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Class 3A State Volleyball Tournamet Update: First Round, 3 p.m. Games Results

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Class 3A State Volleyball Tournamet Update: First Round, 3 p.m. Games Results

The Class 3A state volleyball tournament is underway at Paris High School. First round games are being played today with winners advancing to the second round on Wednesday.

The results of the 3 p.m. games are:

Fountain Lake defeats Green Forest 3-0. Advances to the second round to play Harding Academy on Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Piggott defeated Mayflower 3-1 to advance to the second round on Wednesday at 1 p.m. to play Waldron.

Stay with Resident Press today for continued coverage of first round action at the Class 3A state volleyball tournament!

Arkansas Class 3A State Volleyball Tournament Update: 1 p.m. First Round Games

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Arkansas Class 3A State Volleyball Tournament Update: 1 p.m. First Round Games

The Arkansas class 3A state volleyball tournament is being held October 29-30, and October 31 at Paris High School. First round, quarterfinals, and semi-finals games will be held. The 3A state championship game will be held Saturday, November 2, in Hot Springs at Bank OZK Arena. The class 3A final will be played at 5 p.m.

Today’s first round games will be played on two courts that will both be the settings for 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., and 7 p.m. games. Check with Resident Press throughout the day for updates and results of all the first round games.

FIRST ROUND RESULTS

1 p.m. Games

Harding Academy vs. Mansfield

Harding defeats Mansfield 3-2

Harding advances to second round on Wednesday and will play the winner of Green Forest vs. Fountain Lake at 5 p.m.

Perryville vs. Waldron

Waldron upsets Perryville 3-2 and advances to second round on Wednesday to play the winner of Mayflower vs. Piggott at 1 p.m.

Resident Press will keep you updated throughout the day. The next update will be the results of the 3 p.m. games. Stay with Resident Press for the latest in Class 3A state volleyball tournament results!

Sr Rattlers: Don’t Hate Em’ Cause You Ain’t Em’

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Sr Rattlers: Don’t Hate Em’ Cause You Ain’t Em’

Photos courtesy of LaWaynea Cox

Just call them butter cause they’re on a roll! Sitting in the #1 seed in the 2A-4 conference standings, the Magazine Sr High Rattlers already have one foot in the door of the playoffs. With a total season record of 6-1 and a conference record of 4-0, the Rattlers just snagged their fourth straight win in a row this past Friday against the JC Westside Rebels.

With a final score of 38-12, Magazine scored 32 of their points in the first half of the game completely shutting out the Rebels. Westside was finally able to put points up but only in the third quarter alone. Tatum Scott was first with a Rattlers touchdown when he rushed 30 yards to paydirt. Xeng Yang followed suit as he rushed a 12-yard Rattler touchdown proving to the Rebels that he was going to be hard to handle. A quarterback pass from Scott to Cameron Raggio would seal the two-point conversion.

Ball control was the name of the game for the Rattlers as Tsim Neeg Vang, Kobe Faughn, and Caleb Hyatt were successful in bringing in some long run yardage for the Magazine offense. As an always nice added bonus, the Rattlers were awarded two points from a Rebel safety. Continuing the winning momentum for Magazine in the first half was Kaedon Trejo with a 5-yard rushing touchdown coupled with a two-point conversion rushed by Scott.

As the game was about to head into halftime, Scott intercepted a Rebel pass for a 65-yard Pick 6. The two-point conversion pass from Scott to Jacob Hall was good and the game went into halftime 32-0 Magazine. The Rattlers put up one more touchdown with the help of Trejo and his 14-yard rush before ending the game.

The Magazine Rattlers have one game left on their schedule and that is against the Mountainburg Dragons. But they aren’t celebrating just yet because the 2-1 Dragons aren’t going to be a walkover. Quite possibly one of the toughest competitors of the season, the Rattlers know they are going to have to bring 100 percent for four full quarters with zero letting up if they want to earn the win. Magazine will host Mountainburg this Friday, November 1st at 7 p.m.

WES Teacher Receives Classroom Award

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Tammy Teague

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Waldron Elementary teacher Colin O’Bryan was recently awarded $500 by Arvest bank to utilize in his classroom. O’Bryan was among 116 teachers chosen to receive the award.

O’Bryan was nominated by 10 year- old student, Justi Hunsucker. She, according to her mom, wrote, typed and submitted the nomination on her own. Justi’s parents, Todd and Angela Hunsucker, are proud of their daughter, and were pleased to see O’Bryan honored.

Hunsucker’s wasn’t the only nomination. O’Bryan was also praised for his commitment to his students. “Mr. O’Bryan brings his love of teaching and learning to his students by encouraging them, finding their strengths and building upon them, attending students extra curricular events and always pushing students to be the best they can.”

The award by Arvest Bank was part of the “We Love Teachers” campaign. “As a business that stresses commitment to the communities we serve, it is our pleasure here at Arvest to recognize some of the teachers who contribute so much to those same communities,” Arvest president and CEO Kevin Sabin said. “It has been exciting to watch our We Love Teachers campaign grow over the last several years, and we hope these awards show how much we value and appreciate the hard work our teachers put in every day.”

Waldron Elementary is honored to have such a talented and caring teacher like O’Bryan at their school. Congratulations to him!

Senator Rice Stands for the “Little Guy” on Conservation Push

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Senator Rice Stands for the “Little Guy” on Conservation Push

Senator Terry Rice recently took a stand during a meeting of the Arkansas Legislative Council for, as he called it, the “little guy.” This, in response to Governor Asa Hutchinson’s million dollar request for the conservation of the Buffalo River.

The move comes after the state settled a 6 million dollar payout to C&H Hog Farms. The owners purchased a permit, and were in complete compliance. However, activists rallied against the farm claiming it would pollute the Buffalo River.

Hutchinson signed an executive order in late September, creating the Buffalo River Conservation Committee, chaired by the Secretary of Agriculture.

When the Arkansas Legislative Council met, Rice stated, “I am not against helping the Buffalo or any other river in keeping clean water.” Adding, that the governor’s request could run the small farmers out of business. “With the background of the C&H Hog Farm, which this legislature approved, and I supported, because of where we were…we had a small business that had not been found violating regulations or been fined. It’s just because of the excess resistance and possibilities down the road that brought us to where we’re at today, and hopefully that will be resolved.”

Rice, Vice-Chairman of the ALC, shared his concerns about the little farms. “There is a lot of difference in big farming operations, row cropping thousands of acres, …and the little guy who can’t even take off from his two house chicken farm to come to Little Rock to be engaged.” He went on to add, that the future is his main concern, noting red flags with involvement from multiple agencies, including the Environmental Quality Director, and Parks and Tourism Director. “Where is the voice in that for the small farmer…that is what is concerning to me.”

State Representative Marcus Richmond responded to the committee’s action, stating:

I never saw any scientific evidence indicating the nature and amount of pollution supposedly caused by the (C&H) hog farm. There were plenty of claims made by different groups, but those groups were pursuing their agenda to close down the farm. Groups of activists were able to weaponize government, and the result is every farmer in Arkansas will have to be looking over their shoulder from now on because they may be the next target. Every acre of Arkansas is a watershed. So what is next? The Fourche, the Ouachita, or Red River? If this issue was really about pollution of the Buffalo River and the need to clean it up, then these environmental groups would be demanding that the river be closed to human activity. Humans on the river is the biggest source of pollution. I will never stop fighting for our farmers!”

The discussion also drew concerns from other lawmakers including Senator Jimmy Hickey (R) from Texarkana and Senator Missy Irvin (R) from Mountain View. By a voice vote, the council voted to withhold the money until the governor’s office and state officials could meet with elected representatives from the Buffalo watershed.

LL Tigers Aim To Take Two Vs Golden Arrows

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Megan Hecox

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LL Tigers Aim To Take Two Vs Golden Arrows

The Mansfield Little League Football teams had a week to relax and enjoy a well-deserved bye week this past week. The Tigers earned their bye week by being the #1 seed in the 3rd and 4th Grade division of the WCFL Playoffs and the #2 seed in the 5th and 6th Grade division. Now, it’s back to business for the Tigers as they prepare to take on a surging Lavaca Golden Arrows program.

Lavacas 3rd and 4th Grade was the #6 Seed and entered the Playoffs as the underdogs against the #3 JC Westside Rebels. The Golden Arrows lost to the Rebels just the week before but learned quickly how to win as they defeated JC Westside 24-14 in the first round of the Playoffs. The Golden Arrows 5th and 6th Grade entered at the #5 seed for the Playoffs and played against #5 Greenland. Lavaca hadn’t played Greenland in the regular season but took care of the Pirates none the less with a 16-6 win.

Even though Lavaca is on a roll, Mansfield knows success is achievable against the Golden Arrows. The Tiger teams put a whoopin’ on Lavaca in their regular season defeating the Golden Arrows with a two-team combined score of 74-8. The Tigers had the benefit of not only having a bye week to rest, but they will also have home-field advantage for the WCFL Playoff semifinal games. With everything looking towards victories in Mansfields favor, the Tigers are not looking past Lavaca. Practices continue this week as normal as the players and coaches work endlessly to earn their opportunity at WCFL Championship gold.

3rd and 4th Grade Coach, David Moore explains “What a year it’s been so far for the 3rd and 4th Grade Tigers. Our kids have shown up and showed out every week thus far. We talk to our kids every week about the target being on their back and that they have the hardest job of keeping it there. I truly believe we have one of the most well-rounded 3rd and 4th Grade teams in this part of the state. These kids show up every weekend ready to do their job. They are a very coachable group and that’s what makes them so great. They’re very smart and can adjust to anything we throw at them. With all that being said, we have a big game this weekend. Lavaca has a very good team over there and they’re coming for us. There is nothing harder in my opinion than beating a good team twice. It should definitely be a good one.”

5th and 6th Grade Coach, Steven Moore said “Our 5th and 6th Grade Tigers have had a great year so far. Coming into the playoffs with one loss is quite the feat in a league like this. We are trying to get redemption on an outstanding Magazine team but first, we have to make it by a very talented Lavaca team. We have put in a lot of work in this season to get where we are and we want to keep winning. Our team is well rounded offensively and defensively and work great together to achieve the same goal. That goal is the WCFL Championship. The kids show up every week for practices and games ready to play their hearts out and that’s all I can ask for.”

The semi-final round between Mansfield and Lavaca will take place on Saturday November 2nd at Mansfield. 3/4 Grade will start at 3 p.m. and 5/6 Grade will start at 4 p.m.

Parker Surrenders to Authorities in Leflore County

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Parker Surrenders to Authorities in Leflore County

Jay Parker, a Scott County man who has been charged with 379 counts of animal cruelty and two charges of theft of property, surrendered to authorities in LeFlore County on October 9. Parker was charged with knowingly receiving stolen property.

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After being booked into the Leflore County Jail, Parker was later released on a $30,000 bond.

An investigation by special rangers of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association and investigators with the Arkansas Agriculture Department resulted in Parker’s arrest in May.

Special Ranger Bart Perrier led TSCRA’s portion of the investigation with the assistance of fellow Special Ranger Kenneth Wadsworth. Billy Black, Chief of Law Enforcement for the Arkansas Agriculture Department led the investigation there.

According to Perrier, Parker allegedly entered into a one-year contract with a Texas rancher to care for the victim’s 435 cows and 61 calves. Near the end of the contract period in the fall of 2018, the victim discovered that a substantial portion of the cattle under Parker’s care were dead or unaccounted for.

According to the report by investigators, Parker sold 54 head of cattle at the Leflore County Livestock Auction in Wister, Oklahoma.

In Arkansas, it is believed that he sold 29 head of the victim’s cattle at the Waldron Livestock Market. Numerous other cattle allegedly died due to poor living conditions and willful neglect by Parker. As a result, two charges for theft of leased property over $25,000, and 379 counts of cruelty to animals were filed in Scott County, Arkansas. He was arrested on those charges May 20, 2019, and was subsequently freed on bond.

If convicted, the one charge in Oklahoma could result in a sentence of 3-10 years in prison and significant fines. In Arkansas, the two theft charges carry a penalty of six years each, and every animal cruelty charge could land Parker in prison for up to a year.

TSCRA would like to thank Special Rangers Bart Perrier, Kenneth Wadsworth and John Cummings as well as Chief of Law Enforcement Billy Black of the Arkansas Agriculture Department for their tremendous combined efforts on the case.

Parker pled not guilty in a Scott County, Arkansas court in June. His trial date is set for November 25.

Sr Tigers Struggle At The Hands Of Lamar

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Megan Hecox

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Sr Tigers Struggle At The Hands Of Lamar

On Friday, October 25, the Mansfield Sr High Tigers suited up to take on the Lamar Warriors at Lamar. The wind was blistering cold and the rain was coming down in sheets but the Tigers were determined to set fire to the field. Mansfield was slow to start in the first half of the game but was able to put 20 points on the board in the second half. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to shut down the Warriors and Lamar took the win 48-26.

The Tigers ended with 202 total yards on the game with Quarterback Ethan Stovall completing 12 passes for 145 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. Jaicy Griffin conquered five yards on a rush and achieved two receptions for four yards. The Warriors allowed Layton Howard to obtain five receptions for 111 yards and three of the four Tiger touchdowns.

Will Meadows left his mark with a 14-yard TD earning a six-point victory for Mansfield. Tyler Holmes was able to successfully connect with three receptions from Stovall totaling 10 yards. Clay James was able to move the Tigers closer to paydirt with his six-yard reception. And Griffin and Meadows combined for four KO returns making up a total of 69 yards.

Although the outcome wasn’t exactly what the Tigers were hoping for, it’s going to take more than this loss to break the Tigers spirits. With two games left in conference play, the 2-3 Mansfield Tigers will stay home this Friday, November 1st to host the highly anticipated face-off with the 3-2 Cedarville Pirates at 7 p.m. Last season, the Tigers lost against the Pirates 26-20 in an intense and highly emotional game. But this time around, Mansfield has zero intentions of giving Cedarville the opportunity to bask in that glory come Friday night.

Greenland Upsets Pirates on Rainy Senior Night

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Greenland Upsets Pirates on Rainy Senior Night

The Cedarville Pirates (6-2, 3-2) played their last home game of the 2019 football season Friday night, hosting the Greenland Pirates (4-4, 2-3). Due to the weather, Cedarville moved the celebration for their Senior players into the High School Gymnasium.

The Seniors playing in their last home game, are Jon Stewart, Argen Akylbekov, Calloway Henslee, Alex Ascencio, Brayden Russell, Brison Redding, Kevan Jones, Devonta Jordon, Kolbye Beals, and Noah Mize. Not pictured is Zack Aldridge.

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Cedarville could never catch any wind in their sails and turnovers would plague them throughout the game. Cedarville’s Kelin Mitchell would be the only Pirate in blue to score late in the first quarter to tie the game at 6. The Pirates in green would score on 5 of their 6 first half possessions to take a 33-6 lead at the break.

Opening the second half, Greenland would score on their opening drive to move the score to 41-6 and keep the clock running for the rest of the game. Cedarville’s Darryl Kattich carried the ball 19 times for 140 yards on the night. The loss bumps Cedarville down to fourth place in their conference, but the Pirates are looking to keep their playoff hunt alive with only two games remaining in the regular season.

Cedarville travels to Mansfield (5-3, 2-3) this Friday night, November 1, to take on the Tigers at 7:00 p.m.

Scott County Blessing Box Food Drive

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Tammy Teague

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Something truly heartfelt, and passionate is taking place at the Scott County Courthouse!

The “Blessing Box Food Drive” is underway, and anyone who can is encouraged to aid in making the mission a success.

Non-perishable food donations can be made at the Scott County Courthouse November 1-November 21.

If you have any questions about the drive you may contact Sheri Thompson at 479-637-2155, Teresa Scantling at 479-637-2780 or Barbara Whiteley at 479-637-2642.

In addition to the food drive, there will also be a smoked turkey fundraiser for Thanksgiving. The funds raised will go towards the Angel Tree. Anyone interested in purchasing a smoked turkey can call 479-637-2155.

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