James Craig Cotner, 74, of Huntington, Arkansas died Monday, June 20, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith, Arkansas after many years of poor health. He was a retired building contractor and former mayor of Huntington. He was born June 18, 1948 in Huntington, Arkansas to James Howard Cotner and Geraldine June (Craig) Cotner. He was preceded in death by his parents “Jick and June” and his sister, Vickii Cotner Strange.
He loved reading, watching “Jeopardy”, working crosswords and visiting with his family. In his younger years, he loved bass fishing and water-skiing, singing and playing guitar. He loved to joke and laugh with the people he loved.
He is survived by his son, Dr. James Brian Cotner of Clarksville, AR; his daughter, Krista LeAnne Holmes of Huntington and their mother, Adrienne Sue Miles of Greenwood; seven grandchildren, Rachel Cotner Fullom of Chicago, IL, Dr. Caleb Cotner of Bridgeport, WV, Ruth Cotner of Clarksville, Mackenzie LeAnne Holmes, Makiah Jayne Holmes, Tommy Lee “Trace” Holmes III and James Tyler Holmes and one great-granddaughter, Avery Layne. He was looking forward to the birth next month of another great-granddaughter, Raylan Louise.
A family-led memorial service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, June 25 at Westwood Baptist Church with inurnment near his parent’s grave at Huntington Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Fox, Gary Turner, Arnold Elmore, Gary Colley, Paul Mendenhall, Jackie Smith and Paul Creila.
Arresting agency – Fort Smith Police: Mark Alan Balm of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 18 at 11:36 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Balm was charged with failure to appear – class C felony.
Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department: Joshua Ray Oxford of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 15 at 8:24 p.m. and released on signature bond June 15 at 10:26 p.m. Oxford was charged with contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine.)
Kevin Newton Houlton of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 18 at 11:07 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Houlton was charged as an ADC commitment hold, parole violation, and absconding.
Joe Nathan Evatt of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 15 at 8 p.m. and released on bond June 15 at 10:57 p.m. Evatt was charged with contempt – willful disobedience (failure to pay fine), and failure to appear – class B misdemeanor.
Marcia Dawn Hensley of Fort Smith was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 17 at 12:15 p.m. and released on June 23 at 2:54 p.m. Hensley was charged with failure to appear – class B misdemeanor.
Lisa Jane Bennett of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 15 and remains at the SCADC. Bennett was charged with possessing instrument of a crime, and two counts of failure to appear – class B misdemeanor.
Chelsey Renee Butcher of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 16 at 2:42 p.m. and released on June 16 at 6:06 p.m. domestic battering in the third degree – purposely.
Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office: Benjamin Levi Black of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County on June 13 at 3:06 p.m. and released on signature bond June 13 at 10:18 p.m. Black was charged with theft of property <$1k.
Christopher Aaron Hellard of Booneville was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 14 at 11:45 p.m. and released on cash bond June 15 at 10:11 a.m. Hellard was charged with contempt of court (child support) FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO.
Brian Light of Huntington was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 17 at 4:19 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond June 17 at 9:32 p.m. Light was charged with criminal mischief in the first degree – $1,000 of less, and endangering the welfare of a minor in the second degree.
Arresting agency – US Marshal Service: Susan Mcgahey of Paris was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 15 at 3:11 p.m. and remains at the SCADC. Mcgahey was charged with hold for US Marshal writ.
Arresting agency – Hackett Police Department: Logan Patrick Topham of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on June 17 at 12:20 a.m. and released to an outside agency on June 17 at 8:58 a.m. Topham was charged with two counts of assist – outside agency, misd.
Arresting agency – Logan County Sheriff’s Office: Phillip Welch was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 14 at 11:56 p.m. and was charged with forgery in the first degree.
Jamie Chavira was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 16 at 12:38 p.m. Chavira was charged with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with the purpose to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ernest Pritchard of Little Rock was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 16 at 2:13 p.m. and was charged with forgery in the first degree.
Eric Simpson of Waldron was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 16 at 4:10 p.m. is on hold for the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
Ronald Baugher of Charlotte, NC was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 17 at 3:20 p.m. and charged with fleeing.
William Douglas Pettigrew of Ratcliff was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 20 at 2:05 p.m. and was charged with two counts of failure to appear.
Marty Joe Robinson of Paris was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 20 at 3:08 p.m. Robinson was charged with domestic battering in the second degree, and aggravated assault on a family or household member.
Jillian George of Russellville was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 20 at 8:45 p.m. and charged with aggravated assault.
Jason Rowe of Paris was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 22 at 1:48 p.m. Rowe was charged with failure to appear, and sentenced to days in jail.
Arron Lee Boyungs of Waldron was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 22 at2:51 p.m. and charged with failure to appear.
Aaron Kline of Paris was booked into the Logan County Detention Center on June 23 at 12:59 p.m. Kline was charged with disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
**The charges against those arrested are allegations and the cases are still pending in the courts.**
Driving on the highway is something all drivers need to learn eventually. We know it looks scary and intimidating, but you will be driving like a pro with enough practice and patience. Before you head out on the road, here are five essential highway tips for beginner drivers to ensure a safe trip.
Stay Alert and Pay Attention to Your Surroundings
The number one essential highway tip for beginner drivers is to drive when you are most alert and pay attention to your surroundings. Driving on the highway requires you to be aware of what’s ahead, beside you, and behind you. As a beginner driver, you may have the habit of looking only straight ahead.
Stay in the Right Lane
The right lane on the highway is designated for slower pace driving and is ideal for beginner drivers. The left lane is intended for passing, while the middle and right lanes are for driving. Once you feel comfortable, you can begin driving in the middle lane and practice passing.
Pick a Slower Time to Drive on the Highway
When you are learning how to drive on the highway, it’s a good idea to start during a slower time of the day. Do not begin driving during rush hour! Choose a time later in the evening or early mornings during the weekend to avoid traffic and reckless drivers.
If you decide to drive at night or early morning, you should take extra precautions for high-risk drivers, wild animals, and other safety hazards.
Always Remember to Use Your Signals
Properly using your signals is always essential when you’re driving, but it is imperative when you’re on the highway. You must use your blinkers to communicate with other drivers so they can know what you’re doing.
Also, ensure that you keep a safe distance between yourself and other cars just in case someone doesn’t use their blinker.
Make Sure You Are Comfortable
If you think you’re not ready to begin driving on the highway, take more time to practice on the street before trying. As you get more comfortable, you may feel like you can handle the highway.
Make sure you have an experienced driver with you when you embark on your first few journeys. Don’t allow anyone to pressure you into driving on the highway if you’re not ready.
Basketball has been over for a couple of months now, but you can’t tell that to Mansfield’s men’s basketball Coach, Joshua Brown. Brown has been a workaholic since the final buzzer of the 2021 season setting up open gyms, studying old film, and working on honing his players skill sets. On Monday, June 20th, Brown and the Tigers took 71 South to the Waldron basketball camp to showcase what they’ve been working on as of late. The camp hosted Waldron, Magazine, Ozark, Acorn, Hackett, Mountainburg, and the Tigers. Mansfield faced off against three very familiar foes at the camp. Conference powerhouse Mountainburg, next-door neighbor Hackett, and the always great hardwood kings, the Acorn Tigers.
The Mansfield Sr High Tigers tipped things off with a scrimmage against a fiery conference opponent in the Mountainburg Dragons. The scrimmage didn’t start off well by any means for the Tigers with the Dragons playing a red hot defense that denied Mansfield at each step. Zach Hayslip was able to find a chink in the Dragons passing game though, as he stole the ball and took it to the boards allowing Mansfield to get some momentum. Clint Stovall followed Hayslip’s steal and score with a well-aimed 3-point shot closing the Dragons lead to only 11-9 at the seven-minute mark. Coach Brown rotated some youth into the game and they did not disappoint. Peyton Martin was able to quickly learn Mountainburg’s shooting tendencies after just a few plays and capitalized defensively with a huge blocked shot on the Dragons. Axle Martin and Cameron Pettus also showed that they want to earn their spot on the court with some heavy-pressure defense. It was Stovall though who kept the offense going as he racked up 14 points in the scrimmage. Unfortunately, even with all of the smooth moves and hustle the Tigers put in, they came up short falling to Mountainburg 24-22.
With one game down and two to go, Mansfield applied their “next up” method and moved on to Game2 against the Hackett Hornets. Although the two programs are not in the same basketball conference, both teams proved that their rivalry still remains as strong as ever. The Tigers started off quickly with Travis Toby dipping low to steal the ball from the Hornets for a super sport steal and score. If you wanted to see a scoring fest between these two teams though, you would have been highly disappointed. This was a defensive party. Hayslip popped the first balloon in this fiesta with a huge blocked shot which got the benches roaring. Not to be outdone, Greyson Baggett was stingy with the defensive party favors as he didn’t let a Hornet out of his sight. Baggett was able to force Hackett to make poor passing decisions which created turnovers for the Tigers. Even with all of the defensive excitement, the game was still close at the half with Hackett leading 6-4. Hackett found a way out of the Tigers defensive claws to score six unanswered points extending their lead. Mansfield answered back with some smooth moves from Peyton Martin to close the gap. Aaron Person turned the tide for Mansfield as he stole the ball and dished it to Austin Ruiz for a quick bucket tying the game at 12 all. The final swat at the Hornets came from Clint Stovall who drilled a three-point shot at the buzzer giving Mansfield a 19-12 final over Hackett. Braxton Byers, Travis Toby, Peyton Martin, and Austin Ruiz all knocked down points in the game but it was again Stovall who led the team, this time with 11 points.
With the Tigers sitting at 1-1 versus opponents, they were up for a tie-breaker game when they faced off against the Acorn Tigers. With the newest Arkansas Activities Association shake-up, Acorn will be replaced with Hector on the Tigers 2022 Basketball schedule so these two will not meet for conference play this upcoming season. That didn’t matter though as both programs still played like they were vying for another Conference Championship in the scrimmage. Neither team backed down and both played lights out, but it was The Mansfield Tigers that came out victorious this time with a 27-22 win. With the final game in the bag, Brown and the Tigers loaded up the bus and headed home with a 2-1 winning record in their scrimmages. “I thought our Senior High boys played really tough,”said Brown. “We have been preaching mental and physical toughness this summer and the guys are seeing some success by buying into that. We are getting to play a lot of guys while also learning to care more about reps and situations than the scoreboard. We want to win of course, but using this off-season to get some guys in game-like situations to improve on the teams depth is a positive. Defensively, I feel like we are improving but still need to keep getting better as we continue to build that defense”.
The Arkansas Activities Association has set the states two-week Dead Period for June 26 through July 10th. This means that school-affiliated sports will not be allowed to practice or work out during that time span. Rules are rules so the Tigers will abide by those rules. That being said, don’t be surprised if the players voluntarily have some fun with a few pickup games at public and church basketball courts during that time. Mansfield is hungry for their season to start so they can show the state that they will continue to be a threat to anyone, anywhere, at any time against anyone looking to lace up against them.
The winning traditions of Greenwood High School athletics are evident in every sport, program, and endeavor of academia within the Greenwood school district. Expectations are high every year, and no clearer example of this is the recent hire of former Paris high school softball coach, Donald Hart, as the new head softball coach of the Lady Bulldogs. Hart will succeed the enormously successful and and popular head coach, Ronnie Sockey, who has moved on to Poteau, Oklahoma as the Pirates’ new head boys basketball coach. Hart, who most recently, led the Lady Eagles to the Class 3A state semifinals in 2021, will undoubtedly face high expectations when he takes over a very talented Greenwood program.
The Lady Bulldogs’ 2022 season ended in the state playoffs with a narrow loss to Green County Tech. Over the past nine years, Sockey revitalized the Greenwood program, leading them to a state title in 2015. In fact, there is much conjecture that if play had not been interrupted due to the COVID pandemic in 2020 and 2021, the Lady Bulldogs could possibly have won a second state title. During Sockey’s tenure at Greenwood, the Lady Bulldogs were 16-9 overall in 2022, 8-3 in the 5A West, were ranked third overall in Class 5A and 20th across all classifications in Arkansas (Max Preps.) In the previous season, the Lady Bulldogs’ record in 2021 was 24-8 overall and 13-1 in the 5A West. Sockey, who succeeded Jim Hillman in 2013, built a dominant Greenwood program that competed at the highest levels in a very tough 5A West conference. Sockey’s daughter, Ally, played under her dad at Greenwood, and last season, was a freshman infielder for the Arkansas Lady Razorbacks softball team. As a Lady Bulldog, Ally was named to the All-State team twice and hit .598 her senior year.
Several other Lady Bulldogs have left the program at graduation and have gone on to play collegiate softball. In addition to Ally Sockey, former Greenwood player Angela Price now plays at the University of Kansas. Price and the Lady Jayhawks played Arkansas at Bogle Park last spring. The Lady Bulldog players’ advancement to the college level speaks volumes to the quality of the Greenwood softball program.
Former coach Ronnie Sockey leaves behind a highly successful Lady Bulldogs softball tradition (Image Credit: (NWAOnline.com)
I recently had the opportunity to speak with Greenwood Director of Athletics, Dr. Justin Smith, about the hire of Donald Hart as the Lady Bulldogs’ new head softball coach. Dr. Smith began by saying, “Coach Sockey built quite a program here and I have the utmost respect for him and the job he has done. He put Greenwood on the map across the state in softball, so I knew there were huge shoes to fill to find a coach to replace Coach Sockey. That process took some time because my goal was not to just find somebody; I wanted to find the right somebody. And so, there were numerous conversations with people from around the region, around the state, surrounding states, and country, even…trying to identify who that person was. We were able to identify Coach Hart and his success. We had a small conversation at first just to determine his interest, let him know who I was, and then determine if he was interested. He said he was interested in us, and the process began. It took on some steam and culminated in our announcement yesterday.”
Dr. Smith indicated that the Greenwood Board of Education hired Hart on Monday, and time was given on Tuesday for Hart to tell his players before a public announcement was made. For the record, I personally commend the Greenwood school district for having taken such a professional approach to the hire; taking the time to make sure that players from both schools were prioritized and not letting the news get out before the players knew of the hire. Dr. Smith continued to say, “I wanted him (Hart) to be able to tell his players in Paris because I believe there is never the wrong time to do the right thing. It was the right thing to do.” Kuddos to Dr. Smith and everyone at the Greenwood schools for this professional approach to conducting school business.
Greenwood is outstanding in all of their programs, and the softball legacy left by Coach Sockey is one that attracted coaching interest from all over. Greenwood could have hired anyone they wanted. So, why Donald Hart? When I asked Dr. Smith that question, he responded by saying, “For me, I talked to our kids and asked them, what do you want me to look for? (in a future coach.) A variety of our players were like, we just want you to find someone who knows the game, who will hold us accountable, and will make us better. So, with those points as our guideposts, we set out on a journey and were able to quickly find in Coach Hart that nobody loves the game as much as him, or knows the game more than him. And that’s a high bar to stand up to, because Coach Sockey was like the “rule book.” He educated umpires and knew the rules inside-out. So, to have somebody who could fill those shoes…and Coach Hart will tell you that those are big shoes to fill. So, Coach Hart checked every box that we had. There are a lot of folks (former coaches) who have come through here and have contributed to our success. That has brought a lot of people desiring jobs here due to the amount of talent we have had come through here.”
When Coach Hart takes the field next spring with the 2023 Lady Bulldogs, he will inherit a program that remains very talented. “The cupboard is not bare”, remarked Dr Smith. “We return a lot of kids from last year’s team, and we have a lot of interest from the incoming freshman class.”
Finally, as high as the expectations are every year with Greenwood athletics, there is a notion of realism and practicality to accompanies the soaring levels of expectations. Dr. Smith explained, “I told Coach Hart that he is not Ronnie Sockey, and that is OK. I need him to be Donald Hart, and to coach our kids, love our kids, and to help build our kids to give them opportunities for success. And that is all we ask of any coach. Put them in the best opportunity to be successful. I think he understands that and he embraces that. Heck, he was there today working on uniforms and other business, so, he has hit the ground running.”
All of us congratulate new Lady Bulldogs coach Donald Hart, and we wish him the best of success at Greenwood High School!
Backyard trenches are useful in a variety of ways, such as offering additional property drainage after storms or even making a walkway more elegant. Because of this, it’s becoming more common to see them incorporated into general outdoor design, and homeowners are taking this matter into their own hands. However, if you’ve never dug out a trench before, it can be difficult to know where to begin with the process and how to get your desired results. Here are our helpful tips for digging a trench in your backyard.
Plan Out Your Trenching Project
First and foremost, it’s crucial that you plan out your trenching project ahead of time. This means clearly mapping out where you want it to go and how large you want to make it. Having these blueprints from the start ensures that you only dig where necessary and that you’re less likely to interfere with other aspects of your landscape. In addition to the dimensions of your trench, make sure that your plan also mentions any utilities that may be nearby. This way, you can more effectively work around them.
Mark Your Path and Utilities
Once you have a detailed plan for your trench, take the key points and mark them on your property. Whether you decide to use a series of flags or lawn-safe paint for this purpose, having a clear outline of where you can work is vital to your overall success. Take special care to mark your utility lines, as you’ll want your estimate to be as accurate as possible to avoid interacting with them during your dig. You may even want to call an inspector out to double-check your work.
Use the Right Trenching Equipment
Make sure you’re using the proper trenching equipment as well. This is one of the most important tips for digging a trench in your yard, as it can have the largest effect on the quality of your result. While trenches can be hand-dug, this method can take twice as long and poses a larger risk for overall unevenness. So it’s best that you use a skid steer with a powerful skid steer trencher attachment. This will help you get the depth and consistency you’re after.
Apply Landscaping Fabric
After completing your dig, it’s crucial, too, that you follow up by laying landscaping fabric at the bottom of your trench. Exposing this richer soil to the sunlight can facilitate the growth of grass and weeds in your trench, making it difficult to use it for its intended purpose. But by placing some landscaping fabric down, you’re helping prevent those plants from breaking through. This can do wonders for keeping your trench clear and functional.
Trenching projects can be hard work. But with these tips and tricks, you can make the most of your efforts and ensure you get everything you need.
There’s only one thing on a business’s mind: to engage their customers and develop a system that gives them a reason to shop more. Companies that give back to charities connect with customers and their communities. When you find a worthwhile cause to support, you open more doors. Find the best tips to start your business’s monthly giving program here.
Develop a Thoughtful Donor Plan
The first step is to find a plan. Be thoughtful with the process—in other words, be open to exploring different strategies to help get your idea off the ground. Learn what other corporations do and see what’s failed and worked. Knowing what’s successful helps narrow down ideas to use.
First, think long and hard about goals you’d like to accomplish every month and what you’d like to celebrate each quarter and year. Additionally, let others know the “why” behind the program. You’ll use your rationale in the mission statement and your programs often.
Give Your Donation Program a Name
The other thing to do is come up with a name. It can’t be random and should align with your target audience. If you fund a veteran’s charity, you may look at naming the program something relating to the cause. For example, you could call your project “Honor,” commemorating all troops.
The name is personal to you and your team, so make sure to give the program a worthwhile name. After that, start advocating for the charity, such as putting out testimonials and pictures of donors or attaching a message.
Establish an Audience Without Guilting Anyone
There may be some individuals who aren’t interested in monthly contribution programs and some that can’t afford the cost. In this case, you can still send out an email to let others know they don’t have to donate if they don’t want to. Additionally, create different contribution amounts for donors to select.
You can create a more friendly space without anyone feeling guilty if they can’t support your cause by making payments optional.
After payments, find your audience. Audience members are those who respond right away, so craft an email list of names that show interest or actively donate.
Make Donating Simple and to the Point
The one thing you don’t want to do is make donating difficult. No one enjoys scrolling through pages attempting to navigate a website that doesn’t deliver what they need right away. If it takes more than three clicks to get to a donation page, you’ll need to reconfigure things.
Give audiences straightforward navigation to the donation page. Additionally, allow contributors to opt out of recurring payments if they don’t want to make month-to-month contributions.
It’s essential to let donors have complete control over their donations. Take these tips you’ve learned about starting a monthly giving program and apply them to your strategy. A better contribution approach that’s easy to navigate and is honest leads to more grateful donations.
In 2020, The Waldron Bulldogs football program changed gears. With only two semi-successful years since 2005, the job of being the head football coach at Waldron would seem more fitting for a fresh up incoming young coach looking to get his foot in the door. Instead, the Bulldogs got a seasoned coach with a touted list of success on his resume. When Doug Powell landed on the scene in Waldron, he had one goal in mind. Powell’s goal was to make the Bulldogs football program a tough hardnosed respectable program on the gridiron.
Now, going into his third season with the Bulldogs, Powell has posted a 6-12 overall record in his first two years. You don’t have to be a statistician to know that that is a losing record. What many fail to see though is what Powell and the Bulldogs dealt with in both of those seasons. Of course, there was the schedule of Ozark, Mena, Dardanelle, Lamar, Pottsville, & Dover that the Bulldogs had to square off against. Even with that daunting line of opponents, the Bulldogs finished the 2020 season with an impressive 4-5 overall record and earned a playoff berth. Then came the big hit of COVID to shut down the season forcing Waldron to forfeit their playoff game versus Nashville. The COVID woes stuck around for 2021 as Waldron was short multiple players each week and even had to cancel some games due to quarantines. Powell’s Bulldogs still suited up and went to work though showing their grit and determination through a riddled 2-7 season.
With all of the rebuilding, COVID, murder hornets, earth-destroying asteroids, zombies, and basically every weird event that Powell has faced since being at Waldron, you won’t hear him make any excuses for his Waldron coaching record. “Things that are out of the control of coaches and players happen all the time to every team out there,” said Powell. “We have to overcome those kinds of things in life and the best learning place for players to learn how to handle obstacles in life is on the football field”. The Bulldogs aren’t done with the obstacles either. Even though the COVID threat has died down a little bit, Waldron now faces a new set of conference opponents after the most recent Arkansas Activities Association shake-up this past spring. Now in the 4A-7, the Bulldogs will face off against what is already being considered the toughest conference in the 4A this season. The conference is so loaded that two of the new 4A-7 programs couldn’t suit up enough players and went to 8Man football. Teams like Arkadelphia, Nashville, Ashville, and Malvern have been added while previous conference members, Lamar and Mena, will join Waldron in the new 4A-7.
Even with a murderer’s row of conference opponents, Powell is still positive about the progress of the program. ”The new conference causes uncertainty because we haven’t played them in the last two years. We know what these teams have been capable of in the past and expect nothing less than the best from them this season. Our goals are still the same, and ultimately we want to take that next step in building our program to that next level. It’s definitely going to be a challenge, but we are preparing for that challenge and will leave everything on the field each game”. While everyone else may be looking forward to the next AAA conference shuffle to see if Waldron can get an easier conference, the Bulldogs are looking to make a statement in 2022 in their current one. Why though? Quite simply, they are a team that is growing not only in numbers but also in their mindsets. The coaches and players don’t care about what their opponent’s name or history is, they want their opponents to remember their names instead. That’s the winning mindset that the Waldron coaching staff preaches to their players and it’s starting to take hold.
Waldron will step on the field this season is the lack of what are often called “key players”. The Bulldogs are morphing into a 100% team which means their key players will be whichever eleven young men are on the field at any given time. Waldron has depth at nearly every position which gives them the ability to keep fresh talent on the field. “As for key players, a few may emerge this season, but I feel we are more of a team rather than just a few key players,” Powell said. “Our strength will be in our number of experienced players on the field. In particular our linemen, and the depth that exists at that position. Currently,our numbers are up and we have good numbers for each class. We have several kids working out that didn’t play last year, which is great. So far in the offseason, we have had really good workouts and are ahead of schedule for the change desired in our program. The biggest benefit will be having a large number of players who have plenty of in-game experience. They are able to help the incoming sophomores and newcomers become better throughout the year to where everyone can contribute to the team as a whole”.
Growth can undoubtedly be seen in the Waldron Bulldogs football program. While some may have to squint to see it, the program itself can see it clear as day. It doesn’t matter if you’re an optimistic person or a negative Nancy, it’s happening. Wave after wave of events have tried to stop these pups from growing into aggressive Bulldogs, yet they have continued to persevere and are now ready to be unleashed. Waldron will start off their 2022 season with a scrimmage at DeQueen on August 19th then will have a home game on Week0 against the Paris Eagles. So, prepare yourselves Bulldogs fans for some tough hardnosed football on the gridiron in 2022.
The University of Arkansas – Fort Smith has released the Dean’s List for the spring 2022 semester, according to Dr. Georgia Hale, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.
Students with a 4.0 (straight-A) grade point average are marked with an asterisk.
