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Runners Get Creative To Beat Summer Heat

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Runners Get Creative To Beat Summer Heat

Mansfield Lady Tigers Trinity Triska, Jadelynn Wood, and Laney Wood prefer to run the cooler hallways for cross country practice.


Mansfield freshman Joseph Carter didn’t complicate matters when asked how he was dealing with the summer heat. One of the returning runners for the Mansfield Tiger cross country team explained it about as simply as it gets.

“I drink plenty of water and take my rest,” offered Carter. “By the day, I feel like I’m getting stronger and more acclimated. Definitely feeling more confident.”

Carter’s even-tempered answer proved powerful in its message. Mansfield distance runners and its other sports athletes have navigated the hottest summer in years. To know the warning signs of heat illness and practice preventive measures shows a maturity level in the freshman’s thinking.

Freshman Joseph Carter does his after practice stretch routine.

You might say that Carter, who juggles morning pre-season football training with evening distance race conditioning, has a pretty deep awareness of what’s going on in the high heat arenas of both sports.

The Mansfield cross country runners and their coach in particular have been watching the thermometer rather close in recent weeks. Soaring temperatures have wreaked havoc with the usual pre-season training prompting the team to make adjustments. The group has adapted and even gotten a little creative with their practice plans.

Mansfield newcomer Abby Smith takes a break after running on the treadmill as part of her cross country workout.

“Other than running in the dark before the sun comes up or goes down,” started Mansfield coach John Mackey. “We’ve been using the treadmills inside or dodging desks left in the high school hallways due to summer custodial work. I’m fairly sure not many teenagers are willing to get up at 5 AM during the summer to run. We’ve had to find some conditioned air around campus to get much training done.”

“It’s a little cooler around 8:00 at night when we get done with indoor warm up,” continued the coach. “Even then, we’ve really limited any outdoor time. We’ve been paying attention to heat protocols.”

Senior Jadelynn Wood, an All-Star runner and the MHS track player of the year last season, gave her take on the hot weather workouts.

Some of the MHS runners take a water break from one particularly hot distance race practice.

“I feel like the heat has set me back,” said Wood. “It’s hard to get up in the morning. Hard to find a cool part of the day. But, I’m starting to bounce back.”

Wood, who has taken on a stronger leadership role within the team, has been adamant about making her senior season memorable despite the weather conditions.

“I really hope I make an impact on the little ones,” expressed Wood. “I want to make it more fun for everyone in general. It’s the beginning of the end for me. I miss my old team. They were really like sisters. But, I’m excited for the new season and to step up to be a leader no matter the conditions.”

Mansfield opened pre-season conditioning as a team in early July. The mandatory Arkansas Activities Association dead period left veteran runners to do individual training away from campus prior to that.

Hot weather immediately greeted the returning players. With it, true convictions of even the most dedicated distance runners were tested.

“It really takes some strong minded players to put on those shoes and prepare under these types of conditions,” sympathized Mackey. “The ones that prepared on their own are adjusting rather quickly. The new ones are realizing we try to take care of them and monitor their progress.”

First year junior girl runner Abby Smith has taken the elements in stride.


“I already see a lot of progress,” said the seventh grade rookie. “On the first day, I couldn’t last a mile even in inside with the cooler hallways. By the second week, I was able to do a mile on the treadmill in a little over six minutes.”

Smith, like Carter, has been excited to participate in a multitude of activities. With her first opportunity to enjoy school sports, the new Lady Tiger athlete has already joined the middle school volleyball team, cheer squad, and cross country team.

Smith’s newest coach recognized the level of commitment displayed so far by the seventh grader.

“Abby came straight off the summer softball circuit and joined our running club along with other sports,” explained Mackey. “In the early stages, she’s showing up as quite the little athlete. I see real potential. She’s also a heck of a recruiter. It seems like she brings a buddy to come join the fun nearly every day.”

So far, as the summer has dwindled towards the inevitable start of school, players like Smith have been enjoying the early experiences despite the conditions.

“I want to do as many sports this year as possible,” smiled Smith. “Today, I did volleyball, cheer, and cross country. I want to develop muscle and get in shape.”

According to the coach, Mansfield runners will continue to work from the high school storm shelter during the summer heat wave. Practices began at 7 PM on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. New players are encouraged to join. Sports physicals are required.

Financial Focus: Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes

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Financial Focus: Avoid These Estate Planning Mistakes

​By Jeffery O’Neal, Financial Advisor

When many people hear the words “estate planning,” they assume it’s just for the wealthy. But that’s not the casebecause everyone can benefit from an estate plan. And when you’re creating one, you’ll want to avoid some common mistakes.

Before we look at those mistakes, let’s go over what estate planning is designed to accomplish. Essentially, an estate plan allows you to pass on your assets in the way you desire. But it can also specify other actions, such as naming someone to care for your minor children if you were no longer around. In creating an estate plan, several key documents are involved, including a will, a trust, a financial power of attorney and a medical power of attorney or a health care directive.

Now, let’s consider a few estate-planning mistakes:

• Not communicating your plans. You’ll need to inform your family about whom you’ve chosen as executor – the individual who will administer your estate – and whom you’ve named as the trustee – the person who will manage your trust’s assets. (You can also choose a trust company to handle this duty.) And to help avoid unpleasant surprises when your estate is being settled, consider letting your children or other close relatives know who will be receiving what. 

• Not reviewing your plans periodically – Once you create your estate plans, don’t forget about them. Over time, your personal situation may change – you may experience a remarriage or bring in new children. Your interests may change, too – perhaps you’ll become deeply involved in supporting a favorite charitable organization. Given these and other potential changes, you’ll want to review your estate plans once in a while to see if they need to be modified. 

• Not updating beneficiary designations – Every so often, you may want to review the beneficiary designations on your life insurance policies, investment accounts and retirement assets. As mentioned, changes in your life, such as remarriage and the addition of new children, may affect yourbeneficiaries. Beneficiary designations are powerful and can even supersede your  will, so you’ll want to update them as needed. Also, if you have a 529 education savings plan, you’ll want to name a successor owner – someone who can take over your 529 if you were to pass away. 

• Not re-registering assets placed in a trust – A living trust offers you many potential benefits, such as the ability to bypass the time-consuming and highly public process of probate when it’s time to settle your estate. However, just establishing the trust, by itself,

may be insufficient – you likely also need to re-register assets, such as your investments, so they are officially owned by the trust, not by you. This is essential for the trust to work as you intended.

​Here’s one other mistake – not getting the help you need. Estate planning can be complex, so you’ll want to work with an attorney, and possibly with your financial advisor and tax professional, too. 

By avoiding key mistakes and working with a qualified team of professionals, you can create and maintain an estate plan that will help you leave the legacy you desire.

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This article is provided by Jeffrey O’Neal, Financial Advisor 

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Maintenance Tips for the Appliances in Your Apartment

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Maintenance Tips for the Appliances in Your Apartment

Apartment life comes with its struggles, from decreased space to loud neighbors. On top of that, sometimes the oven, fridge, or sink gets damaged or malfunctions from constant use. These problems need resolutions quickly to avoid steep costs or issues with the rest of the apartment. These tips will help you find a solution.

Cleaning the Bottom of the Toaster

After a while, the toaster will have traces of crumbs left behind by toast or other cooked items. The toaster may start to release a burnt smell from the crumbs burning or making contact with the coils.

Some toasters have features that clear the crumbs from the bottom, but for those that don’t have a removable tray, you’ll need to clean it yourself. Simply unplug the toaster and use a damp cloth with water or vinegar to wipe away crumbs. Then, wait for it to dry before plugging it in.

Replace the Gasket on the Refrigerator Door

A refrigerator is a standard appliance in your apartment that needs maintenance. Every refrigerator has a gasket seal that keeps the cold air in to preserve temperature-sensitive foods. Over time, the rubber of the gasket loses its strength and may become brittle. When this happens, you will need to replace the gasket with a new one.

The gasket is normally held in place by hex-shaped bolts that need loosening to release the gasket. Soak the new gasket in warm water before installing it to make the rubber more flexible. Replace the gasket by placing it behind the metal retainer in the refrigerator door and securing it with the bolts. Use a fingertip of petroleum jelly to line the gasket to make it less difficult to open the refrigerator.

Changing the AC Filter

When you move into a new apartment, the air conditioner is one of the first appliances to check. Your AC is a vital appliance in the summer months, and it needs maintenance to keep you cool. The AC filter keeps dust and dirt out of the air but accumulates particles over time and loses its ability to produce clean air.

You’ll need to locate the filter to change it. The filter isn’t always in the same location, so you may need to explore. Make sure you check the condition of the old filter to see if it is reusable. If it has too many contaminates, dispose of it and get a new one.

Apartment maintenance takes consistent work, and you’ll need the right tools for the job. Each appliance has its own needs, and with the necessary knowledge, you will handle it.

Timepiece: Summer Reflections

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Timepiece: Summer Reflections

By Dr. Curtis Varnell

Regardless of the manipulations I attempted, the cell phone refused to work.  In a virtual panic, I wondered how I would find my way to an unfamiliar place, call for help if I broke down, or even find a place to eat.  A few moments of reflection allowed me to calm down and even laugh at my worries.  As a child, no one had a mobile phone and few even had the old dial phones that now serve as antiques.  We shared a party line with four other families.  For those unfamiliar with that, all of us could (and many did) listen in on every conversation conducted in the neighborhood.  To make a call, you had to wait your turn and, if you wanted long distance which was often only a dozen miles from your home, you had to go through an operator.  

So many changes in so short a time!!!  As a child, going out meant possibly a one time a week travel to the county seat.  Shopping was done by visiting many stores along main street; each catering to a particular need.  We had OTASCO and Western Auto for hardware and general supplies, Sterling’s and Ben Franklins for general household and family needs, and then various family-owned stores for groceries, clothing, and shoes.  Real entertainment might involve spending a quarter at the local theater or stopping for a hamburger at a mom and pop diner. 

Sundays were church days and, whether you attended church or not, they were observed as days of rest.  Blue Sunday laws passed by the state resulted in restaurants, stores, and business being closed.  Alcohol, plentiful during the week, was not available on Sundays anywhere and was not sold at any time in restaurants or stores.

At school, dress codes were strictly enforced.  Girls were required dresses until I was in high school.  Due to the influx of the mini skirt, schools decided it might be more modest to simply allow girls to wear pants suits but the blouse had to be long enough to be grasped in the hand while the arm was fully extended.  On the other hand, we often brought our guns to school to redo the stocks and to blue the barrels.  Enforcement of rules, more often than not, resulted in getting three licks on the backside with a wooden paddle. 

On a recent visit to my brother’s home in Oklahoma, he noted that five years ago his small hometown had two taverns.  Today, it has no tavern’s but five medical marijuana stores.  Growing up during the “hippie” generation, that was unheard of.  Grown illegally throughout Western Arkansas, the local police spent hours and hours locating it and arresting the felons; many whom spent years in jail.  One of the funnier stories of my childhood involved a relative raising pot illegally in his garden between rows of corn. His elderly but kind-hearted neighbor thought Jack was raising tomatoes.  Visiting in the local store, he exclaimed, “that Jack is a good guy but he can’t raise a garden at all.  He has tomato plants six feet tall and nary a tomato on them.  I felt sorry for him and took him a peck over this morning.”  

A few other observations: Schools and Boys Clubs did not play sports on Wednesday night, speed limits were 60 mph., television consisted of two channels, and downtown areas were alive.  

I am not sure if I own a cell phone or if it owns me but it’s still not cooperating.  Reflection has reminded me that change, whether we view them as positive or negative, is inevitable and we will survive.

Innovative Ways To Transform Your Kitchen

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Innovative Ways To Transform Your Kitchen

Is your kitchen feeling drab, and you want to take it to fab? Modernizing your kitchen is the easiest way to add value to your home. If you don’t have a lot of money or aren’t ready to commit to a complete renovation, there are ways to give your kitchen new life.

Update Your Kitchen Appliances

Yes, this is a costly idea, but it will modernize your kitchen in monumental ways. It may not be in the budget to update the stove or refrigerator at the moment, and that’s okay. Stick to the less costly items and save up for the more expensive ones.

Upgrading your sinks and faucets will instantly modernize your kitchen space. There are touchless faucets and different finishes and styles. Do you want a deep sink, a divided sink, or a single large sink? Find a tap and sink that work with your lifestyle.

Switch Out Your Hardware

Cabinet trends change from year to year, and switching out your kitchen cabinetry hardware is a simple and innovative way to transform your kitchen. You’ll freshen up your space without breaking a sweat.

Kitchen hardware is a cheap way to add pizazz to the space. There are plenty of styles, designs, and finishes on the market. If you have older kitchen cabinets, your hardware is probably the same age. There are plenty of benefits of updating the knobs and pulls.

If your cabinets aren’t in great shape, consider replacing them. You can’t go wrong with any updates made in the kitchen. It’s an easy way to add value to your home.

Line Cabinets With Scented Contact Paper

Are you tired of looking into the same kitchen cabinets but don’t have the time to paint them or the money to update them? Contact paper is an excellent way to brighten a space without blowing the budget.

Many modern designs are available, and some are even scented to keep your kitchen smelling delightful. Plus, if you get tired of the style, there’s no need to feel bad because it’s easy and budget-friendly to change.

As you can see, it doesn’t cost much money to transform your kitchen. Innovative ideas will make the space feel brand new.

Wasteful Foods To Avoid Bringing On a Picnic

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Wasteful Foods To Avoid Bringing On a Picnic

There’s never a wrong time to have a picnic. With many different foods, there’s a picnic option for everyone, especially if it’s sweet! As much as you love sugary drinks and tasty foods, there are things to avoid taking with you next time. You may love some of these items, but they’re wasteful foods you need to avoid bringing on a picnic.

Sweet and Carbonated Drinks

A nice cold drink is a staple item to bring on a hot summer’s day; most people prefer not just any beverage, though—soda is a favorite. The sweet taste feels good and relaxes you, but it damages the environment if you leave the bottle in the open or dump the drink in the grass.

These sweet and carbonated drinks taste better in places with garbage cans nearby. By dumping them into the grass and leaving them open, you invite sweet-loving insects to your area. Plastic and glass bottles also create safety hazards for the soil and wildlife.

The next time you tote drinks, bring a bag to make cleaning up easier. A bag keeps everything sealed and prevents endangering wildlife from stepping on or consuming the bottle’s material. Alternatively, bring along your reusable water bottles and rehydrate in the heat!

Chocolate Foods

Chocolate’s a quick treat and savory dessert to enjoy after a meal. However, it melts in the heat. When eating chocolate bars or anything that melts fast, have plates out and use the proper utensils.

Don’t discard the wrappers or small fragments of chocolate; animals don’t process chocolate the same way we do, and it can pose a threat to wildlife and visiting pets. Keep this food in a safe place to eat later and avoid littering, or opt to bring along something else entirely.

Condiment Bottles

Condiment bottles, whether glass or plastic, are seemingly great for every outing; however, they don’t look great when left on tables or in grassy fields. It’s essential only to bring what you need, especially if you purchase food from a fast-food restaurant.

Instead of bottles, consider pouring all condiments, such as mayo and ketchup, into small, portable plastic containers. The lids keep them from spilling out and prevent animals from trying to eat the sauces.

Cheese

Cheese is one component that’s easiest to travel with and pairs well with any picnic style. However, there are some that you shouldn’t bring with you at all, including mild cheddar and American cheese. The cheese you want shouldn’t melt right away, nor should it have a strange odor once you’ve started eating.

Some cheeses to think about bringing include aged gouda and Montgomery cheddar. These cheeses soften slower so you can enjoy eating and making sandwiches without creating messes. In addition, keep the cheese in separate containers to maintain its flavor and form.

While learning what foods to avoid bringing on a picnic, it’s also essential to know that illegally discarded trash has dire consequences. Pack sustainably to reduce littering and enjoy your meal with portable, picnic-friendly foods.

Cpl. Davis Receives Two Warden’s Stars for Unfaltering Courage in the Face of Adversity

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Cpl. Davis Receives Two Warden’s Stars for Unfaltering Courage in the Face of Adversity

By Randy Zellers Assistant Chief of Communications

Twenty-five Arkansas Game and Fish Commission enforcement officers and a K-9 were recipients of the division’s top honors Thursday at a special presentation held at the AGFC Headquarters Auditorium in Little Rock.

This was the first award ceremony for the AGFC Enforcement Division since 2019, as the last two years were suspended because of COVID-19 protocols. Awards were presented by AGFC Director Austin Booth, AGFC Enforcement Chief Col. Brad Young, Major Nakia Crims and Major Brian Aston. 

“Duty is a calling, it is a heavy burden, and it is an honor,” Director Booth said. “It is one of the greatest privileges that I have to say that you wear that duty not with self-pity or martyrdom, but you wear it well. You wear it with excellence, with commitment to everyone else in this agency. Today is about celebrating not only these officers, but the entire Enforcement Division and the impact it has on law and order, the impact on public safety throughout the state, and most importantly the impact it has on conservation.”

Seven officers received the Warden’s Star for acts of heroism involving unusual situations or occurrences that demanded immediate action, exceptional tactics or engenuity to overcome.

Cpl. Mac Davis received two Warden’s Stars for separate events in which he showed unfaltering courage in the face of adversity. In March 2020 at the assistance of local law enforcement agencies, he located and apprehended an armed assailant in Scott County who was wanted in connection with an assault on a police officer with a firearm. He acted quickly to subdue the subject as he was reaching for a loaded firearm in his pocket. Davis’ second Warden Star recognition came from his swift action in rescuing a woman whose truck was swept off a bridge during a flood event in Scott County in September 2021. During the rescue, Cpl. Davis waded into the swift water to the nearly submerged truck, removed his own life jacket and gave it to the flood victim who stated she could not swim well. Once assistance from other officers arrived, he was able to put on another life jacket and work with the woman to get her to safety using a rope line before finally crossing the swift water again to make it to safety. Sgt. Brian Bailey and Wildlife Officer Tyler Staggs also received Certificates of Commendation for their work in this emergency situation.

Davis assisted in a separate flood event, this time in January 2021, but it was Sgt. Brian Bailey whose actions merited a Warden’s Star recognition. During the flood a driver had  attempted to cross a low-water bridge and the car was swept away with three people inside. While two occupants were able to get to safety, a 13-year-old boy had climbed into a fallen tree and was stuck in the near-freezing water. Although they were able to get him a life jacket and safety rope, the boy had been exposed to the cold water for so long that he was unwilling to enter into the swift water to cross to safety. After being tied in with a safety line to other rescuers, Sgt. Bailey waded into the swift water and grabbed the young man. Both were pulled to safety and to an emergency medical services crew. Cpl. Davis received a Certificate of Commendation for his role in the event as well.

Cpl. Ray Hines and Wildlife Officer Chris Crawford also received Warden’s Star recognition, also for a swift water rescue. In June 2020, flash flooding in Polk County had swept a vehicle 200 yards from a bridge. The officers found the individual’s vehicle, which was completely submerged. The occupant had managed to get to a nearby tree, where he was clinging for his life. Officers Hines and Crawford swam to the distressed man, secured a life vest to him and a rope to the tree he was in, and safely guided him to shore.

Wildlife Officers Cody Stone, Jake Stanford and Clint Park also received the Warden’s Star for their fast thinking and response to a near tragedy when an 8-year-old boy and his father were swept into swift current on the Buffalo National River. The trio was conducting swift-water rescue training with other officers, enforcement cadets and Van Buren County Search and Rescue. The boy was swept away by the current, and his father jumped in to save him only to be pulled into the swift water himself. Officers Stone, Stanford and Park jumped into the water while Wildlife Officer Kent Slape threw a rope to the individuals. Once they reached the individuals, Stone, Stanford and Park used the rope to pull them to safety. Officer Slape and Wildlife Officers Eric Rawls, Stephanie Carter, Renner Smith, Caleb McClanahan and Doug Martisek also received Certificates of Commendation for their actions in rescuing the two individuals.  

Three Lifesaving Medals also were awarded. Recipients for these medals included Lt. Adam Baker, Sgt. Jeff Black and Cpl. Troy Faughn. 

  • Lt. Baker’s fast actions saved the life of a girl who was choking on a foreign object at a youth sporting event in Bryant, where he was volunteering. 
  • Sgt. Black was able to save the life of a 21-year-old man in Montgomery County who was found in his bed struggling to breathe. Black was able to administer the NARCAN issued to his first-aid pack to sustain the man’s life until EMS arrived.
  • Cpl. Troy Faughn saved the life of an Arkansas County resident who had accidentally shot himself with a handgun and was suffering from extensive bleeding and a broken femur. Faughn was able to control the bleeding using pressure and a tourniquet until paramedics arrived 20 minutes later.

Certificates of Commendation are awarded for actions above and beyond normal duty requirements and demonstrate such traits as courage, resourcefulness and unselfishness in situations that otherwise could escalate into a tragic one. In addition to previously mentioned officers, the following officers received Certificates of Commendation:

  • Cpl. Ray Hines and Wildlife Officer Chris Crawford received commendations for their fast response in rescuing a man trapped underneath his tractor, which had crushed his leg.
  • Sgt. Tom Pointfield, Cpl. Gary Don Stell and K-9 Lucy received commendations for the successful search and rescue of two missing boys, aged 8 and 10, who had gotten lost while riding an ATV and fell into a creek in 39-degree weather.
  • Sgt. Joe Williams, Wildlife Officer Aaron Dillard, Wildlife Officer Eric Rawls, Wildlife Officer Stephanie Carter and Cpl. Chris Lynch received commendations for their work in freeing a man from an 18-wheeler that had been struck by a train near Wilmot. The man was extracted from the cab of the vehicle and air-lifted to a hospital in Jackson, Mississippi.

The following wildlife officers also received special awards for their efforts in specialized areas of wildlife law enforcement:

  • Cpl. Bernie Soliz was recognized as the 2022 Boating Enforcement Officer of the Year. In addition to making 3,260 contacts with boaters, resulting in 133 citations and three boating-under-the-influence arrests, Soliz is routinely called upon to help in boating- and fishing-related interviews with Spanish-speaking individuals and public relations efforts to Spanish-speaking communities. Soliz also volunteers to serve as a liaison to families during times of crisis after boating incidents and fatalities.
  • Wildlife Officer Aaron Dillard was honored as the 2021 National Wild Turkey Federation Officer of the Year for Arkansas. In addition to locating and monitoring 16 illegal baiting sites, Officer Dillard worked with two different organized youth hunts and has improved digital forensic efforts at the agency to identify possible poaching violations. 
  • Cpl. Ryan Hollowell of Woodruff County received the 2022 Waterfowl Officer of the Year from the Mississippi Flyway Council. During the last year, he coordinated two youth hunts, met with numerous hunters and hunting clubs to clarify waterfowl regulations, assisted in two searches for lost or stranded hunters, and investigated two boating accidents on wildlife management areas that involved injuries and required transport of the hunters to medical services.
  • Wildlife Officer Kurt VanMatre of VanBuren received the 2022 Monty Carmikle Arkansas Wildlife Officer of the Year at the conclusion of the ceremony. Although being with the AGFC for only five years, Officer VanMatre has already made a mark on the outdoors through enforcement, public relations and partnerships with other agencies. In addition to participating in public events on Facebook Live on boating safety, he also participated in-person in kayaking safety classes for children, turkey calling and firearms safety classes, duck hunts for the Arkansas Becoming an Outdoors-Woman workshop and Concerns of Police Survivors retreats. He also was involved in 441 citations for wildlife regulations violations, 122 being considered major violations, such as night hunting and hunting out of season. He also was involved in 19 felony drug arrests and 23 misdemeanor drug cases while working public land in Arkansas, helping keep the public safe while enjoying the outdoors. He also has worked with scientists outside the AGFC to submit samples of antlers and teeth from Arkansas deer to research the ability to pinpoint origins of these types of artifacts, which will aid greatly in future law enforcement efforts.

“We Got Better as a Team Today”

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“We Got Better as a Team Today”

Last year’s state title for the Lady Eagles is old news, and the 2022 edition of Paris volleyball is a glimpse into the next two to three years for the program. And yesterday, the Lady Eagles played a very challenging camp schedule at Benton High School in preparation for the upcoming season. For Paris, it was more about re-establishing the competitive culture in the program’s young team that will compete in the 3A West this fall. And boy did they find plenty of competition in Benton!

Paris played two-set matches against perennial 5A power Valley View from Jonesboro, Little Rock Christian, and 5A power and host Benton Lady Panthers. The talent in the gym was awesome and represented as tough of a competitive schedule strength that the Lady Eagles will face all season.

As an example of the talent on the floor, Romani Thurman, daughter of Razorback basketball great, Scotty Thurman, was on the floor for Little Rock Christian. Scotty Thurman was in the stands to watch her talented daughter, as well as the many other talented athletes that morning. Thurman’s daughter, Romani, committed in October 2021 to play Division 1 volleyball at the University of North Carolina.

On the day, the Lady Eagles lost two sets to Valley View, losing a close first set by the score of 25-21. The Lady Blazers won the second set as well, this time with the set being called by time limit and the set score of 24-20.

In the second match, Paris took on Little Rock Christian. The Lady Tigers defeated Paris in the first set by the score of 25-21. In set two, Paris was in position to win late, but committed critical serving errors and lost the set by the score of 25-18.

To the credit of the young Lady Eagles, they were very competitive in their first two matches. In fact, it wasn’t until Paris played a very strong and athletic team of Benton Lady Panthers until it was quickly apparent they were over-matched. Benton defeated Paris in both sets, 25-17 and 25-18. Benton’s size and muscular athletes were simply too much for Paris.

But the day was not done for Paris. After a one hour break for the teams to have lunch, Paris faced the remainder of their touch camp schedule with matches against Bryant, Pulaski Academy, and Little Rock Episcopal. The young and scrappy group of Lady Eagles rebounded to defeat Pulaski Academy and Little Rock Episcopal. Not a bad day’s work for a very young team.

At the day’s end, I spoke with Paris head coach Jordan Devine by text, and she made the following comments on her team’s play: “Great team camp today! I thought that we showed some grit against some very competitive teams We got better as a team today. I am really excited about this group. They are going to be fun!”

Coach Devine has had some great teams in the past, and has had teams that have won state titles and have been extremely competitive in other years. But, this may be the best coaching job she has done to date. There is good talent on this team, but they are young, and Coach Devine is doing a very good job of teaching, boosting their confidence, and instilling the competitive fire in each player on the roster.

The Lady Eagles will play next week at Greenwood high school in their final camp appearance of the summer. RNN Sports will be there to bring you complete coverage. Additional photos from the Benton camp will be posted on Facebook at Paris Eagles Sports this weekend.

Arrest Reports 7/17

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Arrest Reports 7/17

Arresting agency – Arkansas Parole:
Reba Sue Chandler of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 18 at 9:59 a.m. and released on July 25 at 10:33 a.m. Chandler was charged with drug court sanctions.

Arresting agency – Barling Police Department:
Richard Victor Fourth Glasener of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 20 at 1:58 a.m. and released on bond July 21 at 1:56 p.m. Glasener was charged with two counts of contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine), possession of drug paraphernalia – ingest, driving while license cancelled/suspended/revoked, and possession of drug paraphernalia – ingest meth/cocaine.

Chandler Aneecia Myers of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 22 at 9:30 p.m. and released on signature bond July 23 at 2:25 a.m. Myers was charged with contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Chase Tyler Hughes of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 22 at 11:30 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Hughes was charged with absconding, parole violation, and petition to revoke – misd.

Russell Fulton Jones Junior of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 19 at 6:47 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 19 at 9:15 p.m. Jones was charged with two counts of Delivery of [Schedule III Controlled Substance] >28g.

Xavier Hayden Lyle of Hackett was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 23 at 5:57 p.m. and released on signature bond July 23 at 11:07 p.m. Lyle was charged with two counts of Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Matthew McDonald Wertheimer of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 22 at 10:34 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond July 23 at 10:37 a.m. Wertheimer was charged with interfering with emergency communications – 2nd degree, endangering the welfare of a minor in the third degree, and domestic battering in the third degree – purposely.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sherriff’s Office:
Matthew Chad McClain of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 20 at 9:18 p.m. and released on signature bond July 20 at 10:43 p.m. McClain was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Logan Renee Nelms of Bloomer was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 19 at 10:19 a.m. and released on signature bond July 19 at 12:38 p.m. Nelms was charged with failure to appear – class B misdemeanor.

Christopher Ryan Potter of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 19 at 6:36 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Potter was charged with parole violation and absconding.

Daniel Lee Thorpe of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 23 on 1:06 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Thorpe was charged with petition to revoke – felony, and Contempt of Court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO.

Allen Michael Welling of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 20 at 8:54 a.m. and was released on signature bond July 20 at 9:47 a.m. Welling was charged with Contempt-willful disobedience (Failure to Pay Fine).

Arresting agency – Mansfield Police Department:
Phillip Edwards Wilkins of Hartford was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on July 17 at 10:40 p.m. and remains at the SCADC without bond. Wilkins was charged with assist outside agency – felony, two counts of failure to appear – class B misdemeanor, petition to revoke – felony, and contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine).

Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office:
Richard Ihde of, 38, of Russellville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 18 at 6:11 p.m. Ihde was charged with body attachment.

Allen Campbell, 45, of Booneville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 19 at 2:33 p.m. Campbell was charged with possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Aaron Smith, 31, of Booneville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 20 at 2:57 p.m. Smith was charged with body attachment.

Gregory Smith, 52, of Booneville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 20 at 3:04 p.m. Smith was charged with violation of probation/suspended imposition of sentence and failure to pay.

Anthony Profitt, 65, of Jessieville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 22 at 12 a.m. Profitt was charged with theft of property, possession of a schedule IV or V controlled substance with the purpose to deliver, driving while driver’s license cancelled, suspended or revoked, possession of open container of alcohol in a motor vehicle, failure to register motor vehicle, no insurance, public intoxication and theft by receiving.

Cale Kuykendall, 24, of Branch was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 22 at 8:19 a.m. Kuykendall was charged with hold for drug court.

Tabetha Emberson, 43, of Magazine was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on July 22 at 7:22 p.m. Emberson was charged with disorderly conduct.

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


Drought pressing U.S. cattle inventory numbers to lowest levels since 2015

Tammy Teague
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Drought pressing U.S. cattle inventory numbers to lowest levels since 2015

The United States’ cattle inventory has shrunk to its lowest numbers since 2015 thanks to the drought sprawling across the western half of the country.

James Mitchell, extension livestock economist with the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, saidtotal cattle inventories stood at 98.8 million, “falling below 100 million for the first time since 2015.” 

Mitchell said the numbers, which came out the U.S.Department of Agriculture’s June 22 Cattle Inventory Report,were somewhat better than expectations.

“While inventories posted a year-over-year decline, National Agricultural Statistics Service estimates were higher than pre-report expectations, with analysts expecting larger decreases in cattle numbers,” he said, adding that the NASS estimates were not a significant departure from pre-report expectations.

“Drought has been the main factor contributing to the decline in the number of beef cows and replacement heifers,” Mitchell said. “Total beef cow slaughter through June is 14.6 percent higher year over year.”

Mitchell said beef and dairy cow inventories were 2.4 percent and 0.5 percent lower compared to July 2022, respectively. 

“The report confirms another year of beef cow herd liquidation with little evidence of anyone looking to expand,” he said. 

“Regionally, drought pressure this month has been a big concern in the Southeast,” Mitchell said. “The effects of drought are shown in the auction data. For example, auction receipts for Arkansas show a 20 percent increase in slaughter cattle sales.”

For the first 30 weeks in 2021, 20,942 head of slaughter cattle went to auction. This year that number rose to 25,033.

The full report is available on the USDA-NASS website.

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. To learn about extension programs in Arkansas, contact your local Cooperative Extension Service agent or visit www.uaex.uada.edu.

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