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Sr Bulldogs Use Ferocious Defense Skills

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Sr Bulldogs Use Ferocious Defense Skills

By Megan Hecox

The Sr High Bulldogs are on a roll like “butta.” The Waldron Sr High JV boys team has successfully upgraded their conference play record to 2-0. It was a 3 point victory over the Lamar Warriors that allowed the Bulldogs to add another mark in their wins column. The Bulldogs walked away from their game with the scoreboard reading 54-51.

The Bulldogs used their suffocating defense skills to take control of the game, forcing many Warrior turnovers. Jaden Hutchens was able to sink 5 3-point shots and lead his team with 23 points. The Bulldogs showed great cohesiveness on the court and will continue to prove why they are undefeated. The Bulldogs will face the Charleston Tigers at home on January 8 starting at 4:30 pm.

Mansfield Chamber of Commerce

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Pictured from left: Rick McDaniel, Beverly Lyons, Mike Gipson, Sheri Hopkins and Mansfield Mayor Buddy Black.
By Tammy Moore Teague
The Mansfield Chamber of Commerce met on Thursday afternoon. Newly appointed President and former Mayor, Mike Gipson presided over the meeting.
New officers for 2019 are:
President – Mike Gipson
Vice President – Sheri Hopkins
Treasurer – Rick McDaniel
Secretary – Beverly Lyons
Items of business to be discussed included future plans to grow the chamber, and increase revenue. “We want to build up the chamber with new and fresh ideas that involve businesses and the community,” stated Gipson.
Ideas include a Tiger Plunge, scheduled for the end of February, a Chamber Banquet, membership drive, horseshoes and cornhole for the Fourth of July celebration and a community Easter Egg Hunt.
“Everything we do for the city we want to get people involved,” added Gipson. Members also discussed the return of the farmers market, and displaying paintings and drawings from the art class at city hall.
The next meeting for the Mansfield Chamber of Commerce will be February 7.

Scott County Officials Take Oath

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10:02 pm

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By Tammy Moore Teague
Elected city and county officials took the oath of office in Scott County on Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. –See related story
Those included members of the Scott County Quorum Court, area constables and Scott County deputies. Quorum Court member Tammie Luttrell was awarded a certificate of appreciation by Scott County Judge James Forbes and County Clerk Barbara Whiteley for serving the unexpired term of Bill Luttrell. She was appointed by Governor Asa Hutchinson to finish the term for Bill Luttrell, who had served as a Justice of the Peace for many years. Additionally, Bill Luttrell was her father-in-law. Her husband, and Bill Lutrell’s son, John, was elected in November to succeed his wife.
Kandis Carpenter, sister of the late Scott County Sheriff Cody Carpenter, was also sworn in. Carpenter is the first female to be deputized within the county.
The Scott County Board of Election Commissioners congratulated the newly elected and appointed county and city public officials.

Court-Scott-County-Quorum — Members of the Scott County Quorum Court

ceremony-swear-in-constables — Scott County Constables

Scott-County-swearing-in-ceremony — District Court Clerk and Deputy Clerk

Scott-County-Swearing-In-Deputies — Deputies with the Scott County Sheriff’s Office

Luttrell-award-Scott-County — Tammie Luttrell (left) with Scott County Judge James Forbes and Scott County and Circuit Clerk Barbara Whitley.

Jr Bulldogs Hold Off Lamar Warriors

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By Megan Hecox

The 7th-grade Waldron Bulldogs ended up falling to the Lamar Warriors by 3 points in lastnights game but they aren’t going to let this loss deter them. Although the team might not have the highest numbers on their roster, what they do have is lots of potential and will continue to build on the Bulldog legacy. “With the 7th grade, we really try to focus on the fundamentals of the game and try to keep a very simple approach,” says Coach Josh Atchley. “Traditional, here at Waldron, most of the 7th graders we get have never played basketball before and definitely not at a competitive level, so we have to start laying that foundation of the basics of the game.”

The 7th-grade team has seen some struggles this season because of their conference having to travel so far. Coach Atchley explains, “Most teams have elected to play 4 game nights with Jr and Sr High so we have struggled to find 7th-grade games.” The 7th-grade Bulldogs will continue to work on their offensive and defensive skills so that they will be ready for when they return to action on January 12th in Cedarville starting at 9 am.

In the 8th grade game, the Jr Bulldogs left their mark in Lamar with a 3 point victory over the Warriors. “We got a chance to see what our Varsity team might look like next year,” said Coach Atchley. “As a group, we do not have much size but make up for it with our work ethic. Every day is an opportunity to add value and we stress that to our guys. Adding value to the team doesn’t always mean having to score or shoot well. Nathan Settle adds value to our team by being a great teammate. He is always motivating his team and can execute anything I may ask him to do.”

All of the Jr High and Sr High teams will be back on home court January 8 at 4:30 pm when the Charleston Tigers come to town.

Its Hang Time for Jr Hornets

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By Megan Hecox

The Trinity Winter Classic is here and the Hackett Jr High Hornets are ready for action. The Tournament will take place January 3-5 with the Hornets playing their first round on January 4. Having played Danville and Lavaca, the 1-1 boys team knows their first round play in the Trinity Winter Classic won’t be a walk in the park. “We are playing against much higher classifications and I got us in this tournament to test our guys and see what we need to do to finish out the year strong,” says Boys Coach Broc Adams. “This group works extremely hard on defense and to this point that has been what sets them apart! We’ve had several games where we struggled offensively but our defense has kept us in games!”

The Lady Hornets are first up in the tournament when they play the Trinity Lady Buffaloes at 4 pm followed by the boys at 5 pm. Then at 6 pm, the Lady Hornets will take on St.Josephs with the boys concluding the night with their 7 pm start time.

Lavaca games vs UCA are cancelled. Up next is the Paris Eagles.

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Lavaca games vs UCA are cancelled. Up next is the Paris Eagles.

Lavaca High School announced today that the Junior High and Senior High non-conference basketball games against Union Christian Academy, scheduled for tomorrow January 3rd, have been cancelled. The Arrows will travel to Paris on Friday, January 4th to take on the Eagles. Both Junior High teams and both High School teams will be in action. Junior girls will take the court at 4:00.

This should be another good match up for the Arrows. The Eagles are always tough especially in Paris. However, the Golden Arrow basketball programs are all playing very well. If you want to see some good basketball, make the short drive to Paris Friday night, you won’t be disappointed.

Harper Set to Lead the City of Hackett

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12:45 pm

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By Tammy Moore Teague
On Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., members of the Hackett City Council, special events committee and newly elected Mayor Trini Harper were sworn into office.
Sebastian County Quorum Court District 3 Representative Shawn Looper was on hand to administer the oath. Harper succeeds former Mayor Leroy Stephens. The Hackett City Council members are Jodi Been, Louis Kirkendall , Allison Null, Mike Opolka, Michelle Stayton and Kevin Stiles.
Some of Harpers family and friends were there to witness the occasion. Her children and five grandchildren also call Hackett home and attend Hackett Schools. She’s a member of the Methodist church and has served on the city planning and special events committee for 10 and 12 years respectively.
Harper said she is ready for the challenge, and is “looking forward to seeing what the future holds.”

Sebastian County Officials Take Oath

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12:18 pm

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By Tammy Moore Teague
Elected officials gathered on Tuesday morning at the Sebastian County Courthouse in Fort Smith for the installation ceremony sponsored by the Bar Association.
Sebastian County Circuit Judge Leigh Zuerker congratulated the officials. “…Tomorrow, you go to work. There will be lots to do…but that’s tomorrow. Today is about congratulations and gratitude…We say well done and thank you.”
Several county officials were sworn in during the ceremony, including Central City Mayor Terry Wallace, Sebastian County Coroner Kenny Hobbs, Bonanza Mayor Elmer Nelson, Sebastian County Assessor Zach Johnson and Sebastian County Treasurer/Collector Judith Miller among others. –See related story
Before adjourning the ceremony, Sebastian County Circuit Judge Shannon Blatt thanked each of the newly elected officials and wished them well.

Wallace-Central-City-Mayor — Central City Mayor Terry Wallace

Kenny-Hobbs-Sebastian-County-Coroner — Sebastian County Coroner Kenny Hobbs

Bonanza-Mayor-Elmer-Nelson — Bonanza Mayor Elmer Nelson

Zach-Johnson-Sebastian-County-Assessor — Sebastian County Assessor Zach Johnson

Judith-Miller-treasurer-collector-Sebastian — Sebastian County Treasurer/Collector Judith Miller

Tigers Plan to Flush Little Johns

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By Megan Hecox

With the new year comes new year resolutions and the Mansfield Tigers are an unstoppable combination with high hopes and big dreams. The Jr High and Sr High Tigers will travel to Danville for a non-conference basketball game against the Little Johns on January 3 at 3 pm.

The Jr High Lady Tigers are sitting on a 2-4 conference play record with the Jr High Tigers coming in at 4-2. The Jr Tigers are led by Coach Kent Elmore while the Jr Lady Tigers are coached by Erica McKay. Both teams are ultra talented and hold the perfect recipe for success.

The Sr High Tigers ended their year playing in the Bill Frye Classic. The Sr High Lady Tigers are headed by Coach Joshua Bryan and will start their year with a 0-5 conference play record. The Sr High Tigers who are coached by Keith Dake will pick back up in their season with a conference record of 1-4.

Both Sr High Little John teams are riding high undefeated 4-0. The Tigers aren’t worried about the Little Johns stats though. All good things must come to an end and the Tigers plan to be the unhappy ending to the Little Johns Cinderella season.

Mayor Millard Set to Lead the City

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9:20 pm

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By Tammy Moore Teague
David Millard was sworn in at the Scott County Courthouse on Tuesday, January 1, 2019. Millard will serve a four year term as Mayor of the City of Waldron.
Millard was chosen by voters in the November 2018 election. Also being sworn in were members of the Waldron City Council, including Eddie Hutchens, June Haas, Paige Cupit, Dawna Young and Gary Nelson. Alderman Dave Tull was unable to attend the ceremony, but will be sworn in at a later date.
Millard said he is “excited to jump in with both feet and get started.”

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