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Lady Hornets Ridin’ High In That Softball Sky

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Lady Hornets Ridin’ High In That Softball Sky

Pictured #2 Audrie Chaney

The Hackett Lady Hornets have done it again. Another complete strikeout of the competition. Hackett hosted the Hector Lady Wildcats to the first conference game of the season. The Lady Hornets wouldn’t even let the Lady Wildcats come off home plate as they ended their game with a dominating 10-0 Hackett shutout.

Concluding the game in six innings, the girls were quick to lay down the law. Staying fast on their feet were Kayla Richardson, Madeline Freeman, Madi Taylor who also stole two bases, and Sarah White with two runs each. And with one run apiece was Audrie Chaney and Shayla Foster. Autum Neal earned herself one hit and two steals.

Cracking bats with four and three hits were Sarah White and Madeline Freeman. Coming in with a combined five hits for the Lady Hornets were Kayla, Shayla, and Jamye Durham. Never knowing where she would pop up next with her faster than Flash moves was Audrie Chaney with eight putouts. Sarah White brought in seven and combining for three putouts were Kayla, Madeline, and Emma Infalt.

With better pitching skills than Sandy Koufax was sophomore pitcher Kayla Richardson with 89 pitches to 21 batters striking out seven. For their next game, the Lady Hornets will be headed to Harrison to take on the Lady Goblins in the Ozark Classic Tournament tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Lady Bulldogs No Go Win Against Alma

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Megan Hecox

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Pictured #00 Mackinzie Callahan

The Waldron Lady Bulldogs went into last nights game against the Alma Lady Airedales hoping for a new ending outcome. The Lady Bulldogs have fallen short the last few years they have faced Alma and unfortunately, last night was no different. Waldron still battled with the same ferocity that they bring to every game but in the end, the Lady Airedales just weren’t letting up.

The Lady Bulldogs held Alma to four straight innings of zero runs. Waldron slid into home plate in the third inning securing one run. Alma must have just needed to warm up because out of nowhere by the fifth and sixth inning, the Lady Airedales knocked out seven runs. With Waldron unable to catch up, the game ended 7-2 Alma.

Senior Mackinzie Callahan put up two hits, one run, and one stolen base for Waldron. Snagging the second run for the Lady Bulldogs was Kelsey Yother also stealing a base. Bayleigh Lipham led her team in the fielding division with eight putouts while Ashtyn Moore, Whitney Richmond, and Mackinzie each contributed two.

Saige Mahar and Rheagan Sanford were team players coming in with five and three assists respectively. Sophomore pitcher Ashton Young threw a great game with 118 pitches to 32 batters striking out two of them. The Waldron Lady Bulldogs will head into tonight’s game with an 8-4 total play record.

Staying home for this evenings conference game against rivals the 4-8 Mansfield Lady Tigers, the Lady Bulldogs are showing no signs of letting anyone come into their home and beat them. Waldrons last two home games ended with the Lady Bulldogs winning with a combined score total of 25-5. The game will start at 4:30 p.m.

Picture by Sandy Tull

Obituary – Martha Lou Watkins (1935 – 2019)

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Tammy Teague

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Obituary – Martha Lou Watkins (1935 – 2019)

Martha Lou Watkins of Waldron, Arkansas went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, March 27, 2019 in Waldron, Arkansas surrounded by her loving family. Martha was born August 27, 1935 to James Newberry and Florabel Doughty Newberry. She was 83 years old. Martha was a long time member of Temple Baptist Church in Waldron, Arkansas.

As a young woman, Martha met and married her handsome military serviceman, Floyd. They spent the next 57 years together, being friends, companions and partners in everything. They loved to camp and play cards with friends. Martha had ridden many miles with Floyd checking cows. Martha was a business woman with experience in various fields ranging from restaurant to fashion to a motel manager. Martha enjoyed crafting, cake decorating, arranging flowers and bow making. She had a knack for decorating any challenge given to her. Martha had a lot of hobbies but her true passion was spending time with her family and taking care of them, making precious memories to last forever.

Martha leaves behind to cherish her memory, one daughter, Terri Jones and husband Donald, one son, Mark Watkins, one brother, Dickie Newberry all of Waldron, Arkansas and three sisters in law, Louise Newberry of Waldron, Arkansas, Imogene Newberry of Texas and Louise Newberry of California. Nana will forever remain in the hearts of her grandchildren: Kristy Young and husband Matt, Kelli McCurry and husband Josh, Evan Watkins and great grandchildren, Ashton Young, Logan Young, Raylan McCurry and Clayton McCurry. Martha will be missed by all that knew her and the many whose lives she impacted including a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, friends and loved ones.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Floyd Watkins, her parents, James and Florabel Newberry, and her brothers: Wando, Charles, Frankie, Jerry and one sister in law, Marcine.

Martha’s celebration of life service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 29, 2019 at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Waldron, Arkansas with Rev. Jackie Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Waldron, Arkansas. Arrangements are being entrusted to the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas.

Martha’s pallbearers will be Josh McCurry, Matt Young, J.D. Newberry, Rusty Nelson, Dr. S.A. Ahmed and Brent Keener. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Bell, Fritz Morales, Bill Maxwell, Steve Owens and Grayson Owens.

Martha’s visitation will be Friday, March 29, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Heritage Memorial Funeral Home in Waldron, Arkansas. You may leave words of remembrance for Martha’s family by visiting: www.heritagememorialfh.com. http://www.heritagememorialfh.com

B.A. May pitches a no-hitter against JC Westside

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B.A. May pitches a no-hitter against JC Westside

Photos courtesy of Johnna Morgan

BethAnn May was brilliant in the pitcher’s circle on Thursday, as she threw a no-hitter to lead the Lavaca Lady Arrows past Westside 15-0. May threw a no hit shutout over five innings, striking out 11 and walking one against the Lady Rebels.

The Lady Arrows secured the victory thanks to ten runs in the fourth inning. Lindsey Morgan, Morgan Taylor, Brianna Winchester, Jessica Flanagan, Brooklynn O’Kelley, and Tessa Leonard all drove in runs in the frame. The Arrows scored 3 more runs in the 5th. 2 of those runs came off of a Sierra Lamb in the park home run. Lavaca collected ten hits on the day. Winchester and Lamb lead the team at the plate. Winchester had three hits in three at bats and Lamb had another 2 on 4 plate appearances.

The Lady Arrows are going to be very tough to beat this year. With their strength of pitching and strong hitting the Lady Arrows look to carve up the conference. Next up for the Lady Arrows will be a April first match up with Magazine. Game will be in Lavaca at 4:30.

Arrows Wreck the Rebs 11-0.

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Photos courtesy of Johnna Morgan

The Lavaca Golden Arrow baseball team traveled to JC Westside today after a tough loss yesterday to the Lamar Warriors. For the Arrows this game was an opportunity to get back on track to start conference play. Getting back on track is exactly what the did. The Arrows have struggled at the plate the past couple of games but today the Arrows hit the ball hard and created scoring opportunities every inning. The Arrows posted 11 runs on 8 hits. Westside also committed 5 errors in the game allowing the Arrows to capitalize. Jimmy Hall and Trey Castor each racked up multiple hits for Lavaca. Hall went 3-for-4 and Castor went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Lavaca. The Arrows got things started on the second pitch of the game when Jayger Wagner singled. This was the start of a four run inning.

Defensively, Jimmy Hall had all the right stuff on Thursday for Lavaca. Hall gave up only 4 hits in a complete game shutout, striking out 11. The Arrow defense was sure- handed behind their pitcher. They committed no errors in the game.

With strong pitching and hitting, the Arrows are definitely ready to make some noise in conference play as they look to defend their conference championship. Next up for the Arrows, will be Monday April 1st at home. They will be looking to play April fools on the Rattlers of Magazine.

Sebastian County Department of Emergency Management & Public Safety Honors Retiring Chief

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Tammy Teague

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Sebastian County Department of Emergency Management & Public Safety Honors Retiring Chief

On Thursday, March 28, the Deputy Director of Sebastian County Department of Emergency Management, Travis Cooper, honored retiring Mansfield Police Chief Boyd Farmer.

Cooper said they recognized Farmer with a Certificate of Exceptional Leadership “for the support he provided while serving within Sebastian County to better prepare and protect the community residents.”

Farmer’s last day with the Mansfield Police Department is Friday, March 29.

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National Library Week at the Scott-Sebastian Regional Library

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Tammy Teague

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National Library Week at the Scott-Sebastian Regional Library

The Friends of the Sebastian County Library is hosting events throughout National Library week.

Participating branches include Hartford, Mansfield, Greenwood, and Lavaca. Each will host activities throughout the week. Light refreshments and door prizes will be offered at every event.

On Monday, April 8 from 6-7:30 p.m., the Greenwood SWAT Truck, Greenwood Police Department, Greenwood Fire Department, Sebastian County EMS and the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Department will be on hand for Touch a Truck Family Story Night. Community leaders will be reading stories and there will be snow cones and face painting.

There will be two events on Tuesday, April 9. From 5-7 p.m. it’s after hours at the Library in Greenwood. There will be music by harpist Darice Auguston, a meet and greet with Library Director Rene Myers and an art activity with Martha Efurd.

Also on Tuesday, April 9 from 1-5 p.m., Lavaca will host an open house. Drop by the Lavaca branch for games, refreshments, door prizes, and more.

On Wednesday, April 10 from 3:30-5 p.m. it’s tween/teen time at the Greenwood Library. There will be bingo for prizes from 4-4:30p.m., a STEM activity, games, food, and door prizes.

Thursday, April 11 from 9:30-11:30 a.m., there will be an adult brunch and Bingo for Books in Greenwood. Author Nancy Powell will have a book signing and speak during that time. There will be door prizes and much more.

The Mansfield and Hartford branches will host open house on Thursday, on April 11 from 1-4 p.m. Historian Jack James will be at the Mansfield location. There will also be refreshments and door prizes.

On Friday, April 12 from 10-10:30 a.m. the Greenwood Library will conclude the week with a story time for kids from birth-preschool. There will be goody bags, door prizes and more.

At each of these events there will be books for sale and information on
E-resources.

Reapers Ready To Bulldoze The Bulldogs

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If you didn’t get the chance to watch our areas newly created Ouachita Reapers semi-pro football team play their first game of the season last weekend then have no fear. This Saturday, March 30, the Reapers will be hosting the Dallas Bulldogs at Sawyer Wright field in Waldron, Arkansas at 3 p.m.

Owner and part-time Coach, Wesley Allen Schuller, fills us in on how he and the Reapers are feeling about their upcoming encounter with the Bulldogs. “Most of my guys haven’t played in years, since high school, and for several, this is their first time ever playing. We look forward to playing the Bulldogs and the challenge we know they will bring us. The Dallas area is a very large area and constantly produces great athletes so we know it will be a great challenge. We have to play smart, fundamentally sound football for all 4 quarters and control the clock.”

The Dallas Bulldogs have been up and running for over a decade. They have won many championships and will definitely be a force to be reckoned with. Head Coach for the Dallas Bulldogs, Robert Wright, tells us what we can expect from his top-performance players. “The Dallas Bulldogs are looking forward to coming to town. We are 5 times League Champions and a 1 time National Champions Organization. We pride ourselves on playing the game the right way. You will see excitement from the first whistle to the end of the game.”

If you find yourself looking for something to do and you’re wanting to watch some high-energy semi-pro football, then head to Waldron and support our local area Ouachita Reapers. These teams put their blood, sweat, and tears into what they do for the love of the game. So let’s say thank you by showing up and showing support!

Hartford Offers Center for Youth and Fitness

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Tammy Teague

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Hartford Offers Center for Youth and Fitness

Last year, the City of Hartford opened a youth recreation center. More recently, they have added a fitness area to the facility.

The Hartford City Council voted to change the hours of operation on Monday, March 25. The Exercise Center will be open on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 6-9 p.m. There is no charge, however, you must be 18 or older.

The facility includes two treadmills, Gazelle, Bowflex, stationary bike and weight machine.

The youth recreation center will be open on Friday and Saturday nights from 6-9 p.m. It offers air hockey, foosball, a pool table and board games. The center is free for kids to use, but those 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. They do offer snacks for sale.

The facility is located in the old medical building in Hartford, at the corner of Broadway and Bolan.

Waldron Seeks Police Officer Applicants

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The City of Waldron will be accepting applications for a Police Officer.

Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D..

Drug testing & pre-employment phsyical required and have a valid Arkansas drivers license.

Pay will be determined at the time of hire.

Applications will be accepted until noon on April 15, 2019.

Applications are available at Waldron Police Department located at 323 Washington Street, Waldron, Arkansas 72958

For more information, please call 479-637-9106

The City of Waldron is an equal opportunity employer.

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