokes

CITY OF LAVACA
Mayor:
Christopher Rambo
Hugh Hardgrave

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
Alderman Ward 1 Position 2:
Lorie L. Robertson

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Gerald Schaefer

Alderman Ward 2 Position 2:
Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Mike Ray

Alderman Ward 3 Position 2:
Rick L. Edgerton III

CITY OF MANSFIELD
Mayor:
William “Buddy” Black

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
David Johnson
Julie Thomas

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Maurice Petrose
Levin Boyd Farmer, Jr.

Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Glen Hurt

MIDLAND
Mayor:
Michael Sweeten

Recorder/Treasurer:
Judy Thompson

Alderman Position 1:
Loyd Morris

Alderman Position 2:
Joseph A. Cepeda

Alderman Position 3:
Doris Hearron

Alderman Position 4:
Barry Morrison

Alderman Position 5:
Milton R. Pittman

SCOTT COUNTY

CITY OF WALDRON
Mayor:
David Millard
Dave Tull

City Clerk:
Brad Dick

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
Alderman Ward 1 Position 2:
Joshua Lovett

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Alderman Ward 2 Position 2:
Dawna Young

Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
June Haas
Doyle Dickens

Alderman Ward 3 Position 2:
Trey Plummer

LOGAN COUNTY

CITY OF PARIS
Mayor:
Daniel Rogers

City Clerk:
Mary L. Sullivan

City Attorney:
John Cory Wells

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
Raymond J Sharum
Jan Faulkner

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Pam Baumgartner

Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Kenneth Stovall
Robert Colby Wells

CITY OF BOONEVILLE
Mayor:
Aaron L. Brewer
Jerry G. Wilkens
Edgar Baker

City Clerk:
Gayleene R. West

City Attorney:
open

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
Alton Shackleford
Guy A Robson

Alderman Ward 1 Position 2:
Eddie Gossett

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Stacy Holbert

Alderman Ward 2 Position 2:
David Hogan
Tina Siddons Hunt

Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Derrick Dennis Wagner

Alderman Ward 3 Position 2:
Bobby Halford

CITY OF MAGAZINE

Mayor:
Joshua Scott
Donald West

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
Mychaela Bennett

Alderman Ward 1 Position 2:
Johnny Ray Mills

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Open

Alderman Ward 2 Position 2:
Charles W. Corbitt

Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Dave Hill

Alderman Ward 3 Position 2:
Open

CITY OF CAULKSVILLE

Mayor:
Scott Lee

Alderman Position 1:
Johnny Culver

Alderman Position 2:
Bobby Lux

Alderman Position 3:
Larry Lux

Alderman Position 4:

Alderman Position 5:
Kendric Paschal

CITY OF RATCLIFF

Mayor:
Roger Hughey

Clerk:
Oleda J. Bennett

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
Shirley Wood

Alderman Ward 1 Position 2:
Larry Hice

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Steve Gattis

Alderman Ward 2 Position 2:
Rose Greb

Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Suzanne Kellogg

Alderman Ward 3 Position 2:
John E Corley

CITY OF SCRANTON

Mayor:
David Corbitt

Alderman Ward 1 Position 1:
William A Ahne
Laura Murry

Alderman Ward 1 Position 2:
James R. Schwartz

Alderman Ward 2 Position 1:
Leslie Fleming

Alderman Ward 2 Position 2:
Ernest Mellon

Alderman Ward 3 Position 1:
Cody Alexander

Alderman Ward 3 Position 2:
Cheryl Kremer

BLUE MOUNTAIN

Mayor:
Juanita Granier

Alderman Position 1:
Bradley V. Keahey

Alderman Position 2:
Larry Dickens

Alderman Position 3:
Jason Collier

Alderman Position 4:
Debra L. Dickens

Alderman Position 5:
Dale Dickens

CITY OF SUBIACO

Mayor:
Bobby Sewell

Position 1:
Open

Position 2:
Brian Johnson

Position 3:
Open

Position 4:
Open

Position 5:
Open

MORRISON BLUFF

Mayor:
Charlotte K. Siebenmorgan

Position 1:
Randy J. Siebenmorgan

Position 2:
Gary M. Lensing

Position 3:
John Geels

Position 4:
Francis J. Raible

Position 5:
Dennis Siebenmorgan

SPECIAL ELECTIONS:
City of Paris annexation
Morrison Bluff – Sunday alcohol sales