Resident News Network

Former Pharmacist Faces Felony Drug Charges

-

1:55 pm

Former Pharmacist Faces Felony Drug Charges

The Waldron Police Department made an announcement on Wednesday, February 10 regarding an ongoing investigation into a former local pharmacist.

William Doles, 35, of Waldron was arrested on three warrants and faces six felony drug charges. The arrest stems from incidents that occurred while Doles was employed as a pharmacist at Health-Wise Pharmacy in Waldron. The charges include two counts of delivery of a schedule I/II controlled substance/not methamphetamine, three counts of controlled substance/fraudulent practices, and one count of delivery of a schedule III controlled substance.

An investigation of Doles was initiated by the WPD, along with the Arkansas 15^th Drug Task Force (DTF) in August of 2020, after the department received an anonymous tip that Doles was distributing controlled substances, without prescriptions, while at the pharmacy.

Doles is currently in custody at the Scott County Detention Center with bond set at $100k. His arraignment is scheduled for March 2, 2021.

Burgess Nominated for Arkansas County Music’s Entertainer of the Year

Tammy Teague

-

1:28 pm

0

Greenwood’s own Jabe Burgess has been nominated as Entertainer of the Year at the 2021 Arkansas Country Music Awards. Accompanying him on the ballot, four other nominees: David Adam Byrnes, Erin Enderlin, Lance Carpenter, and Maybe April.

Burgess is nominated for Country Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist Artist of the Year, Video of the Year for “Everything But Us,” and for Song of the Year for “Dianne’s Song.”

Voting will begin March 1st at ArkansasMusic.org and conclude at end of the day, March 14. The Arkansas Country Music Awards ceremony will be held Monday, June 7 at the Reynolds Performance Hall at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway.

See the full list of nominees HERE

A New Command

Lifestyle

Madison VanRavensway

-

10:29 am

0

Valentines Day is just around the corner, and with it I am realizing my three year old has no concept of days or weeks. We are working on days of the week and months, but time is still so abstract. He likes to tell us what he thinks he wants to be for Halloween often. When we try to explain all the time between us and Halloween he just sort of zones out. To him Halloween is as soon as tomorrow, and far away as forever, simultaneously. He is learning. Currently my focus is on Valentine’s Day and how to model the love it is about towards my children and everyone else around me.

Something I have observed from my two is that loving people comes easy for them. The youngest is only 8 months, but he gives smiles and giggles freely. The older one is always okay with me giving away his toys, something I try to use as a threat that just doesn’t work with him. He’s fine with all his toys finding new homes because other kids might like them.

Personally I feel myself not loving others so freely because I can hide behind a mask in the store, and the rest of the time I am at home with my children. Truthfully I enjoy wearing a mask for the ability it gives me to hide in plain site. Sometimes being home I have no concept of time just like my three year old. Sometimes I don’t know what day of the week it is.

As I look forward to February 14th, and the lesson I will teach my children about the day; I come to the verse “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another; as I have loved you, that you also love one another.” John 13:34. As we continue trekking through 2021, whether we have a good concept of the day or month or even year it is with all the crazy around us- remember to love.

ARDOT Announces Summer Construction Plans

Tammy Teague

-

10:27 am

0

ARDOT Announces Summer Construction Plans

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has announced plans for upcoming summer construction projects.

Construction is set to take place in the areas of Barling, Central City, Greenwood, Huntington, Lavaca, and Mansfield.

• 040771 – Hwy 71 pavement preservation/resurfacing job let in January (awarded to Forsgren)
• 040772 – Hwy 22 pavement preservation/resurfacing job let in January (awarded to Forsgren)
• 040794 – Hwy 255 pavement preservation/resurfacing job to be let this month
• 040765 – Hwy 71 pavement preservation/resurfacing job to be let this month

GHS Musical Theatre Recognized by BroadwayWorld

Networks

Tammy Teague

-

12:20 pm

0

GHS Musical Theatre Recognized by BroadwayWorld

Greenwood High School Musical Theatre has been recognized by BroadwayWorld for their hard work over the past decade.

The following awards have been won by members:
Arts Educator of the Decade – Tim Peerbolte
Best Ensemble – GHS Production of Matilda
Performer of the Decade – Reece McDaniel (for his performance in Newsies with YAG)
Production of the Decade – GHS’s production of Matilda
Sound Designer of the Decade – Patrick Shownes for GHS’s production of Matilda
Top Arts Supporting Organization – Greenwood PAC

Congratulations to GHS on this national recognition!

You are encouraged to come out and support the GHS students in their production of “Our Town” on Thursday, February 18, 6:30 p.m., at the GHS Performing Arts Center.

Sr Lady Tigers Walk The Swords Edge Against Dragons

Sports

Megan Hecox

-

9:14 am

0

Sr Lady Tigers Walk The Swords Edge Against Dragons

Pictured is Chloe Creekmore

It’s hard enough to beat a solid team to start with. If you do succeed though, facing them a second-time lines up multiple challenges. Your opponent now knows your players, tendencies, key players to stop, and they have plenty of time to change their game plan. The only thing that could make it harder is if your opponent has home-court advantage in game two. That’s exactly what the Mansfield Sr Lady Tigers faced as they took on the Lady Dragons of Mountainburg on Friday, February 5.

Mansfield had to fend off a late-game comeback by the Lady Dragons in their first meeting at Mansfield earlier in the season but still came out with a narrow win. The pressure was all on Mansfield as they remembered that game along with knowing that a victory would solidify the Lady Tigers the #2 seed for the District Tournament and a guaranteed spot in Regionals. Tiger fans sucked up all of the oxygen in the gym at the tip-off of the game as the battle ensued. The Lady Dragons set the nets ablaze with perfect 3 point shots. Mansfield came back with board bashing layups and chip shots. At the end of the first quarter, the Lady Tigers kept their claws on a 16-12 lead.

Mansfield was able to pull ahead a little more in the second quarter. With fast break scores and aggressive rebounding, the Lady Tigers were able to get the Lady Dragons to start tripping on their own tails. By doing so, Mountainburg got into foul trouble putting the Lady Tigers at the free-throw line to extend their lead to a 33-21 halftime score. As both teams headed to their locker rooms, one thing was evident. This game was going to have one heck of a second half.

The Lady Tigers continued to surge in the 3^rd quarter building up a 37-29 gap on the scoreboard. Then deja vu began to kick in for the Lady Tigers. Just like in their first meeting, Mountainburg began to get red hot on the court. That’s when Tiger fans began to take their aspirin and break out the AEDs. With 2:46 in the 4th quarter, the game was tied at 41-41. At 1:56 it was 43-43 and then 46-46 with 1:09 left on the clock. Hearts were racing out of control on both sides of the gym. The Lady Tigers scored with 22.8 seconds left in the game to pull ahead by two points forcing Mountainburg to foul to stop the clock.

Months of practicing their shooting was about to pay off for Mansfield as they went to the free-throw line. By hitting 5 final free throws, Mansfield was able to finally breathe a sigh of relief closing the game out with a 51-46 final score. Chloe Creekmore played one of her best games leading the Lady Tigers with a double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds. Makayla Strutton and Danielle Lillie followed with 14 and 13 points respectively. And tied with 4 points each were Natalie Allison and Seven Sanderson.

The battle-weary Lady Tigers have officially cashed in the check that they earned this season. The victory puts Mansfield at an amazing 17-4 overall record on the season and places them not only as the #2 seed in the District Tournament with a 10-1 conference record but also puts them in a guaranteed spot in the Regional Tournament. With all of the prestige and honors of their success, the Lady Tigers still have one more game before closing the book on their conference schedule. Mansfield will travel to Johnson County Westside on February 9 to attempt to finish their regular season with a BANG!

Obituary – Trenton Luke Keener (1999 – 2021)

Obituaries

Tammy Teague

-

6:54 pm

0

Obituary – Trenton Luke Keener (1999 – 2021)

Trenton Luke Keener went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2021, at the age of 21. He was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas to John Keener and Michelle Rose on June 13, 1999.

Trenton was loved by many, from classes in school to peewee to school sports, field trials, and everything in between. He was a friend that could be counted on to bring a listening ear or a positive light in situations where it was needed. He loved back roads and singing along to the radio. He was one of the “Keener Boys” when he worked for the City of Waldron and he most recently became a part of history as he has spent time helping to build Trumps’ Wall.

He is survived by his mother Michelle Rose of Wister, Oklahoma, his father John and wife Kim Keener of Waldron, Arkansas, his twin brother, Taylor Keener of Waldron, Arkansas and sister, Kaitlin Keener of Ozark, Arkansas, maternal grandparents Herbert and Pat Rose, paternal grandmothers Flo Frost and Gladys Keener, and Debbie Taff all of Waldron, Arkansas. Trenton also leaves lasting memories with aunts LeAnn Cummins and husband Jason of Joplin, Missouri, Becky Frost, and April Nelson and husband Wes of Waldron, Arkansas, uncles Bruce Keener and wife Sherri of Waldron, Arkansas, Larry Keener of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alan Brigance and wife Joy of Baxter Springs, Kansas, and Travis Taff of Waldron, Arkansas, loving cousins Jennifer, Jordan, Jack, Brantley, Ayzlen, Jasmine, Easton, and a host of many other aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfathers Leo Keener and Robert Frost.

Trenton’s honorary pallbearers are Taylor Keener, Jack Brigance, Keaton Brown, Deagan Keener, Clayton Crump, Nick Ison.

Trenton’s memorial life celebration will be 2:00 p.m, Saturday, February 13, 2021, at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Pat Ray Biggs officiating. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

During these trying and difficult times, we must follow the guidelines we have been given to do our part to stop the spread of the Coronavirus. Family and friends are welcome to attend the service but everyone must wear a mask and maintain a social distance of 6 feet apart. For those who want to view the service but can not be in attendance, the funeral service will be live-streamed on our website.

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

Obituary – Rick McDaniel (1955 – 2021)

Obituaries

Tammy Teague

-

6:37 pm

0

Rick McDaniel, 65, of Mansfield passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 in Fort Smith. He was born November 10, 1955, in Fort Worth, Texas to Geral and June (McMurray) McDaniel. He was a 1973 graduate of Van Buren High School, retired after 30 years with Dixie Cup, a Member of the Mansfield City Council, treasurer of the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce, on the Mansfield Planning Commission, a Master Mason of Reid Lodge No. 163, owner of McDaniel Embroidery, and his favorite “job”, being Santa. Rick loved the city of Mansfield and was a pillar of the community. He never met a stranger, and was loved by everyone that knew him; he had the most infectious laugh and smile, and gave the best hugs.

He is preceded in death by his parents; an uncle, Jimmy McMurray; a cousin, Toney McMurray; and a nephew, Kaleb Pearson.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon of the home; a daughter, Megan Atchison and husband James of Wister, Oklahoma; three sons, Chris McDaniel and wife Crystal of Barling, Kevin McDaniel and companion Ashlee of Fort Smith, and Nick Ronzzo and wife Laura of Raytown, Missouri; a sister, Dean Davis of Fort Smith; a brother, Tony McDaniel and wife Linda of Van Buren; eight grandchildren, Gavin, Landon, Brea, Brody, and Brooklyn McDaniel, Chasidy Atchison, and Hunter and Colten Ronzzo; along with a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Services will be held privately but will be live-streamed at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021, at the Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home Facebook page. Cremation is under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren.

Longtime Civil Servant Remembered

Tammy Teague

-

6:29 pm

0

The City of Mansfield and the entire community suffered an unthinkable loss with the sudden passing of Councilman Rick McDaniel on Saturday, February 6.

McDaniel, 65, and his wife Sharon had four children and eight grandchildren. McDaniel retired after 30 years with Dixie Cup in Fort Smith. He served for over a decade on the Mansfield City Council, on the city’s planning commission, and as Secretary and Vice-President of the Mansfield/Huntington Area Chamber of Commerce. Lastly, perhaps McDaniel’s most prominent role, the city’s Santa Claus.

McDaniel was a Master Mason of Reid Lodge No. 163, and a vendor at Rags n’ Roses in Greenwood, AR. He enjoyed doing embroidery work. In fact, if he wasn’t spending time with his family, or serving his city, McDaniel was at his machine designing and creating personalized items.

McDaniel poured his heart and soul into anything he did. Often funding projects benefitting the community out of his own pocket. He served humbly, and proudly. No doubt, this pillar of the community will be missed by many. He will simply be irreplaceable, and his passing is a tremendous loss.

“When I think of Rick, not only do I think of him as a fellow councilman, but I think of him as a friend,” shared constituent Sheri Hopkins. “He was always a friend to all who knew him, always eager to help and he loved Mansfield. He always wanted what was best for our town and its citizens. He will be greatly missed.”

*Editor’s note: I echo the sentiments of those who mourn the loss of this amazing civil servant. I was blessed to call him a friend over the years and witnessed firsthand his kindness and generosity. Rick and I spoke often, in fact, we had just been cutting up and carrying on right up to the hours before he passed. One of my last texts to him read:
Me: You sure make life fun. (Referring to the goofiness of the day.)
Him: If you can’t have fun in life, why live at all.
That was a good sum of his life. He loved his family, his community and was extremely devoted to both. He loved a good laugh, a sound I hope never fades from my memory. From his attempted hand modeling of his flavored water during Facebook lives, to his quirky nicknames. He loved to have fun. Thank you Rick for the memories. Until we meet again my friend.