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Eagles Host Lavaca in 2020 Football Season Opener for Both Schools

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Eagles Host Lavaca in 2020 Football Season Opener for Both Schools

After the cancellation of spring sports and a summer full of doubt of if there would be fall high school sports, the 2020 football season is finally here. For the Paris Eagles, the wait is over and its game week! The Eagles will host the Lavaca Golden Arrows on Friday night at Eagles Stadium. Kickoff is 7 p.m.

Friday’s season opener for both schools will feature a fresh start to a new season in which both Lavaca and Paris hope to show significant progress from last year. The Golden Arrows will begin their first year in Class 3A and are anxious to show that they can compete having moved up from Class 2A. On an interesting side note, the Lavaca junior high team was 9-0 last season, and should begin to show an impact to their varsity team starting this season. The Golden Arrows have increased numbers of players in their program, and coach Mark Headley will have both talent and numbers to build the future of the Lavaca football program.

Paris head football coach Tyler Clark is impressed with the Golden Arrows talent, especially their sophomore players. “The only film we have of them is from their scrimmage, but there are in particularly some sophomores that are very, very good. We know what that is like, because that was us last year. I expect them to be ready to play.” The Golden Arrows scrimmaged against Mt. Ida last week. “Scrimmages are such weird formats that it is hard to tell sometimes how a team performed. Mt. Ida, I think, has a heavy senior class on their roster; got some big linemen. Lavaca did some good things against Mt. Ida. Both Lavaca quarterbacks are pretty good athletes” (junior Cazen Winters and sophomore Maddox Noel).

For Paris, the Eagles have shown progress over the past two seasons, and with a wealth of talent in the skilled positions and on both lines of scrimmage, Paris is hopeful that this will be the year they return to the state playoffs since their last appearance in 2017. But for Paris coach Tyler Clark, he simply wants to see his team execute properly on Friday night. “I just want to see us execute. I want to see us play assignment football and I want to see us establish dominance up front; I want to see us go to the right guys on blocks. I want to see us make the right decisions up front. Just executing at a high level.”

With the conference realignments that are effective with this season, gone are the Mansfield Tigers, the Charleston Tigers, Cedarville Pirates, West Fork Tigers, and having moved up to Class 4A, the Lamar Warriors. In their places are the Mayflower Eagles, Little Rock Baptist Prep Eagles, Perryville Mustangs, Atkins Red Devils, and the Two Rivers Gators.

Lavaca, having moved to Class 3A for this season, will now welcome Cedarville, Hackett, West Fork, Greenland, Mansfield, Lincoln, and Charleston to their schedule. A tough road for a team that was 1-9 last year in Class 2A. But rest assured, the Golden Arrows will come to play each week, determined to prove they belong in Class 3A.

Lavaca’s 2020 schedule is:

August 28 at Paris

September 11 at Mountainburg

September 18 vs Johnson County Westside

September 25 at Cedarville

October 2 vs Hackett

October 9 at West Fork

October 16 vs Greenland

October 23 at Mansfield

October 30 vs Lincoln

November 6 vs Charleston

The Paris Eagles 2020 schedule is:

August 28 vs Lavaca

September 4 vs Johnson County Westside

September 11 at West Fork

September 25 vs Mayflower

October 2 vs Two Rivers

October 9 at LR Baptist Prep

October 16 at Atkins

October 23 at Perryville

October 30 vs Booneville

November 6 at Danville

For the 2020 season, Hooten’s Arkansas football has predicted Lavaca to finish seventh in the Class 3A-1 conference. The predicted order of finish for the Golden Arrow’s conference is:

Cedarville
Charleston
Greenland
Lincoln
Hackett
Mansfield
Lavaca
West Fork

The Class 3A-1 conference features newcomers Lincoln, who has moved down from Class 4A, Hackett, who has moved up from Class 2A, and Mansfield, who has moved down to Class 2A but will play football only in Class 3A.

The Paris Eagles, members of the Class 3A-3 conference, are predicted by Hooten’s Arkansas Football to finish fourth in their conference. If this holds true, the Eagles would return to the state playoffs this year as a #4 seed and would play a #2 seed in the playoffs. But, it is a long road through the regular season. The predicted order of finish in the Class 3A-3 conference is:

Booneville
Atkins
Perryville
Paris
Danville
Mayflower
LR Baptist Prep
Two Rivers

There doesn’t appear to be much difference between the projected third through fifth place finishers. Anything can happen, and factors such as who is the healthiest at the end of the season will go a long way to determining the final order of finish and the playoff seedings.

I asked Coach Clark if he had any concern about how his kids would handle the preseason publicity and expectations for this year’s team. Coach Clark said, “Our kids are pretty stable. The expectation is for us to be good this year and we are not going to hide from those expectations. But at the same time, we need to remember that everyone else in the state still views us as a 3-7 football team from last year. We’re picked 37th in the state by Hooten’s (Arkansas Football publication). I think our kids will still come out with an underdog mentality.”

For fans of both schools who plan to attend Friday night’s contest, please remember that Arkansas Department of Health and Arkansas Activities Association regulations aimed at mitigating the COVID-19 risk will be in effect. Face masks are required to be worn, and social distancing among groups will be enforced at Eagles Stadium. Player sidelines will be extended to the 10-yard lines, and special rules will be in effect for the positioning of media during the game. Let’s all do our parts to protect our students, support personnel, and ourselves so that we can continue to play high school football.

So, the stage is set for the 2020 high school football season, and the Eagles need their fans to show up big and support the players as the begin the quest to make the state football playoffs. Coach Clark told Resident Press, “I know that ticket sales are limited, but these kids need the support of the community. They need to know that they care about the work they have been putting in. And I know they will be there for us!”

And Coach Clark makes a good point. All summer, high school athletes across the state have worked hard with nothing but faith and hope that their work would not be in vain, and that they would have a chance to play in the fall. Well, their time has come, and fans from both schools need to come out and support these great high school athletes who now know that they are finally going to have the opportunity to play.

The weather forecast for Friday night includes a chance of rain due to the outreach of a hurricane that is moving through the Gulf of Mexico. Be prepared for a possible wet night, and Resident Press will do the same! RP will be at Eagles Stadium to catch all the action for our readers. Look to Resident Press for a recap of the game Saturday morning, as will be published each and every week of the high school football season.

So, football fans! It’s game week! Grab your umbrellas and head to Eagle Stadium, and Resident Press will see you there!

Scammers Threaten to Shut off Utility Services

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As the hustle and bustle of school returns and families begin in their own unique routines, scam artists are using an old playbook to identify ways to trick Arkansans by claiming they have not paid their utility bill. The scam involves Caller ID spoofing to make the name or phone number of the utility company display on the phone’s screen. The scam artists will then claim the consumer must pay immediately over the phone because a representative is on their way to disconnect their services. Be cautious of unsolicited calls and consider hanging up and finding the company’s phone number from an independent source and calling them to confirm any outstanding balance.

“Remember, you should never be forced to make an immediate payment for utilities over the phone and or give away your personal information,” said Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.

Attorney General Rutledge released the following tips to ensure payment is sent to the utility company safely, securely and timely:

Add the utility payment due date on a calendar when the bill is received.
Drop off the payment at the utility office or an authorized payment location.
Pay online on the utility company’s website with a credit card or call the company directly.
Consider participating in an automated bank account draft system, if it is offered.
Mail the payment to the company directly.

The scammer may also request that the recipient purchase gift cards or prepaid debit cards to pay off the amount owed. The scammer will ask for the code on the purchased card, which gives them complete access to money on the card. In most cases, once the prepaid card money is depleted, it cannot be recovered. Remember, utilities will not require you to pay by gift card or prepaid debit card – scammers will.

Arkansans should notify the company if they have been contacted by one of these scammers. If Arkansans have turned over money to the scammer, file a complaint with the Attorney General.

For more information and tips to avoid scams and other consumer-related issues, contact the Arkansas Attorney General’s office at (800) 482-8982 or visit ArkansasAG.gov.

Scott County Election Commission Addresses Voting Concerns

Tammy Teague

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With the approaching 2020 General Election, Scott County Election Commissioner Steve Holland shared the following information to assist voters:

The 2020 General Election will be held Tuesday, November 3, 2020. In late 2019 the Scott County Quorum Court passed Ordinance #2019-26 authorizing the Election Commission to establish Vote Centers in the county. On election day registered voters in Scott County will now be able to vote at any of the twelve (12) vote centers located throughout the county.

vote-center-location — **correction on address of Mt. Pleasant Community Bldg: 8539 E. Highway 48 in Waldron.

Election Day voting hours will be from 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM.
Early Voting will begin on Monday, October 19th and end on Monday, November 2nd. Hours will be 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday thru Friday and 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Saturdays.

Arkansas does not permit “Mail-In Voting” per se however absentee voting has been available for many years. Voters need not provide a specific reason as to why they cannot be physically present at their polling place on election day. Applications for absentee ballots may be obtained by contacting the Scott County Clerk’s office at 479-637-2642. Further details regarding absentee voting as well as downloadable ballot applications are available on the Secretary of State’s website listed below. https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/elections/voter-information/absentee-voting

COVID-19
The health emergency caused by the COVID-19 virus has led to recommendations that Arkansans distance themselves where possible and that persons with certain health conditions take extra precautions to limit their exposure to the public.

State and local election officials are taking significant steps to ensure polling sites are safe, sanitary, and will accommodate social distancing requirements. Utilizing state and federal grants, the Scott County Election Commission has acquired a sufficient quantity of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and cleaning/disinfecting supplies to provide a safe environment for voters and election officials.

Specific procedures will be posted at the entrance to each polling site and voters are asked to closely follow the directions of election staff.
A voter’s access to the poll will NOT be limited on the basis of a health screening or the failure of the voter to wear a facial covering.

The Scott County Election Commission will continue to closely monitor all developments related to the COVID-19 pandemic and will strive to adhere to recommendations and/or policies set forth by the Arkansas Secretary of State and the Department of Health.

Charleston Jr. High Football Hosts Booneville in Thursday Night Scrimmages

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Charleston Jr. High Football Hosts Booneville in Thursday Night Scrimmages

Photos in this story were contributed by Resident Press staff photographer, Ronni Tate Young.

In a second night of scrimmages this week versus Booneville, the Charleston Jr. High Tigers seventh grade and junior high teams faced off with the Bearcats in Charleston.

Following Tuesday’s senior high scrimmage, the Bearcats returned to Alumni Stadium to play the Tigers in preseason junior high scrimmages. The Charleston coaching staff, concerned over numbers on their seventh and junior high rosters, were very pleased with the effort and the quality of play from both teams. Mix in the interruptions to spring and summer preparation due to the COVID pandemic, and it is easy to see why the teams entered the scrimmage with many question marks of where the team’s readiness was to start the season.

Charleston head football coach, Ricky May, commented after the scrimmages, “With our seventh grade, we went in thinking it would be a close game. But we knew that we felt like we had several weapons. I think that group, as they get older, will keep getting better. In that group there are several that I think are going to really be explosive. And then, in our junior high, we really were surprised. We have a small number this year; 24 players on the roster. So, a lot of times with the COVID stuff, and we haven’t had anyone with the virus, but some of them have parents that are in health care, and due to quarantining and other related issues, there have been times where we have only had around 20 in practice. So, we were a little bit worried about our depth. We do have three players that are highly skilled and we feel really good about them. But overall, we came out feeling better about our junior high scrimmage than any of them (all three scrimmages with senior high, junior high, and 7th grade). Going in, we really wondered what we had. But, we started several 8th graders and they have become even better than they were last year. So, we feel like we have promise.”

Coach May mentioned several players that stood out to him on Thursday night. “Eli Huck on the junior high team had a real good game. He had about a 60 or 75 yard run where he broke a tackle and just took off. He also plays outside linebacker for us and does a good job there, too. I was also impressed with Hunter Little at linebacker last night. Feel really good about him. Ann really our entire front (on defense) played really well. Maurice Merechka plays a little bit of running back, receiver; he had a couple of really good runs last night. He played really, really well at safety.”

As with the senior high scrimmage on Tuesday, the junior high and 7th grade Tigers came out of both scrimmages without injury. Thursday night’s scrimmage capped off a very successful week for Charleston as they played against good competition, had the opportunity to get in high quality work, and not suffer any injuries. Now, the preseason preparation will continue as the Tigers go back to practice to correct issues that surfaced during the scrimmage. Coaches across the state knew that there would be more corrections than normal at this time of the summer due to the loss of summer practices, seven-on-seven summer games, and spring football practice. As a reporter that has covered several schools this month, I have been very impressed with the Charleston coaching staff, as well as in other schools with how the coaches have improvised and made do with what has been less than ideal conditions to prepare their teams for the upcoming season. Everyone is just grateful to have the chance to play, so preparing to play and simultaneously keeping their players healthy are the top priorities.

Resident Press will continue to follow the Tigers as the wrap-up their summer practices and head into their first game of the season. Stay with Resident Press for Charleston Tigers football coverage all season!

Young Lady Eagles Make Good Showing in Volleyball Scrimmage vs. Fountain Lake

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Young Lady Eagles Make Good Showing in Volleyball Scrimmage vs. Fountain Lake

There is an old coaching saying that says something like, “If a dog is going to bite, it will do it as a puppy.” In last evening’s preseason scrimmage against the 2019 Class 3A state finalist, Hot Springs Fountain Lake, the young Lady Eagles showed a lot of bite as they battled the Lady Cobras through every point, set and match. The match showcased two of the premier high school volleyball programs in the state, and in the end, both schools came out feeling good about themselves as they continue their preparation for next week’s start of the regular season.

As with the Paris football scrimmage earlier in the week, last night’s volleyball scrimmage was the first match of 2020 that was played under the tight Arkansas Health Department regulations for fans and the administration of the match to mitigate the risks associated with the COVID-19 virus. Fans from both schools were observed wearing masks and respecting the regulations that were in place for the event.

From Paris’s perspective, the match was an opportunity to play a top program in the state and find out what kind of character, chemistry, and team leadership the young Lady Eagles have as they enter the new season. Everyone is in agreement that the team is very talented, but the lack of playing time together on the varsity level was a question mark for the team going into the match with a very good Fountain Lake team. At the end of the night, Paris fans, and their coach, Jordan Devine, came away very happy with the progress the team is making, especially in the times of reduced practice time and lack of summer tournament experience due to the pandemic.

After the match, Paris coach Jordan Devine said, “I had a great time! It was such a fun, competitive game. We really used it to look at some different lineups and people in different positions. I thought overall we played well and it showed what we need to focus on moving forward.”

Perhaps the most encouraging factor that was apparent was how the Lady Eagles reacted to the pressure and the momentum shifts of the Lady Cobras. Against a very good team, Paris showed that they had the competitive spirit to arch their backs and fight back against Fountain Lake. Both programs have a deep championship culture in their programs, and that competitive spirit of both schools was on display last night. Both schools positioned themselves for a great start to their regular seasons. For Fountain Lake, the Lady Cobras will compete in Class 4A, and it will be very interesting to see how they compete after moving up in classification. From my observation, the Lady Cobras will be just fine, and their new conference members need to pay attention to the newcomers on the block.

On another positive note, the Lady Eagles junior high team defeated Fountain Lake in three hard-fought sets. The junior Lady Eagles, along with the youth of the Paris varsity, should combine for a very strong Lady Eagles senior high team over the next three to four years. So, the future continues to be very bright for Paris volleyball.

So now the preseason preparation draws to an end, and both Paris and Fountain Lake will move into the next phase of game preparation. The Lady Eagles will open the 2020 season on Monday at Class 4A Farmington. The first match with the Lady Cardinals will begin at 5 p.m. For Paris fans who will be making the trip to Farmington, tickets will be sold at the door and do not require advanced purchase. Face masks will be required for entry. The Lady Cardinals play in a large facility, so there should be no concerns over seating capacity or being able to purchase a ticket to enter the gymnasium. Fans should have plenty of room to socially distance themselves during the matches.

For Fountain Lake, the Lady Cobras open their season on August 25 with a rematch of the 2019 Class 3A final, when they play at Little Rock Episcopal. The match should be a blockbuster for both schools, as the Lady Cobras will no doubt be set for revenge of their state final loss to Episcopal last November.

So, after a tumultuous summer full of doubt, the season has arrived, and the Paris Lady Eagles will officially begin their quest for a fifth state title in Class 3A volleyball. Resident Press wishes both the Lady Eagles and the Fountain Lake Lady Cobras the best of luck in their upcoming seasons.

And as always, Resident Press will be there every step of the way from the first game to the state final in Hot Springs. Stay with RP for the best in coverage of Lady Eagles and high school volleyball!

ASP Asking For Public Assistance in Fatal Hit-and-Run

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ASP Asking For Public Assistance in Fatal Hit-and-Run

The Arkansas State Police is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a suspect involved in a hit-and-run crash that left one person dead in Little Rock.

The crash happened at approximately 10:35 pm on Wednesday night, August 19th, on Interstate 30 Eastbound near the Roosevelt Exit. The vehicle is a green Dodge Charger, with an Arkansas Ducks Unlimited license plate (partial license plate 4C). There should be damage to the front end of the vehicle, and the Dodge emblem will be missing.

If you see this vehicle (similar to the one pictured below), please do not approach it, and immediately contact Arkansas State Police Troop A Dispatch @ 501-618-8100.

What You Need To Know For Mansfield Gametime Experience

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What You Need To Know For Mansfield Gametime Experience

Pictured is painted pods on the grounds of Mansfield Tiger Stadium offering options for attending fans

Gametime experiences for players and fans will drastically change this upcoming sports season. Not immune to Arkansas Department of Health directives, Mansfield High School and their opponents will all be following strict guidelines in order to participate in large outdoor or indoor team sports.

Fans of the Tigers will need to familiarize themselves with these updated rules and regulations which will be strictly enforced at any Mansfield sports venue. According to school officials, an overall commitment by community members to follow the rules is imperative for the safety of all participants hoping to complete the 2020-2021 season.

Based upon average attendance from last season, Mansfield audience members should be encouraged that Tiger venues should be able to accommodate any anticipated crowds. With that said there will be capacity restrictions for both the home and visiting crowds.

Tiger Stadium will have “blue tape” restricted zones marked in the bleachers. There will be absolutely no seating in these restricted sections. That reduces actual bleacher seating in the home stands for football games to approximately 550 seats. However, white painted pod squares along the grassy banks and rim would allow an extra 1,000 plus fans to enter for standing room, lawn chair, or blanket accessibility.

The visitor’s side, which will be strictly designated for opposing fans, will have approximately 175 bleacher seats and 1,000 plus overflow seating along their banks.

Tiger Gymnasium will be restricted to approximately 400 people for volleyball home fans. The visitors’ side will accommodate approximately 225 people. Based upon the largest crowds attending home volleyball games in recent years, the MHS arena should be adequate enough to house most volleyball crowds this season.

Mansfield fans should be aware that road arenas may have far less capacity for Tiger patrons. Opposing schools each have their own plans when it comes to allowing visitors into their venue. When limitations are announced, Mansfield will do its best to get the word out to the public through its school website.

When access into road venues is strongly limited, immediate family members of the Tiger players will be offered the first choice of tickets before the remaining seats go public.

It should be noted that many schools are working on avenues for live streaming their contests. When announced, those links will be shared with Mansfield community members.

Mansfield released the following directives based upon information released by ADH. Compliance will be expected of all attending games.

Face coverings are required for all persons present, except for children under the age of 10 years old.
Due to increased production of respiratory droplets during yelling and cheering, face coverings should remain in place even when attendees are seated and maintaining a required physical distance. Note: face coverings may be removed in order to consume food or beverages but should be in place immediately afterward.
A physical distance of 6-feet must be maintained in areas where lines may form such as entrances, exits, concessions, bathrooms, etc.
Admission will be denied to any person having symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, loss of taste or smell, or having known exposure to anyone with Covid-19 in the past 14 days.
Anyone 65 years or older or anyone with underlying health conditions such as high blood pressure, chronic lung disease, diabetes, severe obesity, asthma, or weakened immunity may wish to refrain from entering.
Understand bleacher seating will be limited and social distance between non-family members should be followed within those bleacher areas as well as any other high traffic areas.
Consider bringing lawn chairs and blankets to utilize the “overflow pods” and standing room areas marked by white lines especially for groups larger than four people.
Restrict movements to the home side of the stadium, concessions, and restrooms. Cross-traffic to the visitor’s side is strongly discouraged and forbidden for school-aged children unless with adult supervision.
Children in the 6th grade or younger must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Children’s football games, throwing balls, or other such activities drawing a crowd of unsupervised children is forbidden.
Fans may not enter the playing area before or after the game. That includes no forming run through lines or joining players afterward.
Home fans should use the main gate to enter. Visitors should enter the west gate by the concession stand. Only participants may use the pass gate on the east end. Crowds should exit immediately after the contest.

Jr Lady Tigers Ready To Rip Some Nets Up

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Jr Lady Tigers Ready To Rip Some Nets Up

On August 25 at 4:30 p.m, the Mansfield Jr Lady Tigers will step on to their home volleyball court for the first conference game of the 2020 season to take on the Mulberry Lady Yellowjackets. The girls have been spending all summer preparing for the new atmosphere of the 2A conference after dropping down from 3A at the end of last season. But these uncharted waters don’t scare the Jr Lady Tigers one bit because they are thoroughly ready to showdown, throw down, and knock down any opposing team with a barrage of spikes, blocks, and digs to show what volleyball is all about.

Mansfield will be under the leadership of new head coach Kaylie Pyles along with first-year assistant Darla Walker. “Darla has been here just a few short weeks and already she has made some great relationships with the athletes,” Coach Pyles stated. “She is a very hard worker and we are glad to have her here at Mansfield. I look forward to working with her!” Last year, the Jr Lady Tigers placed second in 3A District play and ended with a 12-2 conference record. And with the majority of their freshmen starters returning along with an impressive 8th-grade group, this Jr High squad could very well ascend all the way to the top of the 2A mountain.

“I have a great group of freshmen, who will help lead this team to success. Alyson Edwards, a middle hitter, Kynslee Ward, an outside hitter, and Harlie Fuller, a setter, are returning starters from last year, whom I believe will do big things for our team. Cole Smith, a setter, moved here this summer and I believe she will be a great addition to our team as well. Several of these girls including seventh-grader Kaylee Ward, who will be playing middle for us, have stayed and practiced with senior high several times. This group has great dedication and the will to win. It will be exciting to see them play!”

When it comes to who the Jr Lady Tigers are most excited to square off against in conference play this year, Coach Pyles exclaimed, “I am excited to play against Lavaca. We played them in two non-conference matches last year and they are always talented and very competitive. It will be a great game to watch and coach.”

Improving Ourselves

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Tammy Teague

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By Jim Sher

What makes the U.S.A the greatest country in the world? Simply put, it is because we have sacrificed a lot and tried to improve ourselves in many ways.

I feel that life is not just living day by day, but instead trying to improve and do the best we can in order to live a comfortable and healthy life. Not only that, together, we can help our families, our communities, our countries, and our world be a better place to live in.

One good example is that I used to take four hours to prepare the egg roll stuffing, but now, it only takes me less than two hours because I have learned and tried to improve myself as I go. I used to work as a kitchen cook for several restaurants when I was young.

When it was busy hours, I would be falling behind if I did not improve myself from what needed to be prepared first or later. I certainly didn’t want the customers waiting too long for their food.

Life is too short: Despite any profession or anything that we do in our daily lives, we should improve ourselves, otherwise, we would get nowhere or fall behind.

Community Dental Clinic, River Valley Regional Food Bank to Host Giveaway

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Tammy Teague

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Delta Dental of Arkansas, in partnership with the Community Dental Clinic and the River Valley Regional Food Bank (RVRFB), will host a community food giveaway on Friday (August 21, 2020) at the food bank offices at 1617 South Zero Street in Fort Smith.

During the giveaway, each vehicle will receive two donation boxes (totaling 70 pounds). The boxes contain a variety of nutritious shelf-stable foods. The event is available to anyone in need — there are no requirements or restrictions to receive food. The distribution will begin at 8:30 a.m. and food will be dispersed while supplies last.

The distribution will be handled in a drive-thru manner. The public is asked to enter through the front entrance of the food bank, on Zero Street, and line up nearest to KFC. Food will be received at the front doors of the food bank. The public is asked to stay inside their vehicle, pop their trunk, keep windows rolled up (no smoking, please) and have enough space in the back of their vehicle for their donation, as we WILL NOT be able to place items inside of any vehicles.

This distribution is made possible thanks to a grant from Delta Dental of Arkansas.

Also Friday, the RVRFB is proud and honored to welcome Feeding America Chief Executive Officer Claire Babineaux-Fontenot to Fort Smith, as she tours the food bank facilities and meets with our staff.

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