Weather advisors had warned of the potential for strong storms today. With the percentage of rain lowering over the last few days, the threat was still imminent, especially with high winds.
Early afternoon, a front passed through the area with gusty winds, and strong rains. The winds caused many homeowners multiple problems with downed trees, and personal property scattered across neighborhoods, with some not knowing where things ended up.
The above image shows a tree that narrowly missed a house on Highway 378, falling between the house itself, and another tree with debris scattered across its roof, and yard. We were unable to reach the homeowner for damage assessment.
Afternoon Storms Wreak Havoc
#NationalDayofPrayer
Prayer. It holds meaning, power, and an overwhelming sense of calm. We live in a world where it’s an uncommon sight to see it, much less in a public setting.
Today, community members, and local Pastors gathered at the gazebo in Mansfield square to come together as one and pray. The prayers included local towns, citizens, public officials, schools, local governments, first responder agencies, as well as national elements such as the President, our Armed Services, and a multitude of other focuses.
One vital element about today’s gathering is that It brought people together, at one time, in one place. These people prayed not for themselves, but humbly prayed for YOU.
Decals Support Mansfield Little League Football
Mansfield Little League Football has teamed up with local business “Decal It With Love” to spread some Tiger Pride in the community.
These decals are perfect for your business, vehicle windows, coffee mug, or just about any location to show off your Tiger pride.
They cost $10.00 each & proceeds will go to the Mansfield Little League Football program.
Contact Misty Morgan at (479) 462-1730 to place orders. You can have them personalized for FREE.
The Heart of Hecox
If you’ve spent time around Adam Hecox, you would understand his quiet and humble demeanor. He doesn’t draw attention to himself, or his selfless actions. Those qualities are a few elements that make Adam special to our community, and the definition of pride.
Regardless of the weather, you will find him outside cleaning up the sidewalks of Main Street, cutting grass or picking up trash along the bleachers at Mansfield Middle School, just to name a few. When he’s not giving his time to make Mansfield look better, you can find him coaching one of many sports, or walking the family dog, to and from school with his wife, and kids.
Everything Hecox does, is done quietly with no social network status pointing to what he’s done, or currently doing. His actions are done in the shadows, and with a full heart.
Recently, Hecox utilized his talents to “paint pride” at Johnny Cake Ball Fields. He has already been enlisted by Mansfield Schools to paint inside locker rooms, and hallways. His talents go far beyond a public servant, Father, and Coach.
RP wrote another story on Hecox’s action that made a huge impact on a young boy. Read it HERE
Thank you, Adam for setting an amazing example to our youth, and your efforts to show the definition of community.
Community Comes Together For Cleanup
Mansfield hosted their annual city-wide cleanup last Saturday at the Public Works Department, and community members showed up in a big way.
Mayor Mike Gipson stated, “This was an amazing sight to behold. I want to thank the entire community, the staff of the City of Mansfield, and all of those who helped us make this a success.”
Clean-Up Statistics: (74) trucks of all sizes, and (37) trailers of various lengths came in, with (6) large hoppers going out.
With such a large turnout, traffic flow was at a stand still and some participants had to wait over an hour and a half to be unloaded.
“We didn’t have one single complaint on waiting times, and we greatly appreciated their patience” stated Gipson.
Mansfield Alumni Reunion
By Tammy Moore Teague
The 29th Mansfield Alumni Reunion will be held Saturday, May 5 at the high school cafeteria. Registration is at 9 a.m. that morning followed by at 10 a.m. meeting and presentation of the Alumni Scholarship. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. The cost is $13 per person. If you would like to make reservations please call 479-928-4006.
May 3000th
You’re probably asking what’s going on with the subject line of this article. To answer in short, it’s a date, and a number that holds special meaning to all of us at Resident Press.
Three years ago this month, we launched ResidentPress.com with a sincere focus on the communities we all call home. As a non-print publication, we have had our struggles, our successes and we’re here to stay.
In appreciation of your support, we’re giving away (2) Gift cards this month as a Thank you!
As an added bonus….If we reach 3,000 Facebook Likes in the month of May, we’ll triple those cards and give away (6) in total.
Here’s how to participate:
1) You must LIKE Resident Press on Facebook (we’re on Twitter, and Instagram also if you didn’t know)
2) Invite your friends, and family to LIKE Resident Press on Facebook
3) LIKE and share our content through your personal social networks
Yes, it’s that simple!
Participation begins May 1st, 2018, and ends at 11:55pm on May 31st
MMS 5th Grade Students of the Month for March
The Mansfield Middle School has been tremendously blessed with outstanding leaders of tomorrow. Instead of presenting a group of students of the month, we will attempt to select two students each week from different grades to highlight their abilities and educational success.
5th Grade students of the month for March are Cameron Pettus and Carter Whiley. Both students were nominated by their teachers for outstanding qualities they display by being positive leaders and helpful students and peers.
Cameron and Carter are in their first year at the Middle School like all other 5th grade students and have transitioned well. Cameron was nominated for his hard work and dedication in the classroom as well as his leadership projected throughout the day. Carter has been a persistent worker that is tireless with her dedication. Cameron and Carter continue working hard in each and every class and are working at impacting others that are around them. We hope that both students continue to grow and work on being positive students and leaders at Mansfield Middle School.
Here are some key facts that Cameron and Carter would like to share:
Cameron Pettus: Favorite Subject Science Carter Whiley: Favorite Subject Math
Hobby: Playing Video Games Hobby: Reading and Drawing
Funniest School Memory: Saying Tsunami Funniest School Memory: None I can recall
When a count down ended.
Favorite Movie: Nacho Libre Favorite Movie: Jungle Booke
Embarrassing Moment: Tripping in hall Embarrassing Moment: None I can think
Happiest Moment: Getting all A’s & B’s Happiest Moment: Traveling with my family
Favorite Book: Stone Fox Favorite Book: Lord of the Rings
Favorite Food: Chicken Spaghetti Favorite Food: Watermelon
Future Aspirations: Be a Video gamer Future Aspirations: Be and Author
Favorite Color: Red Favorite Color: Blue
Congratulations to Cameron and Carter and their parents for having such great young students. Thanks for such great students from Mansfield Middle School.
2018-2019 MES Kindergarten Registration
Where: Mansfield Elementary School
Date: May 22nd (8:30am – 11:30am & 1:30pm – 5:00pm), May 23rd (8:30am – 11:30am & 1:30pm – 3:00pm) and May 24th (8:30am – 11:30pm)
Sessions will last 15 to 20 minutes on a 1st come 1st serve basis.
Please bring your child for testing
Please bring the following information
- *Copy of child’s social security card
- *Copy of immunizations (shots) or the Arkansas approved IMM exemption form
- *Copy of Birth Certificate or a statement by a local registrar or a county record certifying the child’s date of birth; an attested baptismal certificate; a passport; an affidavit of the date and place of birth by the child’s parent/guardian; previous school records; or military identification records.
- Required within 30 days of start of school
Your child must be 5 years of age on or before August 1, 2018 to enroll in Kindergarten.
Records Breaking Below High Flying Junior Tiger
Early on Mansfield eighth grader Brandon Carver couldn’t decide which vertical jump he liked best. At first the high jump intrigued him. Later the pole vault consumed most of his interests. Eventually the second year track athlete managed to excel in both. Now, he has two junior high records to show for his efforts.
Above Tiger Track Stadium and just behind the press box a records board shows outstanding times and distances recorded by top notch Mansfield track athletes. Because of his outstanding performances over the course of a district championship season, Carver’s name will now be listed among those great performances.
Carver broke both the Mansfield Junior High records in high jump and pole vault this past season. The new MJH record for high jump is 5’ 6”. The new record for pole vault is an astonishing 10’ 6”.
Carver’s high jump clearance was accomplished twice this season. Once at Waldron and another at Alma. If he was old enough to participate at the senior high district, it would have placed second and qualified him to the 3A state meet.
Over the last two weeks of the season, Carver caught fire in the pole vault as well. He won the Waldron Bulldog pole vault competition with a leap of 10’ 6”. He took that momentum and captured the 3A Region 1 West Junior High Conference title with an equally high leap 8 days later.
“Brandon has some real talent in track,” stated Mansfield Coach John Mackey. “Coach (Josh) Bryan got him interested in the vertical leaps last year as a seventh grader. When Brandon gets motivated to win, he is pretty hard to beat.”
“I’d like to see him go get some expert lessons at the Arkansas Vault Club or somewhere like that,” continued Mackey. “We’ve had two state champions in the vault at Mansfield with Travis Sharp and Mallory Ward. They both went to AVC. It may really make at difference in his jumps.”
Carver will be eligible for state competition next season as a freshman. His first opportunity for that upgraded competition will be in February at the indoor state meet. After completing his junior high season in the spring in 2019, plans are to move up the high flyer for senior high conference and beyond.