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9 Gifts for the Whole Family

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At some point when budgeting for Christmas gifts for our friends and family I realized it is more cost effective and I can give better gifts if I buy a family gift. The problem can be coming up with a gift that everyone can enjoy. There are lots of options when you get to looking, though!

1. Family tent- for the outdoorsy family, there are tents that fit a variety of budgets

2. Outdoor projector- my family plans to gift two this season!

3. Food gift basket- fill with a good variety to fit all ages in the family

4. Hammock or hammocks- a great gift to share or get one for everyone in the family!

5. Fire pit- DIY with concrete or splurge on a metal one

6. Reindeer beverages- a cost effective and festive gift! Add Pom Pom noses, Google eyes, and pipe cleaner antlers to bottles or cans for a fun and inexpensive gift.

7. Themed gift basket- movie night, game night, etc.

8. Large personalized blanket- have photos printed or a last name added to a oversized throw for the family to share.

9. Photo calendar- save photos from your recipients Facebook or Instagram and have them printed on a calendar!

Whole family gifts are budget savers, space savers for your giftees, and allow for the gifter to give better presents! Think about what your family would like to receive and develop a plan for the loved ones on your list.

Arrest Report 11/14

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Arresting agency – Mansfield Police Department:
Amanda Dawn Henry was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 18 at 4:53 p.m. and released on bond November 22 at 1:08 p.m. Henry was charged with contempt of court–(child support), FTAS, FTRespond Subpoena, FTComply WCO, furnishing a prohibited article – correctional facility, possession of schedule I/II controlled substance <2g-inmate.

Tyler James Jachera of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 15 at 10:41 a.m. and released on signature bond November 16 at 1:51 a.m. Jachera was charged with failure to appear – class B misdemeanor.

Spirit Mcmurray of Waldron was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 20 at 12:47 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond November 20 at 11:07 a.m. Mcmurray was charged with possession of schedule I/II controlled substance with the purpose to deliver >2g, possession of controlled substance – schedule III misdemeanor <2g, no driver’s license, expired driver’s license and no liability insurance.

Arresting agency – Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office:
Dustin Mark Martin of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 15 at 8:13 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond November 16 at 4:40 p.m. Martin was charged with two counts of domestic battering purposely.

Jason Warren Waters of Mansfield was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 16 at 5:01 p.m. and remains as a commitment hold for the Arkansas Department of Corrections. Waters was charged with failure to appear – class C felony.

Arresting agency – Hackett Police Department:
Ronny Underwood of Bonanza was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 20 at 10:12 p.m. and released on bond November 21 at 12:32 a.m. Underwood was charged with driving while intoxicated 1st offense, and careless driving – tire sliding.

Arresting agency – Hartford Police Department:
Mark Anthony Watkins of Van Buren was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 19 at 9 p.m. and transferred to an outside agency on November 20 at 5:45 a.m. Watkins was charged with assist outside agency-felony.

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

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Arresting agency – Greenwood Police Department:
Glen Jeremy Johnson of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 20 at 1:14 a.m. and released on legally sufficient bond November 20 at 5:16 a.m. Johnson was charged with refusal to submit to a chemical test – adult, improper lane change/usage/left of center, and driving while intoxicated.

John D Jones of White Hall, AR was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 15 at 7:53 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond November 16 at 10:43 a.m. Jones was charged with breathing, inhaling, possessing, selling, or drinking certain intoxicating compounds, possession of drug paraphernalia – ingest, and public intoxication – danger to self or others.

Joslin Marschewski of Greenwood was booked into the Sebastian County Detention Center on November 18 at 10:41 p.m. and released on legally sufficient bond November 19 at 9:14 a.m. Marschewski was charged with assault on family or household member-3rd degree.

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

Tigers Split before Thanksgiving Break

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The Mansfield Tigers had a two game week before taking Thanksgiving Break.

On Monday (11/22), the Tigers played the Hackett Hornets at Tiger Gymnasium. Mansfield raced out to a 13-5 lead in the first quarter knocking down three 3-pointers from, Ethan Pettus (2) and Clint Stovall to start the game. Tyler Escalante and Dakota Langford would add a pair of baskets in the lane.

With 6 seconds left in the opening frame, Cash Oliver would get a steal for the Hornets and cut the margin to 13-7. Mansfield came out with the same intensity in the 2nd quarter and maintained their 8 pt lead through most of the quarter.

With the score 26-18, the Hornets would use a 4-0 run to end the half and make the score 26-22. The Tigers went on a 7 minute scoring drought that started in the second quarter and made its way in the third. The Hornets would use that drought to go on a 14-1 run. With 1:45 to play in the third quarter, Clint Stovall would hit the lone FG of the quarter with a 3-point basket to cut the Hornets lead to 2, 30-32. A three-pointer by Slavens would extend the lead to 5, but Peyton Martin would knock down two free throws to make the end of the third, 35-32 Hornets.

With 7:10 to go in the game, Tyler Escalante hit a three off a ball screen to tie the game up. This would be as close as the Tigers would get as the Hornets would outscore the Tigers 17-6 throughout the last seven minutes.

Coach Brown stated “We started out shooting the ball well in the first half. We were right at 50% and we didn’t turn the ball over much. The second half we only made four shots from the field. We were 17% from the field in the second half. We have had some really good performances for a half. We have to put it all together for complete games. This group is very capable.”

The Tigers were led in scoring by Ethan Pettus with 16 and Clint Stovall with 10. Cash Oliver led the Hornets with a game-high, 20.

Mansfield: Pettus (16), Stovall (10), Escalante (7), Martin (4), Langford (2), Dugan (1), Byers (1)
Hackett: Oliver (20), Fisher (7), Eli Slavens (7), Ethan Slavens (7), Hester (6), Ketchum (3)

mansfield-tigers-basketball-western-yell-county-wolverines — Clint Stovall sets up for a three-point shot

The Mansfield Tigers travelled to Havana to take on the Western Yell County Wolverines on Tuesday night. Travis Tobey got the scoring going for the Tigers with a three-point basket but the Tigers would only get one more field goal in the quarter and trail 5-6 at the end of the 1st.

Greyson Baggett would hit a three to start the scoring in the second quarter and give the Tigers an 8-6 lead. Langford would add a two point basket to give the Tigers a 10-6 lead. The Tigers and Wolverines would trade baskets for the remainder of the quarter and take a 15-13 lead into the half. Clint Stovall and Zayne Dugan would each score two baskets for the Tigers in the 3rd, Stovall with two 3-pointers and Dugan with two post moves inside. The Tigers would take a 25-19 advantage into the 4th.

The Tigers would outscore the Wolverines 14-7 in the 4th quarter to bring home the 39-26 road win.

“We didn’t shoot the ball extremely well, but we played some pretty good defense” stated Brown.

Mansfield was led in scoring by Ethan Pettus who had 10 points. Buckman scored 14 for the Wolverines.

Mansfield: Pettus (10), Stovall (6), Dugan (6), Escalante (5), Byers (4), Baggett (3), Tobey (3),
Elmore (2)
West Yell County: Buckman (14), Vekman (7), Hernandez (5)

Wolverines Corner Lady Tigers

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The Lady Tigers traveled into Wolverine territory on Friday night, in a high intensity, up and down the court battle. Mansfield held their own and appeared to be able to control the game well into the third quarter, but foul trouble and missed opportunities gave Western Yell County the slight advantage they needed to end game on top.

The Lady Tigers held their own down low, with Alyson Edwards doing what she does best rebounding and scoring from below the goal, then stepping out and hitting several three point shots. However, late in the third quarter the Lady Tigers just couldn’t seem to overcome the Wolverines offense to regain the lead.

In the final minutes of the 4th period, the Wolverines bested the Lady Tigers with a converting turnover, and scores from the free throw line, pulling ahead with the final score of 52-49.

Alyson Edwards – 14 points
Kynslee Ward – 12 points
Harlie Fuller – 10 points
Natalie Allison – 9 points
Sarah Fisher – 3 points

Why It’s Best To Get Yardwork Done in the Fall

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Why It’s Best To Get Yardwork Done in the Fall

There are so many things that you can do in the autumn season that you may not have had the opportunity for in the summer. The period of cool temperatures followed by more rain is an ideal time for your yard to get the makeover it so badly needs. Landscaping is something that you can do year-round, but it works best in autumn, which is why it’s best to get yardwork done in the fall.

Planting Is Ideal This Time of Year

This is the time of year when photosynthesis really starts to slow down. Everything is beginning to go dormant, although it hasn’t quite yet. This means that you will be able to dress the yard up how you like and plant anything. The fall season is moderately warm, which makes it ideal for growing and establishing root systems of new plants. Most anything that you grow in the fall will come back in the spring with great vigor.

Cleanup Couldn’t Be More of a Breeze

The summer has passed, the leaves have fallen, and everything is slowly dying off. This sounds like a great time to mulch! All your newly planted trees and shrubs will need all the protection that they can get against the winter ahead, as it will be cold and dry. The mulch will help to keep the roots warm and safe from the freezing cold, and it will eventually serve as plant food once it breaks down. If it happens to get frigid out, you might consider dressing in layers or wearing insulated thermals while mulching.

Watering To Prepare for Next Year

You might be thinking that you will get monsoon-level rain in the fall, but that’s not always the case. It’s usually drier this time of the year, right before a winter frost, so it’s a good idea to spread your water around as much as you possibly can. This will ensure that the plants will have what they need over the course of the winter ahead, and it will also defend and protect the lawn from grass fires and wildfires.

Autumn is a time of year to enjoy, and what better way to do so than to get out in your yard and spruce things up for the year to come? The weather is ideal, and plants can grow so well at this time; this is why it’s best to get yardwork done in the fall before the long, cold winter arrives.

Bulldogs Outmatched by the Mavericks

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Coming off their first loss of the season to DeQueen on Friday, the Bulldogs would travel to Fort Smith, Southside to face to Mavericks. Despite the Maverick fans being excited about their new arena, the Bulldogs fans traveled well and were able to match the energy in the stadium. The Mavericks were one of the seven losses the Dogs had last season, so they were looking to avenge their loss.

The Bulldogs opened in a zone defense which has come to be the normal this season for the Dogs. The top of the zone was manned by Ethan Mayberry and Trenton Hunt with Kason Moudy, “Fish” McConnell, and Camdon Holcomb playing the back. Camdon Holcomb won the tip for the Dogs and Trenton Hunt quickly put in a layup and got a foul call to complete the three-point play. Southside would begin to press the Dogs after their first made basket, which prompted Coach Atchley to bring in the elite ball-handler, Lidge Stinson, who has been recovering from an illness. Waldron was able to beat the press, but at the price of speeding up the game which is exactly what the Mavericks wanted. The speed the game was played at made Waldron turn the ball over many times. Waldron would only score two more baskets in the 1^st quarter from a Holcomb layup and a McConnell put-back. The Dogs ended the 1^st quarter down 7-18.

Hunt started the 2^nd quarter off with a three-point bucket. One of the benefits for Waldron that came about because of the Southside’s press was getting to the free-throw line. The Bulldogs got into the bonus early in the 2^nd quarter and were able to shoot 8 free throws. This slowed down the game a lot and allowed the Dogs to get back in it. Holcomb followed up Hunt’s 3 pointer with a 3 point play himself the old-fashioned way. This brought the Dogs within 7 with a score of 16-23. After the Mavericks would make back-to-back layups, Stinson would nail a pull-up jumper to send the score into the half at 19-27 Maverick advantage.

In the 3^rd quarter, the Dogs did not have it together offensively. Their only points this quarter came off free throws. They threw the ball away and allowed Southside to get easy baskets in transition. Southside would go on an 15-5 run in the 3^rd to make the score going into the 4^th 24-42.

To begin the 4th the Dogs gained some quick momentum as they went on an 8-0 run highlighted by a Stinson 3-pointer and a Chris Lopez transition layup. The Dogs began to full-court press some as well and extended their zone defense in the half court. Waldron forced a couple of turnovers and was able to get to the free-throw line, but the Dogs shot poorly from the charity stripe. Stinson added another 3-pointer from a steal to make the score 39-51, but that was as close as the Dogs would get. Southside began to beat the press and score easy baskets in the paint. Trenton Hunt would add another 3-pointer and Holcomb would get an and-one to fall, but the Dogs just could not get the stops that they needed on the defensive end. The Mavericks would end up beating the Dogs with a final score of 49-63.

Camdon Holcomb led the scoring for the Dogs with 16 points and 6 rebounds. Trenton Hunt added 12 points and Lidge Stinson added 11.

This loss makes the Bulldogs record 5-2. Their next game will be in Mena against the Bearcats on November 30^th. Junior Girls will begin the action at 4:30 followed by Junior Boys, Senior Girls, and Senior Boys.

Mansfield City Council Tentatively Approves Pay Increases

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Mansfield City Council Tentatively Approves Pay Increases

The Mansfield City Council met in regular session on Thursday evening, November 19. Members of the council present were Sheri Hopkins, Beverly Lyons, Julie Thomas, and Jan Carlton. Councilmen James Steele and Bobby Musgrove were absent. Also present, Mayor Buddy Black and Recorder/Treasurer Becky Walker.

After approving the minutes and financials, the council heard the city services reports.

Fire Chief Michael Smith presented his report, noting that his department had a total of 30 calls, three fire and 27 EMS. Additionally, that he had done one fire inspection at Right of Passage. Smith stated that the department concluded their year with 439 calls, 58 of those were fire calls, and 381 of them were EMS calls.

Next, Public Works Director Joe Manes presented his report. Manes stated his department performed 112 service orders, repaired two water breaks, installed one water tap, repaired several air relief valves, and had to manually bleed off a large amount of air on Tut Hill Road and Wildwood Road due to malfunctioning valves.

Mansfield Police Chief Wayne Robb presented the council with his report, noting the total calls for October in Scott County included 10 citations and 14 violations. In Sebastian County, two citations and two violations. There were a total of 25 calls, 12 agency assists (five in Scott County and seven in Sebastian County), three school calls, four incident/arrest reports, one accident report, 81 total traffic stops, 66 warnings, two drug arrests, three adult arrests, and two animal calls. The department had a total of four training hours.

In matters of unfinished business, the council voted unanimously to approve the purchase of insulated bib overalls and coats for the public works employees. Additionally, the council discussed the Hartford sewer meter but took no action on the matter.

In items of new business, the council voted to approve the 2022 contract with the SRCA (Senior Center).

Additionally, tentatively voted to raise all employee pay, a 4% raise for wastewater operator Tony Gregory, and 2% for all other employees. Mayor Black presented the proposal and noted that he had not included himself in that proposed pay raise. The council, however, voted unanimously to include him.

“The council tentatively approved an increase in pay for city employees, however, I will be proposing a more fair and equitable plan so that all employees will receive the same dollar amount instead of a percentage,” noted Black following the meeting.

The council voted 4-2 to raise the council members’ pay from $595 per year to $200 per month. This increase in pay will also be paid to the mayor, city recorder/treasurer, and city attorney. Voting for the motion: Hopkins, Lyons, Carlton, and Thomas. Voting against: Steele, and Musgrove.

”This (council member) pay scale is in alignment with cities such as Booneville, Greenwood and Waldron,” added Black.

Next, Black sought a motion to increase employee bonuses for 2021 only. The council voted unanimously to approve the year-end bonuses for full-time employees to $350 and part-time employees to $200.

In the last item of business on the agenda, Mayor Black announced the upcoming tree lighting ceremony to be held Friday, December 3 at 6 p.m. Also, the town’s annual Christmas parade to be held on Saturday, December 27 at 2 p.m., with beans and cornbread served at 11 a.m. There will be prizes for the three best floats, drawings for turkeys and hams, and a drawing for a Blackstone Grill donated by Chambers Bank. This year’s theme is “Gingerbread Village.”

With no other items of business, the meeting of the Mansfield City Council was adjourned.

Obituary – Mary F. (Slater) Adams (1940-2021)

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Obituary – Mary F. (Slater) Adams (1940-2021)

Mary F. (Slater) Adams of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, November 17, 2021 in Waldron, Arkansas. Mary was born August 8, 1940 in Waldron, Arkansas to Clifton and Julia Earnestine (Wilson) Slater. Mary was 81 years old.

Mary was a feisty redhead who was loved by everyone who knew her. She always had a smile and was always ready to have fun. Mary loved to travel, and she loved collecting various items through the years. Mary was fiercely independent and never backed down from a challenge once slicing the tip of her thumb off using a skill-saw as she tackled building a porch by herself.

Mary spent 35 years in Las Vegas, Nevada working in the cash offices of a large casino. She retired and settled back in her hometown of Waldron, Arkansas near her family in 1989 where she worked many years at the local Wal-Mart in customer service and as a greeter. Everyone loved going through “Mary’s line” because of her fun and lively spirit.

Mary’s nieces and nephews fondly remember her trips home from Las Vegas with her lighted pink make-up case and lots of trinkets from Las Vegas to hand out. To her young nieces and nephews, Mary looked like a movie star with her perfect makeup, fancy hairdos, and stylish clothes.

Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory: four sisters and two brothers, Linda Hunt, Norene Trozzi, Carolyn Wagner, Judy Slater, Clifton Ray Slater and Larry Slater. Mary will be missed by her many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends whose lives she impacted.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Adams and her son Eric Adams. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Jerry Slater, Clyde Slater and her sister Wanda Ferguson and her parents Clifton and Earnestine Slater.

Mary’s graveside service will be Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Lamb Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Mary’s visitation will be Friday, November 19, 2021 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Heritage Memorial Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary Adams, please visit our floral store.

An Eagle Earns Its Honor From the Storms It Endures: Paris Drops a Close Second Round Playoff Game at Newport

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An Eagle Earns Its Honor From the Storms It Endures: Paris Drops a Close Second Round Playoff Game at Newport

Someone once said that an Eagle earns its honor from the storms it endures. And the great Carl Sandberg also said, “There is an eagle in me that wants to soar.” Great thoughts that sum up not only the Eagles great effort Friday at Newport, but a senior class of football players that rebuilt a program for two tough years before seeing the fruits of their labor with 20 wins in their final two seasons.

No doubt, in each of the players on the field at Newport, there were Eagles who wanted to soar. And soar they did, playing a very deep and talented Newport Greyhounds team almost three hours away from Eagles Stadium. Newport is good enough to make a serious run to the state finals, and until approximately five minutes to go in the contest, it appeared that Paris had a chance to make a comeback win. It didn’t work out for Paris, but every person in the community can be very proud of the all-out effort every player gave in the narrow loss to Newport. And the Paris coaching staff emptied the playbook looking for any advantage or surprise they could throw at Newport. The Eagles went to Newport to win, and everyone, players and coaches, did a great job in giving the Eagles a chance to win.

Newport dominated Riverview earlier in the season in a lopsided shutout. Paris narrowly defeated Riverview 17-14 in the first round of the state playoffs. So everyone knew that the Eagles would have to play much better against the Greyhounds to have a chance to win. And that is exactly what they did. On the fast artificial turf surface in Newport, the Eagles matched the Greyhounds with team speed, and actually appeared to surprise Newport with their tenacious play. Earlier in the week, I wrote that the pressure would be on the Paris defense to contain the team speed and talent of the Newport offense. And for most of the game, the Eagles were able to do just that. But sometimes you just lose to a good team, and I feel very openly that this was the case last Friday night. It is not easy to lose, and it is sometimes easy to point fingers, but this team and coaching staff were well prepared and gave Paris the opportunity to win. All of that, combined with how “clean” the game was played, is a point of pride for every Paris fan.

This year’s senior class has played their last football game. They won 9 regular season games and two playoff games in 2020, and in 2021, they again won 9 regular season games with one playoff win. That’s 21 wins over the past two seasons. Eagles fans would be hard pressed to recall a two-year span as successful as this year’s senior class. Considering how this team started out four years ago by going 0-10, Paris fans can always affectionately remember this team for their contributions to the program and for giving our community so many good memories.

Photos of last Friday’s game at Newport are now available on Facebook at Paris Eagles Sports. It has been my pleasure and privilege to cover the Eagles over the past two seasons, and I wish all of the seniors the best of luck with their futures. They are a great group, and each week, they always came ready to play. We will never forget them.

Thank you Paris fans for reading Resident Press and for all of your kind comments on the photos we have provided throughout the season. I hope you enjoy them and hold onto them for a lifetime of memories of this very special group of players.

And now, it is on to basketball. I look forward to seeing all of you both and home and on the road as we follow the Eagles and Lady Eagles in 2021-22.

From all of our family at Resident Press, we wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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