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Breaking News – Lavaca Youth Football

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7:48 pm

Breaking news out of Lavaca: Lavaca Youth Football made the following announcement on their facebook page earlier this afternoon.

“MOM AND DADS, The lavaca youth football league has decided to join West Central Football League. The following picture is from the West Central Football League’s Facebook page. Please visit and like the page. The people voted today and it is official. We will be having sign ups in June to start in this new league. Let’s get the kids signed up and ready for this. We will now be playing the same teams as high school. This exciting news and exciting new venture for our league. Thank you.”

This change of leagues will allow the Arrows to play more of the teams that they will be playing later on when they reach junior and high school.

Cowboy Up – Lavaca

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“Well, it’s bulls and blood, it’s dust and mud
It’s the roar of a Sunday crowd
It’s the white in his knuckles, the gold in the buckle
He’ll win the next go ’round
It’s boots and chaps, it’s cowboy hats
It’s spurs and latigo
It’s the ropes and the reins, and the joy and the pain
And they call the thing rodeo”
Garth Brooks

The Double D Rodeo Company was at the Boone Miller Lone Pine Arena for the Lavaca, Arkansas Junior Rodeo this past weekend. The rodeo started each night at 7pm and went long into the night. There were events for ages 19 and under. There was a lot of talent from around the Area. Cowboys and Cowgirls came in from as far away as Mena, Arkansas and several from Oklahoma, and of course there were a lot from right here in Lavaca competing in front of their home town crowd.

For more Pictures see: https://www.facebook.com/1614485241/posts/10216971560873957?sfns=mo

“It was a big time for our little town this weekend!! We had a great turn out at the junior rodeo! Huge shout out to our 2019 royalty. They sold a total of 5,538 tickets!! GREAT JOB!!! 🙌🏽” Said Jessica Reed , the Queen Coordinator. The Lavaca Roundup Club would like to thank the community for what was a great turn out, and looks forward to the next one August 16th and 17th. There are several more events coming up between now and then though. The Lavaca Round Up Club in conjunction with Southern Fringe Productions will begin the Spring Saddle Series on April 2nd, see attached flier for more information.

The Lavaca Round Up Club is proud to present this years Lavaca Junior Rodeo Royalty, the winners are:

2018 Princess- Miley Barron

2019 Princess- Presley Whittaker
2019 Princess 1st Runner up- Avery Coughren
2019 Princess 2nd Runner up- Harleigh Hobbs

2019 Queen- Mikaylea Hall

2019 King- Sawyer Reed

Local Cemetery Decoration Dates

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Antioch Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Barling Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Buggy Hill Cemetery – April 28, 2019
Bull-Norried Cemetery – May 5, 2019
Bush Community – May 5, 2019
Carolan Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Cauthron Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Clark’s Chapel Cemetery – May 11, 2019
Coleman Cemetery – May 5, 2019
Coop Prairie Cemetery – May 5, 2019
Cross Cemetery – May 5, 2019
Dawson Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Dayton Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Douglas Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Duncan Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Freedom Cemetery – May 26, 2019
Gentry Cemetery – May 5, 2019
Gilliam Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Greenwood Memorial Cemetery – May 5, 2019
Hartford Memorial Park Cemetery – May 10, 11, 12, 2019
Hickory Ridge Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Huntington City Cemetery – May 5, 2019
Ione Cemetery – May 5, 2019
Island Cemetery – May 5, 2019
Jamesfork Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Landmark Cemetery – May 19, 2019
Lavaca City Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Liberty Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Lovelace Cemetery – May 18, 2019
Midland Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Mt. Harmony Cemetery – May 11, 2019
Mt. Olive Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Mt. View Cemetery – May 12, 2019
New Providence Cemetery – May 5, 2019
Pearson Cemetery – May 19, 2019
Pine Log Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Pleasant Grove #2 – May 12, 2019
Shiloh Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Slaytonville Cemetery – May 19, 2019
Square Rock Cemetery – May 26, 2019
Steep Hill Cemetery- May 5, 2019
Stroud Cemetery – May 26, 2019
Old Union Cemetery – May 12, 2019
Union Ridge Cemetery – May 5, 2019
West Hartford Cemetery – May 12, 2019

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Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Lavaca Cheer Squads!

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Congratulations to the 2019-2020 Lavaca Cheer Squads!

Resident Press would like to congratulate the following student-athletes who have tried out and made the Lavaca High School and Junior High Cheer Squads for the 2019-2020 school year. The Lavaca Cheer program has built a foundation of excellence and these new members are hoping to help the returning members repeat as 2A State Cheer Competition Champions.

Making the Junior Arrow Cheer Squad:
Kaileigh Whitson. Captain (Senior High Competition team)
Shaylee Wingfield. Captain
Julia Owen
Snyder Williams
Alana Mendez
Cailyn Smith
Piper Brown
Taelor Kendrick
Emileigh Vaughn
Sophie Harrison
Shaylee Leech

Making the High School squad:
Allie Colclasure. Captain
Payton McMahan. Captain
John Stoll. Captain
Taylor Lile
Hannah Hutchins
Reshia Sparkman
Ali Simpson
Ashley Sawyer
Loralai Kremers
Kamrem Cross
Andrew White
Kaile Burnett
Lindsey Morgan
Selena Shelly
Brice Hobbs
Rylie Green
Mark Miller
Aaron White

E-Resources Available at Local Library Branches

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E-Resources Available at Local Library Branches

Beginning April 1, 2019, library patrons of the Scott-Sebastian Regional Library system will have access to e-books.

The website Arkansas Library2Go is a simple and convenient way to access books online. Once at the site, the user can choose the Scott Sebastian Regional Library system, type in their library card number and have access to thousands of books.

Audio books are also available through this resource. Patrons can listen to an audio book through their smart phone or an e-reader.

Library Director Rene Myers is excited about offering e-Resources, and feels it will be of great benefit to the community.

Health Fair Hits Homerun

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Tammy Teague

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4:34 am

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The Mansfield School District sponsored the seventh annual health fair on Friday, March 29. This year’s theme was “Homerun for Health.”

Amanda Wilson, a truly hardworking and dedicated volunteer, knocked it out of the park with this year’s event. The gymnasium at the high school was all abuzz with children, teens and vendors.

Around 30 booths were set up offering information and giveaways. Banks, fire service, law enforcement, utility services, military, fitness centers as well as churches visited with the students about their services.

Students were able to get face paintings, and bags full of goodies from vendors. Attendees were treated to lunch, snacks and drinks.

The event was a huge success! Special thanks to all who donated their services, goods and of their time.

Judge Makes Proclamation of Purple Heart County

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Judge Makes Proclamation of Purple Heart County

On Friday, March 29, Scott County Judge James Forbes welcomed area veterans and spoke humbly in heartfelt gratitude.

“…The contributions and sacrifices of the men and women in Scott County, Arkansas who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedom and the way of life enjoyed by our citizens AND WHEREAS many men and women in uniform have given their lives while serving in the Armed Forces AND WHEREAS on March the 29th day of 2019 has been officially designated as the day in Scott County, Arkansas to remember and recognize veterans who are recipients of the Purple Heart. Now therefore let it be resolved that the County Judge of Scott County Arkansas does proclaim that Scott County, Arkansas is a Purple Heart County…”

Purple Heart recipient Ed Mathis was honored by Judge Forbes as well as fellow veterans. Mathis served in both the Army and Marine Corps. Also represented were many members of the VFW Post 1345.

Hornets Trying To Find Wings

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One thing is for certain. You’d be hard pressed to find a more humbled group of young men. The 2-5 Hackett Hornets might still be trying to find their rythym but when they do. Look out. Facing each other for the second time this season were the Hornets and the Hector Wildcats. Losing a close 3-2 battle in their first meeting, Hackett fell short last night by only three runs taking a 7-4 loss.

Running for a cause with four runs total were Avery Hester, Brady Hester, Jake Fisher, and Tyler Satterfield. With more hits than the Beatles were Avery with one hit and two batted in runners, Jake Fisher and Bradley Martin with one hit each and freshman Ethan Slavens with one hit and two runners batted in.

Causing damage and leaving wreckage in the field was Ethan with seven putouts and one assist. Jake and Tyler with four and one putouts respectivley. Layne Dennis with two putouts. Freshman Mason Oelke with five putouts and one assist. Freshman Cash Oliver with two assist. And Avery and Bradley with a combined two putouts and three assist.

#5 Tyler Satterfield and #00 Cash Oliver

Pitching for the Hornets in last nights game was Avery Hester and Ethan Slavens. Avery threw out 101 pitches to 28 batters striking out 5 and Ethan hurled out 22 pitches to six batters. Hackett will face Greenland away on Monday, April 1 for a non-conference match-up at 4:30 p.m.

Local School Lunch Menus April 1st-5th

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Tough Break For Waldron Bulldogs

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Sporting a young team this season with a 0-7 record, the Waldron Bulldogs arent done yet. Every day they continue to one up their baseball skills during practice while figuring out what works and what doesnt work during games.

The Bulldogs battled the Leopards at De Queen in last night dust bowl. Ending the game in five innings with a final score of 15-4 De Queen, the Bulldogs did what they could against this take-over team. Scoring the four runs for Waldron were Bryson Bailey, Seth Hunt, and Tyler Owens.

Hitting first and asking questions later with a combined six hits were Bryson, Seth, Drake Carnley, Clayton Montgomery, and Braden Williams who also batted in two runners along with Seths one. Hide your valuables because the Bulldogs are on a stealing spree. Bryson and Caden Fuller made out with two stolen bases.

Helping to keep balance on the field was Ruben Valdez with four putouts and one assist and Bryson Bailey with one putout. The Bulldogs are staying home tonight to play rival team the 2-4 Mansfield Tigers with a 4:30 p.m. start time.

Picture by Sandy Tull

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