State Representative Brant Smith brought a resolution before the House Judiciary
The support for the resolution was divided along party lines. Opponents argued the need for a Supreme Court ruling in order for it to be considered case law.
That resolution is expected to go to the House floor for a vote within the next few
February is Black History Month, and in observance, we will be featuring a “did you know” fact with Huntington native, Jerry Moore.
DID YOU KNOW?
Huntington native Jerry Harris Moore is a MHS alumnus, class of 1968.Moore is the first and only black person to host his own Radio Talk Show-Moore Talk KHOG Station in Northwest Arkansas in the 1990’s.
About the contributor: Jerry Moore was born in Kansas City, KS and came to Huntington when he was 17 months old. He’s the great-great grandson of Samuel (Sam) Martin, who is buried in the Cherokee African American Cemetery in Huntington. Moore attended Mansfield Schools and graduated with the class of 1968. After high school, he went on to get his bachelors degree and later a masters degree. Moore taught history at Northside High School from 1972-1980 and after receiving his masters degree, began teaching sociology at Northwest Arkansas Community College. His education and experience has afforded him opportunities few have only dreamed of. Lifetime opportunities, including work in the nation’s capital.
BThe Waldron City Council met on Tuesday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. One of the last items of business the council discussed was the resignation of Alderman, Paige Cupit.
Cupit had submitted a letter of resignation, effective February 6. She was elected to the position of ward III, position II in November, and was sworn into office on January 1.
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Alderman June Haas made the motion to accept Cupit’s resignation and to declare a vacancy. Alderman Dawna Young seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.
Additionally, it was the consensus of the council to hold a special meeting
“Makin’ their way
The only way they know how
That’s just a little bit more
Than the law will allow.”
– Waylon Jennings
For many, the journey into law enforcement is a family tradition. It’s not uncommon to find brothers, fathers and sons working alongside each other within the same agency. My journey into law enforcement didn’t begin at home. With the exception of my late grandfather, who was a corrections officer for a few years, there was no blue bloodline. That would change with my cousin, Peyton, who grew up across the state line in Louisiana just a few miles from where I grew up.
I had the blessing of growing up in Arkansas, close to the Louisiana state line. It was the best of both worlds – I could enjoy Louisiana cooking, but still hate LSU. A win-win situation. Growing up, there was never any indication that either Peyton or I would venture into police work. It was a miracle we didn’t become outlaws or professional wrestlers. Weekends and family get-togethers at our Grandmother’s house were filled with reenactments of the previous Dukes of Hazzard episode or wrestling outside and trying to avoid getting caught by the watchful eyes of our parents.
Following our respective high school graduations, Peyton ventured into law enforcement almost immediately. It would be twelve years before I took the leap to follow my dream of a career in law enforcement. Peyton’s endeavors were just starting.
To say he stays busy is an understatement. If it’s outdoor or civic-related, he’s in it. The list of organizations he’s involved with reads like the guide portion of the Outdoor Channel. National Wildlife Turkey Federation, The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame, Pro staff at Cedar Hill game calls, and co-founder of Tiger Bend Outdoors, LLC just to name a few. Combine this with his duties as a Sergeant with the Union Parish Sheriff’s office and you would think he wouldn’t have time for anything else. You’d be wrong. Through the years we both became civic-minded. For me, this was instilled by my father who served on the Huttig Volunteer Fire and ambulance service a short time and also served on the city council. I would follow in his footsteps in all these capacities and continue it through my work currently in Hackett. Peyton would see his mom spend a career with the Linville School District working in the school cafeteria. What was being planted was the seeds for serving others through not only jobs but volunteerism. Peyton also currently serves as a board member of the Union Parish Chamber of Commerce.
Our interests have mirrored each other beyond law enforcement and community service. While I write for Resident Press, Peyton frequently writes for tigerbendoutdoors.com as well as outdoor articles for various outlets in Union Parish.
Combined, we’ve accumulated over forty years in law enforcement. We’ve raised children and spent our fair share of time in God’s great outdoors. We don’t get to see each other as much as we did when we were younger, but we remain in contact and always offer support to one another in our various ventures. Just the good ol’ boys. Never meaning no harm.
At approximately 12:15 p.m. on February 12, the Sebastian County Sheriff’s Office received a call from the Mansfield Juvenile Treatment Center. According to the information received, a 14 year-old juvenile male had climbed the fence at the center and was last seen running to the east.
Around 40 minutes later, a call was received from the MJTC stating the
SCSO Captain Pevehouse stated that “deputies arrived in short order and
Neither the juvenile, MJTC staff, nor any deputies were injured during the capture.
Below is a screenshot from Google Maps, showing the relationship of the camp and Spur Lake.
Shaw Nee Soresen from the Sebastian county at the U of A Division of Agriculture recently visited the 8th Grade Career Development class, with some sound advice.
Ms Soresen came and taught a week long lesson about writing checks and balancing checkbooks to the class.
The students were assigned jobs and family’s and they had to learn how to to pay all their bills like you would in a real family household. Many of the students were surprised by how much everything cost like insurance, childcare, and utility cost.
Paige Cupit, who recently resigned her position on the Waldron City Council, is now facing four counts of theft of property.
On January 25, Cupit’s employer, Dalton’s Place, contacted the Waldron Police Department. Detective Horatio Gonzalez said, “when asked for the books, she notified them that things weren’t going to add up.” When Gonzalez
Cupit was forthcoming in admitting the theft, and she and her spouse did return the amount which had been stolen. However, Dalton’s Place returned the monies, and chose to go through the courts for restitution.
Dalton’s Place terminated Cupit, and refunded the monies taken from the trust accounts of the residents.
The case has been handed over to the prosecutor. The four counts of theft of property are all misdemeanor charges.
With only two days left to buy a gift, have you decided what you want to get the love of your life?
I have always thought Valentine’s Day should not be about the amount you spend, but about the thought that counts. I would much rather have a gift that was thoughtful than roses that will die in a few days, chocolates that make me fatter, a gigantic bear that will be in next summer’s yard sale since it is just creepy to look at during the night, or an expensive dinner that I will stress later about because it might break the bank. So, I have decided I would make it easier for you this Valentine’s Day just in case you need a last-minute gift idea besides the normal flowers, roses, and gigantic teddy bear. Here are 15 Unusual and Creative Gift Ideas for the love of your life!
If you know me well, you know I just had to google the top 2017/2018 greatest male voices just to finish that line.
6. Don’t want to lip sing? Write her a love letter. Believe it or not, sometimes girls still want a little bit of a love storybook moment. Share what made you fall in love with her. What makes you love her now and what makes you want to grow old with her? Don’t be afraid to let her know how much you love her. You don’t have to be sappy year-round. But, just this once, share your heart.
7. Make her a bath basket that she would love after a long day’s work. Include in the basket, bubble bath or a bath bomb, lotion, maybe a new perfume, even splurge for a new robe. Have the basket waiting for her when she gets home. While she enjoys her bath, cook her dinner!
8. Attempt to cook a meal from start to finish. Buy cheap crystal candle sticks from the dollar tree to have a candle lit dinner. If you don’t normally cook for her, this will be special for her. Be sure to pick out a favorite song to play at the end of the meal, and ask her, “May I have this dance?” Dancing in the kitchen or living room can be just as sweet as dancing under the stars. It’s the thought that counts. However, make sure if you cook, you clean up your mess! If you have kids and this is near impossible, you can still cook the meal, and then once the kids go to bed, light the candles and ask her to dance!
9. Make her a movie basket with all her favorite snacks, popcorn, a new fuzzy warm blanket, and her favorite movie or rent a new romantic one from Red Box. Then, put a sweet note inside the basket that says why you want to spend time with her. The note will probably be her most favorite part of the basket. She won’t be expecting you to share your feelings, but be honest and tell her what you love most about her.
10. Does your significant other have an office job and love donuts? Send him or her a dozen donuts, and inside the box on the lid write, “(Insert Name), I donut know what I’d do without you!”
11. Make a YouTube video recording yourself recalling the memory of when you first met and the way you felt. If the place is nearby, you could even visit the place in your video. Then, share how much you love her/him now. If you don’t know how to upload to YouTube, a simple tutorial can always be found online to explain the process. It’s simple and easy. However, uploading to Facebook could be another option.
12. Is your significant other a book worm? Does he or she love reading books? Slip little sweet notes all throughout the pages of the book he or she is currently reading. So, later the notes will be found. Or, if you know a book that he or she has been wanting, make a book basket, include the new book with favorite snacks but don’t forget to put the sweet notes within the pages of the book!
13. Buy some Gummie Bears, Hershey kisses, Hot Tamales, and a pack of Extra gum. Put a note on the gummie bears that says, “Life without you would be unBEARable.” Place a note on the bag of kisses that says, “I love your sweet KISSES” and a note on the hot tamales that says, “You are my HOT TAMALE!” Last, place a note on the gum that says, “I love you extra much! Thank you for being so EXTRA special in my life!”
14. Buy a watch for your significant other and inside the box place a note that says, “After all this TIME, I’m still in LOVE with You!”
15. Buy a gift certificate for your sweetheart to get her nails done or a haircut. You can always purchase a massage as well. You can even order a couple’s massage. Think outside the box instead of the things you buy every year.
One thing that the love of your life needs to know is that you don’t just love them on Valentine’s Day once a year, but that you love him or her every day that you are together. Make your significant other feel special. It only takes a few minutes to google an idea and then make it your own.
Sometimes, just a simple card sharing your feelings can mean more than any expensive gift. Be creative, be fun, and don’t be afraid to be romantic.
Laughter and love should always go hand in hand!
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Weekly Fishing Report
This is the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s fishing report for Feb. 6, 2019. If there is a body of water you would like included in this report, please email [email protected] with information on possible sources for reports about that lake or river. Reports are updated weekly, although some reports might be published for two weeks if updates are not received promptly or if reporters say conditions haven’t changed. Contact the reporter for the lake or stream you plan to fish for current news.
WEST-CENTRAL ARKANSAS
(updated 2-6-2019) Sharon at Lucky Landing (479-641-7615) says clarity is muddy and the lake is returning to a normal level. Surface water temperature on Tuesday was 42 degrees. Anglers tried for crappie but reports were poor. Bass fishing also was poor. Nothing reported on bream, catfish or white bass.
Lake Catherine
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No report.
Lake Catherine (Below Carpenter Dam)
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(Updated 1-30-2019) Shane Goodner, owner of Catcher All Guide Service, reports that Entergy is currently running a minimum flow pattern below Carpenter Dam. Fast flows and dangerous currents had been the norm for weeks as Lake Ouachita stayed in the flood pool for most of January. Fisherman can now safely access areas that hold good numbers of rainbow trout as the stocking schedule is in full swing. Bank fisherman are recording limits of trout using corn floated just off the bottom with a marshmallow floater. Waxworms or mealworms are also working well presented in the same manner. Spin fishermen casting Super Dupers in silver or gold colors have perfectly matched the injured threadfin shad that are drawn through the turbines in times of generation. Shad are a main prey for trout and other area gamefish below the dam. Little Cleo’s and small jigs are also very effective in current situations from the bank or boat. Fly-fishermen are taking advantage of the 5-foot drawdown and are wading to areas that hold big schools of fish. Woolly Buggers in black or green and San Juan worms in hot pink cast with a strike indicator have been deadly for those anglers who chose to brave the freezing temperatures of the last several days. Overall, rainbow trout fishing has improved dramatically in the last week as stable conditions have returned to the Carpenter Dam tailrace. Fishing will only become better as the month of February brings another 12,000 rainbow trout into the area. As January comes to an end, the walleye spawn looms on the horizon. Smaller males will begin to show up in early February to prepare the beds for the much larger females. Trolling shallow-running crankbaits against the current below the bridge is an excellent way to target these fish that guard their beds aggressively. Carolina rigs tipped with live minnows or night crawlers work better in slack water conditions. The spawn will start below the bridge and bedding fish can be found all the way to the dam by late February. White bass fishing has been very slow with no reported catches. Striper activity has also been slow. These fish are often found together in the tailrace as both species feed on shad schools and injured baitfish. Rainbow trout are king below the dam as huge numbers are stocked this time of year and this influx of trout gives fishermen the chance to catch a beautiful fish and provide their families with a tasty and healthy table fare. Anyone navigating Lake Catherine is urged to be aware of the generation schedules and always use caution and wear a life jacket when on the water.
(updated 1-30-2019) Charles Morrison at Classic Catch Guide Service (479-647-9945) said water temperature is 46 degrees. The river is muddy. Creeks are starting to clear. All species have been slow due to the high and dirty water conditions. But as the creeks start to clear there will be opportunity. Jerkbaits, and Alabama rigs will play a role in catching you some largemouth bass. A jig and Bamboozie will also play a role; make sure the jig is small, and shorten up the Bamboozie and dragged it very slow on bottom without picking it up. The bite is really light and you should be ready for it. The striped bass have also been good on jerkbaits and Alabama rigs. The best bite has been early. A single swimbait will work, also. White bass have been with the stripers. Jerkbaits and spoons will catch you some good white bass. Crappie have been hit-and-miss due to the current in the creeks. The clarity is getting good with the current, it’s been just a tad bit swift to keep the jig where the crappie are. Chartreuse, black/chartreuse, Bobby Garland Monkey Milk and Cajun Cricket have been working well if you can keep the jig in front of the fish.
Lake Hamilton
(updated 2-6-2019) Greeson Marine, hometown dealer of the Arkansas born-and-bred Xpress all-welded aluminum fishing boats in Hot Springs, reports lake levels still down 3-5 feet in all areas of the lake with slightly stained water and clarity 2-4 feet. Lake clarity will change this week with the rains expected. Water temperatures are hovering near the 50-degree mark throughout. The bass bite is sluggish due to water temps and the increased pressure of fisherman practicing for upcoming tournaments. Bass are still, for the most part, deep in the 20-30 foot range, but when the sun comes out expect the fish to move up into depths of 10-15 feet, and feed near the main channel points over rip-rap and rocky areas (rocks hold heat). Go-to baits will be watermelon seed jigs with subtle trailers, suspending and deep-diving-suspending jerkbaits in shad or crawfish colors and, of course, the drop-shot rig with finesse-style Senko worm setups. Crappie are smoking hot right now just over the tops of brush piles near the main channel and feeder creeks. Look for depths of 20-35 feet using your side imaging and downscan. Minnows and tipped jigs are working well fished just above the fish (typically 20 feet). Walleye and hybrids have been mixed in with bass-infested areas and are good attackers of vertical-fished white or chrome spoons. “Wear those life jackets, folks, it may be 70 degrees outside but the water temps are still dangerously cold! Good luck and Go Greeson!”
(updated 1-30-2019) Capt. Darryl Morris at Family Fishing Trips said the pattern has been the same for several weeks here. Vertical-jigging spoons at a range of 35-55 feet depth will produce plenty of catches. Work deeper channels and the deep end of points.
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation was 342.51 feet msl (full pool: 342.00 feet msl).
(updated 2-6-2019) Andrews Bait Shop and More (479-272-4025) said the water is cloudy and at a normal level now (342 feet). No temperature was reported. Anglers report catching fish in deep waters. Crappie are fair on minnows and white/chartreuse jigs. Bass reports are fair. Catfishing is fair. Nothing reported on bream.
(updated 2-6-2019) Good Ole Boys Trading Post (479-272-4710) said the lake is clearing and the water level is normal. Still, they say, not a lot of fishing is going on. Crappie are the best thing going, they say, with good reports. Bass are poor. Catfishing can be good at times. The bream bite is poor. No other details were offered.
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation was 576.09 feet msl (full pool: 578.00 feet msl).
(updated 2-6-2019) Todd Gadberry at Mountain Harbor Resort and Spa (870-867-2191/800-832-2276 out of state) said black bass are fair. Alabama rigs, jigs or spoons fished on main lake points or in creek channels are working OK at this time. No report on walleye. Stripers are still fair on live bait and Bama rigs. Major creek mouths and main lake points on the western and central parts of the lake are the best for these fish. No report on bream. Crappie are slow and being caught with jigs or minnows in 20-30 feet of water near brush. Catfish produced no reports. Water temperature is ranging 46-50 degrees. The clarity is clear. Lake level is at 576.08 feet msl. Contact the Mountain Harbor guides – Mike Wurm, 501-622-7717; Chris Darby, 870-867-7822; and Jerry Bean, 501-282-6104 – for more information.
Blue Mountain Lake
As of Wednesday, the Army Corps of Engineers reports the lake’s elevation was 384.38 feet msl (full pool: 384.00 feet msl).
No reports.
The ASA holds a summer and winter convention every year to offer Sheriffs the opportunity to elect board members, discuss the status of the ASA, and to assist each other with different issues such as – new laws, equipment, procedures, crime prevention, and other relative topics. The association also offers various training throughout the year to assist Sheriffs and their Deputies in protecting and serving the citizens of Arkansas.
“They bring in speakers, like this time they had someone there from the FBI,” noted Shores. He added that they discussed things such as jail management, and changes to laws.
The next conference meeting will take place in August.
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