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Obituary- Melissa Jean Heinrich (1979-2020)

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Obituary- Melissa Jean Heinrich (1979-2020)

Melissa Jean Heinrich of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Thursday, January 30, 2020 in Waldron, Arkansas. Melissa was born December 17, 1979 in Salina, Kansas to Kathleen Marie Heinrich. She was 40 years old.

Melissa had a big heart and pink was her favorite color. She enjoyed helping others and would give anyone the shirt off her back. Melissa was talented when it came to drawing and creating art as well as writing poems.She loved spending time with her best friend Chrissa Shores and her adopted mom Minday Doster, but nothing gave her greater joy than spending time with her family and taking selfies with them, especially the loves of her life, her 3 children. She looked forward to hanging out with Chelsey, watching Tara play basketball and watching Tristan perform in the band. Melissa was always willing and ready to help take care of her mom and grandma. She had love for many things but her family was first and foremost the most treasured.

Melissa leaves behind to cherish her memory, three children: Chelsey Edwards of Saratoga, Wyoming, Tristan Cairns of Waldron, Arkansas and Tara Hood of Story, Arkansas. Melissa is also survived by her mother and step father, Kathy and George Cairns, father, richard Powell of Crawfordsville, Indianana, one brother Richie Powell, three step brothers: Toney Cairns, Donald Cairns, both of Waldron, Arkansas, Chris Cairns of Sprindale, Arkansas and one step sister, Heather Cairns of Waldron, Arkansas and grandma, Glenda Manning and Papa Charlie Himes of Waldron, Arkansas. Melissa will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins.

Melissa was preceded in death by one brother, Alex Powell and grandbaby Edwards.

A memorial life celebration will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.

Booneville Jr. Bearcats and Lady Bearcats Win at Paris

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Booneville Jr. Bearcats and Lady Bearcats Win at Paris

The Booneville junior high Bearcats and Lady Bearcats made the trip to Paris Monday night and were on a mission to leave Paris with a sweep of the boys and girls games, and that is exactly what they did. In a pair of one-point thrillers, Booneville departed Paris Monday night with junior high conference wins against the Paris Eagles and Lady Eagles.

Booneville’s Ry Ray Goes Up for the Game Winning Shot
With 1.3 Seconds Remaining in the Game

In the first game of the night, the Paris junior Lady Eagles hosted Booneville in a slug fest that included Paris’s Jadyn Wells fouling out and Paris coach Dustin Williams ejected at the end of the game. Paris held a slim one point lead until the final minute of the game until Booneville took the lead for good and going on to defeat Paris by the score of 26-25. Paris, playing without Annabelle Perry, and suffering the loss of Wells, was playing at less than full strength. However, Booneville came into Paris gymnasium as a team determined to take the game from the Lady Eagles, and that is just what they did. Paris assistant coaches will coach the Lady Eagles Thursday night when they host the Perryville junior Lady Mustangs.

After the game, Paris coach Dustin Williams said, “I thought we brought intensity and emotion but were too lackadaisical and blew some assignments defensively in the first half that are uncharacteristic of us. We had a couple of slow minutes on offense and couldn’t get the lid off the basket. In the second half, we answered the call. We came out and go after it on the defensive end; just had some foul trouble that really put us in a bind late. I’m proud of how our girls battled through the adversity; we just came up short at the end.”

The leading scorer for the Lady Eagles was Brailey Forst with 14 points. Jadyn Wells, despite decreased minutes due to foul trouble, had 7 points. Rachel O’Neal had 4 points for the Lady Eagles.

In the second game, the Paris junior Eagles boys team got off to a fast start but could not hold the momentum as Booneville consistently penetrated the lane for shots underneath the basket. A tough, hard-nosed defensive effort from the Bearcats kept Booneville in the game until Booneville’s Ry Ray penetrated the lane along the baseline for the game winning basket with 1.3 seconds to go in the game.

The Paris / Booneville rivalry will write its next chapter tonight in Booneville with the senior high games between the boys and girls teams. This game is always an intense game, regardless of the records. The Lady Eagles, who have not played since their last road loss at Atkins on January 28, are anxious to get back on the court with the chance to get over the disappointing loss at Atkins and back into the win column. Booneville is coming off of a 55-52 win at home over Fountain Lake on January 31 and looks to continue its winning ways as they move forward to the conclusion of the conference season and the upcoming district tournament. Booneville is 9-14 overall and 2-9 in conference play.

Paris will enter tonight’s game 11-11 overall and 5-5 in conference play. Paris is currently alone in fourth place in the conference, behind conference leader Lamar who is 11-0, second place Perryville who is 7-3, and third place Jessieville who is 7-4. Paris has remaining games against Booneville, Jessieville, Fountain Lake, and Perryville, so the Lady Eagles have an opportunity to make a run this week and possibly finish in third place on Valentine’s Day before they begin play in the district tournament.

Going into tonight’s conference games, the girls conference standings are:

Lamar 11-0

Perryville 7-3

Jessieville 7-4

Paris 5-5

Atkins 5-6

Paris has remaining games with Booneville, Jessieville, Fountain Lake, and Perryville. Third place Jessieville has remaining games with Two Rivers, Paris, and will finish on the road at Atkins on February 11. Atkins is a very dangerous team that has won their last four conference games. The Lady Red Devils finish with a road game tonight at Lamar followed by games with Perryville and Jessieville at home. Atkins, who is currently in fifth place in the conference and who split their two conference games with Paris, may have a big say in the final conference standings going into the district tournament.

Tonight’s game begins a final stretch of four games that are extremely important for the Lady Eagles. The last four games will determine their seeding in the district tournament and their possible path into the regional tournament. It can be argued that every game from here out is a playoff game for the Lady Eagles. Losses from this point are extremely costly and each win is extremely important going into post-season play. There is no longer any room left for a poor game for any of the teams entering the final stretch of the conference schedule. Teams will be playing with a “no tomorrow” attitude, and each game should be a thriller.

Tonight’s games in Booneville are going to be barn burners, and the Eagles and Lady Eagles need their fans to show up big tonight in Boonevlle.

Shelter Insurance® Foundation and Phil Hicks Sponsor Local High School Scholarship.

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Shelter Insurance® Foundation and Phil Hicks Sponsor Local High School Scholarship.

This spring, the Shelter Insurance Foundation will award a $2000 scholarship to a graduate of Greenwood High School. Shelter Agent Phil Hicks sponsors and partially funds this scholarship.

A committee of local high school officials and community leaders will select the local recipient. The committee will consider each applicant’s scholastic achievements, educational goals, citizenship, moral character and participation and leadership in school and community activities. The scholarship is given without regard to race, disability, religion, national origin or gender of applicants. The name of the recipient will be announced at the close of the school year.

The student may apply the scholarship funds toward tuition, fees, or campus housing for any course of study beginning the fall after the recipient’s high school graduation and leading to an academic degree at any accredited college or university. The Foundation makes payment directly to the school the recipient selects.

Applications and additional information about the Shelter Foundation Scholarship will be available in January and should be completed and returned to the school official serving on the selection committee by March 31st. For more information, interested seniors should contact their high school counselor or principal or Shelter Insurance Agent Phil Hicks.

One purpose of the Shelter Insurance Foundation is to fund scholarships within the operating territory of Shelter Insurance®. It is sponsored by the Shelter Insurance Companies, headquartered in Columbia, Missouri. Shelter offers auto, home, life, farm and business insurance services via a network of local insurance agents in our operating territory.

Sr Hornets Take Shot To The Chest Vs Arrows

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Sr Hornets Take Shot To The Chest Vs Arrows

The Hackett Sr High Hornets knew it wasn’t going to be an easy game when they were slated to face the Lavaca Golden Arrows who are undefeated in conference play. But that didn’t stop them from going all out and giving Lavaca everything they had. Last Friday night ended with the Hornets taking a 61-50 fall but they held strong and never stopped fighting. “We lost a hard-fought battle against Lavaca Friday night,” stated Coach Kent Elmore. “We have three important conference games in the next two weeks. If we take care of business, we will be sitting in a nice position for the district tournament.”

The Hackett Hornets now sit 5-14 in total season play, 3-6 in conference, and hold a total of 802 points. Dylan Kats finished the match with 19 points followed by Zach Gragg with 11, Tyler Satterfield with nine, Cash Oliver with seven, Jake Fisher with three, and Austin Cowell with one.

The Sr Hornets will get back to business on Friday, February 7 when they travel to Magazine to face the (4-13) Rattlers. Magazine also holds a 1-7 record in conference play. The last time these two teams faced each other, the Rattlers took the win by a two-point lead of 47-45. “I feel confident in our upcoming game. We have been playing good basketball as of late. The last game against the Rattlers, our focus was on other things.”

“The preparation and mindset was not where we needed it to be. We have to knock down shots and be patient on the offensive end. Magazine likes to sit back in a zone and we sometimes struggle to be patient when that happens. We control our own destiny for a good seeding and our guys are determined to get where we need to be.”

Photos courtesy of Mandy Foster

Obituary- Donny Ray Owens (1940-2020)

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Donny Ray Owens of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life peacefully with his loving family by his side on January 31st, 2020, at the age of 79.

Don was born on July 16th, 1940, to his parents Buster and Lela (Gibson) Owens. After high school, Don enlisted in the US Navy and served his country for4 years. He married his high school sweetheart, Linda Kay Aynes, on November 15th, 1959.They have been married for 60 years and enjoyed their life together raising their sons,and welcoming their grandchildren and great-grandchildren into the Owens Family throughout the years.

In his younger years, you would find Don working hard as a mechanic at the Harris Motor Company in Waldron, several years later he opened his own automotive repair shop in Crumptown, and later went to work in numerous coal mine sites as a heavy equipment technician and p. He enjoyed raising cattle and loved being a cowboy. Don, Kay and the boys were on the Waldron Quadrille Team (which is square-dancing on horseback) for many years-where Don served as President of the Quadrille. After the boys were grown, Don and Kay built a poultry farm on Sweet Gum Lane. It was there they worked together every day in their chicken houses and made an impressive team.

After selling the farm and moving to town, Don and Kay found adventures and happiness riding their 4-wheelers in the mountains spending countless hours enjoying beautiful scenery, flowers and wildlife together.

Don had a heart for little children and the elderly. He never met a stranger and truly enjoyed visiting and getting to know people he encountered on a day to day basis. In his later years, he could be found on the “hill” at the Senior Citizens Center (where he served as President) playing cards with his friends or dancing to the live music performed on Saturday nights.

Most people knew Don as a public servant and a shining citizen of Waldron. He served many years as a City Council Member and later was elected the Mayor of Waldron.

Some of Don’s interests included gardening, cheering on the Arkansas Razorbacks and spending time with his family. He was at his happiest when surrounded by his family. Don (Dad & Pa) was so proud of his sons and grandkids. He taught them the value of hard work and he was a strong example to them all on being a good and kind person. He often spoke of how proud he was of his family and that his time with them was precious. There is no doubt about it, Don Owens led a very full and happy life.

Don gave his life to the Lord and was a faithful member of Haw Creek Baptist Church.

Don leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Kay of the home. Their two sons; Danny Owens and wife, Michelle of Paris, Arkansas, and Kirk Owens and wife, Vera of Mansfield, Arkansas. Pa will forever be in the hearts and memories of his five grandchildren: Jerad Owens, Jace Owens, Kristen Cox, Kyla Owens and Zeke Owens; as well as his six great-grandchildren, Ashlynn Owens, Keyton Oliver, Fallon Owens, Kylor Cox, Finn Owens and Lane Owens.

Don is also survived by his sister, Verna Rogers of Waldron, Arkansas, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of countless family friends.

Don is preceded in death by his parents, Buster and Lela Owens, step-father, Sam Calvert, one brother, Worman Owens, and one sister, Mavis Trumble.

Don’s celebration of life was held Sunday, February 2, 2020 followed by his interment in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements were entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas

Pallbearers were Jerad Owens, Jace Owens, Zeke Owens, Justin Cox and Bim Rogers.

Honorary Pallbearers were Danny Owens and Kirk Owens.

The family would request memorial donations may be made to the Haw Creek Baptist Church or the Scott County Senior Citizens Center, 1508 Clyde Hawkins Drive, Waldron, Arkansas 72958 in honor of Don.

You may send word of remembrance to Don’s family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com

Officer White Receives Life Saving Award

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Officer White Receives Life Saving Award

Mansfield Police Chief Wayne Robb and Mayor Buddy Black presented Officer Sean White a Naloxone Life Saving Award on Monday, February 3.

The award was presented on behalf of the Criminal Justice Institute. White administered the life saving nasal spray, Narcan, to an unconscious male at a Mansfield residence. “I began giving him hard sternum rubs. He wouldn’t wake up, but was still breathing. …I administered the Narcan, and about 15-20 seconds later, he sat straight up in the car, was disoriented and didn’t know where he was.” The man was transported to a local hospital, where he recovered.

“He saved this individual’s life,” stated Robb, as he recognized White for his outstanding performance.

White received both a plaque and the life saving uniform pin. He is the only officer within the department to have received the honor.

“You didn’t have to do this, it’s not why I do it,” White humbly responded. All the more reason to recognize his quick and heroic act.

Law Enforcement Leaders Respond to Bill of Rights Ordinance

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Law Enforcement Leaders Respond to Bill of Rights Ordinance

Chief law enforcement officer in Scott County, Sheriff Randy Shores, Mansfield Police Chief Wayne Robb, and Waldron Police Chief Jeremy Hunt met in a round table discussion about the passage of the Bill of Rights Sanctuary Ordinance on Tuesday, January 28. Also present, Scott County Judge James Forbes, who co-wrote the ordinance.

For more than 30 minutes, the group discussed details and questions regarding the effects of the ordinance passage. However, one thing was clear, nothing changes. “This is business as usual for my department,” stated Hunt. “We took an oath to uphold the Constitution from day one and we will continue to do that.”

The consensus was the same across the board, with Robb and Shores agreeing. “It just reinforces the Constitution of the United States,” explained Robb. “That’s what this ordinance does. That we will not violate, not only the second amendment, but every other amendment and uphold the Constitution. That’s been part of our policy every since our department was established.”

In a voice of unity, Shores echoed the same sentiment. “It won’t change anything, we’re going to do our job. It is good we’ve got elected officials that will stand with us, too. “

The answer was the same across the board, nothing changes, and a promise to continue upholding the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, “conducting business as usual.”

The ordinance, set in place to ensure that citizens of Scott County retain their God given rights, includes each of the 10 amendments. When asked in particular, about the second amendment in regards to open versus concealed carry, Robb referenced the opinion of Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. “We are an open carry state, so concealed or not concealed, as long as you’re a law abiding citizen…”

Hunt’s answer was simply, “no problem either way.” Shores agreed, stating to arrest someone who was carrying without a license would be unconstitutional.

“This is a public statement that says this county is going to uphold the Constitution and the Bill of Rights,” stated Judge Forbes. “We’re making a statement, and letting everyone know now…”

Law enforcement officers, while being tasked to uphold the law, must also be equally protective of citizen’s rights. “The Bill of Rights, that is the happy medium,” concluded Forbes.

Although education on Constitutional law is part of their initial training, Shores, Hunt and Robb stated that they receive daily updates on cases that effect enforcement. They, in-turn, pass that information along to their officers.

Both city and county law enforcement stand united, and reiterate their pledge to work for the people, keeping them safe, and protecting their rights.

Razorbacks Mens Tennis Team Upsets #5 Baylor

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Razorbacks Mens Tennis Team Upsets #5 Baylor

The Razorbacks mens tennis team upset fifth-ranked Baylor on Saturday afternoon at the Dills Indoor Tennis Center 4-3. It marks the best win over a ranked team since the Hogs downed #7 Texas A&M in 2016. It’s also the first top-five win for Arkansas in the recorded history of the program. After dropping the doubles match, Arkansas recorded four singles wins to pickup the upset victory.

Josh Howard-Tripp clinched the upset win in his first singles match of the spring. After breezing through the first set, 6-3, Howard-Tripp dropped the next nine sets and found himself trailing 0-3 in the third set. The Arkansas junior fought back and earned the clincher in the tiebreak.

Freshman Melvin Manuel made quick work of Rahul Dhokia at the Number 5 spot as he won in straight sets, 6-3, 6-1. The freshman has two singles wins for the Razorbacks and is 3-1 in doubles play with Josh Dominguez Alonso. Nico Rousset tied the two teams up at a 2-2 with another two-setter over Finn Bass on court four. Junior Alex Reco now holds a perfect record in singles play with a comeback win over Matias Soto, 5-7, 6-1, and 6-4.

In the nightcap, the Razorbacks downed Omaha by the score of 6-1. Arkansas took the doubles point and then earned five straight singles match wins to take their second team victory of the day.

The Razorbacks will now go on the road for the first time this season when they travel to Norman to play the Oklahoma Sooners. The time and date for the first serve for this match has not yet been announced.

Arkansas tennis fans can follow the Hogs on Twitter at @RazorbackMTEN

Jr Lady Hornets Get Shot Down By Lady Arrows

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Jr Lady Hornets Get Shot Down By Lady Arrows

It was a hard-fought battle for the Hackett Jr High Lady Hornets in last night’s face-off with the Lavaca Lady Golden Arrows. No matter how much the Lady Hornets pushed, Lavaca just seemed to push harder. After giving every ounce of energy towards the game that they could muster, Hackett ended up taking the fall 27-17. Although the Lady Hornets took a loss, they are proving every day that they have what it takes to be a worthy competitor.

Abby McBride and Teonna Best led their team with four points each followed by Kyleigh Hill, Tori Blanton, and Lilly Slavens with two points apiece. It’ll be a short break for the Lady Hornets as they get back to business against the Waldron Lady Bulldogs on Monday, February 3 starting at 4 p.m.

Photos courtesy of Mandy Foster

Sr Lady Hornets Targeted By Lady Arrows

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Megan Hecox

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The Hackett Sr High Lady Hornets knew it wasn’t going to be a walk in the park when they took to the court to face the Lavaca Lady Golden Arrows on Friday night. Coming off of a big win earlier in the week against Hector, the Lady Hornets were beaming with excitement but they also knew they had a huge game ahead of them and it wasn’t going to be an easy task. That didn’t stop them though from putting everything on the line and pushing themselves beyond the breaking point during their combat with the Lady Arrows.

After an intense four quarters, Hackett took a loss of 43-27. Faith Thomas led her team with 17 points followed by Brooke Holt with six, and Rain Vaughn and Autum Neal with two each. The Lady Hornets will host a non-conference match-up with the Waldron Lady Bulldogs on Monday, February 3 before getting back into conference play on Friday, February 7 when they face the Lady Rattlers at Magazine. Magazine sits 11-8 on the season while Hackett holds a 5-14 total season record.

Photos courtesy of Mandy Foster

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