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Sr Lady Rattlers Break Up Union Christian

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Sr Lady Rattlers Break Up Union Christian

Ever since Magazine lost to Mansfield and Acorn in the first round of conference play, they’ve been making everyone else pay the price. Call it revenge ball or taking out their frustrations for those losses. One thing is for sure though. They’re focused on some second-round payback. On Tuesday, January 19^th the Lady Rattlers continued their roll over opponents in a lopsided 67-33 victory over the Union Christian Lady Eagles.

The Lady Rattlers strolled into Union Christians gym and strolled back out in dominant fashion. Points were the name of the game and Magazine seemed to have a competition amongst themselves as to who could score more with five players scoring in the double digits. Jordyn Krigbaum was the B52 for Magazine as she dropped bombs on Union Christian to lead the team with 16 points. Kylie Robinson came up just one point short of robbing the points leader in the game position from Kringbaum as she came up with 15 points.

Elizabeth Greek lived up to her name on the court as the Queen Goddess plucked the Lady Eagles for 13 points in the game. Rounding out the points for Magazine was the fearsome fangs, Kiara Vasquez and Tanna Thomas, who both raked in 11 points in the game. The win brings the Lady Rattlers to an overall record of 8-5. With their second round of conference play, the Lady Rattlers will start with Lavaca on Friday, January 22^nd. Magazine isn’t taking any chances against anyone. The Lady Rattlers stand at 3^rd place in the conference with a 4-2 record and are zoned in on conference perfection for the rest of the season. Magazine will host the 2A West Regionals at the end of the regular season and what would be better than going into the tournament as #1.

Photo courtesy of Amber Canada Photography

Thank you, Greenwood

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Tammy Teague

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This has been an overwhelmingly emotional week. We’ve planned, we’ve plotted and frankly it’s been a long time coming. Finally, yes finally, Greenwood has a local news source.

As those fresh sheets of newsprint rolled off the press, I smiled. Everything coming to fruition, what fulfillment! We have a lot of work to do going forward, and we are excited about the new challenges ahead of us.

We understand how heartbreaking it was to loose your generations old newspaper, and to have others come and go. We promise as we push forward to continue to grow and be a reflection of this beautiful town.

We are anxious to tell the stories of the mom and pop shops, of little Sally selling lemonade, and share the great historical nuggets within this community.

Relationships are everything to me and our entire staff. Resident News has built it’s reputation on trust and relationships. We understand that takes time, and we are willing to put in the time and effort it takes.

So, thank you Greenwood. Thank you for not giving up on us, and for supporting us as we continue to be a news source you can value and trust.

Sr Pirates Break Even With Dousing Of Cossatot

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Megan Hecox

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Sr Pirates Break Even With Dousing Of Cossatot

Cedarville’s Sr Boys have had a season full of high tides and low tides. But on Monday, January 18^th, the seas finally calmed in Cedarville’s favor as they broke even on their overall record by defeating the Cossatot Eagles 58-33 and picking up their third straight win. The victory brings the Pirates to a straight-up 7-7 overall record and 3-2 conference record.

From tip-off to the final buzzer, the game was all Cedarville. The Cossatot Eagles got a few shots through the net, but with each score made by the Eagles, the Pirates would slam them for twice the amount. Cedarville’s defense didn’t mess around when it came to blocked shots, steals, rebounds, and deflections either. Their face to face beat me if you can attitude kept the Eagles grounded for most of the game.

Offensively, Cedarville rolled in cannons blazing as they averaged 14.5 points per quarter. If that sounds relatively low, most of those points were earned in the first three quarters. Standing atop the bowsprit leading the Pirates in scoring was none other than Austin Cluck who sank the Eagles with 15 points. In an awesome show of effort, Lane Hightower flew on the court and rolled in second in scoring with 13 points. To close out the points in the stat book was Darryl “The Kraken” Kattich and Austin Swaim who both racked up 10 points in the game against Cossatot. Kattich and Swaim also achieved those points in less than three-quarters of their time on the floor.

With the Pirates being even in their overall record and having a one-game ahead record in conference, Cedarville now has the mindset of a new season. A fresh start with a new attitude if you will. The Pirates will go back into conference play on Thursday, January 21^st as they head south to face off against a tough Boonville team in a hostile environment. In their first face-off, they took a close 64-60 loss against the Bearcats. So with a win, the Pirates can send a statement in a bottle to the rest of the 3A that Cedarville is a contender.

Photo courtesy of Malinda Mizell

Tips for Improving Your Pasture

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Pastures should be a place where the seeds you grow and the cattle you graze flourish all year round. However, it’s not uncommon for a small issue to turn into a bigger problem, hindering the ability of the area to fully thrive. Don’t worry—these tips for improving your pasture will breakdown some of the best methods for keeping the land healthy.

Test the Soil

One essential tip for improving your pasture is to improve your soil. Before you begin seeding the pasture, always test the soil. If the soil isn’t supplying your grass with the proper nutrients, suffice it to say that that grass isn’t going to grow as successfully as it should.

Luckily, testing soil is a fairly easy process. Simply scoop up some samples and send them to a nearby soil conservation office. Once they send you back the results, you can officially begin making adjustments where necessary.

How you make adjustments to your soil depends on what you’re growing. Grass, for instance, thrives best in soil with low pH levels. If you’re growing a plant that requires higher pH levels, you can swiftly improve the soil by adding some lime or fertilizer to the mix, the former of which is a great source of calcium.

Know Your Growing Zone

In order for seeds to flourish in your pasture, make sure you’re buying seed types that align with your local growing zone. Most of Arkansas falls under zone 7, including counties such as Scott, Logan, and Sebastian. However, the entire state doesn’t necessarily fall under this zone.

Overall, Arkansas ranges between growing zones 6b and 8a. Once you establish which growing zone you’re in, talk to local farm stores about finding seeds that can effectively grow in your pasture.

Watch the Weeds

In order for plants to grow successfully with access to all the nutrients they need, you have to manage your weeds. When weeds sprout, they’ll begin sucking away the nutrients from nearby plants and blocking out the sunlight those plants need to survive. There are multiple ways to keep weeds at bay, such as consistent mowing.

However, if weeds do begin appearing on your pasture, grab a good string trimmer. There are some basic tips you should know before using a string trimmer, but once you learn the ropes, your string trimmer will become an immensely useful tool.

There’s also the option of using certain chemicals to destroy weeds but be very wary of this method. If you go down this route, always make sure to do the right research and practices to ensure the chemicals don’t harm nearby humans and animals.

Sr Tigers Not Solid As An Oak Vs Acorn

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Megan Hecox

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Pictured is Zayne Dugan

The Mansfield Sr Tigers were high on the hog after defeating JC Westside last week for Homecoming and looked to carry that momentum for the rest of the season. Going into their game with the blue Tigers on Monday night, Mansfield was primed to dish out an upset. It was the Tigers who left the court upset this time though as Acorn torched Mansfield 76-43.

On a positive note, the Tigers welcomed back their Backboard Beasts as Bri Sanderson and Zayne Dugan returned to action. The celebration was cut short though as Mansfield found out they would still be missing Braxton Byers and also adding Tyler Escalante, Ethan Pettus, and Austin Quinalty to the MIA list for their matchup against the Blue Tigers. Disadvantage or not, there was a game to play and Mansfield was not going to back down.

Although not backing down is valiant, being outmatch is a totally different story. Mansfield was able to keep it a game in the first quarter holding the Blue Tigers to a 20-14 lead. Only being down by 6 points isn’t bad at all against a 2A powerhouse like Acorn. But that’s where it all ended for the Tigers as Acorn jumped all over Mansfield in the second quarter. Even though the Tigers had Sanderson and Dugan back, Acorn covered them like hot syrup on fresh pancakes. Scoring legends JoJo Bailey and Codi Chick weren’t completely stopped, but the Blue Tigers did a dang good job keeping them on a leash. With Acorns precise offensive plays and Mansfield’s offense struggling, the Tigers went into the half tails tucked down 43-29.

While Acorn grew stronger as the game went on, the Tigers fell hard and hit every branch on the way down. With the Blue Tigers rolling on the scoreboard and fast breaks on Mansfield, the Tigers began losing their mental edge in the game. Fouls starting pouring in like a waterfall and poor decision-making created bad passes which led to turnovers and more points for Acorn. A concoction of great plays by Acorn and poor plays by Mansfield led to a 64-38 Blue Tiger lead at the end of the 3^rd quarter and inevitably, a 76-43 final score to the game.

Codi Chick wasn’t silent in the game by any means and still led the team with 19 points before getting into foul trouble. Clint “Clutch” Stovall was able to find what few holes Acorns defense had to hang up 8 points. Greyson Baggett came off the bench in the game to sink a few ringers along with JoJo Baily who each scored 5 points. Rounding out the scoring was Drew Elmore and Zayne Dugan whose fierce offensive rebounding gave them the opportunity to put up 4 and 2 points respectively.

The Tigers game against Acorn can be put in the history books for now. A rough game, yes, but there are more games to play and Mansfield will look to actively correct all mistakes made in the Acorn game. Michael Jordan once said, “I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” The Tigers may have had it rough recently, but they won’t stop trying, that’s for sure.

ADH Reports on Phase 1B of Vaccinations

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Tammy Teague

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The Arkansas Department of Health provided an update on the status of COVID-19 vaccinations on Tuesday, January 19:

Though the development of a COVID-19 vaccine has followed an accelerated timeline, safety has been the top priority.

Vaccinations began in Arkansas shortly after authorization was granted for the initial vaccine. The initial recipients in Arkansas are health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities.

There won’t be enough vaccine initially for all adults who want to receive it. Supply will increase into 2021, and additional vaccines may also be authorized.

Who’s getting the vaccine now?

Phase 1-B has started, which means vaccinations are happening now for Arkansans who are 70 or older as well as those who work in education including K-12, child care and higher ed. Vaccinations can also continue for groups in Phase 1-A, including health care workers, residents and staff at long-term care facilities and these high priority groups: EMS, fire and law enforcement who serve as first responders, primary care, urgent care, college/university student health center, K-12 health clinics and school nurses, dental clinics, pharmacies, home health, private care/personal care, hospice care, dialysis centers, correctional staff involved in patient care and transfer, morticians/funeral home staff involved in direct contact or conducting transports and blood donation centers.

Who’s getting the vaccine next?

As supply increases in the coming weeks, the groups eligible to receive vaccine under Phase 1-B will expand. Later, we will move into Phase 1-C.

The chart below details the plans for Phases 1-B and Phase 1-C.

How can I get the vaccine?

If you are a long-term care resident or staff member, you will likely receive the vaccine through a clinic at the facility. If you work in a hospital, you will likely receive the vaccine through a clinic at your worksite. Others who are in 1-A can receive the vaccine through a community-based pharmacy. Click here for a map and full list of those pharmacies around the state.

Arkansans who are 70 and older can also make an appointment at a community pharmacy beginning on Jan. 18. Vaccine clinics and events may also be available in your area through hospitals and health care providers. For those who work in education, the district, facility or college/university should determine how many doses are needed, and then reach out to an ADH Local Health Unit or a community pharmacy to schedule a vaccination clinic.

Scott and Sebastian County participating pharmacies:

AG Alert: Don’t Throw Away Your Stimulus Debit Card

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Tammy Teague

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AG Alert: Don’t Throw Away Your Stimulus Debit Card

The Internal Revenue Service and U.S. Treasury Department have begun delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP), or stimulus payments, as a part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Appropriations Act of 2021 to millions of Americans who received the first round of payments in 2020. The IRS began sending the initial round of payments in late December 2020 by direct deposit and by mailing checks or debits cards. Arkansans who received a paper check or debit card in the first round of stimulus payments in 2020 could expect to receive a check or debit card this time also.

“Many Arkansans are in dire need of this stimulus payment,” said Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. “This is not a scam and please do not throw away a white envelope with the U.S. Department of Treasury seal without opening it.”

Attorney General Rutledge released the following tips to ensure Arkansans receive their Economic Impact Payments:

The card will be sent in a white envelope that prominently displays the U.S. Department of the Treasury seal.
Most individuals will receive $600 and $1,200 for married couples filing a joint return and $600 for each qualifying child.
Couples filing jointly with just one member of the couple with a work-eligible Social Security Number will now be eligible for payments for the taxpayers and their qualifying children.
People do not need to take any action right now to receive their stimulus payment. Eligible individuals who do not receive their payment or who did not receive their first stimulus payment can claim it (under the Recovery Rebate Credit) when they file their 2020 tax return this year. People who do not normally file tax returns should also file a 2020 tax return if they do not receive their stimulus payment.
Stimulus payments that are received in December 2020 or January 2021 by direct deposit will be automatically protected from garnishment by debt collectors. That is not true of payments that are claimed on the 2020 tax return and paid later in the year as part of the regular tax refund.
Payments are being issued based on information the IRS already has on file, people will not be able to add new bank account information or request to receive their payment by EIP Card.

For more information about the distribution of stimulus payments, Arkansans can visit the IRS press release or contact Attorney General Leslie Rutledge at ArkansasAG.gov.

Sr Bulldogs Bounce Past Hackett

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Pictured is Braden Williams

Last Friday, January 15, the Waldron Sr Bulldogs traveled to Hackett to play the second of three consecutive road games. The Hornets were coming off a huge win against Charleston on Tuesday and the Bulldogs were coming off a great road win at Booneville. The Bulldogs defense showed up again and for the second consecutive game only allowed on FG in the first quarter. Gada Wagner would start the night off with a 3-pt basket. Cash Oliver then answered with a lay-up but that would be the Hornet’s only FG of the quarter. Bryson Bailey got a 17-1 run started on a drive and dish from Jaden Hutchens.

Isaac “The Real” Villarreal played on to score the next 4 points. Gada Wagner added a scoop lay-up and Braden Williams finished through contact after a steal. Bryson Bailey then added to the scoring with a steal of his own and completed a three-point play after an and-one basket. Bryson Bailey would hit two free throws to end the quarter and extend the Bulldog lead to 17, 20-3.

The second quarter started off with an Oliver basket for the Hornets but Wagner would knock down his second three of the night on the next possession for the Bulldogs. After a steal and score for Wagner, the Dogs were up 25-5. Fisher Shipman got on the board for the Hornets with a jumper inside. The Bulldogs would use a 13-3 sparked by Camdon Holcomb. Then after two Villarreal free-throws, Jayden McConnell went on to hit a deep three. Jayden Hutchens would end the first-half scoring and the Bulldogs took a 38-10 lead to the half.

The Hornets came out hot in the third quarter behind three, Austin Cowell, 3-pointers to make the score 39-19. Bailey would get a two-point basket for the Bulldogs to stop the Hornett run and start a 10-0 run for the Bulldogs to end the third quarter 49-19. Jesse Dees got the 4th quarter underway by scoring for the Dogs. After two made free throws by Cowell for the Hornets, Holcomb and McConnell would score back to back baskets to extend the Bulldog lead, 55-21.

The Hornets would end the game on a 7-0 run to make the final score 55-28 Waldron. “Waldron caused a lot of matchup issues for us and we just were not able to adjust,” explained Hackett Coach Kent Elmore. “They did a great job firing on all cylinders. My guys did a great job of not giving up. We look forward to getting back on track this Friday when we take on Danville.”

The Bulldogs shot 49% from the field while holding the Hornets to 31%. The Bulldogs were able to turn 27 Hornet turnovers (15 steals) into 25 points on the night. Leading the way for the Bulldogs was Gada Wagner with 16 points and Bryson Bailey with 9. Isaac Villarreal pitched in 8 points and Braden Williams added 7 to the Bulldog total. Coach Brown stated that he “was impressed by the defensive effort this week and that is something that we can build on as we get closer to the second rotation of conference.” The Bulldogs moved to 13-5 on the year and 5-1 in conference play while Hackett sits 3-7 overall and 2-4 in conference.

Box Score:
Waldron 20 18 11 6 –55
Hackett 3 7 9 9 –28

Waldron– Gada Wagner (16), Bryson Bailey (9), Isaac Villarreal (8), Braden Williams (7), Camdon Holcomb (6), Jayden McConnell (5), Jaden Hutchens (2), Jesse Dees (2)–55
Hackett–Austin Cowell (13), Cash Oliver (10), Fisher Shipman (3), Logan Slavens (2)–28

Sr Lady Hornets Carry Off First Win Of Season Vs Waldron

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Megan Hecox

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Sr Lady Hornets Carry Off First Win Of Season Vs Waldron

“I am so happy for our girls tonight,” exclaimed coach Broc Adams about the Sr Lady Hornets’ very first win of the season last Friday night against the Waldron Lady Bulldogs. “It’s been a tough year and wins have been hard to come by, but this group has done nothing but come right back to work the next day and continue working to get better and Friday night, that work finally paid off!”

On January 15, the Hackett Sr Lady Hornets hosted the Waldron Lady Bulldogs to what everyone knew would be the hardest, closest, and most intense conference game of the year so far. Both Waldron and Hackett were 0-6 in conference play going into this match so to say EVERYTHING was on the line would be an understatement! The Lady Hornets held a solid 10 point lead to end the 1st quarter 16-6. And although the Lady Bulldogs were able to add 8 more points to the board, it wasn’t enough to overthrow Hackett who held the top side of the score 30-14 going into the half.

But as the second half of the game got underway, the Lady Bulldogs came to life defensively with their bulldozer blocks, high paced steals, and rapid rebounds. The Lady Hornets were undeterred though and able to stand their ground by ending the game with the same 10 point lead that they started the match with and netting a final winning score of 45-35. “It’s a true testament to the character of this team and how they care for each other to be able to stick together through adversity,” stated Coach Adams. Offensively, Madeline Freeman led the team with 8 points followed by Teonna “Better Than” Best, Kyleigh Hill, and Mackenzie Mendenhall who finished the match with 7 points each, Madi Taylor with 6, Brooke Holt with 5, Faith Thomas with 3, and Tori Blanton with 2.

#22 Summer Imperiali and #20 Madeline Freeman

“The girls continued to battle to the final whistle,” explained Lady Bulldog coach, Joshua Atchley. “We just have to eliminate the ‘my bad’ plays. Those plays where we understand the task at hand and we just take that possession off. We aren’t built to overcome too many of those and right now we are making them.” Four Lady Bulldogs netted points for Waldron with Rheagan Sanford scoring 14, Jessica Ozuna making 11, Summer Imperiali securing 6, and Kadance Espinoza taking home 4. Defensively, Waldron scored big with 32 rebounds, 24 deflections, 5 blocks, and 13 steals.

Espinoza made 4 rebounds, 6 deflections, 5 steals, and 1 block, Sanford snagged 2 rebounds, 10 deflections, 6 steals, and 2 blocks, Ozuna earned 6 rebounds, 6 deflections, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, Summer Imperiali netted 7 rebounds, Jinjer Ward and Bianca Hinojosa each scored 4 rebounds and 1 deflection, and Molly Richmond secured 5 rebounds.

Photos courtesy of Bridget Freeman

DIY Bird Feeders

Madison VanRavensway

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Winter days get me thinking about the wildlife and how hard the cold must be on them. God has made them so they can withstand it I’m certain, but why not help them out with a fun treat!

We have oranges and apples that need using up, as well as some raisins. To start I cut slices of each, 4 from the apple and 3 from the oranges.

A hole was poked in each slice and a string was tied through the top as a way to hang them from a tree. My son (3) worked to spread honey and then dip the fruit slices in raisins or bird seed. Messy, but fun for him- and he gets to learn more about helping animals!

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