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Jr Tigers Bag A Win Over Rattlers

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On Monday, December 2, the Mansfield Jr High Tigers hosted the Magazine Rattlers in a you snooze you lose basketball match. With both Tiger teams combined, they were able to put a total of 96 points up to Magazines combined 26. The Jr Lady Tigers were up first to sink or swim and by the end of the game, it was apparent that Mansfield was prepared to swim the English Channel. The Lady Tigers took the incredible win 54-9.

Skylynn Harris was hot on her game Monday night as she laid dominance to 16 Lady Tiger points all being made by 3-point shots. Natalie Allison followed suit with 12 points. And Kynslee Ward, Harlie Fuller, Alyson Edwards, Raine Hecox, Seven Sanderson, and Brooklyn Adams combined for the remaining 26 points. Quick to lay claim on the ball was Cassidy Carlton, Lita Hecox, and Serenity Brunson with a total of six rebounds. And like a thief in the night, the Lady Tigers took 22 steals.

Next up to put it through for two were the Jr boys. It was fast-paced hoop action for the Tigers when at the sound of the final buzzer, they sent the Rattlers packing with a loss of 42-17. “Offensively we did a good job running our man offense forcing Magazine to switch to zone early in the contest,” explains Coach Keith Stovall. “Scoring by quarter was balanced as we scored 11 points in the 1st, 3rd and 4th quarters and 9 in the second. Our individual scoring was also balanced.”

“Tyler Turnipseed led us with 11 points followed by Clint Stovall with 10 points. (That is the kind of scoring we need each game out of our primary ball handlers.) Austin Quinalty chipped in nine points and did a fantastic job with interior passing. Darton Hoopengarner added five followed by Braxton Byers with four and Zach Hayslip with two. Free Throw shooting has got to improve. Going 4 for 14 at the line is not going to get it done most nights.”

“I thought our ball-handling got a little too cute and lazy at times. Particularly in the 2nd half as Magazine brought some full-court pressure. The dribbling between the legs and behind the back looks good in the NBA but can get you into a lot of trouble in Junior High. Also, in the 2nd half, we got a little impatient with our shot selection. When you build a 20+ point lead there is no need to pull the trigger on a one-pass into the offense perimeter shot. The clock is your ally at this time and when a team gets that far behind they need the ball back. So they will leave those shots wide open, hope you miss and use it like a turnover.”

“Defensively we had a solid performance throughout the game. It did slack off a bit in the second half and we started giving up way too many second-chance scoring opportunities. Also, we have to be more physical on the interior. NO Free Rides Across The Lane. Any cutter into the lane should be contacted by one of our defenders. We also allowed them to take position from us. Six of Magazine’s points came on inbounds plays where they simply just bodied our players up and moved them out of the way. Good night for us and a good win. All the things we need to improve on are easily fixable with good effort in practice.”

The Jr High Tigers have a week off before getting back into the action with their first conference game of the season at Charleston against the Tigers. On Monday, December 9, the 7th grade Tigers will play first starting at 4:30 p.m. followed by Jr High. May the best Tiger win!

Paris Sweeps Waldron in Boys & Girls Jr. High Action

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Paris Sweeps Waldron in Boys & Girls Jr. High Action

The Paris basketball program discovered a winning formula over the past ten days; a formula that included Thanksgiving turkey, practice time, and recovery for several of its team members who were ill before the break. The result was a double-header sweep of the Waldron Bulldogs last evening in junior high school basketball action at Paris. The win put the Lady Eagles back on track after its last loss at Lamar in which 3 of their teammates did not travel with the team due to illness. On Monday night, the Lady Eagles were back to full strength and they played perhaps their best game of the season so far.

The junior Lady Eagles were paced by freshman Brailey Forst. Forst had 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 steals in the 41-6 win for Paris. Rachel O’Neal added 8 points and 3 rebounds. Jayden Well had 4 points, 3 steals, 3 assists and 2 rebounds. Annalise Stanford rounded out the scoring leaders for Paris with 4 points, 3 assists, and 3 steals. Paris led the game 30-4 at the half. For Paris coach Dustin Williams, the break in the schedule was a welcomed opportunity to practice his team, as well as giving them an opportunity to recover from illness that had struck the team several days earlier. “Glad to see us come out of Thanksgiving break with a strong performance. You could tell that we were able to get some practices in over the break and really work on our conditioning and team chemistry. Proud of the effort all 12 girls put in on and off the court. It was a fun night to be a Lady Eagle.”

In the second game of the evening, the Paris junior Eagles boys team defeated Waldron in an intense and highly-competitive game 48-45. Jesse Wells had 21 points and six rebounds. Sam Muldrow added 11 points and 10 rebounds for the Eagles. A battle that included a 3-point, half court shot by Waldron to pull the Bulldogs within 3 of Paris, was not settled until the last minute of the game when Paris was able to hold on for the victory. The game was very physical; every shot was contested, and rebounds came at a premium as both teams hit the boards hard for every missed shot.

The Paris senior high Eagles and Lady Eagles teams begin play in the Lavaca Invitational Tournament this afternoon with games versus Mansfield. Both coaches hope the Thanksgiving formula will pay off for the senior high teams as it did for both junior high teams Monday night. The conference opener is fast approaching, and the Paris coaching staff would undoubtedly like to see their teams begin to solidify and get ready for conference play. Tonight’s games against Mansfield will be an important step for both teams that struggled greatly prior to the Thanksgiving break.

Raine’n Leadership On Harvard

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When it comes to education, Mansfield, Arkansas eighth-grader, Raine Hecox, holds herself to a high standard. Her entire schooling career, she has worked hard to maintain the Honor Roll while also encouraging classmates to try and do the same. This year, Hecox was voted president of the Future Business Leaders of American and voted president of the student council. One teacher, Mr. Lex Mickle, took notice of Raine’s leadership qualities and nominated her to attend the 2020 Ambassador Leadership Summit at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Raine passing out doughnuts and juice to bus drivers for FBLA

“In the four years that I have known Raine, she has continued to display respect for her peers and teachers whom she also has positive relationships with,” Mr. Mickle expressed. “Raine always seems to have an optimistic attitude regardless of the situation. She was recently voted by her peers as the class representative of the student council. That alone shows her desire to lead and that others recognize her desire and ability to do so as well.”

For seven days in June, Raine would get the opportunity to develop new global perspectives alongside other student leaders from as many as 140 other countries all over the world. She will also be able to gain college life experience from a top university gaining her a competitive edge for college and a career which Raine is planning on making as a Civil Engineer. Also during the summit, she will get to explore such historic sites as the Freedom Trail, the Paul Revere House, the Old North Church and visit the JFK Presidential Library and Museum along with MIT.

Raine and Mrs. Kandis Howard testing out her STEM project

In order to make all of this possible, Raine will need the support of her family, friends, and community to help her raise summit tuition so that she can experience this once in a lifetime opportunity. Raine has set up a GoFundMe page for which you can find the link below. With everybody’s support, we can help pave the educational path for this small-town girl.

CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT RAINE

RP’s Top Stories of 2019: #9

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Tammy Teague

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Taking the number nine spot in our top ten stories for 2019, is the feature on Buckner College.

https://residentpress.com/buckner-college-witcherville/?preview_id=10022&preview_nonce=2ff93c4c21&preview=true&_thumbnail_id=10019

The article, published in January of 2019, featured the history on the college, which opened its doors in Witcherville in 1882. At that time it was the largest and most imposing structure in the State of Arkansas devoted to education. The college was chartered in 1879 and began operating in 1882 as one of Arkansas’s earliest Baptist educational institutions.

Ultimately the college closed in 1914. The facilities were sold to the local school board, and by 1919 Buckner College was just a dim memory. In 1930, the stonework from the unfinished college building was sold and transported to Waldron, where it was used to construct the Pines Movie Theater.

The memory of Buckner College remains in a park by its name and one native stone building.

Rattler Football: That’s All Folks

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Megan Hecox

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Although the Magazine Sr High Rattlers fell from the State Playoffs during the second round, they still accomplished more than most people thought they would. In their final hurrah of the season, the Rattlers hosted the Fordyce Redbugs and after four intense quarters, Magazine lost their footing 38-14. The 2019 football season ended with the Rattlers locking in an 8-2 overall record and sitting undefeated 5-0 in 2A-4 conference play.

As the Rattlers tuck football back into the snake den until next year, they will also be saying goodbye to seven seniors. Magazine will be sending off Kaedon Trejo, Xeng Yang, Jacob Hall, Jack Kirbo, Caleb Hyatt, Tsim Neeg Vang, and Bryce McDowell to their future endeavors and to make the world a better place. The juniors stepping up to take over the team as seniors next season will be Josh Brackett, Tatum Scott, Kobe Faughn, Brad Price, Cole Gilbert, Wade Case, William King, Dalton Angel, Joeseph Posey, and Cameron Raggio.

Hyatt ends the season with 1106 total yards, 18 touchdowns and four PATs for 116 overall points, 28 solo tackles, and 26 assists. Scott closes with 926 total yards, and 17 TDs and 5 PATs for a total of 113 points. Trejo packs up with seven TDs, 283 KO return yards, and 438 rushing yards. Faughn concludes with 48 solo tackles, 22 assists, five forced fumbles, and 634 total yards.

Yang finishes with 239 rushing yards, 18 total points, and 44 total tackles. Vang signs-off with 165 total yards, one touchdown, and 14 total tackles. Hall shuts down with 92 total yards, 12 total points, 11 solo tackles, seven assists, and one forced fumble. Kirbo earned one solo tackle and two assists. McDowell ended up with two forced fumbles and 21 total tackles. Ashton Droemer walks away with 160 total yards, 24 total points, and 20 total tackles.

#10 Trejo, #42 Tsim Neeg Vang, #58 Dalton Angel, and #25 Jacob Hall

And Raggio calls it a day with 69 total yards, 18 total points, eight solo tackles, and one interception for a touchdown. The defensive stars of the Rattler tackling show was Price with 12 solo and 10 assists, James Haugh with 10 solo and nine assists, King with a total of 12 tackles, Austin Krigbaum with six solo and four assists, and combining for 38 total tackles were Cameron Mattson, Haden Littleton, Joeseph Posey, Dakota Pack, and Terrance Thurman.

This is only the beginning of what’s to come for the Magazine Rattlers as they’ve opened a can of snakes that can’t be undone. Nor would they want it to be. Next season will be a whole new ball game as the 2A-4 loses Hackett and Lavaca from their conference and gains Bigelow, Conway Christian, Quitman, and Yellville-Summit.

Pirate Community Gifts New Camera To Biggest Supporter

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Pirate Community Gifts New Camera To Biggest Supporter

One of Resident Press’ sports photographers, Malinda Mizell, recently received a generous gift from her Cedarville community. According to Mizell’s friend, Lillie May, her camera was worn out and she had been saving for some time to purchase a new one.

You see, the students, parents, and teachers along with the rest of the Pirate community all rely on her talent of photography. Malinda attends every game, band concert, cheer competition, field trip, and church camp. She also photographs senior pictures and church baptisms.

“She attends literally anything that the kids are involved in,” stated May. “She captures these moments in our kids’ lives. She does this for free of charge!” God placed it on her heart to bring the need to the community. May acted on that spiritual nudge one evening during a game. A group message went out to those sitting in the stands of the Cedarville gym.

“As soon as everyone heard…BOOM! We all came together..I wished you could have been there and seen it happen,” added May. “Here was Malinda doing what Malinda does, taking pictures of everyone’s kids on the court. So many in the gym were moving around making their donation and she was never the wiser.”

The coaches and refs led the special presentation. Mizell received a standing ovation of appreciation, a reciprocating act of love from her own beloved community. “We thank you for taking pictures of our kids…we really appreciate you capturing the moments of our kids’ lives. Malinda, as you look through the pictures of the crowd tonight, that’s your friends that love and appreciate you!”

The residents of the Cedarville community are grateful to Mizell for her years of dedication and with humble gratitude shared with her a small token of appreciation. “I am speechless. So blessed and humbled. All I can say is thank you. Thank you to all who pitched in on helping me get a new camera,” Mizell responded. “Y’all have totally blown me away. I love taking pictures and capturing memories for our kiddos and I love y’all for doing this even though you really shouldn’t have. It just melts my heart…Thank you.”

RP Top Stories of 2019

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Tammy Teague

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As we prepare to close out another year, we wanted to look back over 2019 and share with you the top 10 stories of the year.

We will start with number 10, and end with the top story of 2019 on January 1, 2020. As we look to a new year, we thank you, our readers, for your continued support as we have continued to grow!

The number 10 story of 2019 is:

https://residentpress.com/resolution-clarifying-gun-rights-passes-senate/

The story, which was published in March, highlighted the passage of Resolution SR18, which served to clarify gun rights in the state.

Obituary – Georgia Louise (Pattillo) Huie Baker (1946- 2019)

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Tammy Teague

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Obituary – Georgia Louise (Pattillo) Huie Baker (1946- 2019)

Georgia Louise (Pattillo) Huie Baker of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, November 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Georgia was born April 16, 1946 to Harvey and Dorothy Pattillo. She was 73 years old.

Georgia was always very involved in extracurricular activities. When she was in college she did everything from modeling, to drill team, and was a member of the Watson Chapel Nurse Club. Georgia was a teacher in the Waldron School District for many years. She was a lady of many talents and hobbies. She loved home decorating, rearranging furniture, gardening, landscaping, and was notorious for her Azaleas. There were very few things she did not conquer. She enjoyed playing solitaire on her Ipad and when it came to a game of hand and foot or dominoes she was quite the smack talker because of her competitive nature. She would take down the best of opponents. With all her hobbies, loving her family was first. She enjoyed making memories and spending time with each of them.

Georgia leaves behind to cherish her memory, her children: Kelley A. Huie, Katy Slater and husband Robert, Joella Whittaker and husband Justin, Jackie Presley and husband Steve, Chris Baker and wife Renda Baker and Clint Baker and wife Trish. She will forever remain in the hearts of her 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Georgia will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of extended family, friends and loved ones.

Georgia is preceded in death by her first husband, Joe Kelley Huie, her second husband, John C. Baker, her parents, Harvey and Dorothy Pattillo and two brothers, Harvey A. Pattillo and John Pattillo.

Georgia’s life celebration will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas with Donna Huie officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Georgia’s pallbearers will be Robert Slater, Ethan Slater, Chris Baker, Clint Baker, Steve Presley and Justin Whittaker. Honorary pallbearers will be Kelley A. Huie and Dick Huie.

Georgia’s visitation will be Saturday, November 30, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.Stanley’s life celebration will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Clepper officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Obituary – Stanley Ray Sims (1970- 2019)

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Tammy Teague

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Obituary – Stanley Ray Sims (1970- 2019)

Stanley Ray Sims of Waldron, Arkansas passed from this life, Thursday, November 21, 2019 in Wichita, Kansas. Stanley was born May 22, 1970 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He was welcomed home by his parents Danny and Betty Sims. He was 49 years old.

Stanley was a fun loving guy. He was always pulling something on someone. He looked forward to Halloween so he could prank everyone. He enjoyed building trucks, hunting and going to the races. When Stanley wasn’t working, he loved family time and being with his loved ones.

Stanley leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Denise Sims of the home, his parents, Danny and Betty Sims, and his children: Trevor Sims, Trey Sims, Lindsey Wright, Shelly Wright, and Heath Wright. He will forever remain in the hearts of his grandchildren: Bella Raelyn Sims, Haven Scantling, Zayden Scantling and Avery Wright. Stanley is also survived by two sisters, Tammy Chronister and Betty Lee and one brother, Russell Sims. Stanley will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including a host of nieces, nephews and extended, friends, neighbors and loved ones dear to his heart.

Stanley was preceded in death by one nephew, Greg Godfrey.

Stanley’s life celebration will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2019 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Gary Clepper officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Grove #3 Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Stanley’s pallbearers will be Trevor Sims, Trey Sims, Russell Sims, Heath Wright, Michael Scantling and Charley Hicks. Honorary pallbearers will be Sam Hudson, Bucky Sparks and Booger Oliver.

Stanley’s visitation will be Friday, November 29, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel.

Obituary – Jerry Don Goodwin (1958- 2019)

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Tammy Teague

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Obituary – Jerry Don Goodwin (1958- 2019)

Jerry Don Goodwin of Waldron, Arkansas, passed from this life, Wednesday, November 20, 2019 in Fort Smith, Arkansas with his loving family by his side. Jerry was born August 16, 1958 in Mena, Arkansas to Jackie Dale and Billie Ruth Goodwin. He was 61 years old.

Jerry enjoyed hunting and fishing. However, most importantly, he was a loving dad and grandfather. His family was his world and he cherished every minute he got to spend with his grandchildren making memories and sharing good times to be treasured.

Jerry leaves behind to cherish his memory, two sons, Brandon Goff and wife Darla and Rodger Goff and wife Jamie all of Waldron, Arkansas. “Poppy” will forever remain in the hearts of his 6 grandchldren: Madison, Michael, Saylor, Levi, Charley and Austyn. Jerry leaves a legacy of memories with one sister, Kathy Fruen of Hatfield, Arkansas and one brother, Mike “Moody” Goodwin and wife Sharon of Waldron, Arkansas. Jerry will be missed by all that knew him and the many whose lives he impacted including special nieces, Amanda Stewart and husband Daniel, Stacy Shores and special nephew, Brandon Goodwin and a host of friends and loved ones dear to his heart.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Jackie and Billie Goodwin, one sister, Carolyn Shores, one brother, Rockie Goodwin and one nephew, Chris Shores.

Jerry’s graveside memorial life celebration will be at 10:00 a.m. at the Oliver Cemetery near Waldron, Arkansas with Bro, Terry Goff officiating. Interment will follow. Arrangements and cremation are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Waldron, Arkansas.

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