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Empty words? Or reality?
Truth: “When words fall into disuse the experience, meaning and practice go with them.” I’m sharing, alphabetically below, important disused words with replacements (in parentheses). No individual has all characteristics; the collective effect on society is devastating. Consider them and what you can do to help our society recover. They are:
Accountability (irresponsibility), attention (indifference), awareness (ignorance), chastity (sexual promiscuity), Christianity (atheism), clarity (obscurity), common sense (nonsensicality), compromise (polarization), decency (pornography, vulgarity), dependability, trustworthiness (unreliable, untrustworthy), disclosure (concealment, secrecy), earnings (welfare), education (illiteracy), independence, self-sufficiency (dependency), ethics, honor (disgrace, dishonor), expertise (incompetence);
Family values (family devaluation), financial management (debt, waste), foresight (heedlessness), freedom, individuality (slavery, control, socialism), happiness (sadness, despair), honesty (corruption, deception), insight (unawareness), integrity (dishonesty, deceitfulness), justice, equity (injustice, partiality), lawfulness (lawlessness), leadership (tyranny), legitimacy (illegitimacy), life (abortion, murder), logic (nonsense), loyalty (disloyalty, infidelity), mom, dad (gender neutrality), morality (immorality);
Objectivity (bias, subjectivity), open-mindedness (narrow-mindedness, judgmental, opinionated), order, control (chaos); patriotism (treachery), peace (conflict), perceptibility (disguise, undetectability), planning, preparation (short-sightedness, unprepared), practicality (impracticality), propriety (impropriety), prosperity (poverty), prudence (folly, recklessness), punishment (condonation);
Rationality (absurdity, irrationality, senselessness), reason (disregard, neglect), reliability (unreliability), respect (contempt), responsibility (irresponsibility), restraint (uncontrolled); safety (danger, violence), simplicity (complexity), stability (insecurity), truth, realism (lies, denial of reality), understanding (misinterpretation, misperception), unity (division), victim’s rights (criminal protection), willpower (insecurity), wisdom (stupidity).
Concepts and words are interrelated; one loss entails loss of others. Lies are hard to identify when presented as imprecision, social acceptability, exaggeration, or disguised, well-placed propaganda. Lies are so common, so ‘normal,’ in our bias-saturated media, hyper-politically controlled socialistic culture that truth looks inappropriate, alarmist, or unbelievable by comparison. Gullible society is easily controlled by tyrants. Question what you hear!
Caring for language, communication is a moral issue. If society isn’t willing to become stewards of statements they hear, call liars to account – particularly lies threatening national security and society as a whole, then your freedom, everything you hold dear will be destroyed. It’ll take decades to recover. What’s happening to our nation IS happening to you – slowly, imperceptibly.
Recovery depends upon individuals willing to disclose lies, hold others, media and leaders accountable for words and actions; to clarify confusion, identify evasion, correct error, challenge media and remove corrupt (career) politicians’ who intentionally deceive, falsify and mislead.
Doing nothing does something. Begin recovery in November. Status quo hastens imminent destruction.
Tom Reaves | 2022-09-03T05:48:54Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Empty words? Or reality? | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/empty-words-or-reality/article_06cd0a71-26a0-5961-a1d5-7388bf58bffe.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/empty-words-or-reality/article_06cd0a71-26a0-5961-a1d5-7388bf58bffe.html |
Marsico
Bellis
Gustafson
Qualls
Wijeratne
A-State ‘Decode’ Project secures NSF grant
JONESBORO — A team of faculty researchers at Arkansas State University has secured a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation to train interdisciplinary teams of scientists to analyze novel interactions within multiple levels of biological organization.
The project, “Understanding Invasion and Disease Ecology and Evolution through Computational Data Education” is described by the researchers with the abbreviation UandI-DEECoDE (You and I Decode).
Dr. Travis Marsico, professor of botany in the Department of Biological Sciences, is the principal investigator for the project.
“The project focus, at the interface of disease ecology, invasive species biology, and advanced computation, is timely and incredibly important to help solve some of society’s pressing problems,” Marsico explained.
He is joined by a team of co-principal investigators, Dr. Jake Qualls, assistant professor of computer science, Dr. Emily Bellis, assistant professor of bioinformatics, Dr. Asela Wijeratne, assistant professor of bioinformatics, and Dr. Kyle Gustafson, assistant professor of parasitology. Greg Umhoefer is the project coordinator.
“I am thrilled about the transformative potential of our research traineeship for the science doctoral programs at A-State,” Marsico continued. “The interdisciplinary nature of our program will allow us to make important discoveries, advance science, and train a diverse scientific workforce.”
Grant activities will include interdisciplinary and project-based coursework, professional development institutes, data science boot camps, mentorship networks, research pods and opportunities to conduct science abroad.
This work fits well into A-State’s growing research mission.
“As an emerging Carnegie R2 national research university, it is very important that we support and grow our doctoral programs, and this grant does exactly that,” noted Dr. Tom Risch, vice provost for research and technology transfer. In addition to the research training for Ph.D. students that will result, our faculty will be engaged in cutting-edge research that is both basic and applied in nature.
“This interdisciplinary research has taken shape as a result of a close collaboration between the biology faculty who focus on disease ecology and invasive species and our faculty in our Center for No-Boundary Thinking, which will result in entirely new approaches to address big questions,” Risch added.
Direct local impacts will include long-lasting institutional improvements to graduate student life by sustaining more Ph.D. lines and building a solid and inclusive graduate student culture, according to the grant proposal narrative.
Scientific literacy, appreciation and engagement deficits in Northeast Arkansas will be addressed by infusing UandI-DEECoDE into the local community through targeted outreach activities, Marsico added. Beyond the region, the project will address the critical roles of global awareness, information systems and predictive modeling to tackle growing issues regarding invasive species and diseases.
With an added goal of boosting participation among historically underrepresented groups in STEM, UandI-DEECoDE will help prepare scientists for the knowledge-based workforce in the Arkansas Delta, one of the most disadvantaged regions in the United States.
The focus of the project, at the intersection of disease ecology, invasion biology and data science, makes this program the first of its kind to explicitly address the need to combine expertise from these fields to enhance the understanding of ecology and evolution among newly interacting species.
The NSF Research Traineeship Program is designed to encourage the development and implementation of potentially transformative models for STEM graduate education training. The program is dedicated to effective training of STEM graduate students in high-priority interdisciplinary or convergent research areas through comprehensive traineeship models that are innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with changing workforce and research needs.
This award reflects NSF’s mission and has been deemed worthy of support through evaluation using the Foundation’s intellectual merit and broader impacts review criteria. | 2022-09-06T20:24:15Z | www.jonesborosun.com | A-State ‘Decode’ Project secures NSF grant | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/a-state-decode-project-secures-nsf-grant/article_c8db8c2e-7d40-59b9-a161-ba17d1f63123.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/a-state-decode-project-secures-nsf-grant/article_c8db8c2e-7d40-59b9-a161-ba17d1f63123.html |
Huynh graduates from Pacific University
Diana Huynh of Newport graduated from Pacific University, Forest Grove, Ore., on Aug. 22 with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from the College of Health Professions.
Grissom receives Alabama Grocers scholarship
Laura Beth Grissom is the Jonesboro area recipient of an Alabama Grocers Education Foundation scholarship for employees or children of employees of Alabama Grocers Association member companies for the 2022-23 academic year.
Scholarships are awarded by an impartial committee of educators and are based on community involvement and academic achievements. Funds are raised from three annual events, a silent auction and the generosity of supporters, members and friends of the Alabama Grocers Association. | 2022-09-06T20:24:27Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Education news | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/education-news/article_9f3425db-30b6-5284-b74b-34e1869fbb47.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/education-news/article_9f3425db-30b6-5284-b74b-34e1869fbb47.html |
JONESBORO — New coronavirus cases across the state rose by 3.92 percent between Aug. 29 and Sunday. But in Craighead County, new cases increased by 31.9 percent, a Sun review of daily reports from the Arkansas Department of Health found.
Craighead County’s 459 new cases were the second highest among the state’s 75 counties. Pulaski County had 737, and Washington County was third with 450.
In that seven-day period, Arkansas recorded 6,335 new cases and 28 deaths, including one each in Craighead, Poinsett and Mississippi counties.
On Labor Day, the trend continued as, once again, Craighead County, with 42 new cases, was second only to Pulaski County’s 64. There were 516 new cases statewide. On Tuesday, the county reported 30 more cases.
The health department reported 429 new cases statewide, with Washington County reporting 60, followed by 58 in Pulaski County. Three deaths were recorded, but none in Northeast Arkansas.
Northeast Arkansas COVID-19 cases by county, Aug. 29 through Sunday: | 2022-09-07T09:49:28Z | www.jonesborosun.com | COVID in Craighead still high | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/covid-in-craighead-still-high/article_66e5dfa8-fee8-52a3-83a8-719e86e71dbd.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/covid-in-craighead-still-high/article_66e5dfa8-fee8-52a3-83a8-719e86e71dbd.html |
A railroad worker assesses damages after 11 Union Pacific train cars derailed around 3:30 on Tuesday morning near Cottonbelt Avenue in Jonesboro.
The tracks were lined with mangled Union Pacific train cars, as well as coal, after the cars derailed on Tuesday morning.
A railroad worker walks the track after several train cars derailed and collided with other rail cars on an adjacent track on Tuesday morning near Cottonbelt Avenue in Jonesboro. Two cars on the other track were also derailed during the collision.
Train axles line the debris on Tuesday morning near the corner of Cottonbelt Avenue and Vine Street after a Union Pacific train derailed in Jonesboro.
JONESBORO — Motorists had to use alternate routes after a train derailment near Cottonbelt Avenue on the Union Pacific line caused major traffic delays starting around 4 a.m. on Tuesday morning in downtown Jonesboro.
Both Gee Street and South Culberhouse Street had to be closed at the railroad crossings, according to the Jonesboro Police Department.
Jonesboro Police Department Public Information Officer Sally Smith said that the incident actually happened at 3:43 a.m.
“There are so many side roads that feed that little area, that we don’t have to worry too much about traffic control at this point,” Smith said later Tuesday morning, noting that the two roads were the only ones that had to be closed.
Union Pacific Communications Manager Susan Stevens said via email on Tuesday morning that no one was injured as several train cars that left the track collided with other rail cars on an adjacent track.
She said the collision did cause two other cars to derail following the initial derailment incident, which involved approximately 11 Union Pacific train cars.
Stevens also noted that while no one was hurt, coal was released onto the ground.
According to Stevens, it is still unknown what caused the train to derail and the incident remains under investigation. | 2022-09-07T09:49:46Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Traffic blocked after train derails near downtown | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/traffic-blocked-after-train-derails-near-downtown/article_32207a33-25f3-5879-925d-440d4025b6b9.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/traffic-blocked-after-train-derails-near-downtown/article_32207a33-25f3-5879-925d-440d4025b6b9.html |
Back then there were a lot of self-proclaimed anarchists, socialists and communists in this country who accused capitalists of exploiting their workers.
Workers in this country have always had to fight to keep from being exploited. We can thank labor movements for eventually being responsible for federal laws in place that address things like minimum wage, health coverage, Social Security, unemployment benefits, whistleblower protections, family leave, employment-based discrimination and workplace safety.
Contact Steve Gillespie at editor@ paragoulddailypress.com.
Contact State Gillespie at editor@paragoulddailypress.com. | 2022-09-07T09:50:58Z | www.jonesborosun.com | The bloody beginnings of Labor Day | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/the-bloody-beginnings-of-labor-day/article_e186698c-9ed3-556c-aa4a-c65c7eec2e67.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/the-bloody-beginnings-of-labor-day/article_e186698c-9ed3-556c-aa4a-c65c7eec2e67.html |
Houston Morgan
Houston Bret Morgan, 21, entered into Heaven on Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022.
Houston was born March 1, 2001, in Lynn, to Danny and Tera Morgan. A friend to everyone, Houston was an angel on earth with a gentle spirit and a kind, loving heart. He was a horse lover who had a passion for riding and training horses, and he loved to study equine genetics. He was a ranch hand for the Wildcat Ranch and was happy to work with the men there and with cattle, hay and horses.
Houston was a 2020 graduate of Hillcrest High School and was attending UACCB, pursuing an associate degree in Agricultural Technology. Houston was a faithful member of Lynn Church of Christ.
Houston will be deeply missed by his parents, Danny and Tera Morgan; brothers, Walker, Drew and Luke Morgan; nephew, Marshall Morgan; grandparents, Rita Morgan, Danny and Helen Walker, and Vicki Mann; great-grandmother, Eula Mae Huskey; and uncles, aunts, cousins and countless friends.
Houston is preceded in death by his “Pop,” Jerry Morgan Sr.; great-grandparents, Willie Huskey Jr., Roy and Erma Clair Walker, Theodore and Blanch Morgan, and Chig and Lorene Ellison.
Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022 from 1-4 p.m. at the Hillcrest Gymnasium at Lynn, with funeral services following at 4. Burial was in Dry Creek Cemetery under direction of House-Gregg Funeral Home of Walnut Ridge and Lynn.
An online guestbook is available at www.housegreggfh.com. | 2022-09-07T09:51:41Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Houston Morgan | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/houston-morgan/article_b077d8d8-9a3d-5100-b0d6-415e8ad3f5e6.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/houston-morgan/article_b077d8d8-9a3d-5100-b0d6-415e8ad3f5e6.html |
Walnut Ridge’s Michelle Sandusky-Moore (3) leaps high to hit the ball across the net, as Hoxie’s Olivia Compton (15) attempts to block during Thursday’s action. Hoxie won the match in four sets.
The Walnut Ridge Lady Bobcats hosted Hoxie in 3A Northeast volleyball action on Thursday at Terry Belcher Gymnasium.
Hoxie won the senior high match in four sets, 18-25, 25-9, 25-19, 25-22.
Ellery Gillham led the Lady Mustangs with 16 kills.
Cara Forrester added 12 kills and 19 assists.
Walnut Ridge won the junior high match, 27-29, 25-17, 15-7. | 2022-09-07T09:51:59Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Lady Mustangs defeat Walnut Ridge | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/sports/lady-mustangs-defeat-walnut-ridge/article_2326d08b-51a8-5205-9378-737a6d4eaac9.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/sports/lady-mustangs-defeat-walnut-ridge/article_2326d08b-51a8-5205-9378-737a6d4eaac9.html |
Lady Mustangs sweep Cave City
The Hoxie Lady Mustangs defeated Cave City in senior high volleyball action, 25-10, 25-14, 25-12, on Aug. 30 at Mustang Gym.
Ellery Gillham and Cara Forrester led the team with six kills each. Forrester and Nadia Greer each added nine assists.
The Hoxie junior high team dropped its match to the Cavewomen, 25-23, 20-25, 8-15.
The senior Lady Mustangs lost to Crowley’s Ridge Academy on Aug. 29, in Paragould. The Lady Falcons won the match in four sets, 17-25, 25-20, 25-20, 25-21. | 2022-09-07T09:52:05Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Lady Mustangs sweep Cave City | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/sports/lady-mustangs-sweep-cave-city/article_721874a6-0086-5350-bc91-fd34336f15f7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/sports/lady-mustangs-sweep-cave-city/article_721874a6-0086-5350-bc91-fd34336f15f7.html |
Man charged with guns, drugs
JONESBORO — A district judge found probable cause Wednesday to charge a Jonesboro man with several felony and misdemeanor charges.
District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge Terry Dodson, 35, of the 2400 block of Mary Jane Drive with simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, being a felon in possession of a firearm, first-degree terroristic threatening, aggravated assault on a family or household member, possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams, third-degree domestic battery and interference with emergency communications.
According to a probable cause affidavit, on Wednesday morning Jonesboro police responded to a call about a domestic disturbance in the 2400 block of Mary Jane Drive.
The woman who answered the door said Dodson had a gun. She said Dodson came home high, and she asked him to leave the residence. She said Dodson hit her with a stick that he called his “woman beater” and knocked out one of her front teeth.
According to the affidavit, she said Dodson continued hitting her until her 10-year-old daughter called the police. She said Dodson snatched the phone from her daughter.
Dodson had 0.5 grams of meth of him when arrested, police said.
Boling set Dodson’s bond at $150,000. His next court date is Oct. 28. | 2022-09-08T06:06:29Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Man charged with guns, drugs | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-charged-with-guns-drugs/article_eb4df5f5-663d-5dd9-badf-71309ff52c85.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-charged-with-guns-drugs/article_eb4df5f5-663d-5dd9-badf-71309ff52c85.html |
Apprenticeship programs address cybersecurity deficit
The Office of Skills Development, the Arkansas Center for Data Science, and Forge Institute are hosting the Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Employer Accelerator at 10 a.m. Wednesday to help Arkansas employers solve the challenge of hiring and retaining a talented cyber workforce.
Registration for the virtual event is free and can be made at bit.ly/3KQ5g5g.
The employer accelerator is a part of the 120-Day Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Sprint, a national campaign led by the U.S. Department of Labor in partnership with the White House and the U.S. Department of Commerce, and other federal agencies to encourage the exploration of registered apprenticeship as a recruitment, training and retention strategy.
Leaders from across the state will share their experiences and insights on how registered apprenticeship programs can help solve their cyber workforce challenges.
Government contracting class offered
The U of A System Division of Agriculture and Arkansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center will offer a free Introduction to Government Contracting class from 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 15 at the Arkansas State University Delta Center for Economic Development, 319 University Loop, Room 201, in Jonesboro.
Businesses can diversify their revenues and customer base by expanding into sales to the government. This presentation covers federal, state and local procurement processes; registration requirements; the role of certifications; sales and marketing strategies; and steps that can be taken now to begin positioning a business for eventual success in the government marketplace.
To register for the class, go to bit.ly/3AKeFH9.
Kimberly Randle with UADA will be available Tuesday and Wednesday before the class for one-on-one counseling. Contact her for an appointment at krandle@uada.edu.
Area businessmen selected for Leadership Arkansas
Ryan Moore, president-Jonesboro of Signature Bank of Arkansas, Phillip White, a supervisor at Nucor-Yamato Steel in Blytheville and Jerrod Sandefur, vice president of commercial lending at Citizens Bank in Cave City are among the 54 individuals from throughout Arkansas who have been selected for Leadership Arkansas Class XVII, a program operated by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas.
A record number of applications was received for consideration this year, making it one of the hardest selection decisions to date, according to Leadership Arkansas Director Toni Lindsey.
Leadership Arkansas Class XVII launches its activities with an orientation session Sept. 18-20.
Sheppard to coordinate nationwide group
April Sheppard, assistant director of the Dean B. Ellis Library on the campus of Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, has been elected coordinator of the Social Responsibilities Round Table of the American Library Association for 2022-23. SRRT, the largest round table group within ALA, believes that social responsibility is a core value of librarianship and works to help solve social problems and inequities both within ALA and the profession.
ADPHT launches new website
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has launched a new website The site, adpht.arkansas.gov, contains information about the department, its leadership and the divisions within the department.
Another key feature of the site is the new landing page for the Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation. This section of the site highlights the work of the Office of Outdoor Recreation – which was created last year. The page also features outdoor recreation industry news and information about the Arkansas Outdoor Grants Program.
Arkansas Tourism has launched a new Arkansas Golf Trail Passport for golfers to enhance their experience. The free digital passport has been created for use on mobile devices and gives access to rewards and discounts at participating golf courses across Arkansas.
The mobile exclusive passport is instantly delivered via text and email and is ready to use immediately. There are no apps to download.
The pass can be saved to a phone home screen for easy one-tap access. When visiting a participating course, simply show the pass to a staff member to redeem available discounts.
For more details on the Arkansas Golf Trail Passport, visit www.arkansas.com/golftrail.
Hannah Elected to NACUBO leadership
Dr. Russ Hannah, chief financial officer at Arkansas State University, was elected vice chair of the board of directors of the National Association of College and University Business Officers at the group’s meeting in Washington. He assumed his duties at the conclusion of NACUBO’s annual meeting in Denver.
Hannah will serve as vice chair for a year, then will become chair of the NACUBO board next July. | 2022-09-08T13:44:51Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Business briefs | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_cbd397bb-382f-59df-b607-bc8b35f49d5e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_cbd397bb-382f-59df-b607-bc8b35f49d5e.html |
Cross County and First Commercial banks to become Cross Bank
WYNNE — Cross County Bank of Wynne announced Tuesday a plan to unify the organization under a new name, Cross Bank.
Currently, Cross County Bank operates four offices in Cross County under the Cross County Bank name and six offices in Craighead, Monroe and Mississippi Counties under the First Commercial Bank name.
“Unifying our bank under one name, Cross Bank, simplifies matters for our customers and our communities,” David Dowd, president and CEO of Cross County Bank stated. “Our First Commercial customers often don’t recognize they are part of a bank with a 131-year legacy in the community. Our Cross County Bank customers often don’t recognize the ability to conduct banking transactions at our six First Commercial Bank offices when it may be more convenient to do so. The name Cross Bank honors our heritage and solidifies our future as a locally owned and operated community bank.”
The bank plans to be known as Cross Bank in all 10 offices beginning Nov. 21.
The bank has set up a webpage at www.crosscounty bank.com/crossbank to answer questions customers may have about the name unification. | 2022-09-08T13:44:57Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Cross County and First Commercial banks to become Cross Bank | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/cross-county-and-first-commercial-banks-to-become-cross-bank/article_f1368aef-08aa-5738-ae89-2dc9b3da4ec4.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/cross-county-and-first-commercial-banks-to-become-cross-bank/article_f1368aef-08aa-5738-ae89-2dc9b3da4ec4.html |
COVID cases are on the rise
By Keith Inman Paxton News Bureau
New coronavirus cases across the state rose by 3.92 percent between Aug. 29 and Sunday.
In that period, Arkansas recorded 6,335 new cases and 28 deaths, including one each in Craighead, Poinsett and Mississippi counties.
In Craighead County, new cases increased by 31.9 percent. Craighead County’s 459 new cases were the second highest among the state’s 75 counties. Pulaski County had 737, and Washington County was third with 450.
On Labor Day, the trend continued as, once again, Craighead County, with 42 new cases, was second only to Pulaski County’s 64. There were 516 new cases statewide.
Here are Northeast Arkansas COVID-19 cases by county, Aug. 29 through Sunday: | 2022-09-08T13:45:22Z | www.jonesborosun.com | COVID cases are on the rise | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/covid-cases-are-on-the-rise/article_e85d33af-d455-5499-9084-8900b90cbd4d.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/covid-cases-are-on-the-rise/article_e85d33af-d455-5499-9084-8900b90cbd4d.html |
Gas prices a mixed bag for motorists
Average gas prices in Arkansas fell another 9.9 cents per gallon in the last week, as reported by Gasbuddy.com.
The state average after Labor Day was $3.22 per gallon but several stations in Northeast Arkansas have had prices drop below $3 per gallon.
Prices in Arkansas are 36.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and 38.8 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined by 2 cents in the last week and stands at $5.02 per gallon.
The national average price of gasoline has fallen 7.7 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.75 per gallon.
“The national average has declined for 12 straight weeks, the longest tally since 2018, and it could soon eclipse that mark if we see two more weeks of decline. Though, that may be more challenging given OPEC’s decision yesterday [Sept. 5] to cut oil production,” said Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy. “For now, price movements will be contingent on where you are, with California seeing some minor increases, while the Great Lakes could see an upward move as BP’s refinery outage has had an impact on supplies.
Wholesale gasoline for October delivery fell 4 cents to $2.42 a gallon.
Here are average gasoline prices per gallon as of Wednesday morning according to the American Automobile Association among Northeast Arkansas counties: Greene, $3.03; Randolph, $3.09; Craighead, $3.10; Poinsett, $3.20; Clay and Lawrence, $3.23; Jackson, $3.26; Crittenden, $3.28; Cross, $3.29; Mississippi, $3.31. | 2022-09-08T13:45:34Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Gas prices a mixed bag for motorists | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/gas-prices-a-mixed-bag-for-motorists/article_85e0503f-0e92-5042-a873-ebbf76b8ff30.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/gas-prices-a-mixed-bag-for-motorists/article_85e0503f-0e92-5042-a873-ebbf76b8ff30.html |
Newport hosted the Beebe Badgers Friday and will travel to Stuttgart this Friday.
By Amanda Reynolds Independent Staff
Newport hosted the Beebe Badgers Friday, Sept. 2, for the first home game of the 2022 season.
The festivities started early at Greyhound Field with tailgating and hometown fellowship. From great food, face painting and corn hole competition, Hound fans showed up in great numbers to support the orange and black. The Hounds came up short 26-28 but gave the Badgers a fight until the end.
The game was physical from the beginning, which is the norm for the Hounds. Senior Quarterback Dejai Marshall and Senior Linebacker Jeremiah Godair are on the injured list this week. Marshall has a broken wrist, which will keep him out for around six weeks and Godair is on concussion protocol for the next two weeks. Neither are season ending injuries.
The Hounds put the first numbers on the board by a 32-yard touchdown run by C.J. Young. Marshall was out early in the first quarter, so Sophomore quarterback Demetric Denton stepped up to lead the team for the remainder of the game. The two-point conversion was good from Denton to Isiah Kendall. The Badgers answered with a 57-yard rushing touchdown by Newport-native turned Beebe Badger Kiandre Barker followed by a two-point conversion to tie the score at the end of the first quarter, 8-8.
Beebe pulled ahead in the second quarter scoring two touchdowns and field goals. Kylan Crite scored for the Hounds on a 36-yard punt return for a touchdown ending the quarter with the Hounds down 14-22.
After the half, Young demonstrated his amazing speed and ability to weave through defenders and scored on a 64-yard run, which ended the third quarter with Newport down by only two points.
The student section never let up cheering for the Hounds, their noise motivating the team to not give up. The Hounds battled to the end against the 5A Badgers. Both teams scored in the fourth quarter, but the Hounds fell short ending the game Newport 26, Beebe 28.
Statistically, Newport tallied 20 first downs compared to the Badgers seven. The Hounds rushed for a total of 273 yards in 48 attempts and connected four times in 16 pass attempts for 27 yards. The Hounds controlled the clock for 26:07 of the game. The rushing leader was Senior C.J. Young with 31 rushes for 242 yards and three touchdowns. The receiving leader was Ka’Ron Spearmon with 13 passing yards.
Defensively, the Hound defense accumulated 21 tackles. Leaders include Jeremiah Godair (4 tackles), Bryson Elston Jr. (4 tackles), Jaden Godair (3 tackles) and Brendon Curry (2 interceptions).
The Hounds travel to Stuttgart on Friday, Sept. 9, to take on the Stuttgart Ricebirds. Gametime is set for 7 p.m. | 2022-09-08T13:45:40Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Greyhound spirit soars | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/greyhound-spirit-soars/article_8695f354-efb0-50fb-9430-1225d5471caa.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/greyhound-spirit-soars/article_8695f354-efb0-50fb-9430-1225d5471caa.html |
JONESBORO — The death toll related to the coronavirus pandemic rose by one to 352 in Craighead County and one to 85 in Lawrence County in new data released Wednesday by the Arkansas Department of Health. The two Northeast Arkansas deaths were among eight statewide, raising the statewide toll since March 2020 to 11,944.
Craighead County, once again, ranked second only to Pulaski County in the number of new cases Wednesday with 74. Pulaski County had 121. The statewide total was 1,042. While still high, Craighead reported 116 new cases a week earlier, when the statewide total was 1,383.
In a positive sign for the state, the health department estimated that active cases had dropped by 977 to 10,953. However, active cases increased in Craighead Clay, Jackson, Poinsett and Randolph counties.
COVID-related hospitalizations dropped by five statewide to 276, but remained at 45 for the third consecutive day in NEA hospitals. | 2022-09-08T13:46:17Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Virus deaths reported in 2 NEA counties | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/virus-deaths-reported-in-2-nea-counties/article_cbf5e357-9887-51e9-9577-4a9bbf2853e7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/virus-deaths-reported-in-2-nea-counties/article_cbf5e357-9887-51e9-9577-4a9bbf2853e7.html |
Brookland’s Destiny Calderon sends the ball past the block of Valley View’s Jillian Frye (4) and London Bean (24) during Tuesday night’s volleyball match at Blazer Arena. Brookland won in four sets.
Lady Bearcats edge Lady Blazers in four sets
JONESBORO — Brookland rallied to take Tuesday night’s fourth set and a hard-fought victory over Valley View in high school volleyball at Blazer Arena.
The Lady Bearcats scored six of the last eight points in the last set, including the final two on kills by Evan Polsgrove and Keeley Beary to complete a 25-15, 25-17, 23-25, 27-25 victory over the Lady Blazers in a non-conference match.
Four Lady Bearcats finished with seven or more kills as Brookland prevailed in a meeting of former conference rivals. Valley View, which has won seven consecutive state championships, has moved back to Class 5A this year while Brookland continues to compete in Class 4A.
The Lady Blazers and Lady Bearcats played in the state championship match in each of the last three seasons.
“It was a super great atmosphere, first of all. I think there were a lot of people who came out,” Brookland coach Nancy Rodriguez said. “We’ve played each other for I don’t know how many years and so you knew it was going to be a great matchup, and it was. I’m happy for it, too.
“We want to play people on our schedule who are tough and no matter who’s on the other side in those Valley View uniforms, they’re going to compete and they’re going to give it their all. That’s what you want to play against.”
Polsgrove and Destiny Calderon led Brookland (5-3) with 15 and 13 kills, respectively, with Calderon also adding two blocks. Beary added seven kills and five blocks, while Maddie Smith was 15-of-17 serving with seven kills.
Chloe Rodriguez had 41 assists, five digs and was 16-of-17 serving with two aces. Rylee Walker was 18-of-19 serving with 23 digs, while Lyndsey McCall was 16-of-17 with two aces and six digs.
Coming out of a timeout, Brookland outscored Valley View 7-2 to finish the first set. The Lady Bearcats also enjoyed a strong start in the second game, taking a 13-7 lead and maintaining at least a four-point margin the rest of the set.
Valley View took a 5-1 lead to start the third set and kept the lead until Brookland pulled into a tie at 20.
Micah McMillan and Kaysen Lomax produced kills to give the Lady Blazers a 23-21 lead. Brookland tied the score again at 23 on a kill by Polsgrove, but McMillan and Lomax again came up with kills as Valley View took the set to pull within 2-1 in the match.
Brookland bolted to a 7-1 lead in the fourth set, only to see Valley View rally to take its first lead of the set at 11-10. The lead went back and forth in a set that included 10 ties.
Valley View led 23-21 after back-to-back aces from Morghan Weaver. Brookland scored the next three points, however, to move to match point.
The Lady Blazers staved off match point on two kills from McMillan, tying the match at 24 and 25 before Brookland scored the final two points.
“I felt like it had a lot of good momentum, but I thought our serving and at times I felt like our blocking stepped up right there,” Rodriguez said of the fourth set. “The last two or three serve receives, I felt like we were in good serve-receive systems so we could get a good offensive run. I felt like serves there at the end were pretty good.
Valley View prevailed 25-15, 25-20 in the junior high match. Emery Booker finished with eight kills for Brookland, while Macie Murray had five digs and five assists.
Valley View won the junior B game 25-11 and the seventh-grade contest 25-6, 25-17.
Jonesboro 3, Bryant 0
JONESBORO – Jonesboro eased past Bryant 25-21, 25-22, 25-19 in 6A-Central high school volleyball Tuesday.
Hope Huckabee led the Lady Hurricane (4-1, 1-1 conference) with six kills, while Maddie Johnson and Meadow Jones added five each. Huckabee also chipped in with eight digs and two blocks; Johnson was 12-of-14 serving with four blocks and three aces; and Jones added two blocks.
Darla Ethridge contributed a double-double, 10 assists and 10 digs, and was also 17-of-18 serving with three aces for the Lady Hurricane. Anna Parker came up with 25 digs and also served two aces; Sydney Parker finished with six digs; and Savannah Byrd was 12-of-14 serving with three aces and 12 assists.
Bryant won the junior varsity match 25-22, 18-25, 15-5. | 2022-09-08T13:47:12Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Lady Bearcats edge Lady Blazers in four sets | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/lady-bearcats-edge-lady-blazers-in-four-sets/article_bd857806-6b31-5630-b556-c1db5cfdb710.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/lady-bearcats-edge-lady-blazers-in-four-sets/article_bd857806-6b31-5630-b556-c1db5cfdb710.html |
Verna Jean Pierce
Verna Jean Pierce, 71 of Marion, formerly of Newport, passed from this life on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022, in Jonesboro, due to complications of pneumonia and COPD.
She was of the Baptist belief. She was an avid football fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and loved the Memphis Grizzles basketball team. She loved all animals except snakes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy S. Pierce, of Newport; her mother, Irene Rogers of Newport; her son, John Davis Ragsdale; her sister, Marlene Derr of Overland, Mo.; her brother, Delano Hawkins of Newport; and her niece, Deborah Thomas of Breckenridge Hills, Mo.
She is survived by her daughter, Tammie Ragsdale Simpson (James) of West Memphis; three grandchildren, John McCullough (Summer) of West Memphis, Jeana McCullough (Andy) of Memphis and Jason McCullough (Samantha) of Atlanta; six great-grandchildren, Brooks Bennett, Greyson McCullough, Adalyn McCullough, Beckham McCullough, Anna Davis and Caden Davis; sister, Joann Asher of Trumann; two nieces, Sandy Farmer and Patty Asher, both of Trumann; nephew, Jerry Derr of Union, Mo.; along with many great nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no service due to her being cremated and reuniting her cremains with my dad’s so that they can remain together and home with family. | 2022-09-08T13:47:18Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Verna Jean Pierce | | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/verna-jean-pierce/article_960f31c5-6350-51fc-a717-e5c039caa794.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/verna-jean-pierce/article_960f31c5-6350-51fc-a717-e5c039caa794.html |
Arbor Grove Free Will Baptist to host revival
HOXIE — The Rev. Ben Campbell and the congregation of Arbor Grove Free Will Baptist Church invite the community to revival services Sept. 17-18.
Services will begin at 6 p.m. on Saturday night and special singing will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday. The Rev. Travis Alexander will be the evangelist.
The church, located on Lawrence County Road 520 outside of Hoxie, will also be celebrating its annual homecoming service on Sunday with a meal following the morning service. | 2022-09-09T13:37:37Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Arbor Grove Free Will Baptist to host revival | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/arbor-grove-free-will-baptist-to-host-revival/article_f2f1203a-23fc-5f75-adc7-8b36dd111ff7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/arbor-grove-free-will-baptist-to-host-revival/article_f2f1203a-23fc-5f75-adc7-8b36dd111ff7.html |
Robber shoots man in arm
JONESBORO — A Jonesboro man was shot in the arm Wednesday evening when an unknown man attempted to rob him in the 100 block of Marion Berry Parkway, according to a Jonesboro police report.
The 28-year-old victim was struck in his left arm under the elbow, according to the report.
No further information was listed on the police report.
A 20-year-old Jonesboro man told police Thursday morning that his vehicle was stolen in the 3600 block of Flemon Road. The 2014 GMC Sierra had an AR-15 gun and fire department gear with a total value of $1,500 inside.
A 26-year-old Jonesboro woman reported early Thursday morning that her vehicle was entered and items were taken in the 1500 block of Treehouse Lane. Stolen was a wallet which was later recovered.
A 30-year-old Jonesboro man reported Wednesday morning that someone cut the lock on his shed and stole tools from the 4200 block of Sydney Cove. Taken were a combined set of tools valued at $2,000.
A 41-year-old Jonesboro man told police Wednesday afternoon that someone broke into his shop in the 4300 block of East Nettleton Avenue and stole items. Taken were a generator and tools valued at $700. Damage to the shop is estimated at $600.
A 30-year-old Jonesboro man reported Wednesday afternoon that someone entered his vehicle in the 300 block of Cherry Avenue and stole firearms. The three handguns and a rifle are valued at more than $2,500. | 2022-09-09T13:38:20Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Robber shoots man in arm | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/robber-shoots-man-in-arm/article_493617b5-454b-5c37-9057-1438b826c3e5.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/robber-shoots-man-in-arm/article_493617b5-454b-5c37-9057-1438b826c3e5.html |
Valley View linebacker Brian Huff (11) pursues Pocahontas quarterback Connor Baker during a benefit game last month. Valley View visits Rivercrest this evening, while Pocahontas hosts Brookland.
JONESBORO — Valley View played defense like a different team last Friday, which the Blazers were to a degree.
Several players moved to different defensive positions following Valley View’s 51-35 loss to Harding Academy in the opener. The Blazers responded last Friday by keeping Poplar Bluff, Mo., out of the end zone on the way to a 16-2 victory in their first-ever out-of-state game.
The sturdy defensive effort enabled Valley View, which visits Rivercrest this evening, to win by two touchdowns despite four turnovers.
“We made some changes with some positions and felt like it really helped us out,” Valley View head coach Sean Cockrell said. “Obviously Poplar Bluff wasn’t as great as Harding Academy, but still I think the changes were the right changes. Any time you can basically pitch a shutout, you feel really good about it. The kids played extremely hard, didn’t give up anything.
“I felt a lot better defensively. Offensively we had a bunch of turnovers and we’ve got to get that cleaned up, but overall, any time you can go on the road and get a win, you feel really good about it.”
Senior Carson Winters and junior Brian Huff moved from free safety and outside linebacker, respectively, to inside linebacker. Senior Jay Morman switched from outside linebacker to cornerback, where he was a starter the last couple years, and junior Lejavian Ervin slid from end to nose guard. Sophomore Laird Cullen moved into the lineup at safety.
Cockrell said Blazer coaches wondered how Huff and Winters would fare at inside linebacker, but came away pleased with their performances. Huff made seven tackles, Winters three, and both had a tackle behind the line of scrimmage as the Blazers made 11 as a team.
Morman had five tackles, while Cullen came up with an interception and Ervin had a tackle for loss.
“Winters is just a physical kid who knows football, is going to get everybody lined up and get us in the right situations,” Cockrell said. “Huff is a physical presence as well and is able to play sideline to sideline. When he was at outside linebacker, they kept moving him so far out of the box with formations that he wasn’t in on the plays where they would run away from him. Now you kind of can’t get away from him.”
Valley View’s offensive miscues included three interceptions and a fumble on the mesh between quarterback and running back. Cockrell said the interceptions stemmed from a combination of factors.
The Blazers (1-1) ran for 220 yards, however, led by Carson Turley with 99 and Slade Caldwell with 90. Turley and Ervin scored Valley View’s touchdowns.
“I think our offensive line played extremely well. We ran the ball really well,” Cockrell said. “We just have to get better in the passing game and week to week, that’s probably going to change, go up and down, but we’ll make better decisions and get those guys in the right spots, make sure we’re running the right routes and all that.”
Rivercrest (1-1) is coming off a 50-34 loss at Class 5A Little Rock Mills. The Colts, who rolled past Manila 47-12 two weeks ago, are playing their home opener this evening.
Junior running back Koby Turner scored three touchdowns in the first quarter and the Colts led Mills 26-20 in the second quarter, only to see the Comets reel off the next 30 points. Mills led 42-26 at halftime.
“They’re Rivercrest. We know what to expect,” Cockrell said. “They’re going to be huge up front, very physical, very well coached, athletic at the quarterback and running back positions, and at the secondary and linebacker positions. It’s been one of those series where it’s been really tough for the away team to win.”
The home team has won each of the last five meetings in the series, including Valley View’s 25-19 victory last year in Jonesboro.
Rivercrest’s offense features versatile junior Michael Rainer and Turner. Rainer spent much of last week’s game at quarterback, Cockrell said, but he is also a talented receiver. His season stats include 110 yards rushing and 100 receiving.
Turner topped 100 yards in each of the first two games, running for 118 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries last week. He has 235 rushing yards and four touchdowns through two games.
“We have to contain those two guys defensively and offensively, we have to be really good up front again and formationally try to get them out of what they want to do,” Cockrell said.
The Colts’ defense features junior linebacker Marcus Slayton, senior lineman Trenton Kimbrough and junior end Wyatt Lancaster, who have combined for 19 tackles behind the line of scrimmage.
Cockrell said the Rivercrest game is good preparation for 5A-East conference play, which starts in two weeks when the Blazers play Paragould. He leaves open the possibility of more position changes this evening.
“We’re still searching for some positions. Every day is a battle at practice,” Cockrell said. “We’re going to get it all figured out and go with the guys who give us the best chance to win by the time we get to the Paragould game.” | 2022-09-09T13:39:27Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Defensive changes give Blazers a boost | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/defensive-changes-give-blazers-a-boost/article_2360f2cb-b5cc-5dd5-a2af-31745171c145.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/defensive-changes-give-blazers-a-boost/article_2360f2cb-b5cc-5dd5-a2af-31745171c145.html |
JONESBORO — A Lee County man and the woman who was with him were arrested in a Walmart parking lot after drug task force officers reported finding methamphetamine and other drugs.
Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause Friday to charge Finis Lee Sloan, 40, of Marianna, with possession of meth with the purpose to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of alprazolam with the purpose to deliver and possession of Valium with the purpose to deliver. He set bond at $75,000.
The judge found probable cause to charge Brittany Yvonne Mayville, 37, of Jonesboro, with possession of meth, and set her bond at $2,500.
Agent David Willey of the 2nd Judicial District Drug Task Force said he and Craighead County Deputy Sheriff Cody Ladner encountered Sloan Thursday afternoon. In a probable cause affidavit, Willey said the task force had received information that Sloan had been selling large amounts of meth over the past several months.
Sloan is on parole for a prior felony conviction, and that gives police the legal right to conduct a search without a warrant or consent.
Willey said Ladner found 40 grams (1.4 ounces) of meth in Sloan’s clothing. The officers also found packaging for drugs and the unauthorized pills.
Willey said Sloan told them that Mayville was inside the store and he asked if she could take possession of the vehicle.
Though she’s not on parole or probation, she granted permission to search her purse and the investigators said they found 4.7 grams of meth in a metal container.
In an unrelated case the judge set bond at $2,500 for Rodney Whitlow, 42, home address unavailable, for felony theft of a vehicle and first-degree criminal mischief. Whitlow posted a $2,500 bond.
The vehicle in question had been reported stolen on July 9.
The commercially-wrapped car had been parked outside a business for promotional purposes, according to the owner.
A witness told the owner that Whitlow had tried to sell the car to him. On July 10, the car was found in a ditch near the Jackson County line, with the commercial wrapping removed.
Investigators later learned that Whitlow was being held in the Lawrence County jail on unrelated charges. While in jail, Whitlow reportedly confessed to the auto theft. | 2022-09-10T10:16:45Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Agents make drug arrest in parking lot | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/agents-make-drug-arrest-in-parking-lot/article_a31bd699-e4c8-5551-b74f-46398deed622.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/agents-make-drug-arrest-in-parking-lot/article_a31bd699-e4c8-5551-b74f-46398deed622.html |
65 virus cases in Craighead
JONESBORO — The Arkansas Department of Health reported 842 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, including 65 in Craighead County.
Only Pulaski County, with 90 had more. Washington County had 58 new cases.
The health department disclosed three additional deaths, but none in Northeast Arkansas.
Active cases declined by 475 statewide to 9,648. Despite the high number of new cases, active cases declined by 50 in Craighead County.
COVID-related hospitalizations rose by 18 to 276 statewide, including 44 hospitalizations in Northeast Arkansas. That’s an increase of three from Monday.
Randolph – 20 new cases, 96 active cases. | 2022-09-14T20:13:09Z | www.jonesborosun.com | 65 virus cases in Craighead | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/65-virus-cases-in-craighead/article_5d6c5030-40e5-5c93-b942-fff8a47d444b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/65-virus-cases-in-craighead/article_5d6c5030-40e5-5c93-b942-fff8a47d444b.html |
JONESBORO — Jonesboro police arrested a 32-year-old woman Monday morning at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital after she fought with three security personnel and injured two of them, according to a Jonesboro police report.
Chris Ditto, a security supervisor at NEA reported that Ashley Lashun Smith, of the 1800 block of West Nettleton Avenue, bit a 23-year-old employee, breaking his skin and requiring medical attention. Ditto said Smith stomped another employee’s hand, requiring X-rays to be taken.
Smith is being held at the Craighead County Detention Center on suspicion of second-degree battery on an emergency medical technician or other medical employee.
In a separate case, Jonesboro police arrested Christopher Adam Dougan, 40, homeless, early Tuesday morning after a police officer saw his vehicle parked at the intersection of South Floyd Street and West Matthews Avenue with Dougan passed out inside.
Police found 9 grams of marijuana, 0.8 grams of cocaine, 0.1 grams of meth and three pills.
Dougan is being held on suspicion of possession of meth or cocaine with the purpose to deliver less than 2 grams, possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams, possession of a Schedule IV or V drug with the purpose to deliver, possession of marijuana with the purpose to deliver, felony possession of drug paraphernalia and a misdemeanor failure to appear.
Police arrested three people Tuesday morning following a traffic stop in the 2400 block of Phillips Drive. Keon Williams, 41, of the 3400 block of Preakness Drive, Lorri Friar, 30, of the 300 block of Patterson Street, Bay, and Kedrein Brown, 37, of the 600 Pleasant View, Helena, are being held on suspicion of felony possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a Schedule I or II drug not meth or cocaine, possession of a Schedule IV or V drug less than 28 grams and an assorted list of misdemeanor charges.
A 33-year-old Cash woman told police Monday night that her husband pointed a rifle at her head in the 2900 block of Kazi Street while her three children, ages 6 and under, were present. The husband could face charges of aggravated assault on a family or household member and first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor.
Police arrested Angela Brewer, 43, of the 1200 block of Nettleton Circle, on Monday afternoon following a traffic stop at the intersection of Nettleton Circle and South Gee Street. She is being held on suspicion of possession of a Schedule I or II drug not meth or cocaine less than 2 grams, felony possession of drug paraphernalia and no proof of insurance.
A 28-year-old Brookland man reported Monday afternoon that his 2009 Saturn Outlook was stolen from the 2400 block of Phillips Drive. The vehicle was later found wrecked west of Cash.
A 58-year-old Jonesboro woman reported to Craighead County sheriff’s deputies Monday afternoon that eight solid copper Tiki torches were stolen from a storage unit in the 6300 block of Arkansas 1. The torches are valued at $2,792. | 2022-09-14T20:13:46Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Police: Woman assaults hospital workers | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/police-woman-assaults-hospital-workers/article_a23e338f-0b13-5ea8-ac72-c40d87baf0c2.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/police-woman-assaults-hospital-workers/article_a23e338f-0b13-5ea8-ac72-c40d87baf0c2.html |
Elsie Capps
Elsie A. (Hoggard) Williams Capps, 92, of Haysville, Kan., departed this life on Sept. 6, 2022, at Homestead Health Center in Wichita, Kan.
She was born in Strawberry on Dec. 4, 1929, the daughter of Marshall and Ellen (Crafton) Hoggard. Her parents preceded her in death.
Also preceding her were two husbands, Vern V. Williams and Billy R. Capps; two children, Marsha Goodman and Freddie Williams; and three grandchildren, Tiffany Goodman, Keith Morgan and Brian Goodman.
Elsie was married to Vern V. Williams in June of 1945. After Vern passed, she met and married Billy R. Capps in September of 1965.
She was a meticulous seamstress and loved making beautiful quilts and crocheted works. She always gave of her time willingly and loved to cook for her family. She made totally awesome pies. Her favorite time was the holidays when all of her family was gathered with her.
She was also a nurse’s aid and loved every patient she took care of. After moving into the long-term care facility, her favorite pastime was working puzzles and staying in touch with her family and friends on her iPad.
She is survived by her children, Berta Morgan (Frank) of Southaven, Miss., Sheila Rowley (Wayne) of Haysville, Kan., and Robb Capps of Ft. Myers, Fla.; grandchildren, Kevin Morgan, Kristy Waldo, Michelle Segraves, Joshua Rowley, Jeremy Rowley and Susan Bailey. She had 15 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral is Saturday, Sept. 17, at noon at Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge. Burial will be in Ward Cemetery at Strawberry.
A memorial has been established in her honor at Homestead Health Center, Inc., 2133 S. Elizabeth, Wichita, KS 67213. | 2022-09-14T20:15:11Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Elsie Capps | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/elsie-capps/article_b520f941-87f3-51ab-9ddd-cf56cae1ff61.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/elsie-capps/article_b520f941-87f3-51ab-9ddd-cf56cae1ff61.html |
Severe thunderstorms with heavy lightning moved across Northeast Arkansas Friday, forcing the postponement or cancellation of several high school football games scheduled for that evening. Among the games affected were the home openers by both Lawrence County teams. The Hoxie Mustangs were scheduled to take on Riverview at Crider Field, while Walnut Ridge’s Bobcats were hoping to face DeWitt at Sexton Field. Both of these contests were cancelled and will not be rescheduled.
Hillcrest High School FFA students Jeffery Coles and Makenly Coles recently participated in the livestock show held at the Lawrence County Fair. Jeffery showed a four-month old Commercial English Heifer and was awarded a blue ribbon. Makenly showed a six-month old Boer wether goat and was awarded a blue ribbon and Reserve Grand Champion. Both students will participate in the livestock show at the state fair in Little Rock in October. They are the children of Randy Coles and Delise Coles. Randy Nicholson is the Hillcrest FFA advisor.
Work is complete on renovations to the Lawrence County Meeting Room. The room, which is located adjacent to the Lawrence County Library, has a new tile floor and has been painted.
Tuesday marked one year since the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. Lawrence Countians, like others throughout the county, paused to remember those who were affected by the tragedy and to salute police and firemen for their service to the community. Adam Staples of Jonesboro, a survivor of the attack on the World Trade Center, spoke to a group of 39 at the Black Rock Lions Club meeting on Monday night. Many churches, schools, towns and organizations planned ways to mark the one-year anniversary of the tragedy.
The Ralph Joseph Youth Leadership Class VIII is underway with 17 Lawrence County high school students participating. They are: Lindsay Blackburn, Dustin Mans, Laura Richmond of Black Rock; Meagan Barber, April Durham, Alicia Halfacre of River Valley; Kari Booth, Beth Graham, Alicia Phillips of Hoxie; Felecia Baldridge, Jonathan Steele, Matthew Wilson of Sloan-Hendrix; Jeremy Davis, Brody Matthews of Lynn; and Krystal McClung, Ryan Teel, Alissa Walter of Walnut Ridge.
Noel Ray Durham of Smithville recently received a pin and framed letter to commemorate 30 years of service with the U.S. Postal Service. He began his career in 1972 at the Strawberry Post office.
Brooks and Maxine Little will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday. Brooks Little and Maxine Pace were married in Walnut Ridge by Rev. Hugh Still. They are the parents of two sons, Mitchell Little of Hoxie and Gary Little of Walnut Ridge.
Doris Gill won the Walnut Ridge Country Club Ladies Championship Golf Tournament after defeating Annette Hilburn in a sudden-death playoff.
Larry Whitlow of Walnut Ridge won first place in the Streetrods Division at the Annual Auto Show Aug. 29 at the Lawrence County Fair in Imboden.
Lisa Romine of Hoxie won the title of Miss Lawrence County Friday night.
Finalists in the Little Mr. and Miss Lawrence County Pageant were: Laura Lady, 5, second runner-up, of Walnut Ridge; Amy Elizabeth Pickrell, 6, first runner-up, of Walnut Ridge; Jessica Young, 5, Little Miss Lawrence County; Adam Gregory Weeks, 6, Little Mr. Lawrence County; Christopher Jason Quarry, 8, first runner-up, of Clover Bend; and Adam Ryan Cook, 5, second runner-up, of Alicia.
Lawrence County Library Board will honor Judge Harry L. Ponder at a reception on Sept. 12 in the reception room of Pocahontas Federal. Judge Ponder has been a member of the board for over 40 years and has been chairman for many of those years. Judge Foley has appointed Ponder’s daughter, Anne (Mrs. Jimmy) Snapp to succeed her father on the board.
Gary Sears won the 1982 championship golf tournament held at Walnut Ridge Country Club over the holiday weekend. He beat Maurice Ryan by four strokes, who had 238. Mel Davis was third in the championship flight with a score of 241. Other winners were – A Flight: Tom Hilburn, Colbert Gill, Andy Ryan and Jim Walker; B Flight: Ray Moseley, Gene Hart and Jack Austin. Maurice Ryan won a prize for the longest drive on No. 9. Mark Ryan won a prize for getting closest to the pin on No. 1.
THE MUSTANG – Staff members of The Hoxie Mustang published under the supervision of Mrs. Elton C. Jean, are as follows: Editor, Debbie Linebaugh; assistant editor, Shirley Cook; sports editor, Jackie Harris; art editor, Pam Phillips; elementary school editor, Cindy Cobble; middle school editor, Marty Keith; business manager, Robin Hicks; page editors, Shirley Cook, Johnny Blazer, Gregg Smith and David Taylor; printers, Brenda Middlecoff and Richard Crider; typists, Debbie Linebaugh, Dianna Rottger and Sharon Murphy. Other members of the paper staff are Teddy Owens, Glenn Dobbs, Danny Parker, Kenny Tyler, Doug Wilburn and Larry Dunham.
Jimmy Simpson of Walnut Ridge was first place winner in the junior barrel race at the 5th annual horse show at West Plains, Mo., Saturday.
Two former Walnut Ridge Bobcat football stars have earned starting berths with the ASU Indians when they open against McNeese State at Jonesboro, Saturday night. Coach Bill Davidson said that Stan Jones will start at a linebacker post, and Randy Golden will be a starting offensive tackle.
Drum majorette for the Bobcat Marching Band this year is Cindy Mayhan. Head majorette is Rebecca Jackson and majorettes are Trisha Willard, Teresa Bullard, Jennifer Hart, Vicki Bennett and Pam Sullivan.
Walnut Ridge Central Schools opened Tuesday morning for the 1962-63 term with a total attendance of 1,190, 35 students more than last year.
Mrs. Jake Shambarger, vocal instructor at Southern Baptist College, will present a recital at Arkansas A & M College in Monticello on Sept. 18. The program will include 16th century music, French and German songs and contemporary music.
Dr. C.W. Nickels was re-elected secretary-treasurer of the Northeast District of the Arkansas Dental Association.
John F. James, principal of Hoxie High School, is the only man selected out of the 14th Air Force Reserves to attend the Academic Instructors School at Maxwell Field, Ala. Mr. James holds the rank of captain and flew 88 combat missions during World War II.
Sergeant First Class James Tomlinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luther Tomlinson of Imboden, has been chosen by a board of officers as “Post Soldier of the Month” for August at Fort Jackson, S.C.
Miss Ruth Hellen Forrester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Forrester of Jonesboro, and John H. Grigsby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Grigsby of Alicia, were married in Conway last Friday evening.
Fleer Harris enlisted in the air corps of the Army at Jonesboro Dec. 16, 1941, and is now with the 91st Bomb Squadron and McDill Field, Fla., as a member of the 324th group. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Harris of Walnut Ridge.
Charles Thomas Manning, who was inducted into active service in December of 1940, is now at the advanced flying school at Stockton, Calif.
Jesse Grissom died suddenly at his home Sunday night at about 8:30 p.m., of a heart attack. Mr. Grissom was a well-known Lawrence County farmer.
Clarence Robert Jung, valedictorian of the class of ’42, Walnut Ridge High School, left Tuesday for Greencastle, Ind., to matriculate at DePauw University. Jung, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Jung, was awarded a $1,000 scholarship at DePauw.
Dr. and Mrs. J.B. Elders and little son, John, were here for a few hours yesterday. Dr. Elders, a captain in the Army Medical Corps, has been ordered to a new post from Camp Forrest, Tenn. | 2022-09-14T20:15:29Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Yesteryears | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_959764fc-5985-598c-bf6d-33c2f8498903.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_959764fc-5985-598c-bf6d-33c2f8498903.html |
Hutchinson announces appointments
LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Asa Hutchinson recently announced a number of appointments.
Jonesboro residents included Sheriff Marty Boyd, who was appointed to the Advisory Board of the Arkansas Center for School Safety of the Criminal Justice Institute, a new board, created per Act 648 of 2021. His term expires Aug. 3, 2024.
Ronald Carroll was reappointed to the Arkansas State Board of Athletic Training with a term expiring Jan. 14, 2025, and Joe Christian was reappointed to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board with a term expiring June 30, 2024.
Shannon Davis of Bono was reappointed to the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board with a term expiring June 30, 2024.
Additional area residents receiving appointments included Larry King of Walnut Ridge and Raul Blasini of Pocahontas, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee District Three. King was reappointed with a term expiring March 22, 2026, while Blasini replaced Joshua Richmond with a term expiring March 22, 2023.
Kenny Falwell of Newport was reappointed to the Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Promotion Board with a term expiring June 30, 2024. Matt Gammill of Tyronza replaces David Gammill on the same board with a term expiring July 1, 2023.
Kenny Francis of Corning and Steve Kueter of Paragould were both reappointed to the Arkansas Catfish Promotion Board. Their terms expire June 30, 2024.
Roger Pohlner of Fisher was reappointed to the Arkansas Rice Research and Promotion Board. His term will expire June 30, 2024.
Herrick Norcross of Tyronza will replace David Wallace on the Arkansas Wheat Promotion Board, while Kenneth Clark of Newport was reappointed to that board. Both terms will expire June 30, 2023.
Misty Russell, Harrisburg was reappointed to the Electronic Recording Commission with a term expiring Sept. 1, 2025.
Freddie Fleeman of Manila replaced Aaron Fleeman on the Mississippi County Quorum Court, Justice of the Peace District 1 with a term expiring Dec. 31. | 2022-09-15T08:50:50Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Hutchinson announces appointments | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/hutchinson-announces-appointments/article_bb539dbd-a01d-5581-8abf-e9b72e6810e5.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/hutchinson-announces-appointments/article_bb539dbd-a01d-5581-8abf-e9b72e6810e5.html |
PARAGOULD — A Greene County man is facing a Sept. 19 circuit court date after his arrest this week on suspicion of rape, according to authorities.
Phillip Brinkley, 73, of Paragould was arrested Sept. 12 on suspicion of rape after an investigation by Paragould police.
According to a probable cause affidavit, a woman told police Sept. 9 that she had been sexually assaulted while getting a massage at a local massage parlor.
The woman described a sexual act that constitutes rape according to Arkansas law.
The woman also named Brinkley as the person who performed the sex act on her, Paragould police said.
Brinkley was interviewed Sept. 12 about the case. During the Mirandized interview, Brinkley reportedly gave self-incriminating statements to police.
A $75,000 bond was set Tuesday for Brinkley in the case. According to online jail records, Brinkley posted bond around 5:20 p.m. Tuesday and is awaiting the circuit court date.
As part of the bond, the judge ordered Brinkley not to have any contact with the victim and not commit any felonies or engage in any conduct that would result in him being arrested. | 2022-09-15T08:51:15Z | www.jonesborosun.com | $75,000 bond set in Paragould rape case | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/75-000-bond-set-in-paragould-rape-case/article_c94888bc-ae97-5596-8310-7d59102079d0.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/75-000-bond-set-in-paragould-rape-case/article_c94888bc-ae97-5596-8310-7d59102079d0.html |
JONESBORO — A 30-year-old Jonesboro man told police Tuesday evening that someone broke into his vehicle in the 1700 block of East Johnson Avenue and stole his handgun.
The 9 mm Glock is valued at $460.
In a separate case, a 67-year-old Jonesboro man told police Tuesday morning that someone entered his vehicle in the 1600 block of Duncan Road and stole his false teeth.
The value of the false teeth is listed at $500.
Police arrested Vicky Kinder, 62, of the 100 block of Darr Street, Brookland, on Tuesday afternoon following a traffic stop at the intersection of James Street and West Nettleon Avenue. A search of her vehicle turned up 14 grams of meth. She is being held on suspicion of possession of meth or cocaine with the purpose to deliver greater than 10 grams but less than 200 grams.
A 42-year-old Jonesboro man reported Tuesday morning that someone entered a residence under construction in the 5300 block of Reed Drive and damaged items. Three windows valued at $1,400, a carpet valued at $600 and five panels of Drywall valued at $1,500 were damaged.
A 23-year-old Jonesboro woman reported Tuesday afternoon that someone entered her vehicle in the 2200 block of Una Street and stole items. Taken were a wallet valued at $100 and credit and debit cards.
Fat City Grill, 3721 E. Johnson Ave., reported Tuesday morning that a customer paid a bill with two counterfeit $100 bills.
A 31-year-old Jonesboro man reported Tuesday morning that his vehicle was broken into in the 2000 block of Cedar Heights Drive and items were stolen. Taken were a wallet valued at $40 and a debit and credit card. | 2022-09-15T08:51:33Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Gun stolen from vehicle | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/gun-stolen-from-vehicle/article_a5b1f286-49ad-5bdc-a8f5-d5239fbbd43b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/gun-stolen-from-vehicle/article_a5b1f286-49ad-5bdc-a8f5-d5239fbbd43b.html |
HELP leadership student Emily Felipe (left) has lunch with her NEAHPN mentor Ilsia Nuhung, who is also talent acquisition manager at St. Bernards Healthcare, during the first HELP Mentorship Program luncheon on Wednesday afternoon at the Hispanic Center in Jonesboro.
JONESBORO — Mentors and students met for the first time for part of the Hispanic Center’s newest program called HELP Mentorship Program on Wednesday afternoon at El Centro Hispano in Jonesboro.
El Centro Hispano Executive Director Gina Gomez said on Wednesday that the mentorship program would combine two preexisting programs to help their students grow and survive.
“We combined our Hispanic Emerging Leaders Program (HELP) and the Northeast Arkansas Hispanic Professionals Network (NEAHPN) to create this new program,” Gomez explained, noting how beneficial the combination was for the Hispanic community in Northeast Arkansas.
She explained that through the mentorship program, the Hispanic Center has paired 26 Hispanic high school students with 26 working Hispanic professionals, who will be their mentors throughout the current school year.
Both HELP and NEAHPN were established in 2016 and both have grown significantly in their six years.
The HELP program is a free leadership program, which Gomez said was similar to the Junior Chamber that includes students from participating high schools including the Jonesboro, Nettleton, Valley View, Brookland and Rivercrest public school districts.
She said that it was designed to guide and support Latino high school students in the 10th through the 12th grades to reach important academic and professional goals while meeting once a month during the school year.
The purpose of HELP is to nurture the development of leadership, responsibility, community involvement and communication skills in the high school students, as well as guide and support Latino high school students in reaching important academic goals, such as planning for their futures in order to obtain a college education, enter a chosen career field and learn how to both lead and serve their peers and their community, according to Gomez.
She also said that HELP prepares Latino high school students to apply for college or embark on career paths by engaging with various leaders and mentors from around Jonesboro and the state of Arkansas. “The students complete activities to build trust and teamwork while also learning about the roles of different local leaders in areas such as education, healthcare, business, and manufacturing,” she said.
There are 26 students enrolled this year, and the students will meet on the second Wednesday of each month.
Northeast Arkansas Hispanic Professionals Network is also a free program that is dedicated to the support of Hispanic leaders in Northeast Arkansas.
Gomez said that the NEAHPN is a unique group organized by the Hispanic Center to provide professional and development support in order to form a network of active Hispanic professionals in Northeast Arkansas.
The network, which is ran by elected members of the NEAHPN Executive Committee, meets every month at the Hispanic Center in order to work together to build a strong Hispanic community in Northeast Arkansas, she said, noting that they also raise funds for the NEAHPN scholarships for Hispanic students attending Arkansas Colleges.
“Today, we have over 70 professionals in the network,” Gomez stated, noting that they also have several funders for their HELP and NEAHPN programs including the United Way of NEA, the Windgate Foundation, the Community Development Block Grant (City of Jonesboro), the Centerpoint Energy Foundation, Arkansas State University’s Arkansas Out of School Network – ESSER III funds and the Ray Solem Foundation.
Gomez said that by combining both programs this year and pairing each student with a Hispanic professional mentor who can provide career counseling, motivation, emotional support and role modeling, they will help enhance students’ skills and talents.
They were paired through questionnaires, and students will meet three times with their mentor in addition to the mandatory meeting at the Hispanic Center.
Students will graduate the program on April 2.
“We want to represent our community and to give back to the community,” Gomez said. “There is nothing else like this in Northeast Arkansas and none in central or northwest Arkansas, but we would like to see this expand throughout the state.” | 2022-09-15T08:51:39Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Hispanic Center starts new mentorship program | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/hispanic-center-starts-new-mentorship-program/article_98948975-38ab-5a38-82cc-78bbf61f189e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/hispanic-center-starts-new-mentorship-program/article_98948975-38ab-5a38-82cc-78bbf61f189e.html |
Legalizing drugs not the solution
A recent letter writer shared his struggles with addiction and seemed to advocate the legalization of all mind-altering drugs. I respect his candor and willingness to admit the long-term goal of many seeking to repeal the state ban on recreational marijuana use.
Advocates for “reform” of drug laws maintain that our prisons are filled with those arrested for mere possession of illegal substances. This is simply inaccurate. In Arkansas, the vast majority of users arrested are directed to drug court and receive a suspended sentence after completing the program. Many recovering addicts say a drug bust was the best thing that ever happened to them. Rather than an act of kindness, the elimination of drug penalties is like signing a death warrant for millions with addictions.
Arkansas has outstanding recovery programs such as John 3:16 Ministries which help to transform many lives. The problem of drug abuse reflects a spiritual void that is so common as our society moves toward secularism and away from Judeo-Christian values.
Legalizing drugs is not the solution. Legal or not, users need money to purchase drugs and commit crimes to feed their addictions. With legalization, those inclined to operate a vehicle while intoxicated will be more apt to drive drunk and stoned.
As more states legalize marijuana, the National Institutes of Health report that the use of pot and hallucinogens among young adults is now at record levels. Legal substances such as alcohol and prescription opioids already cause great harm. Adding additional legal drugs to the mix will only make our streets more dangerous.
Clint Hatcher | 2022-09-15T08:52:28Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Legalizing drugs not the solution | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/legalizing-drugs-not-the-solution/article_31eca596-86cb-59b3-ade0-38da1eff59a6.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/legalizing-drugs-not-the-solution/article_31eca596-86cb-59b3-ade0-38da1eff59a6.html |
Barbara Caroline Canard of Newport rejoiced in the arms of her Heavenly Father on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, with her family by her side.
Born May 3, 1958, to Patsy (Bailey) and J.W. Canard of Tuckerman, Barbara dedicated her 64 years of life to spreading kindness and love to everyone she met. Her love of people and contagious smile were on frequent display anywhere coffee was sold by the cup.
Being the second of three children, those closest to Barbara were her sister, Janice, and brother, James. Barbara would often recall her hard times growing up, such as “Jan” dressing her up and “Hobo” trying to drown her in an old sinking boat on Village Creek. Somehow Barbara survived dresses and snakes to become a proud graduate of Tuckerman High School in 1976, despite questionable attendance records dating back to “Family Day” in 1965.
Barbara enjoyed a long career with American Lantern and Arkansas Steel Associates, where she forged countless lifelong friendships. It was also during these times where she discovered her greatest passion in life – being Aunt Bobbie for two generations of nephews and nieces. Their lives were her life, their dreams were her dreams, and their happiness is what mattered most. She was truly the wind beneath everyone’s wings.
Barbara would find solace in her truck daily as she would “see what’s going on in town” and spy on where the best fishing spots at Newport Lake may be. She loved home cooking, putting together puzzles, watching anything Arkansas Razorback related and attending Tuckerman Bulldog baseball games. Barbara was often at times the unofficial door greater at whichever convenience store had the freshest coffee and luckiest scratch-offs. Coffee could always wash away the taste of a losing ticket; but a fresh cup and a winning ticket deserved an “oh boy!” and a celebratory text message.
Barbara is survived by her mother, Patsy Pankey, of the home; sister, Janice Canard Kendrick of Cherokee Village; brother, James Canard (Tammy) of Newport. She is also survived by her children – nephews Derek Canard (Elizabeth) of Jonesboro, Stephen Stewart (Jenn) of Jonesboro, Dillon Canard (April) of Pocahontas and Wes Howard (Angela) of Tuckerman. In addition to her beloved uncle, aunts, cousins, other nieces and nephews, she is also survived by her grandchildren – nephew Aidan Canard and nieces Rylie Canard and Eryka Garrett, all of Jonesboro.
She is preceded in death by her father, J.W. Canard; maternal grandparents, Walter and Mamie Bailey; and paternal grandparents, James Henry and Carrie Canard.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 6, at 2 p.m. at Jackson’s Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Womack officiating. Graveside services followed at Gracelawn Cemetery in Tuckerman.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers were Derek Canard, Stephen Stewart, Dillon Canard, Wes Howard, Aidan Canard and Owen Keller.
The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to Dr. Roger Green and wife Kathy, Dr. Allison Green, and the entire staff of Green Family Practice. We are forever grateful for the care, compassion and love you all have shown throughout the years.
Arrangements were by Jackson’s Newport Funeral Home.
An online guestbook is available at www.jacksons fh.com. | 2022-09-15T19:12:50Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Barbara Canard | | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/barbara-canard/article_2a5499df-c426-5543-8d00-b1c533596285.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/barbara-canard/article_2a5499df-c426-5543-8d00-b1c533596285.html |
Greg Del Prince (left), Mike Caruso, Mark Whitsitt and Kristen Smith were the winning team Sept. 9 in the Harris Foundation golf tournament at Newport Country Club. The event helped to raise money for summer camps for children in the Newport area.
A recent golf tournament in Newport raised nearly $7,000 to help fund summer camps for children in the area.
The Harris Foundation golf tournament was held Sept. 9 at Newport Country Club. The third annual event had 15 teams and the work of the tournament helped to make the camps free for children.
The camps each summer feature everything from robotics and arts to knitting and meal prep/cooking classes for children. The children can also participate in baseball and softball hitting camps.
The winning team this year was Greg Del Prince, Mike Caruso, Mark Whitsitt and Kristen Smith. | 2022-09-15T19:13:14Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Harris Foundation golf tournament held in Newport | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/harris-foundation-golf-tournament-held-in-newport/article_9b9aefa2-9abc-5926-86cc-9e8cbd49462a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/harris-foundation-golf-tournament-held-in-newport/article_9b9aefa2-9abc-5926-86cc-9e8cbd49462a.html |
LEFT: Zeke Church and Christian Ashley. RIGHT: Kaydence Slagley.
Kaydence Slagley.
On Aug. 30, the Tuckerman Cross Country team raced at the Lyon College Invitational Cross Country Meet.
Zeke Church had a fifth place finish and Christian Ashley had a sixth place finish in a race with over 170 runners.
The Junior Boys finished fourth out of over 18 teams. The Junior girls finished 14th, Senior Girls placed fifth, and Senior Boys placed seventh.
On Sept. 6, the Tuckerman Cross Country team competed in the Melbourne Invitational Meet.
The Junior Boys won the meet, out of a field of over 14 teams. Eighth-grader Zeke Church finished fifth, with a PR time of 9:45, and ninth-grader Christian Ashley finished seventh with a time of 9:56. Hayden Reed (19th place, 10:23) Bronx Holland (28th place, 10:53), and Avery Brunner (30th place, 10:53) rounded out the top five team finishers to secure the win for the Junior Bulldogs.
In the Senior Girls 5K, senior Kaydence Slagley ran an excellent race to medal in 14th place with a time of 27:49. | 2022-09-15T19:13:26Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Tuckerman cross country team roundup | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/tuckerman-cross-country-team-roundup/article_b38645d2-a459-5113-a04a-979626780324.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/tuckerman-cross-country-team-roundup/article_b38645d2-a459-5113-a04a-979626780324.html |
NEA Chorale to begin rehearsals
The Northeast Arkansas Chorale will begin rehearsing from 7-8:30 Monday evening, in the Magee Choral Room of the Maddox Fine Arts Center on the Williams Baptist University campus, 56 McClellan Drive in Walnut Ridge.
Rehearsals will culminate in a program of seasonal and Christmas musical selections to be performed Saturday evening, Dec. 3, in the Manley Chapel on the WBU campus.
The NEA Chorale is a non-audition chorus that is open to all members of the Walnut Ridge and surrounding communities. A membership fee of $10 or $15 per couple, is required to help cover performance and program expenses.
Flatland Gospel Band to perform
Oak Grove Free Will Baptist Church in Eaton will host The Flatland Gospel Band on Saturday. Singing will start at 6 p.m. with fellowship following.
Pastor Adam Fitzsimmons and the congregation invite everyone to come.
Kingsmen to perform
The Kingsmen Quartet will perform at Victory Lighthouse Baptist Church, 217 W. Main St. in Trumann at 6 p.m. Sept. 24.
Camp meeting set in Cave City
Matlock Road Church of God will hold a fall camp meeting starting at 7 p.m. nightly, Sept. 26-28. Guest speakers will be Brian McDonald from Texarkana and Dr. Bill Claypoole, Arkansas Church of God State Overseer. Music will be provided nightly by Michael Knight and The Redeemed from Georgia. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The church is located at 631 Matlock Road in Cave City.
Concert to be held in Spanish
Ministerio Emmanuel, A Spanish-language gospel group will perform at 3 p.m. Saturday at the First Assembly of God in Senath, Mo. The group consists of Ignacio, Sara and Emmanuel Castaneda, a father, daughter and son from Arkansas.
There is no admission fee, but an offering will be taken to honor the musicians.
Everyone is welcome. For information, call the pastor, Rich Oliver, at 573-738-2109. First Assembly of God is located at 601 S. State St. in Senath. | 2022-09-16T16:47:17Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Church notes | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/church-notes/article_a3f846f0-b62f-5eea-a144-05c832b02a5e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/church-notes/article_a3f846f0-b62f-5eea-a144-05c832b02a5e.html |
BROOKLAND — Brookland School District staff were quick to respond when a student was injured during football practice on Wednesday morning at Brookland High School.
According to a Facebook post on the school’s page on Wednesday, an unnamed seventh-grade student had sustained a neck injury during football practice.
The post thanked the BHS football coaching staff, nurses, athletic trainer, security director, command center director and SRO’s, as well as the local EMT’s, the flight crew and the Brookland Police Department.
The post also stated that the student was able to move all his extremities, however he was being flown to LeBonheur in Memphis as a precaution so he could be examined thoroughly for possible nerve damage.
Later that evening another post stated that the student had been cleared and released from the hospital.
Brookland School District Superintendent Brett Bunch said via email on Thursday that the young man was recovering well.
“We have athletic trainers on campus with our athletic practices and activities,” Bunch said. “We also have either one of two nurses on each campus.”
“Our trainer was at the practice and our junior high nurse was on site in seconds,” he added. “The coaches are all trained in emergency first aid. We have action plans in place for situations such as this. We are also in connection with emergency services through our new Security Command Center. We have radio communications across our district in case of any emergency.” | 2022-09-16T16:48:06Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Student airlifted after injury | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/student-airlifted-after-injury/article_2098b6a1-7dfc-52b7-9c2a-fa7b2d3ece24.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/student-airlifted-after-injury/article_2098b6a1-7dfc-52b7-9c2a-fa7b2d3ece24.html |
JONESBORO — New COVID-19 cases were down Thursday compared to the previous Thursday. The Arkansas Department of Health reported 845 new virus cases, about 300 fewer than the previous week.
Craighead County reported 43 new cases Thursday, 22 fewer than last Thursday.
Pulaski County reported 106, followed by 60 in Faulkner County and 57 in Washington County.
The number of active cases declined statewide by 379 to 9,213. Active cases in Craighead County receded by 43. Most other counties had slight drops in active cases, however, Clay, Cross and Randolph counties showed increases in active cases.
Since March 2020, the state has attributed 11,977 deaths, at least in part, to COVID-19, an increase of seven since Wednesday.
COVID-related hospitalizations dropped by nine statewide to 277, while Northeast Arkansas hospitals reported an increase of three to 46. | 2022-09-16T16:48:12Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Virus numbers decline Thursdsy | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/virus-numbers-decline-thursdsy/article_0e640873-b0e8-5dbd-a5d8-19f064ec6c2e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/virus-numbers-decline-thursdsy/article_0e640873-b0e8-5dbd-a5d8-19f064ec6c2e.html |
JONESBORO — The libraries that make up the Crowley Ridge Regional Library in Craighead and Poinsett counties are celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month throughout September.
Getting a library card is easy and free and can be obtained at any library branch, 203 W. Second St. in Weiner, 200 N. East St. in Harrisburg, 102 Locust St. in Marked Tree, 102 W. State St. in Caraway, 103 S. Edmonds St. in Monette, 106 Cobean Blvd. in Lake City, 401 S. Holman St. in Brookland, or 315 W. Oak Ave. in Jonesboro.
Everyone who signs up for a card in September from any CRRL location will be entered to win a Kindle Fire.
Residents in the service area which includes all of Craighead and most of Poinsett counties will need a photo ID with a current mailing address. Those whose photo IDs do not have current information should bring in a piece of mail that includes their name and correct address.
Having a library card comes with many advantages.
Up to 20 items can be checked out at a time, there is full access to digital resources like eBooks and free music, and cards can be used at any CRRL library location. | 2022-09-17T12:08:57Z | www.jonesborosun.com | September is library card sign-up month | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/september-is-library-card-sign-up-month/article_eb25a159-0fc1-5427-819a-0ae9c7e23e73.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/september-is-library-card-sign-up-month/article_eb25a159-0fc1-5427-819a-0ae9c7e23e73.html |
JONESBORO — Special Judge Scott Ellington found probable cause Friday to charge a Jonesboro man and woman with simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms and other charges.
Corderius Thomas, 35, and Ivory Thornton, 26, are also charged with possession of fentanyl with the purpose to deliver, possession of meth or cocaine greater than 2 grams but less than 10 grams with the purpose to deliver, theft by receiving of a firearm less than $2,500 felony possession of drug paraphernalia, first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor and possession of marijuana.
Thomas was also charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm and driving on a suspended license.
According to a probable cause affidavit, agents with the 2nd Judicial District’s Drug Task Force conducted a search warrant at a residence in the 2100 block of Cotton Street where Thomas and Thornton reside on Tuesday.
“Agents located 33 fentanyl pills labeled M/30 and 9 grams of methamphetamine. Agents located a scale with methamphetamine residue and baggie near both the fentanyl and methamphetamine,” the affidavit states.
Agents also found a loaded 9 mm Sccy pistol, a 12-gauge shotgun, an M12 Cobray .380-caliber gun, a Mossberg 22-caliber rifle and a stolen AK-47 rifle. Agents also seized various pills in the residence.
Ellington set Thomas’ bond at $150,000 and Thornton’s bond at $75,000.
Their next court date is Oct. 28 in Craighead County Circuit Court.
In a separate case, Ellington found probable cause to charge Eugene Hare, 41, of the 2000 block of Belt Street, with possession of fentanyl with the purpose to deliver, two counts of possession of a Schedule IV or IV drug with the purpose to deliver, possession of marijuana with the purpose to deliver and felony possession of drug paraphernalia.
According to a probable cause affidavit, officers with the Jonesboro Street Crimes Unit conducted a parole search of Hare’s apartment on Thursday. In the refrigerator, officers found a bag with 1.3 grams of ecstasy powder laced with fentanyl, 57 Clonazepam pills, 21 Xanax bars and a large bag of marijuana.
In the attic, officers found 161 ecstasy pills laced with fentanyl and 60 Xanax bars.
Ellington set Hare’s bond at $50,000. His next court date is Oct. 28 at the Craighead County Courthouse. | 2022-09-17T12:09:09Z | www.jonesborosun.com | 2 charged with guns, drugs, including fentanyl | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/2-charged-with-guns-drugs-including-fentanyl/article_e3e86830-20e4-55a6-89da-4cd690379c21.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/2-charged-with-guns-drugs-including-fentanyl/article_e3e86830-20e4-55a6-89da-4cd690379c21.html |
JONESBORO — Three men want to be considered for the vacant Jonesboro City Council seat representing the northeastern section of the city.
Bobby Long resigned after relocating to eastern Oregon. His term expires Dec. 31.
The council voted Sept. 6 to seek resumes and letter of interest from anyone who lives in Ward 6 who would be interested in taking the temporary appointment.
Kraig Pomrenke, 5024 Prospector Drive, has been the manager of the Embassy Suites and Red Wolf Convention Center since 2018, and has worked in the hospitality industry for more than 40 years.
“My entire career has been dedicated to the service of others, and I feel that with my background and experience in similar cities to Jonesboro, I can be an asset to our town,” Pomrenke wrote in a cover letter.
Seth Speer, 1105 Gregory Court, is Ecommerce director for Textbook Brokers, where he has worked since 2009. He earned a degree from Arkansas State University while also working for the company.
“While my time on this earth might be shorter than other applicants, my experience has added up quickly and I have a daily desire to serve,” Speer wrote.
One of the three who is seeking the temporary appointment is also a candidate in the Nov. 6 election for a full four-year term.
Dr. Anthony Coleman of 5220 Bridger Park Court is pastor of the Marion Church of God in Christ and is a former director of development at Arkansas State University. He has also worked in a similar capacity at Clark Atlanta University. In addition to bachelor and master’s degrees from ASU, Coleman holds a doctorate of theology from Adulam Bible College, which has a satellite campus in Jonesboro.
No cover letter was included in Coleman’s information packet.
In November, Coleman will have opposition from Derrick Coleman and Larry Hagar, in the general election for the Ward 6 seat.
Each candidate will be given up to five minutes to speak on behalf of their candidacy Tuesday before the council makes its decision.
City council members will also consider resolutions to condemn several properties – some due to the conditions of structures on the properties – but some because of road construction.
The following addresses are listed as being unfit for human habitation:
910 Hope Ave., owners Lyneal and Nellie Manning.
1504 Danny Drive, owners Kevin L. and Tonya Lyles.
2501 Mary Jane Drive, owners Kenneth and Dena Broadway.
3406 Meador Drive, owner Hazel Watson.
4405 and 4407 Janice Ave, owner Charles Edward Noell Jr.
City officials seek to use their power of eminent domain to condemn small portions of parcels for roadway improvements. The land was appraised at roughly $1 per square foot. Those addresses:
1001 Creath Ave., 544 square feet, owner Mamie Bennett.
508 and 520 Creath Ave., 1,229 square feet, owners Randy K. and Denise A. Simpkins.
301 Reeves St., 861 square feet, owner Sponge L. Perkins.
901 Creath Ave., 781 square feet, owned by heirs of the late Alice Powell.
Also on the agenda is a resolution that would authorize Mayor Harold Copenhaver’s staff to apply for a U.S. Department of Transportation Railroad Crossing Elimination grant for construction of a $10.3 million overpass on Gee Street.
Another resolution would approve a $210,000 change order to a contract for rail yard expansion in the Craighead Technology Park. The change order raises the total cost to $1,903,778.
The council will hear the first of three required readings or an ordinance proposed by HB Medical Holdings to vacate a utility easement on Apache Drive. A public hearing on the matter is scheduled for 5:25 p.m., prior to the regular meeting.
Scheduled for a third reading is an ordinance proposed by Jeremy Moore to rezone 2.45 acres at 5102 Southwest Drive and Thompson Drive from C-3 general commercial to RM-16, residential multifamily. The proposal would allow construction of 40 apartments.
Two proposed private club alcohol permit ordinances are also scheduled for their third readings.
Higher Heights Learning Academy, doing business as J.W.’s Cigar Lounge and Grill, would operate at 3006 S. Caraway Road within the Haven Hotel. Tammy Brookine Davis is listed as the organization’s president. Pamela McShan is vice president and Keangelo Hunter is a director.
ZRW Properties, doing business as 21 Grill of Jonesboro, is seeking approval for a permit at 2117 E. Parker Road, the site of the former Front Page Cafe. Amber Sue LaRue is listed as president of the organization. Stacey Ann Blaxton is vice president and Shea Hallett is secretary-treasurer.
The council will hear the second of three required readings of a proposed ordinance that would approve another alcohol permit.
SF2 Investments, doing business as Salsa’s Grill, seeks a permit for 2240 S. Caraway Road. Jose Gonzalez Ruiz is listed a president of the club. Efron Montano is vice president and Aracely Montano is secretary-treasurer.
The council will meet at 5:30 p.m in Municipal Center, 300 S. Church St.
The council’s public service committee is scheduled to meet at 4:30 p.m., followed by the public safety committee at 5. | 2022-09-17T12:09:15Z | www.jonesborosun.com | 3 seek temp council seat | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/3-seek-temp-council-seat/article_533b736e-667d-5a70-97b8-a12ff2d8ef64.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/3-seek-temp-council-seat/article_533b736e-667d-5a70-97b8-a12ff2d8ef64.html |
JONESBORO —Northeast Arkansas continued to have among the highest community levels of COVID-19 in the state, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC’s weekly COVID-19 Data Tracker, released Thursday night, showed the highest level in Randolph County, with a rate opf 395.37 new cases per 100,000 population. The CDC based that rating on 60 new cases between Sept. 8 and Wednesday.
The COVID-19 tracker compares standardized data across the U.S. In addition to new infections, it factors in hospitalizations and staffing levels at those hospitals serving those counties.
Last week, the CDC’s data showed Jackson and Craighead counties had the highest numbers in the state. But Randolph County’s levels were higher this week than Jackson County’s last week.
Between Sept. 8 and Wednesday, the CDC showed Craighead County had recorded 370 new cases for a rate of 304.54. That’s down from the 364.35 rate the previous week. Jackson County’s 65 cases in the previous seven days was 340.93, down from 370.84 the previous week.
Greene County’s 99 new cases translated to a ratge of 220.63 per 100,000. That’s down from 240.49 the previous week.
In Northeast Arkansas, Craighead, Clay, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Poinsett and Randolph are rated as high community levels, shown in orange on the CDC map.
Mississippi County remains medium level or yellow, and Cross County is rated as low level.
Friday’s report from the Arkansas Department of Health would appear to offer some hope, as only 660 new cases were reported statewide, compared to 1,148 on Sept. 9 and 1,219 on Sept. 2.
Of Friday’s new cases, Pulaski County had 178, followed by Benton County, 45, Washington County with 34 and Craighead County with 29. Craighead County had 65 new cases on Sept. 9.
The state disclosed six deaths Friday, including one in Randolph County.
Active cases dropped by 360 statewide to 8,853, while Craighead County’s active cases dropped by 30 to 563.
Clay, Jackson, Lawrence, Mississippi Poinsett and Randolph counties all had slight declines in active cases. Greene County’s active cases increased by one, while they were unchanged in Cross County.
COVID-related hospitalizations dropped by 12 to 265 statewide, and dropped by two in Northeast Arkansas to to 44.
Randolph – 5 new cases, 103 active cases.
inman@jonesbofrosun.com | 2022-09-17T12:09:28Z | www.jonesborosun.com | CDC: NEA still COVID hot spot, but improving | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/cdc-nea-still-covid-hot-spot-but-improving/article_f88b5746-f653-5783-bfb4-7415da31be27.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/cdc-nea-still-covid-hot-spot-but-improving/article_f88b5746-f653-5783-bfb4-7415da31be27.html |
JONESBORO — A Jonesboro man being held in the Craighead County Detention Center on a $1 million bond for first-degree murder was charged Friday with assaulting two correctional officers there.
Laroy Starks, 20, is already being held on one count of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated robbery, three counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm by a felon and one count of theft.
Starks was arrested in early August 2021 by Jonesboro police officers, along with the United States Marshals Service East Arkansas Fugitive Task Force and the Arkansas State Police, in the shooting of Osceola native Roderick Hale Jr.
Starks was taken into custody at mile marker 57 on Interstate 55. He was transported back to Jonesboro and booked into the Craighead County Detention Center.
Police said Hale was shot in the parking lot of the Citgo service station at the intersection of South Caraway and Parker roads.
On Thursday, correctional officers Greg Beeler and Issaakil Orday responded to a radio call that Starks was banging on the door of the general housing unit at the detention center, according to a probable cause affidavit. Starks was agitated because he said he was on a phone and they were turned off.
Starks then swung his fist at Beeler, but Beeler blocked the punch which caused him to fall over a food cart, injuring his left hand and both hips, the affidavit states.
Orday then rushed in and grabbed Starks to subdue him. Starks started throwing punches at Orday, “and Orday returned the same amount of force,” the affidavit states.
Orday suffered knots to the right side of his face.
Officers were able to take Starks to the floor and place him in restraints. While officers were getting Starks to his feet, he spat on the back of Beeler’s head and cursed at him again.
Ellington found probable cause to charge Starks with second-degree battery against law enforcement or correctional officers causing injuries and aggravated assault on a correctional officer.
Ellington added $100,000 to Starks’ $1 million bond.
Destiny Devine, 29, of Jonesboro, with fraudulent use of a credit or debit card; $5,000 bond.
Antonio Smith, 36, of Jonesboro, with theft by receiving greater $1,000 but less than $5,000; $5,000 bond.
Thomas Haney, 25, of Bono, with felony possession of drug paraphernalia, violating a no-contact order, driving on a suspended license and no proof of insurance; $15,000 bond.
Mark Johansen, 44, of Jonesboro, with possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams, felony possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana; $15,000 bond.
Jerico Wright, 33, of Jonesboro, with residential burglary, felony failure to appear, third-degree domestic battery, terroristic threatening and criminal mischief; $75,000 bond and a no-contact order.
Sadon Whitfield, 21, of Jonesboro, with possession of a Schedule I or II drug not methamphetamine or cocaine, possession of a Schedule IV or V drug, possession of marijuana and no seat belt; $5,000 bond.
Dyllon Johnson, 27, of Stafford, Texas, with three counts of commercial burglary, theft of $25,000 or more and first-degree criminal mischief; $300,000 bond.
The following were charged with felony failure to appear:
Dawn Elkins-Hurst, 41, of Jonesboro; $10,000 bond.
Lisa Denise Howard, 45, of Leachville; $35,000 bond.
Dustin Clark, 38, of Leachville; $15,000 bond.
Keysher Muhammad-Green, 40, of North Little Rock; recognizance bond.
Nathan Townsend, 22, of Jonesboro; $5,000 bond. | 2022-09-17T12:09:40Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Murder suspect charged with assaulting officers | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/murder-suspect-charged-with-assaulting-officers/article_46cc2196-bd80-500d-bfae-d9c7d274b869.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/murder-suspect-charged-with-assaulting-officers/article_46cc2196-bd80-500d-bfae-d9c7d274b869.html |
JONESBORO — Unless the City of Jonesboro changes its mind, a trial is set for Oct. 5 against a defendant in the July 10 incident at the Midnight Rodeo, 2801 Fair Park Blvd.
Blake Arnoult, 21, of Fayetteville, faces charges of disorderly conduct and public intoxication, both misdemeanors.
The incident was captured in a video taken by an on-looker. Jonesboro police officer Joseph Harris is seen slamming Nicolas Silva, 21, of Jonesboro, to the parking lot pavement outside of the private club.
Charges of public intoxication, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct against Silva were dropped at the request of the department, according to Carol Duncan, Jonesboro city attorney.
According to a JPD incident report, several JPD officers were in the parking lot at Midnight Rodeo around closing time when two groups of people began arguing.
Arnoult came out of the club and began arguing with others in the parking lot. Friends of Arnoult told officers they would take him home.
In his narrative of the incident, Harris wrote, “I then saw Arnoult still in the parking lot cursing at a loud volume and taking his shirt off.
“Arnoult’s friends were having trouble getting him to their car. I then advised officers to place Arnoult into handcuffs.”
Harris said Silva was standing near officers asking what Arnoult was being arrested for.
“I kept advising Arrestee No. 2 (Silva) that it was none of his business and he needed to walk away,” Harris wrote. “... I then informed Silva to place his hands behind his back. When I grabbed Silva, he tried to pull away from me.
“I then took Silva to the ground. Once on the ground, I ordered Silva to place his hands behind his back again. Silva again refused and stated he couldn’t because I wouldn’t let him.
The video of the incident, obtained by NEA Report, shows Harris slamming Silva onto the parking lot face down. Harris is shown kneeling on Silva’s left arm arm, preventing him from placing it behind his back.
Harris was suspended for two days without pay over the incident following a disciplinary report made by Lt. Lyle Waterworth. Harris failed to turn his body cam on, as is required by JPD policy.
Waterworth wrote in his report, “My recommendations are that you attend a de-escalation training, some advanced training dealing with the use of force, that your off-duty employment be limited to non-club bar establishments, and that you have a mentor officer assigned to you.
“A copy of this will be forwarded to the office of professional standards for further review.”
Eventually, Silva was able to place his left hand behind his back and he was taken into custody.
Mark Rees, Arnoult’s attorney, said Thursday he hopes Duncan will drop the charges against his client.
“It was somewhat related to Mr. Silva’s case,” said Rees, who also represented Silva. “I don’t know where it’ll go. Cases like this are hard to get resolved.”
Rees said the department’s actions following the incident were quick.
“I think the Jonesboro Police Department handled it pretty swiftly,” he said, adding that he thought Harris learned a lesson from it.
He has been subpoenaed for the Oct. 5 trial of Arnoult. | 2022-09-17T12:09:46Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Oct. 5 trial slated in Midnight Rodeo incident | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/oct-5-trial-slated-in-midnight-rodeo-incident/article_71e42c0c-3cdd-5410-a675-c25bec7579e1.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/oct-5-trial-slated-in-midnight-rodeo-incident/article_71e42c0c-3cdd-5410-a675-c25bec7579e1.html |
Allyson Goodin at The Academies at Jonesboro High School received an Economics Arkansas Bessie B. Moore Teaching Award Thursday for the 2021-22 academic year. Pictured are (from left) Dr. Kim Wilbanks, superintendent of Jonesboro Public Schools, Goodin and Marsha Masters, associate director of Economics Arkansas.
Goodin receives economics teaching award
LITTLE ROCK — Allyson Goodin at The Academies at Jonesboro High School was surprised Thursday by the Economics Arkansas “Bessie Brigade” presenting a Bessie B. Moore Teaching Award for the 2021-22 academic year. She received $1,000, a basket of goodies, and “The Bessie” award statue.
The awards program recognizes Arkansas teachers for going “above and beyond” what is required by developing outstanding economic and personal finance projects they integrate into the classroom during the school year. Goodin’s project was EAST Tackles Economics.
Winning entries demonstrate standards-based knowledge of economics appropriate to the grade level or course being taught and support increased student achievement and growth in economic understanding and expertise.
“The winners in this year’s awards program integrated economics in many creative ways and platforms, Marsha Masters, associate director of Economics Arkansas said in the announcement. “Some brought real-world applications during the traditional school day while others provided engaging opportunities outside the classroom schedule. All of them have provided lifelong learning opportunities which will be remembered by these students throughout their lives.”
The award is named after Economics Arkansas’ first executive director, Dr. Bessie B. Moore. Economics Arkansas is a private, non-profit, non-partisan educational organization founded in 1962 by Dr. Arch Ford to promote economic literacy in Arkansas. | 2022-09-20T09:53:58Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Goodin receives economics teaching award | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/goodin-receives-economics-teaching-award/article_29d2120e-ca60-5382-9f1b-caa2e4b9c700.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/goodin-receives-economics-teaching-award/article_29d2120e-ca60-5382-9f1b-caa2e4b9c700.html |
NEWPORT — A Jackson County Circuit Judge kept a temporary restraining order in place Friday, forbidding an agricultural spraying contractor from putting a certain type of fertilizer into the ground near the Newport Elementary School for now.
An amended complaint was filed by attorney John Pettie on Thursday. According to the amended complaint, Fuller had been scheduled to inject a poultry-based waste byproduct into the ground for agricultural fertilizing starting Sept. 12.
The complaint alleged that neighbors went to Fuller and tried to get him to stop, but he refused. Also, witnesses stated in the complaint that there had been problems with flies and pests, as well as the smell, within a two-mile range.
The Newport School District also filed a complaint in the case on Friday, alleging the use of sludge as fertilizer near a school was a public nuisance and that it would impact education at the school.
Neighbor Eddie Watkins said he lives about a mile and a half away from where fertilizing happened in the past few months. He said flies could be seen everywhere and that there was a smell so bad “you could taste it.”
Welch said she has had a fly problem, since early June. She said she originally thought her grandchild had spilled milk but had to buy fly traps that were filled within hours.
Jackson County OEM Director Donny Ivie also testified confirming the reports of flies and the bad odor.
Ivie also testified that the area was about 1,300 feet from the elementary school, as well as 538 feet from the Village Creek Waterway and 6,900 feet from a nearby prison.
Newport School Superintendent Jon Bradley also testified about the case stating that his office was notified by Fuller about the fertilizing and that he had heard from a school board member about the situation.
The judge also heard from Denali Water Solutions environmental official Michelle Helton, as well as Fuller.
When asked about permitting, she said the permitting was done and that ADEQ requires a permit for the work to be posted in a newspaper, then allow for a comment period. Helton said there were no comments from residents in Jackson County.
She also testified that if Fuller, or anyone else, does not follow the procedure set out in a permit, the permit can be pulled or the applicator can face criminal penalties for violations.
He said the fertilizer used can help produce better crops and that the area’s food processing plants play a huge role in helping farmers. | 2022-09-20T09:54:29Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Judge: Restraining order on waste case goes on | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/judge-restraining-order-on-waste-case-goes-on/article_f079f2e4-3c59-5c6d-8274-7c93041a33d0.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/judge-restraining-order-on-waste-case-goes-on/article_f079f2e4-3c59-5c6d-8274-7c93041a33d0.html |
Just say 'No!'
The likelihood of children born illegitimately varies by mothers’ age, education, race and ethnicity. Births to unmarried U.S. women? 40.5% vs 15% worldwide, 70% for unmarried women over age 20; half of mothers’ first illegitimate births are by teenagers who have additional illegitimate children at older ages.
Most teen pregnancies are unintended, unwanted, yield negative outcomes for them, their children and society in general. Hardships of unintended pregnancies pose huge emotional, financial and societal burdens. Teenage mothers don’t finish school, have extra demands and fewer resources, live in poverty, suffer intense exhaustion and workplace burnout – 2.3 million women forced out of the workplace, risking isolation, by single-parent demands. Their children experience health and developmental problems.
40% of U.S. women become pregnant before age 20. 2021 U.S. births were 3,659,289, one every 42 seconds, 1,464,121 illegitimate (40%) one every 1¾ minutes, excludes 930,160 abortions, one every 2¾ minutes. Single-parenthood is a non-stop challenge, significantly increasing stress and pressures of daily life. Single motherhood, now the “norm” due primarily to illegitimacy, is a societal trend unheard-of decades ago.
U.S. has the world’s highest rate of single-parent children, 25% vs 7% worldwide. Single motherhood’s common; 80% of single-parent families are single mothers – 34% live in poverty, five times more than married couples, 28.9% below poverty level. 52.3% never married; 29.3% divorced; 14.7% separated, 3.7% widowed. Each race’s illegitimacy rate differs; the highest? 69.4%, lowest 11.7%.
Household size and relationships determine economic resources available. Today’s population has increased demand for welfare programs and social support. More older adults living alone require home health care workers and other personal assistance; same-sex households generally don’t have family members to care for them.
Perpetual welfare effectively guarantees a lifestyle of poverty; refusing work, recipients reach their lifetime potential with the first welfare receipts, the product of socialistic government, condoning illegal births, paying women to have illegitimate children to increase income, magnifying society’s problems! U.S. Labor Department report - July: two jobs available for every unemployed person, massive waste of human mind and manpower, financed by rapidly increasing U.S. debt and declining U.S. taxpayers, foretelling U.S. economic disaster, perhaps failure as a viable nation. Common sense says: "This cannot continue!” 83 Welfare Programs! – Largest U.S. Budget Item!
Mothers, grandmothers: talk to your children, grandchildren and friends. Single ladies: avoid lifetime hardship and poverty; just say “NO!” | 2022-09-20T09:54:59Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Just say 'No!' | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/just-say-no/article_c8539091-0a54-51da-b0d6-0c11ef31a232.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/just-say-no/article_c8539091-0a54-51da-b0d6-0c11ef31a232.html |
Sunny. Near record high temperatures. High around 100F. Winds WSW at 5 to 10 mph..
Let the people vote
The plan to forgive some student loan debt will not cost taxpayers $2,000 each as indicated in a previous letter. The cost is actually about $160 each.
Compare this to the 8 trillion-dollar increase in the federal deficit shoved down the throats of hard working Arkansans by Cotton, Crawford and Boozman during the 4-year Trump administration. This debt increase cost each taxpayer about $5,333.33.
Republicans all over the place are complaining about government loan forgiveness. Marjorie Taylor Green, R-GA, criticized the plan as government overreach while at the same time accepting loan forgiveness of about $180,000 for money she borrowed from the government. Some Republican lawmakers got millions of debt forgiveness but complain about loan forgiveness for others.
Sarah Sanders said “the people of Arkansas want the government out of their life.” She also believes in “Government mandated forced motherhood” for children, teenagers, young women and older women who are raped and impregnated. She wants the government to violate these females right to privacy with “Government mandated forced motherhood.”
She wants women to “know your role” and “do what you’re told.” She wants women to submit to government control.
You won’t find the government standing between a man and his doctor. But for women, it’s a different story. In Arkansas, a group of mostly old white men are destroying the right to privacy for Arkansas women.
They are even considering banning FDA approved prescription medication prescribed to some women. But rest assured, these mostly old white men are not going to consider a ban on any meds they need.
If you are a woman and you value your right to privacy and just your basic rights as an American, a vote for any Republican is telling them you “know your role.” And if you are a man with a wife or girlfriend or sister or mother or grandmother, you should consider their rights when you cast your vote. Women deserve the same rights to privacy as men.
The people voted in Kansas to protect women’s rights. Voters in Michigan will get the same chance in November. Voters in Arkansas deserve the same opportunity. Let the people of Arkansas vote on the privacy rights of women.
Terry Dancer | 2022-09-20T09:55:05Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Let the people vote | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/let-the-people-vote/article_36cacd56-0984-5f96-abb9-13af206bb0b5.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/let-the-people-vote/article_36cacd56-0984-5f96-abb9-13af206bb0b5.html |
JONESBORO — A West Memphis man was arrested early Tuesday morning following a traffic stop at the intersection of Old Greensboro Road and Sage Meadow Boulevard, according to a Jonesboro police report.
Taquarius Nash, 28, of the 1000 block of West Ferguson, West Memphis, and a 17-year-old girl were arrested.
Nash is being held at the Craighead County Detention Center on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with the purpose to deliver less than 2 grams, possession of a Schedule I or II drug not meth or cocaine with the purpose to deliver, possession of marijuana with the purpose to deliver, possession of a Schedule IV or V drug with the purpose to deliver, felony and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, no proof of insurance, driving on a suspended license, hazardous driving, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, misdemeanor failure to appear, tampering with evidence and failure to register a vehicle.
Police arrested Summer Moody, 23, of the 800 block of Aggie Road, on Monday afternoon following a traffic stop at the intersection of Cartwright and West Center streets. She is being held on suspicion of possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams, misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, running a stop sign and no proof of insurance.
Police arrested Honesty Holt, 30, of the 700 block of Creath Avenue, on Monday afternoon at the intersection of East Hoover Avenue and North Bridge Street. She is being held on suspicion of possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams and felony possession of drug paraphernalia.
Police arrested Summer Nicole Smith, 40, of the 1200 block of Thunderbird Drive, Hernando, Miss., on Monday morning in the 400 block of South McClure Street. She is being held on suspicion of felony possession of drug paraphernalia, theft by receiving of a vehicle greater than $5,000 but less than $25,000, felony warrant and obstructing governmental operations.
A Citgo service station, 5514 Stadium Blvd., told police Monday morning that a customer attempted to pay for goods with a counterfeit $100 bill.
A 44-year-old Jonesboro man reported Monday morning that someone opened a toolbox in his truck in the 1200 block of Medallion Drive and stole tools worth $160.
A 55-year-old Harrisburg man reported his vehicle was stolen Monday afternoon while he was at work in the 3000 block of Browns Lane. The 2018 Hyundai Kona is valued at $18,000.
A 35-year-old Jonesboro woman told police Monday morning that someone entered her vehicle in the 1000 block of Heather Ridge Drive and stole a pair of Suola So Kate shoes valued at $2,500. | 2022-09-21T06:58:42Z | www.jonesborosun.com | W. Memphis man held on drug, traffic counts | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/w-memphis-man-held-on-drug-traffic-counts/article_59dbe427-6a93-5355-82b5-c21c9fd57589.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/w-memphis-man-held-on-drug-traffic-counts/article_59dbe427-6a93-5355-82b5-c21c9fd57589.html |
JONESBORO — A 65-year-old Jonesboro woman fell for a scam which cost her $8,500, according to a Jonesboro police report.
The victim told police that she received a phone call from a NO CALLER ID, the report said. The suspect told her that there was a warrant for her arrest and that she had missed court after a subpoena had been issued for her presence.
The suspect said that the warrant was signed by Judge Marvin Day and that the original subpoena was signed at her residence, according to the police report.
The suspect actually called out the address were the victim lives. The suspect told the victim that either officers could come arrest her or there was another option. In this option, the suspect told her she would soon receive a phone call from the police.
The number that called her back was 870-933-4551 which is the phone number for Craighead County Detention Center.
The suspect then sent the victim around town to purchase gift cards from Walmart, Dollar General and gas stations.
The suspect told her that she could not speak of what was going on to anyone.
The victim purchased multiple gift cards in cash and gave the card numbers over the phone to the suspect, who then had the victim mail the cards and receipts to the address: 1500 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Washington, D.C. and to place NPC/443929 where the stamp goes.
In August, the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office placed an alert on its Facebook page about scams like this one:
“The scammer is contacting their intended target, telling them they were subpoenaed to court in a mental health case, and since they didn’t show up they now owe a fine or they will be arrested. They then tell the target to go to a service station or store and purchase money cards to make the payment.
“WE WILL NEVER CONTACT YOU REQUESTING PAYMENT OF A FINE OVER THE PHONE IN LIEU OF ARREST.
“The scammers attempt to sound legitimate by using the names of people actually employed at our office, they use phone prompts as well upon call back. They go to great lengths to appear real.
“We do contact people for various reasons but not to request payment, and not to threaten arrest if payment isn’t made.
“So far the scammers have been contacting primarily those in the medical community, but that doesn’t mean they won’t contact outside of that scope.” | 2022-09-21T06:58:48Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Woman falls victim to scam | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/woman-falls-victim-to-scam/article_befeb644-4081-5d20-90cc-221754f23e71.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/woman-falls-victim-to-scam/article_befeb644-4081-5d20-90cc-221754f23e71.html |
SHAREit by Auto-Graphics is the platform behind Mockingbird. The first phase of implementation for Arkansas libraries began in February 2022. Approximately 30 libraries or systems representing public, academic, and special libraries across the state went live in June 2022. The second phase of libraries went live on Sept. 6, 2022 and brought the total number of participating libraries to just over 50.
For more information, contact Jessica Kirk, the statewide sharing and engagement librarian with the Arkansas State Library, at JessicaKirk@ade.arkansas.gov.
The 2022 Mockingbird participating libraries include: Arkansas River Valley Regional Library, Arkansas State Library, Arkansas State University (Beebe), Arkansas State University (Dean B. Ellis Library), Arkansas State University (Three Rivers,) Bella Vista Public Library, Bentonville Public Library, Calhoun County Library, CALS (Central Arkansas Library System), CAMALS (Carroll and Madison Regional Library System), Clark County Library, Columbia County Libraries, Crawford County Library System, Crossett Public Library, Crowley Ridge Regional Library, East Central Arkansas Regional Library (Cross County), East Central Arkansas Regional Library (Woodruff County), Faulkner-Van Buren Regional Library System, Forrest City Public Library, Fort Smith Public Library, Garland County Library, Gravette Public Library, Hempstead County Public Library, Hendrix College (Bailey Library), Iva Jane Peek Public Library, Lawrence County Library, Lonoke County Library System, Lonoke County Library System (Cabot), Marion County Library, Mid-Arkansas Regional Library (Malvern-Hot Spring County), Mid-Arkansas Regional Library (Saline County), Newton County Library, North Little Rock Library System (Laman Library), Northeast Arkansas Regional Library (Corning Public Library), Northeast Arkansas Regional Library (Greene County), Northeast Arkansas Regional Library (Piggott), County Northeast Arkansas Regional Library (Randolph County), Northeast Arkansas Regional Library (Rector Public Library), Pea Ridge Public Library, Pope County Library, Prescott/Nevada County Library, Public Library of Camden & Ouachita County, Southeast Arkansas Regional Library, Southern Arkansas University Main Campus (Magale Library), Taylor Health Sciences Library (Arkansas College of Health Education), TriCounty Regional Library System (Ashdown), TriCounty Regional Library System (Howard), TriCounty Regional Library System (Sevier), Union County Public Library System, University of the Ozarks (Robson Library), and White County Libraries. | 2022-09-21T14:54:44Z | www.jonesborosun.com | AR libraries share catalogs statewide | Times Dispatch | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/ar-libraries-share-catalogs-statewide/article_7a78777c-c1c3-5996-817b-98dceaa115d3.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/ar-libraries-share-catalogs-statewide/article_7a78777c-c1c3-5996-817b-98dceaa115d3.html |
Despite a steady rain in downtown Walnut Ridge on Saturday, there was also a steady stream of people throughout the day for the Beatles at the Ridge festival. The day’s activities culminated with an evening concert featuring The Liverpool Legends, Sonny Burgess and the Legendary Pacers and Stan Perkins.
During the festival, Sonny Burgess and Stan Perkins cut the ribbon on to open the Guitar Walk at Cavenaugh Park. Located next to the Iron Mountain Depot, along Highway 67B, the attraction pays homage to legends who played along the highway in the 1950s and ’60s. Burgess is one of the musicians honored on the walk, along with his band, The Legendary Pacers. Perkins unveiled the plaque that honors his dad, Carl Perkins.
US News & World Report issued its annual college rankings this week, and Williams Baptist College is again listed in the top tier of liberal arts colleges in the South. WBC climbed three notches on the list since last year and is now ranked 55th. Williams has been in the magazine’s top tier for three straight years.
Arkansas Attorney General Mark Pryor made a stop at the Theodore Andrews and sons farm near Walnut Ridge Monday to see firsthand the results of Arkansas State University’s rice research program, which is funded through a settlement that he and Insurance Commissioner Mike Pickens initiated.
For the second year in a row the Walnut Ridge Sonic Drive-In was selected as one of the top drive-ins in the nation. The selection qualified the Walnut Ridge Wrappers to compete in the “Showdown for Sonic Gold” at the Dr. Pepper Sonic Games National Finals competition is San Antonio. The Walnut Ridge Team performed well, with Amber Bass bringing home the Gold Fountain medal in Fountain competition and Michael Woodson winning the bronze medal in Dresser competition.
Baseball season is over for most, but three local youths continue to participate in a sport they love. Cade Crisler, Zach Crisler and Logan Gaither are members of the Truman Baker Cardinals. The Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) team holds a record of 29 wins and four losses and are ranked first nationally and first in the state according to the USSSA.
River Valley High School has announced kings and queens for the fall festival to be held Oct. 4. They are: seventh grade – Corey Johnson and Cara Callahan; eighth grade – B.J. Doyle and Ashley Walker; ninth grade – Chris Cook and Codi Crafton; 10th grade – Tony Manuel and Chelisa Cook; 11th grade – Stephen Jiles and Holly Bell; 12th grade – Matt Lucas and Heather Goings.
Elder and Mrs. Bob G. Smith of Walnut Ridge will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary by renewing their wedding vows on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in Walnut Ridge. Bob Smith married Ruth A. Binkley on Sept 20, 1952, in Walnut Ridge.
Sam G. Brandon of Hoxie High School and Jonathan J. Loghry of Sloan-Hendrix High School have been selected as National Merit semifinalists.
1992-93 Belk Scholarship winners are Tonya Bristow, Lana Sullens, Chris McManners and Michael Henry.
The following young people won their respective divisions of the talent contest at the county fair. They include: Robin Smith of Walnut Ridge, vocal solo; Michelle Crabtree of Strawberry, instrumental solo; Drake Martin, who assisted Jim Smith, both of Walnut Ridge, variety; Cynthia Sexton, Kim Jones, Angelia Ross, Dana Hulett, Theresa Wells, Tanya Smith, Terri Harris and Debbie Haight, all of Imboden, vocal group.
Scholarships totaling $11,000 were awarded recently to 15 Arkansas 4-H members. Miriam R. Flippo, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Flippo of Powhatan, received a $1,000 Citizenship Education Scholarship.
Shawn Lancaster, 13, of Walnut Ridge, won third place in Junior Pole Bending at the Arkansas State Championship Horse Show in Pine Bluff recently.
Jimmy Snapp was named a member of the Walnut Ridge High School Board at a special meeting of the Board of Education Tuesday night. He will succeed L.D. Wilson, who resigned after moving recently to Heber Springs. Bill Rainwater is board president.
Two Lawrence Countians, Lonnie Winningham of Black Rock and General Guntharp of Walnut Ridge, were named members of the Democratic State Committee at the Democratic State Convention in Little Rock last Friday.
Congressman Bill Alexander announced in Washington Tuesday that Lawrence County will receive a grant of $120,000 for the restoration of the historic Lawrence County Courthouse at Powhatan.
Mr. and Mrs. Tony Teel are the parents of a son, born Sept. 7 in Lawrence Memorial Hospital. He weighed six pounds, six ounces and has been named Heath Anthony. The Teels also have two daughters.
Senior cheerleaders at WRHS this year are Joyce Jones, Anita Bartlett, Lana Johnson, Connie Snapp, Robbie Higginbotham, Dianne Allison and Linda Sexton.
Mrs. Ed Summers is opposing Alderman R.N. (Bud) Stewart for the mayor’s post in Walnut Ridge.
Quarterback Johnny Davis, halfbacks Gary Guthrie and Tony Ramsey, and Sammy Justus, Danny “Golden Toe” Collins, Billy Spotts, Teddy Horton, Phil Clark, Ronnie Worthen and Jay Waltermire led the Bobcats to a 31-7 upset win over McCrory.
Rebecca Callahan has pledged Alpha Delta Pi and Mary Jane Jansen has pledged Chi Omega at the University of Arkansas. David Land has pledged Tau Kappa Epsilon.
Simon Weir, George Gill and Jimmy Carroll were presented certificates and pins for qualifying as Life Scouts at a Court of Honor held at the Civic Center Monday night. Gale Graham was awarded the certificate and pin of a Star Scout. Dale Graham and Raymond Guthrie qualified as First Class Scouts.
Bobby Lewis Allison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bunk Allison, has enrolled at Russellville Tech for his sophomore year. Bobby Lewis is a member of the Tech football squad.
Airman 3-C Robert E. Zalaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Zalaker of Walnut Ridge, was one of 15 men of his base finance office in Germany who were recently commended for merit.
The Strawberry River Four Family Pioneer Association held their annual reunion last Sunday at the marker designating the location of the homes of the Fortenberry, Raney, Taylor and Finley families who settled in Lawrence County early in the 19th century.
Paul Kirkpatrick, dean of the personnel at the local post office and secretary of the civil service commission in Walnut Ridge, has been offered a commission as first lieutenant in the U.S. Army, specialists corps, for assignment to army postal service.
The first bale of cotton ginned in Lawrence County from the crop of 1942 was produced by Homer Neece of Richwoods and was ginned at the John K. Gibson gin at Lauratown last Thursday afternoon.
Farris E. Madison has completed technical training at Fort Logan, Colo., and with 200 enlisted men out of 500 who were examined, will soon leave for overseas duty. | 2022-09-21T14:54:56Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Yesteryears | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_f4f7bc0e-283b-56b5-ba6d-92ad7e3e3442.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_f4f7bc0e-283b-56b5-ba6d-92ad7e3e3442.html |
Hoxie’s Ethan Dulaney tackles a Melbourne ballcarrier Friday night at Crider Field. Melbourne defeated the Mustangs, 30-20.
Submitted photo / Val Orrick
The Melbourne Bearkatz scored the game’s final 10 points to defeat the Hoxie Mustangs 30-20 in senior high football action Friday night at Crider Field.
Hoxie opened the scoring on Sage Treadwell’s 55-yard touchdown pass to Sawyer Anglin in the first quarter. Jason Duncan Jr. added the extra point for a 7-0 Mustang lead.
After Melbourne tied the game, the Mustangs took a 13-7 lead on Treadwell’s 20-yard pass to Camden Brooks late in the first quarter.
Melbourne scored 10 unanswered points in the second period to lead 17-13 at halftime. The Bearkatz tacked on a field goal in the third quarter to extend their advantage to 20-13.
Brooks raced 32-yards for a Mustang touchdown early in the fourth quarter. Duncan’s PAT tied the contest at 20-20.
Melbourne took the lead for good on an 18-yard pass play later in the period. The Bearkatz added a late field goal to seal the victory.
For Hoxie, Treadwell was 11-of-18 passing, for 151 yards and two touchdowns.
Brooks led Hoxie in rushing with 78 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Treadwell had 30 yards on 10 attempts. Prechton Wilkerson had one carry for 31 yards, and Kayden Glenn added 12 yards on two carries.
Anglin finished with three receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown. Glenn caught five passes for 39 yards. Brooks had two receptions for 30 yards and a touchdown, and Ty Gramling caught one pass for eight yards.
Brooks led the defense with five tackles, followed by Mattheis Dobbs with four. Glenn and Landon Foster each recorded three tackles. Justin Slusser, Caden Dougan, Ethan Dulaney, Mario Armstrong and Montrell Varner each had one tackle. Carson Cooper, Jake Jones, Nolan Blackshear and Landen Gibson each had one tackle. Varner had two sacks, and Armstrong had one.
Hoxie is now 2-2 on the season. Following a bye week, the Mustangs are next in action on Sept. 30, when they host Palestine-Wheatley for homecoming. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. | 2022-09-21T14:55:14Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Hoxie drops game to Melbourne, 30-20 | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/sports/hoxie-drops-game-to-melbourne-30-20/article_25ef541f-8443-59ad-92d0-2d59775adffa.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/sports/hoxie-drops-game-to-melbourne-30-20/article_25ef541f-8443-59ad-92d0-2d59775adffa.html |
ABOVE LEFT Herbert Roth (right) of Bay displays the People’s Choice Award at the Seventh Annual Abbey Road Car Show, held in conjunction with the Beatles at the Ridge Festival. Roth won the award for his 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air. BELOW LEFT: The Sponsor’s Choice Award of the Abbey Road Car Show was presented to Leland Wileman for his 1973 Ford Bronco at the Beatles at the Ridge Festival. Wileman is from Bay.
TD photos / Shantelle Redden
The seventh annual Abbey Road Car Show was held in conjunction with the Beatles at the Ridge Music Festival in downtown Walnut Ridge on Saturday. | 2022-09-21T14:55:45Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Winners announced for annual Abbey Road Carshow | Times Dispatch | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/winners-announced-for-annual-abbey-road-carshow/article_b530e61f-ad04-5b2d-90e1-88ba5a18657a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/winners-announced-for-annual-abbey-road-carshow/article_b530e61f-ad04-5b2d-90e1-88ba5a18657a.html |
NEACEO meeting scheduled
The Northeast Arkansas Chief Elected Officials will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Municipal Center, 300 S. Church St. in Jonesboro. Auxiliary aids and services will be available upon request to individuals with disabilities.
Once completed, a digital copy of the packet will be made available at bit.ly/3yZ2yTn. For more information, call 870-932-1564.
Carbon contracts subject of webinar
The National Agricultural Law Center’s “Considering Carbon” series will feature a free webinar on carbon contracts at noon Wednesday. When companies approach farmers with contracts to sequester carbon in the soil, it is critical that farmers know exactly what they are agreeing to before signing. Carbon contracts can vary widely in terms of scope, structure, and common provisions.
More information and registration can be found at bit.ly/3DGaEq0.
AMMC now offering outpatient IV infusions
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center has opened a new outpatient service, AMMC Infusion Services at 900 W. Kingshighway in Paragould. Appointments are available Monday through Friday and include options for daily IV therapy.
AMMC Infusion Services provides infusion therapy for IV antibiotics and chronic diseases. AMMC’s registered nurses and trained pharmacists have specialized training in IV infusion therapy and are focused on patient safety and comfort.
To contact AMMC Infusion Services, call 870- 239-8194.
Community Health Impact Conference scheduled
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Center for Research, Health and Social Justice will present a virtual Community Health Impact Conference on Sept. 28-29 at 9 a.m. daily.
This free event will help organizations throughout Arkansas collaborate and create ways to improve prevention methods for different cancers and cardiovascular ailments that overwhelmingly impact the state’s African American and rural residents. Additionally, health-related social justice efforts in Arkansas will receive attention. The conference will also teach organizations about using joint efforts to solve issues.
To register for the conference visit CHIC-2022.eventbrite.com. Organizations can also register by sending an email to CHICconfernce@uams.edu.
Bruce receives Kays Foundation Grant
Dr. Scott Bruce, associate professor of athletic training at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro received a grant of $26,495 from the Kays Foundation for his research, “Effects of Concussion on Pupillary Metrics in the Acute and Chronic Stages.”
Using REACT Neuro virtual reality units for measuring pupillary responses, he will analyze data from ROTC cadets to determine if a concussion has occurred, and from military veterans, whose head injuries have been associated with depression and anxiety.
Area residents complete training
Lindsey Wingo of Jonesboro, executive director of the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance; Graycen Bigger of Pocahontas, assistant vice president of community development for Farmers and Merchants Bank and executive director of the Northeast Arkansas Intermodal Authority; and Cody Slater of Wynne, CEO of Wynne Economic Development Corporation are among the 31 graduates of the 2022 Delta Leadership Institute Executive Academy.
The nine-month executive leadership program for leaders in the public, private and nonprofit sectors in an eight-state region. Graduates participate in six training sessions over the year, learning best practices employed throughout the Delta region for economic and community development.
McLaughlin elected director at large
Jeff McLaughlin, associate professor of theatre design and technology at Arkansas State University was elected director at large of communications and web services for the Heart of America Chapter of the United States Institute of Theatre Technology.
The Heart of America chapter serves members in six states, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Oklahoma. USITT promotes dialogue, research and lifelong learning opportunities among practitioners of theatre design and technology. | 2022-09-22T07:27:00Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Business briefs | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_472de859-e6b8-593a-9325-958b10e11921.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_472de859-e6b8-593a-9325-958b10e11921.html |
County to close roads beginning Monday
JONESBORO — The Craighead County Highway Department will close Craighead 194 beginning at 8 a.m. Monday between Arkansas 230 and Craighead 171 to repair a drainage culvert.
The road will be closed until the work is completed at the end of the day.
The department will also close Craighead 940 between Craighead 960 and Craighead 931 beginning at 8 a.m. Monday to build a bridge.
The road will be closed for approximately two months, or until the work is completed.
Detour signs will be posted to alert the public and motorists are asked to use caution in the area. Commuters should allow for additional travel time.
A notice for the road closures will be posted on the county website, www.craigheadcounty.org, on the Road Department’s page under the heading “Road/Bridge Closures.” | 2022-09-22T07:27:06Z | www.jonesborosun.com | County to close roads beginning Monday | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/county-to-close-roads-beginning-monday/article_4a1db6c1-a9c5-54dc-b595-f5a222ddf59d.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/county-to-close-roads-beginning-monday/article_4a1db6c1-a9c5-54dc-b595-f5a222ddf59d.html |
Ritter to provide internet for Newport WiFi park
JONESBORO — Ritter Communications has announced that the company will provide free internet service to the new RightFiber WiFi Park in Newport. Once construction on the park reaches completion, residents will be able to visit the park to access free high-speed wireless internet for their personal use.
The Newport Economic Development Commission is spearheading the project in conjunction with the Southwest Planning and Development District with funding recently granted by the Arkansas Economic Development Commission.
“We saw a real need within our community arise, and we’ve been amazed at the support we’ve received in addressing it,” NEDC Director Jon Chadwell said. “With the help of Ritter Communications, we’re creating the infrastructure that will ensure our citizens have remote access to high-quality wireless internet in a safe outdoor environment should another event similar to the pandemic occur.”
“Ritter Communications is proud to partner with the Newport community in providing unique and creative solutions that support broader access to essential tools and connectivity,” Ritter Communications President and CEO Alan Morse said. “This park will help ensure the residents and businesses of Newport are able to reliably access high-quality internet and stay connected.”
Ritter was first approached about the project by the city’s mayor and the Newport Chamber after the company announced in April plans to expand its industry-leading RightFiber services to the Newport community.
“Through the expansion of our residential fiber network to serve all neighborhoods within Newport, plus ensuring all eligible households are aware of discounts on internet service available through the federal Affordable Connectivity Program and now this community WiFi park, we hope to cover all the bases to bridge the digital divide in the community,” Morse added.
“I’m thankful for the vision and leadership of the NEDC and for partners like Ritter Communications who are helping to lift up and improve our community. This collaboration demonstrates the remarkable achievements that can result from a well-suited public-private partnership that focuses on solving a problem,” Newport Mayor David Stewart said.
The park features 41 regular parking spots, four handicap parking spaces, four shaded picnic table areas and free WiFi. It takes the place of a formerly underutilized lot located adjacent to the community library. The park’s WiFi services are essentially an extension of the library’s public WiFi network.
Ritter has also been awarded a $3.8 million grant from the Tennessee Emergency Broadband Fund-American Rescue Plan to bring high-speed 100-percent fiber internet services to communities in western Shelby County. | 2022-09-22T07:27:18Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Ritter to provide internet for Newport WiFi park | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/ritter-to-provide-internet-for-newport-wifi-park/article_5d0b2239-7b37-5df5-a226-edd95721b322.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/ritter-to-provide-internet-for-newport-wifi-park/article_5d0b2239-7b37-5df5-a226-edd95721b322.html |
JONESBORO — A 37-year-old Jonesboro woman was given a $15,000 bond Wednesday after a special judge found probable cause to charge her with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine greater than 2 grams but less than 10 grams and felony possession of drug paraphernalia.
Judge Chris Thyer also ordered that if Mollie Douglas, of the 2500 block of South Caraway Road, makes bond that she must wear an ankle monitor.
Douglas was arrested Tuesday at about 4:40 p.m. at the residence when officer Evan Henry went there because Douglas had a felony warrant from the Arkansas Parole Board for absconding.
During a parole search of Douglas’ room, Henry found 2.9 grams of meth laying on the hotel bed as well as a used meth pipe and digital scales.
Douglas’ next court date is Oct. 28 in Craighead County Circuit Court.
In other cases, Thyer found probable cause to charge:
Honesty Holt, 30, of Jonesboro, with possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams and felony possession of drug paraphernalia; $2,500 bond.
Summer Moody, 23, of Jonesboro, with possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams and no proof of insurance; $5,000 bond.
Vanessa Parker, 38, of Lake City, with felony failure to appear; recognizance bond.
Cody Allen Dennis, 26, of Jonesboro, with probation violation; $1,500 bond.
Herbert Cowens, 38, of Olive Branch, Miss., with criminal conspiracy; recognizance bond.
Jeremie Farris, 34, of Jonesboro, with being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of marijuana, driving on a suspended license and expired tags; $7,500 bond.
Jerry Jackson, 32, of Jonesboro, with probation violation; $1,000 bond.
Quintarious Malone, 18, of Jonesboro, with simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms, possession of marijuana with the purpose to deliver, possession of a Schedule IV or V drug and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia; $1,500 bond.
Mario Thomas, 26, of Jonesboro, with failure to register as a sex offender; $25,000 bond.
Summer Nicole Smith, 40, of Hernando, Miss., with possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, theft by receiving greater than $5,000 but less than $25,000 and obstructing governmental operations; $20,000 bond. | 2022-09-22T07:28:07Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Woman gets $25,000 bond, monitor order | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/woman-gets-25-000-bond-monitor-order/article_d74f503c-761a-5185-9956-ee5f41fab8ea.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/woman-gets-25-000-bond-monitor-order/article_d74f503c-761a-5185-9956-ee5f41fab8ea.html |
Ellis leads Blazers to 5A-East golf title
BATESVILLE — Valley View’s Peyton Ellis shot 71 for medalist honors Tuesday as the Blazers edged Searcy by five strokes to win the 5A-East conference boys’ high school golf championship at Eagle Mountain.
Greene County Tech won the girls’ championship, led by medalist Liza McIlvoy’s 85.
Ellis led the Blazers to a 311 team score in the boys’ division. Gavin Ellis (75), Parker Turley (77) and Ty Martin (88) rounded out Valley View’s team score, with Gavin Ellis and Turley joining Peyton Ellis on the all-conference team.
Searcy finished with a 316 team score, led by individual runner-up Luke Killough’s 72.
Marion finished third in the team standings at 338, followed by GCT (357), Batesville (362) and West Memphis (405). Individual boys’ qualifiers for the Oct. 4 state tournament in Benton included GCT’s Hutson Guinn and Nettleton’s Kaleb McClain. Guinn shot 82 to lead GCT, followed by Kannon Ring (88), Jack Williams (92) and Jude Stewart (95).
McClain shot 86 to earn a berth in the state tournament. Also playing individually, Dylan Goodman shot 90 to lead Paragould.
GCT won the girls’ championship with a 283 team score compiled by McIlvoy (85), Addy Davis (98) and Mackenzie Souers (100). McIlvoy and Davis earned all-conference honors.
Valley View was the runner-up with a 293 team total produced by Hannah Hyneman (94), Kenzie Green (98) and Anna Shinabery (101). Hyneman and Green earned all-conference honors.
Searcy finished third at 312, followed by Batesville (325), Marion and West Memphis (both at 341), and Paragould (401). Nettleton’s Berkley Reed qualified individually for the Sept. 27 state tournament in Russellville with a 102. Also playing individually, Kalyn Lamb shot 113 to lead Paragould. | 2022-09-22T07:28:50Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Ellis leads Blazers to 5A-East golf title | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/ellis-leads-blazers-to-5a-east-golf-title/article_bbd51e1a-cb7b-5708-95e0-a93449e3ba10.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/ellis-leads-blazers-to-5a-east-golf-title/article_bbd51e1a-cb7b-5708-95e0-a93449e3ba10.html |
Westside quarterback Gus Yearta looks to throw a pass during a game against Hoxie. The Warriors host Trumann on Friday.
Warriors, Wildcats eager to start league race
JONESBORO — Westside’s Bobby Engle and Trumann’s Randy Phillips anticipate a wide-open race in the 4A-3 conference as the league’s eight members scramble for five state playoff berths.
Rivercrest and Pocahontas, the teams that shared last year’s crown, are among the favorites again. Trumann and Westside hope to play in the postseason again after both qualified last year.
Both Blytheville and Gosnell have either matched or exceeded their victory totals of a year ago. Highland and Harrisburg start conference play with momentum after wins last week.
“I think teams all over the conference are going to be improved. Every week is going to be important,” said Phillips, the Wildcats’ head coach. “This win, getting that first win in conference takes a little bit of pressure off. I think this is one of those years that any given team can beat the other. It could be a crazy race at the end.”
The race starts Friday night at Westside with the conference opener for the Engle’s Warriors and Phillips’ Wildcats. Kickoff for Westside’s Homecoming game is set for 7 p.m.
Both teams are looking to bounce back from losses that closed non-conference play. Westside (1-2) led in the second half before falling 28-13 at Heber Springs. Trumann (1-2) was tied with Newport in the third quarter before a kickoff return for a touchdown spurred the host Greyhounds to a 28-16 victory.
Westside finished the game without senior running back Cameron Hedger, who scored two touchdowns before suffering an ankle sprain. Engle projected Hedger to be a game-time decision Friday.
If the Warriors are without Hedger, the tailback in their I-formation offense, Engle said they will use a rotation starting with senior Darvin Fowler. Fowler, who was all-state last season, normally lines up at fullback.
“Whether Hedger is there or not, we have to move the football. We have to have guys step up,” said Engle, the Warriors’ head coach. “I don’t think our effort was all there Friday, in all honesty. I think we didn’t play to our capability. I think the coaches had a good game plan, we knew the game plan going in and it worked starting off, but when you get sidetracked and don’t put forth the effort that we need you to put forth to succeed, sometimes that’s hard to deal with.”
Westside opened the season with a 6-0 loss at Brookland. The Warriors edged Hoxie 21-19 as senior quarterback Gus Yearta threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score in addition to a touchdown from Hedger.
Engle said the Warriors simply need to play better than they did against Heber Springs.
“We have to do the little things right that we didn’t do Friday night at Heber Springs, which cost us the ballgame,” Engle said. “It’s not anything crazy, it’s just basic stuff that we’re not getting done, that we really have to zero in on and focus on, blocking scheme-wise and secondary coverage, just overall effort. We have to come out and give effort four quarters against Trumann for sure.”
Trumann opened with a 14-6 loss at Hoxie. The Wildcats bounced back to beat Manila 42-7 before falling last week at Newport in a game that Phillips said was closer than the score.
“Obviously Hoxie was a tough game for us. We didn’t get much offense going,” Phillips said. “Going into Manila, we started feeling a little better about everything and then went into Newport, and knew they were a good team. We moved the ball well on them, had some costly fumbles, and we kicked off to them and Isiah Kendall got the ball. We knew that was a mistake as soon as he picked it up.”
Kendall’s 77-yard kickoff return for a touchdown snapped a 16-16 tie late in the third quarter.
Senior Murphy Williams, who handles quarterback duties in Trumann’s single wing, is the Wildcats’ rushing leader with 311 yards and three touchdowns. Williams ran for 133 yards against Hoxie and 108 against Newport.
Senior Eli Evett is Trumann’s No. 2 rusher with 141 yards and has 20 tackles as the Wildcats’ middle linebacker. Junior free safety Gavin Greenwell is Trumann’s leading tackler with 27 stops.
Phillips said the Wildcats are spreading the ball around more than he anticipated. Seven players carried the ball in last week’s game at Newport.
Engle said the Warriors will have to read their keys to defend the misdirection plays that are part of the Wildcats’ offense.
“You can’t just go off doing your own thing or you’re going to be lost,” Engle said. “You’ll be wondering where the ball is.”
While Trumann holds a 24-6 all-time series lead, the teams have split the last 10 meetings.
The Wildcats won last year’s meeting 20-17 in double overtime, prevailing on Evett’s 2-yard touchdown run. The outcome ultimately was the difference in Trumann earning the conference’s No. 3 state playoff seed and a home game against Mena, while Westside traveled to Prairie Grove as the No. 4 seed.
“We feel like we match up pretty well as far as personnel. They’ve got Hedger and Fowler who are feature backs and we have a couple that we lean on like we do,” Phillips said. “They’re a little smaller this year, but man they’re tough. They’re going to play us tough and we know it’s going to be a battle.” | 2022-09-22T07:28:56Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Warriors, Wildcats eager to start league race | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/warriors-wildcats-eager-to-start-league-race/article_dd2d58c5-0fbc-51a5-bc9e-157a1c5add5e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/warriors-wildcats-eager-to-start-league-race/article_dd2d58c5-0fbc-51a5-bc9e-157a1c5add5e.html |
Greyhounds Demetric Denton (11), Jaden Godair (57) and Tyler Ridley (75) of the Hound Defense during Friday night’s game against Trumann.
The Newport Greyhounds hosted the Trumann Wildcats Friday, Sept. 16.
The Hounds beat the Wildcats 28-16. The evening was Hero Appreciation Night when Greyhound Nation honors those who serve our community.
Curt Coles was the recipient of the Fire/EMS Award.
Marcus Simpson was the recipient of the Patrick Weatherford Hero Award.
Ron Kirk was the recipient of the EMS Award.
Colonel Ed Jones was the recipient of the Armed Services Award.
Senior running back CJ Young scored the first touchdown of the game followed by a three-yard pass from quarterback Dylan Braxton to Isiah Kendall for the two-point conversion. The Wildcats answered in the beginning of the second quarter to even the score 8-8. The Hounds took the lead before halftime on a 23-yard pass from Braxton to Kendall. After the 2-point conversion, the quarter ended Hounds 16, Wildcats 8.
After the half, the pendulum continued to swing. After a Wildcat touchdown and 2-point conversion, the score was even again. Greyhound Kendall answered with a 77-yard kickoff return for a touchdown ending the quarter 22-16. Young scored the final touchdown in the fourth quarter ending the game 28-16.
Statistically, Newport tallied 15 first downs compared to the Wildcat 17. The Hounds rushed for a total of 163 yards in 31 attempts and connected four times in nine pass attempts for 44 yards. The Hounds controlled the clock for 13:38 of the game. The rushing leader was Senior CJ Young with 19 rushes for 114 yards and two touchdowns followed by Dylan Braxton with 33 yards and Demetric Denton with 17 yards. The receiving leader was Senior Isiah Kendall with 40 passing yards. Defensively, the Hound defense accumulated 55 tackles. Leaders include Bryson Elston (15 tackles), Jeremiah Godair (6 tackles), and Ka’Ron Spearmon (6 tackles).
Chris Young leads the Greyhounds with 808 yards rushing, averaging eight yards per carry and tallies nine touchdowns. Isiah Kendall leads receiving with 227 yards averaging 15 yards per catch followed by Kylan Crite with 127 yards averaging 18 yards per catch. The Mad Dog defense leaders include BJ Elston (27 tackles), Aabel Robinson (21 tackles), Tavares Davis (20 tackles), Kylan Crite (16 tackles) and Ka’Ron Spearmon (15 tackles).
The Hounds host Quitman Friday night at Greyhound Field for the 2022 Homecoming Game. Gametime is set for 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $ 5. | 2022-09-22T15:46:55Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Greyhounds defeat Trumann Wildcats | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/greyhounds-defeat-trumann-wildcats/article_84257202-e4a2-57ee-af75-4da53f52733f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/greyhounds-defeat-trumann-wildcats/article_84257202-e4a2-57ee-af75-4da53f52733f.html |
By Michael Wilkey mwilkey@paragoulddailypress.com
A Jackson County Circuit Judge kept a temporary restraining order in place Friday, forbidding an agricultural spraying contractor from putting a certain type of fertilizer into the ground near the Newport Elementary School for now.
An amended complaint was filed by attorney John Pettie Sept. 15. According to the amended complaint, Fuller had been scheduled to inject a poultry-based waste byproduct into the ground for agricultural fertilizing starting Sept. 12.
The complaint alleged that neighbors went to Fuller and tried to get him to stop, but he refused. Also, witnesses who live near Auvergne stated in the complaint that there had been problems with flies and the smell and pests within a two-mile range.
The Newport School District also filed a complaint in the case Sept. 16, alleging the use of sludge as fertilizer near a school was a public nuisance and that it would impact education at the school.
Neighbor Eddie Watkins said he lives about a mile and a half away from where fertilizing happened in the past few months. He said flies could be seen everywhere and that there was a smell that “you could taste it.”
Welch said she has had a fly problem, starting in early June. She said she originally thought her grandchild had spilled milk but had to buy fly traps that were filled within hours.
Jackson County OEM Director Donny Ivie also testified he answered three complaints on the case and that the flies were bad at Welch’s home, while the smell was bad at the others.
Ivie also testified that the area was about 1,300-feet from the Elementary School as well as 538 feet from the Village Creek Waterway and 6,900 feet from a nearby prison.
Newport School Superintendent Jon Bradley also testified about the case. Bradley said his office was notified by Fuller about the fertilizing and that he had heard from a school board member about the situation.
The judge also heard from Denali Water Solutions environmental official Michelle Helton as well as Fuller.
She said the permitting was done and that ADEQ requires a permit for work to be done to be posted in a newspaper, then allowing for a 10-day comment period.
It also allows for a 30-day comment period as well and Helton said there were no comments from residents in Jackson County.
She also said the requirements set a procedure for Fuller or anyone else to follow the permit, or it can be pulled or the applicator can face criminal penalties for violations.
He said the fertilizer used can help farmers grow better crops and that the area’s food processing plants play a huge role in helping those farmers.
The case is William L. Landreth, Edward Carpenter, Village Creek Golf Club and Cornerstone Transitional Housing Ministry v. Rick Fuller, Denali Water Solutions, LLC and Otter Lake Farm, LLC. | 2022-09-22T15:47:01Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Judge keeps waste case restraining order in place | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/judge-keeps-waste-case-restraining-order-in-place/article_525c9489-e289-51f6-b390-f68823c27405.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/judge-keeps-waste-case-restraining-order-in-place/article_525c9489-e289-51f6-b390-f68823c27405.html |
Bids opened for airport RR overpass
JONESBORO — A contract hasn’t been awarded yet, but Lori Tudor, director of the Arkansas Department of Transportation, said she was pleased with the bids received for Jonesboro’s next railroad overpass.
“They were within the engineers’ estimates; they looked pretty good,” Tudor said of the bids Thursday. She acknowledged that inflation had raised the price well beyond original estimates. “The construction cost inflation outpaces any consumer cost inflation by far, so we’re really feeling it.”
Manhattan Road & Bridge Co. of Tulsa, Okla., submitted the low bid of $18,690,653.90 for the Airport Road (Arkansas 351) overpass. Department engineers have to verify the company’s pricing figures before formally awarding the contract.
ArDOT District Engineer Brad Smithee said in a recent interview the project was designed so that the bridge will be slightly east of the current roadway on Airport Road.
“There’s going to be days when it’s kind of ugly out there,” Smithee said. “But by and large, we’ll be able to build and work around traffic and keep at least one lane of traffic moving at all times.”
Airport Road, Paragould Drive and Aggie Road have seen major increases in traffic due to development of new residential subdivisions.
“As we get started, I imagine people will refine their driving habits,” Smithee said. “Given the choice, go through the construction or go around it, if they can, they’ll go around it.”
The Manhattan bid specified that it could complete the job within 451 calendar days, or 15 months.
Three other bidders estimated it would take longer and cost in excess of $20 million to complete.
Tudor and Highway Commissioner Alec Farmer met Thursday with Mayor Harold Copenhaver, Craighead County Judge Marvin Day and Westside School Superintendent Scott Gauntt to discuss coordination of a project to widen Arkansas 91 west of U.S. 63.
“Right now, we’re just looking at possibly widening it out a little bit with a turn lane and some sidewalks and those types of things to go out towards the school,” Tudor explained. The project was added to ArDOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for federal Fiscal Year 2025. She said it could be widened further as the need increases.
Farmer said the highway also lines up well as a potential route for a western bypass.
“We’re doing a west bypass study and a south bypass study,” Farmer explained. “So this lined up to be a good candidate for a west bypass.”
Farmer stressed that construction of these potential bypasses would be many years away. | 2022-09-23T13:14:46Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Bids opened for airport RR overpass | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/bids-opened-for-airport-rr-overpass/article_47b43989-2ac6-56bd-8b11-f38f1357e681.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/bids-opened-for-airport-rr-overpass/article_47b43989-2ac6-56bd-8b11-f38f1357e681.html |
JONESBORO — The Arkansas Department of Health on Thursday disclosed 18 more deaths attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eleven deaths were reported on Wednesday. Both numbers were unusually high as the number of new and active cases of the disease continue to decline.
Thursday’s report included one death each in Craighead and Greene counties.
New cases totaled 775 statewide, including 32 in Craighead County. Pulaski County had 145 new cases, followed by 54 in Washington, 41 in Faulkner and 34 in Lonoke County.
COVID-related hospitalizations dropped by three statewide to 286, while Northeast Arkansas hospitals reported a decrease of two to 42. | 2022-09-23T13:14:52Z | www.jonesborosun.com | COVID deaths rise as new cases fall | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/covid-deaths-rise-as-new-cases-fall/article_19e620e6-b15e-579d-a583-756b4d21bcc5.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/covid-deaths-rise-as-new-cases-fall/article_19e620e6-b15e-579d-a583-756b4d21bcc5.html |
Restaurants look forward to BBQ Fest
JONESBORO — Downtown Jonesboro restaurants are looking forward to big crowds at the Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission’s Downtown Jonesboro BBQ and Music Festival, which starts at 5 p.m. today and continues at 11 a.m. Saturday.
The festival was canceled the last two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In August 2021, the A&P Commission canceled the festival about a month before it was slated to start because of surging COVID-19 numbers.
“It was a big kick in the gut when it was canceled last year,” said Jeannie Martin, who with her husband owns Yesdog Grill on Main Street. “In 2019, we had the biggest sales weekend of the year.”
She said in 2019 it was standing-room only at the establishment. Martin expects this year will be no different with the Arkansas State Red Wolves playing Old Dominion at 5 p.m. and the Arkansas Razorbacks playing Texas A&M at 6 p.m. Both games will be shown on televisions at Yesdog, Martin said.
At Skinny J’s, also on Main Street, manager Kennedy Soden said she anticipates a large crowd this weekend.
“The BBQ Fest is one of the biggest days of the year for us,” said Soden, who has worked at the restaurant for the last six BBQ Fests.
She said she expects food and beverage sales to be high and many fest-goers will come in to watch football.
“I figure a lot of people will be coming in,” Soden said.
One thing that worries her is that the NEA District Fair is also underway, but with the BBQ Fest being a free event and top name music being provided she thinks crowds will be big.
Both Martin and Soden said they will beef up their staffs to handle the expected overflow crowds.
Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliott said his department will be “very, very busy” this weekend and the following week. He said he plans to have six to 10 officers manning the BBQ Fest and the Street Crimes Unit handling security at the NEA District Fair, with reserve officers directing traffic and also helping out inside the fairgrounds.
“This is a busy weekend,” Elliott said. “There’ll be a heavy traffic flow, so people need to be patient.”
Next weekend, the fair will continue and A-State is hosting its homecoming game against Louisiana-Monroe. He said about 30 officers, including university police, the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office and the Arkansas State Police, will be at the stadium. | 2022-09-23T13:15:04Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Restaurants look forward to BBQ Fest | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/restaurants-look-forward-to-bbq-fest/article_87288bcc-702d-57c2-8f42-f76d8989d70a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/restaurants-look-forward-to-bbq-fest/article_87288bcc-702d-57c2-8f42-f76d8989d70a.html |
Running back KeAndre Pope (right) takes a handoff from quarterback Maddox Hampton during Nettleton’s victory over Blytheville. The Raiders visit Batesville tonight.
JONESBORO — Nettleton head coach Steven Hampton thought his team needed an open date last week after three hard-fought non-conference games.
He didn’t get the sense that his players felt the same way.
“I think last week was much needed physically to have off, but I think our kids would have preferred to have been playing,” Hampton said. “It’s not as much fun watching other teams play, so I think our guys are ready to go.”
Off to a 3-0 start for the second consecutive season, the defending 5A-East champion Raiders open conference play this evening on the road against longtime contender Batesville (2-1). Kickoff at Pioneer Stadium is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Nettleton is the first 5A-East team to encounter the Pioneers since Dave King, their head coach for 26 seasons, stepped down in April. Ryan Morrow, a former Batesville player and assistant coach, took over the program.
Hampton says Batesville looks much the same under Morrow.
“Even though Coach King is not there, scheme-wise they’re a lot the same, doing a lot of the same stuff. They’re really good at what they do,” Hampton said. “They’ve got a few new kids, move-ins, who weren’t there last year, and they’ve made an impact on their team. They’re physical as usual, aggressive defensively. Those are things that jump out at you when you watch film.”
Batesville’s most recent victory also jumps out. The Pioneers rallied from 11 points down to nip Harrison 25-24 in overtime two weeks ago, handing the Goblins their first loss.
Morrow debuted with a one-point victory as the Pioneers opened the season with a 40-39 victory over Searcy. Batesville suffered a 35-0 loss at Maumelle in its second game.
“To beat Harrison no matter what, that’s a big-time win,” Hampton said. “The way they did it, to come back, tie the ballgame and then win it in overtime, was impressive.”
Nettleton owns victories over Mountain Home (49-39), Pocahontas (26-21) and Blytheville (30-25), winning each of the last two games after trailing in the fourth quarter.
Junior Curtez Smith fuels an offense that is averaging 408 yards per game. Smith leads Nettleton in rushing (40 carries, 291 yards, six touchdowns) and receiving (15 catches, 322 yards, four touchdowns). He has also passed for 66 yards.
While Hampton envisioned Smith in an all-purpose role, the Raiders are looking for even more ways to put the ball in his hands.
“We knew he was going to be pretty versatile. We’re using him at receiver obviously and we knew he would be our wildcat quarterback,” Hampton said. “Now it just expands from week to week, finding different ways to utilize him that teams haven’t seen. It kind of just grows from week to week. We’re always looking for new formations, new plays, wherever we can utilize him best.”
Sophomore quarterback Maddox Hampton has also shined, completing 29-of-44 passes for 565 yards and seven touchdowns. Senior running back KeAndre Pope has 255 yards on 53 carries, while junior receiver Quordarius Thompson has 12 receptions for 235 yards and three touchdowns.
Defensively, senior linebacker Blake Brown has 34 tackles and senior defensive lineman Jordan Pigram has five tackles for loss.
Hampton said the Raiders went back to fundamentals during their open date.
“There’s always things we can get better at,” Hampton said. “We chart each week all of our missed tackles that we have defensively, what kind of tackles were they, whether they were out in the open. Those are things that we try to emphasize and see if there is a pattern of tackles that we’re missing consistently.
“We try to work on those things and correct those, and it’s the same thing offensively. We track all of our penalties whether it’s holding or whatever, and try to eliminate those things, and we work on ball security, just fundamentals that you carry through any game.” | 2022-09-23T13:15:59Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Raiders return to action against Batesville | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/raiders-return-to-action-against-batesville/article_257969b4-03c5-5c26-86d1-8f6098a54a05.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/raiders-return-to-action-against-batesville/article_257969b4-03c5-5c26-86d1-8f6098a54a05.html |
City cleanup set for Cherokee Village
The city of Cherokee Village will conduct its annual citywide autumn cleanup Oct. 10-14, by appointment only. Residents should set pickup dates by calling the town hall at 870-257-5522 by Oct. 6 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Items will not be collected unless a pickup is scheduled. Items should not be put out until the day before the appointment. The city will not collect tires, paint, items that use Freon like air conditioners or refrigerators, construction debris, commercial debris, hazardous materials or electronics.
DSO Halloween Spooktacular tickets on sale
Tickets are now available for the Oct. 23 Delta Symphony Orchestra Halloween Spooktacular to be held in Riceland Hall of the Arkansas State University Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive in Jonesboro.
Ticket prices range from $20-$35 and can be purchased online at Eventbrite or the DSO website, www.deltasymphonyorchestra.org, or by calling 870-761-8254.
The event will include a costume contest for youth through age 18 at 1:30 p.m. with the concert beginning at 2 p.m. featuring “Night on Bald Mountain,” “Danse Macabre” and popular movie themes.
Spaghetti dinner to support charities
The Ladies Auxiliary of Highland Elks Lodge 2539 is hosting a spaghetti dinner fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the lodge, 15 Elks Lane in Cherokee Village.
The meal is $10 per person and includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, a dessert and coffee or tea. Proceeds will support local charities.
Library to host engagement seminar
The Craighead County Jonesboro Library Teen Hub will host a Community Engagement Seminar at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the library Round Room, 315 W Oak Ave. to inform teens and young adults about community involvement opportunities
Speakers will include Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver, Jonesboro Sanitation Department Director Patrick Courtois and Election Coordinator Jennifer Clack, speaking on what their offices do to help our city function.
For more information, contact Teen Hub Librarian Jolene Mullet at jmullet@libraryinjonesboro.org.
Drive-thru flu shot clinic scheduled
The Craighead County Health Unit, 611 E. Washington Ave. in Jonesboro will host a drive-thru community flu shot clinic Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. The shots will be provided at no cost to the individual.
A statewide schedule of Arkansas Department of Health flu clinics is available at healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/influenza.
NEA Humane Society to host Empty the Shelters
BISSELL Pet Foundation will host its Fall National Empty the Shelters adoption event from Oct. 1-8. As one of the participating shelters, the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society will be offering pet adoptions at a reduced rate.
All pets are spayed or neutered, microchipped and vaccinated. Potential adopters must fill out an application at www.neahs.org prior to the event so that they can be approved and scheduled to receive the reduced-fee event. For additional information, contact the shelter at 870-932-5185.
To view all participants in the event visit www. bissellpetfoundation.org/empty-the-shelters/.
Momentary to feature acrobats, Lovett and Hiatt
The all-female acrobatic theater company Mimbre will perform at noon and 4 p.m. Oct. 1 and 4 p.m. Oct. 2 at the Momentary, 507 S.E. E St. in Bentonville.
The all-female company will present Lifted, a production that mixes dance, theatre and circus. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $10 for members and $5 for students younger than 17 or who have a valid student ID, presented upon entry.
At 8 p.m. Oct 8, the Momentary will present an acoustic evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt. General admission tickets are $84 or $20 for students.
Tickets for both events are available online at tickets.crystalbridges-themomentary.org.
Ashanti to Headline LITFest
LITFest, a new, multi-day festival showcasing the best of Little Rock’s music, arts, business and culture, will feature Grammy-winning recording artist Ashanti performing at the Robinson Center Performance Hall on Saturday, Oct. 8. Doors open at 7 p.m.
LITFest will take place across the city, with events kicking off Oct. 6, and continuing to Oct. 9.
Tickets for Ashanti’s headlining performance can be purchased now directly through Ticketmaster. Tickets start at $35.
All LITFest events are free to the public except the Ashanti performance and concerts at The Hall.
For additional events and information visit the LITFest website, www.myLITfest.com, or follow the festival at @mylitfest on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. | 2022-09-24T11:53:29Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Events | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/events/article_f3d4e69c-2d03-5a4c-9609-bfc990cec4d1.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/events/article_f3d4e69c-2d03-5a4c-9609-bfc990cec4d1.html |
Seniors serve in Silver-Haired Legislative Session
JONESBORO — The Arkansas Department of Human Services Division of Aging, Adult and Behavioral Health Services in partnership with the Arkansas Association of Area Agencies on Aging hosted the 22nd Biennial Silver-Haired Legislative Session on Aug. 17-18 in the Arkansas State Capitol Chamber in Little Rock.
Silver-Haired Legislative sessions serve as an educational process to give older individuals a chance to learn the skills necessary to advocate successfully for legislative changes. Delegates serve as legislators in a non-partisan session by writing, debating and voting on bills addressing issues critical to older Arkansans.
District 59 Rep. Jack Ladyman presided over the 22nd session with the assistance of Finos “Buddy” Johnson, parliamentarian.
Similar to a regular legislative session, the invocation was said by Elbert Bradley, the Presentation of Colors was provided by Civilian Students Training Program Color Guard, the pledge of allegiance was led by Herb Holloway and Louis Hinkle sang the National Anthem.
Welcoming remarks were made by Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, Jay Hill, director of DAABHS and Brad Bailey, president, of the Arkansas Association of Area Agencies on Aging.
Barrett Dudley, served as the legislative analyst/reading clerk, reading the bills and resolutions.
Earl Ladyman represented Clay County as a delegate for East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, sitting in his brother’s House seat.
The group was presented with 19 bills and six resolutions focused on four main areas of concern: increased funding and policy changes for home and community-based services; additional funding for senior center services; tax relief for the elderly; and crimes against the elderly.
Other delegates serving for the EAAAA and their counties were Gloria Curne, Crittenden; Teresa Dallas, Cross; Betty Harpole, Greene; Mike McLeod, Lawrence; Cecilia Baker, Lee; Daryl Johnson, Mississippi; Leroy Williams, Phillips; Winnie Johnson, Poinsett; Mike Dunn, Randolph; and Dotty Varvil, St. Francis. Duane Dutka and Tobey Johnson served as appointees at large.
The next biennial session should be held in 2024. | 2022-09-24T11:53:35Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Seniors serve in Silver-Haired Legislative Session | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/seniors-serve-in-silver-haired-legislative-session/article_361c970b-d237-56de-aabd-7e193dd5c9a7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/seniors-serve-in-silver-haired-legislative-session/article_361c970b-d237-56de-aabd-7e193dd5c9a7.html |
JONESBORO — Jackson County once again had among the highest community levels of COVID-19 in Arkansas, data released late Thursday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed. Jackson ranked second only to its southern neighbor, Woodruff County.
But the data also showed improvement.
The CDC’s weekly COVID-19 Data Tracker compares standardized data across the U.S. In addition to new infections, it factors in hospitalizations and staffing levels at hospitals serving those counties.
Jackson County’s community level was 257.19 new infections per 100,000 population this week, compared to 370.84 the previous week. While new infections dropped somewhat, hospitalizations rose, according to the data.
Craighead and Jackson counties had been among the highest community levels in the state for most of this month, according to the CDC.
Randolph County earned that distinction for last week only, but now its rated as medium level. Greene, Lawrence and Poinsett counties have also dropped to the medium level classification and Mississippi and Cross counties are in the low level category.
The latest COVID-19 Tracker map illustrates data from Sept. 16 through Wednesday.
On Friday, the Arkansas Department of Health reported a continued decline in new cases, but also disclosed 17 more deaths, including one each in Craighead, Greene and Randolph counties.
The department reported 446 new infections statewide, but only 16 in Craighead County. Pulaski County had the most at 75, followed by Benton County with 29, Washington County with 27, Garland County with 19 and Faulkner and Craighead with 16.
Craighead –16 new cases, 420 active cases. | 2022-09-24T11:53:47Z | www.jonesborosun.com | CDC COVID-18 Tracker shows improvement | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/cdc-covid-18-tracker-shows-improvement/article_6a8314e6-df08-539a-9118-38c332a92a8f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/cdc-covid-18-tracker-shows-improvement/article_6a8314e6-df08-539a-9118-38c332a92a8f.html |
JONESBORO — A Jonesboro man told police early Friday morning that someone waited for him to get home and robbed him at gunpoint in the 3700 block of Stadium Boulevard.
The 32-year-old victim said the suspect robbed him of $5,500.
A 51-year-old Tennessee man reported Thursday afternoon that a 49-year-old woman stole $900 in clothing and a $200 cash app card from him in the 2900 block of Kazi Street.
A 19-year-old Jonesboro man told police Thursday morning that someone broke into his residence in the 200 block of North Allis Street and stole his wallet which contained $400. | 2022-09-24T11:53:56Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Man robbed of $5,500 at gunpoint | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-robbed-of-5-500-at-gunpoint/article_6322a9f1-e589-539c-9e10-c69cd1feaff4.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-robbed-of-5-500-at-gunpoint/article_6322a9f1-e589-539c-9e10-c69cd1feaff4.html |
By Michael Leach Guest columnist
Methamphetamine remains the number one drug threat in Arkansas, with the northeastern part of the state experiencing the worst of it. Mexican cartels continue to flood the state with meth that is cheap and high potency. The drug has been problematic in the state since the 1980s, with no signs of slowing down.
In 2020 at the beginning of the pandemic, Millennium Health, which provides drug testing services, reported that Arkansas leads the nation in the number of people testing positive for meth.
“Methamphetamine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant drug that is highly addictive,” said Marcel Gemme of Addicted.org. “The rehabilitation process is difficult because of the physical and psychological dependence meth creates.”
In 2022, the Arkansas Department of Human Services launched the ‘Me Over Meth’ prevention campaign focusing on the increased dangers associated with meth.
The most reoccurring problem is witnessing meth users take the drug along with other illicit substances like fentanyl, which increases the risk of overdose and death.
Overall, methamphetamine and fentanyl use in the state has doubled. Despite Arkansas leading the way in meth use, it has not become a unique issue for the state. Roughly two million people in the United States use meth in any given year.
The combination of opioids and meth was behind an increase in overdose deaths in 2020 because of the pandemic and an influx of fentanyl into the state.
During the pandemic, a program called ‘Together Arkansas’ was launched to help employers connect employees struggling with addiction to treatment and support resources.
In 2022, NaloxHome was launched in the state to provide the overdose reversal drug naloxone to hospital room emergency departments for distribution. In combination with National Drug Take Back Days, the state is doing what it can to combat this deadly problem.
Prevention and education remain the first line of defense as it helps save lives by keeping people informed about the dangers of methamphetamine and fentanyl. In addition, substance use treatment and adequate aftercare are critical.
Community access to drug rehabilitation programs is also vital. According to SAMHSA, there are over 120 drug rehab programs in the state. Treating meth or opioid addiction requires detox, residential care, and aftercare support.
However, some barriers prevent people from getting the treatment they need—affordable treatment and coverage with Medicaid or private health insurance. Over 40 percent of Arkansas residents have insurance through an employer, and 23 percent have Medicaid.
Finally, stigma is another barrier preventing people from accessing help; whether it is judgment coming from family or friends, it stops people in their tracks from seeking adequate drug rehab.
Post-pandemic, these drug problems have been becoming increasingly worse, especially with fatal and non-fatal overdose deaths. Communities must come together to support prevention, treatment, and aftercare to fight back.
Additionally, local and state law enforcement are doing what they can and making some progress. Still, with the rapid growth of social media, drug dealers have the best way to get their products to anyone and everyone. Awareness is crucial and does help prevent future drug addictions from taking hold. | 2022-09-24T11:55:10Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Meth and drug overdoses are affecting Arkansas communities | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/meth-and-drug-overdoses-are-affecting-arkansas-communities/article_4ff79215-49e7-537f-84d8-d5e40ac76df0.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/meth-and-drug-overdoses-are-affecting-arkansas-communities/article_4ff79215-49e7-537f-84d8-d5e40ac76df0.html |
$25,000 bond ordered in sex assault
JONESBORO — District Judge David Boling found probable cause Monday to charge a Lake City man with second-degree sexual assault.
Gabriel Garfias, 66, was ordered held on a $50,000 bond. Boling issued a no-contact order between Garfias and the victim as well as any minors under the age of 18.
Timothy Dean, 41, of Racine, Wis., with being a felon in possession of a firearm, careless or prohibited driving and no proof of insurance; $25,000 bond.
Ryan Gambill, 45, of Brookland, with second-degree battery that injures a law enforcement officer, two counts of third-degree domestic battery, two counts of fleeing, driving while intoxicated, reckless driving and resisting arrest; $25,000 bond and a no-contact order.
James Mullins, 49, of Jonesboro, with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine greater than 2 grams but less than 10 grams and felony possession of drug paraphernalia; $25,000 bond.
Da’quion Box, 22, of Jonesboro, with being a felon in possession of a firearm; $75,000 bond.
Luke Gibson, 33, of Paragould, with possession of meth or cocaine with the purpose to deliver greater than 10 grams but less than 200 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia; $10,000 bond.
Thomas Haney, 25, of Jonesboro, with probation violation; remains in jail on a $50,000 cash-only bond.
Joseph Lambert, 31, of Monette, with felony failure to appear; $50,000 bond.
Cecil Lindley, 57, of Jonesboro, with felony possession of drug paraphernalia and probation violation; $50,000 bond.
Robert Neighbors, 25, of Jonesboro, with breaking or entering, possession of a Schedule I or II drug not meth or cocaine, possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams and theft of a credit or debit card; $10,000 bond.
Darrell Williams, 23, of Searcy, with theft of a vehicle greater than $5,000 but less than $25,000, theft of a firearm less than $2,500, felony and misdemeanor fleeing, being a felon in possession of a firearm, breaking or entering a vehicle, driving on a suspended license, two counts of criminal trespass and theft of a credit or debit card; $100,000 cash-only bond.
David Lee Wilson, 56, of Jonesboro, with probation violation; $3,500 bond.
Beth Volbrecht, 63, of Trumann, with felony failure to appeal; $2,500 bond. | 2022-09-27T18:10:51Z | www.jonesborosun.com | $25,000 bond ordered in sex assault | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/25-000-bond-ordered-in-sex-assault/article_574b3876-2607-51f7-a8ef-6f4b4b36c769.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/25-000-bond-ordered-in-sex-assault/article_574b3876-2607-51f7-a8ef-6f4b4b36c769.html |
JONESBORO — After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Downtown Jonesboro BBQ and Music Festival came roaring back, manager Tim McCall said Monday.
The festival, held Friday and Saturday, drew about 30,000 people, McCall said.
“It went real well after two years of not having it,” he said. “I got calls from people from Memphis, Clinton, Manila and even Kennett, Mo.
“We had a good crowd, and I think next year will be better and better.”
This year’s headliners, Queensryche and the Gin Blossoms, helped pull in the crowds, McCall said.
He said Main Street was packed during the day on Saturday.
McCall said when the tornado sirens went off Saturday night he checked with weather forecasters and found that the storms were about 20 miles to the east. He added that the sirens went off just before the Gin Blossoms started their set.
“It was evident that it was going 20 miles to the east” toward Manila and Monette, McCall said.
He said there was no reason to cancel the show or evacuate the area.
“We were very, very pleased,” he said of the festival. “We couldn’t have asked for anything more.”
Downtown businesses were upbeat about the festival, with restaurants looking to have their busiest weekend of the year.
Hotels also saw a big uptick in business.
“We were sold out both night,” said Roxy Sweat, a manager at Fairfield Hotel and Suites in Jonesboro. “It impacted us big time.”
She said the band Queensryche stayed at her establishment.
“It helped us out a lot,” Sweat said.
She said between the festival and upcoming Arkansas State Red Wolves home games, the future looks bright for the hotel. | 2022-09-27T18:11:03Z | www.jonesborosun.com | BBQ Fest a big success, manager says | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/bbq-fest-a-big-success-manager-says/article_ebff33a4-6931-56c5-8b71-c29dd16b058b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/bbq-fest-a-big-success-manager-says/article_ebff33a4-6931-56c5-8b71-c29dd16b058b.html |
JONESBORO — A 73-year-old Jonesboro man told police Sunday morning that someone enter his residence in the 1900 block of Mitzi Lane and stole eight firearms, according to a Jonesboro police report.
The firearms’ value is listed at a total of $3,410.
The victim reported an AR-15 stolen from his residence in May and another firearm stolen in March.
In a separate incident, police arrested James Anthony Covington, 29, of the 3400 block of Dayton Avenue, on Friday night after police said he hit a 28-year-old woman and threatened to kill a police officer and her family in the 1300 block of Falls Street, according to a police report.
Covington is being held in the Craighead County Detention Center on charges of terroristic threatening with a $15,000 bond.
A 32-year-old Jonesboro man reported the theft of steel materials from Southern Cast Products in the 5700 block of Krueger Drive on Friday morning. The value of the items is listed at $25,000.
Police arrested Rolando Iraheta, 27, of the 1200 block of Haltom Street, early Sunday morning at the intersection of South Culberhouse Street and West Cherry Avenue. He is being held on suspicion of first-degree terroristic threatening and third-degree domestic battery.
A 54-year-old Jonesboro man reported Sunday afternoon that someone broke into his vehicle in the 3100 block of Colony Drive and stole stereo equipment and a battery. The total value of the items taken is listed at $3,110.
A 35-year-old Paragould woman told Jonesboro police that she took her vehicle to a shop in the 3200 block of Shelby Drive in March 2021 and has been given the runaround by the owner. The woman has reported the vehicle as stolen and said she paid $1,010 for a part for the vehicle.
Firestone Complete Auto Care, 2106 Wilkins Ave., told police Friday afternoon that someone bought 20 tires with an unauthorized credit card. The total valued of the tires is $7,515.
Bulls Wholesale, 3621 Stadium Blvd., told police Friday morning that someone took a vehicle for a test drive and never returned it. The 2015 Ford Focus is valued at $4,000. | 2022-09-27T18:11:16Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Man reports 8 guns stolen | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-reports-8-guns-stolen/article_60bc7e38-9247-514a-8da2-df7b96962ef0.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-reports-8-guns-stolen/article_60bc7e38-9247-514a-8da2-df7b96962ef0.html |
JONESBORO — A Memphis man was charged with attempted criminal second-degree murder Monday after Poinsett County sheriff’s Capt. Jeremy Winkles said he forced a man from the car the suspect was driving onto Interstate 555 on Sunday.
William Baggett, 35, of Memphis, is being held in the Poinsett County Detention Center. The victim, an Olive Branch, Miss., resident is in critical condition at The Regional Medical Center in Memphis with severe head injuries, Winkles said Monday.
The incident occurred at about 4:20 p.m. Sunday between the Payneway and Marked Tree exits on I-555, Winkles said.
Baggett is also being held for possession of drug paraphernalia and three counts of possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with the purpose to deliver greater than 2 grams but less than 10 grams.
Two women, Danielle Manuel, 20, of Olive Branch, and Shelby Ross, 30, of Memphis, were passengers in the vehicle and are facing charges of possession of methamphetamine with the purpose to deliver greater than 2 grams but less than 10 grams. The women were released on bond Monday after appearing before a district court judge.
Winkles said that based on statements by the two women a verbal altercation between Baggett and the victim escalated inside of the vehicle with Baggett forcing the victim from the vehicle.
Baggett’s bond was set at $200,000 on Monday. | 2022-09-27T18:11:28Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Memphis man held in attempted murder | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/memphis-man-held-in-attempted-murder/article_eaaf5552-41c5-5303-a250-e1460f0bef5b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/memphis-man-held-in-attempted-murder/article_eaaf5552-41c5-5303-a250-e1460f0bef5b.html |
Sun Staff Reports
JONESBORO — The City of Jonesboro received notice of two successful federal grant applications on Friday that will allocate upward of $85,000 for the police department.
The city received $43,838 requiring no local match from the annual Edward Byrne Office of Justice Assistance Grant, plus $19,922 from the Bureau of Justice Assistance for a 50-50 match to provide new bullet-proof vests to JPD officers.
“These grants come at a great time to add to our dedicated investment in officer safety and technology,” Mayor Harold Copenhaver said in a press release. “Every penny of these grants will go to making our officers and our city safer.”
Police Chief Rick Elliott said bullet-proof vests worn by JPD officers are good for five years, before an expiration date requires a vest to be replaced with a newer model.
“We rotate them so every officer gets a new one each five years,” Elliott said.
The JAG grant provides about $21,000 for technology upgrades, and more than $23,000 for shields, safety equipment and training guns.
“These are grants that are available every year, and our grants department has been successful in winning these awards,” Elliott said. “That’s good news.”
The city spent more than $750,000 in technology upgrades to expand JPD’s real-time crime center.
Copenhaver and city council members also budgeted significant raises for patrol officers, making them among the highest paid in Arkansas. | 2022-09-27T18:11:34Z | www.jonesborosun.com | U.S. grants help JPD | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/u-s-grants-help-jpd/article_f2c7c643-0b25-52bc-817e-eb7108782530.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/u-s-grants-help-jpd/article_f2c7c643-0b25-52bc-817e-eb7108782530.html |
HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE — Erin Butler earned all-state honors Monday to lead Brookland to a sixth-place finish out of 11 teams in the Class 4A high school girls’ state golf tournament at the Magellan Golf Club.
Butler shot 88 to finish fifth individually while leading the Lady Bearcats to a 318 team score. Chloe Viala (106) and Emmi Walton (124) also contributed to Brookland’s team score.
Highland was third in the team standings, shooting 294 as a team. Gravette won at 280 and Nashville was second at 286.
Gwyn Figgins and Claire Himschoot shot 90 and 94, respectively, to lead Highland. Molly Cherry (110) also contributed to the Lady Rebels’ team total.
Pulaski Academy’s Anna Kate Nichols shot 68 to earn medalist honors. Crossett’s Tori Milton (70) and Gravette’s Teagen Muldoon (83) were second and third, respectively. | 2022-09-27T18:12:23Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Butler leads Lady Bearcats to sixth at state | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/butler-leads-lady-bearcats-to-sixth-at-state/article_7a83ffd6-46aa-56cc-99f4-8dcad48d056d.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/butler-leads-lady-bearcats-to-sixth-at-state/article_7a83ffd6-46aa-56cc-99f4-8dcad48d056d.html |
Court approves $10,000,000 reimbursement from ARPA funds
JONESBORO — The Craighead County Quorum Court approved an appropriation ordinance amending the 2022 Annual Operating Budget on Monday night in the Craighead County Courthouse Annex in downtown Jonesboro.
The ordinance will appropriate American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant monies that were made available to Craighead County by the U.S. Treasury from Fund 1006, Dept 0116, ARPA Revenue Replacement Fund, to Fund 1000, County General, to reimburse for payroll expenses and benefits.
According to the ordinance this reimbursement is a function of general government services and should be incorporated into the Craighead County Annual Operating Budget.
With the passage and filing of this ordinance, there will be a transfer of $10,000,000 from Fund 1006 to Fund 1000 for the reimbursement of payroll expenses and benefits that have been paid from March 3, 2021 to September 8, 2022.
Craighead County Judge Marvin Day also announced that the county had officially been approved for a grant that will help with the upcoming courtroom expansion in the amount of around $600,000. | 2022-09-28T23:42:37Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Court approves $10,000,000 reimbursement from ARPA funds | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/court-approves-10-000-000-reimbursement-from-arpa-funds/article_5bc30974-8191-5c0b-a428-56b2d04689a8.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/court-approves-10-000-000-reimbursement-from-arpa-funds/article_5bc30974-8191-5c0b-a428-56b2d04689a8.html |
Fair-goer had drugs, police say
JONESBORO — Jonesboro police arrested Rickey Porter, 22, of the 3800 block of Gamblin Drive on Monday night at the NEA District Fair, 7001 E. Johnson Ave.
Police made contact with Porter and a probation search was conducted.
Police found 8.5 pills of suspected alprazolam and 0.25 grams of suspected meth.
He is being held at the Craighead County Detention Center on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine or cocaine less than 2 grams and possession of a Schedule IV or V drug less than 28 grams.
A 56-year-old Jonesboro man told police Monday afternoon that he sent money to a suspect for items that he didn’t receive. The amount stolen is listed at $8,050.
A 57-year-old Jonesboro man told police Monday morning that his auto dealership had been broken into in the 400 block of North Church Street and a customer’s vehicle was stolen. The 2007 Cadillac Escalade is valued at $20,000.
A 36-year-old Jonesboro man reported Monday morning that someone entered his residence in the 1700 block of Arch Street and stole items. Taken were a PlayStation 5 and controller, a Xbox 1 and controller and two pair of Air Jordan shoes with a total valued of $2,800. | 2022-09-28T23:42:43Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Fair-goer had drugs, police say | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/fair-goer-had-drugs-police-say/article_cc9780aa-77ef-5eca-9fcd-cb98be0d52e2.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/fair-goer-had-drugs-police-say/article_cc9780aa-77ef-5eca-9fcd-cb98be0d52e2.html |
JONESBORO — A Jonesboro police officer had his gun stolen Monday night at the NEA District Fair, according to a Jonesboro police report.
Officer Wilburn Crews, 28, filed a report with JPD.
According to the incident report officer Glenn Light wrote, “On September 26, 2022 at approximately 9 p.m., I was contacted by Victim #1 (Crews, Wilburn) in reference to his firearm being stolen at 7001 E. Johnson Ave. ... at the NEA fairgrounds. Victim #1 (Crews, Wilburn) stated that at or around 8:45 p.m., he was at the Craighead County fair and went to use the bathroom near the livestock. Victim #1 (Crews, Wilburn) stated he took off his firearm and placed it on the paper towel holder. Victim #1 (Crews, Wilburn) then stated when he finished he left the bathroom forgetting to get his firearm.
“After realizing he left his firearm which was roughly 10 minutes, he went back to get his firearm. His firearm was not where he left it when he finished using the restroom. He later notified fair security and called the desk to report his firearm stolen. In the immediate area there were no cameras near the area.”
Sally Smith, public information specialist with Jonesboro police, said Tuesday that Crews was off-duty at the time and the weapon was his personal firearm. | 2022-09-28T23:42:49Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Officer has gun stolen at fair | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/officer-has-gun-stolen-at-fair/article_b5d72312-e088-5043-b763-7536402ce612.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/officer-has-gun-stolen-at-fair/article_b5d72312-e088-5043-b763-7536402ce612.html |
GCT, Valley View finish in top five in 5A
RUSSELLVILLE — Greene County Tech and Valley View finished third and fourth, respectively, in the team standings Tuesday at the Class 5A girls’ state high school golf tournament.
Hot Springs Lakeside won the tournament with a 233 team total, followed by tournament host Russellville at 236. GCT took third place by shooting 279 and Valley View was fourth out of 12 teams at 285.
GCT’s Liza McIlvoy shot 84 to earn all-state honors and lead GCT, followed by Addy Davis (92) and Mackenzie Souers (103) in the play-four, count-three format. Hannah Hyneman and Kenzie Green shot 89 and 97, respectively, to lead Valley View, while Kendal Minton and Anna Shinabery both finished at 99.
Lakeside’s Maggie Huett shot 68 and Russellville’s Susanna Manns was next individually at 69.
Playing individually, Nettleton’s Berkley Reed shot 101. | 2022-09-28T23:44:33Z | www.jonesborosun.com | GCT, Valley View finish in top five in 5A | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/gct-valley-view-finish-in-top-five-in-5a/article_73e76c9c-03b2-574c-885f-c0f8e2f88d99.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/gct-valley-view-finish-in-top-five-in-5a/article_73e76c9c-03b2-574c-885f-c0f8e2f88d99.html |
James Richard Mitchell
James Richard Mitchell, 71, of Walnut Ridge, died Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022 at his residence.
He was born Oct. 26, 1950, in Walnut Ridge, to Elson Mitchell and Maudie Prater Mitchell. Richard was a loving dad, a loyal friend and a devoted worker. He was a mechanic and a wrecker driver. He was of Baptist belief.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Elson and Maudie; stepdaughter, Amber Flock; and sisters, Joyce Mills and Peggy Mitchell.
He is survived by his daughter, Kristi Mitchell; stepson, Matt Flock; grandson, Corey Thrasher; granddaughter, Harlie Jane Mitchell; niece, Callie Gattuso; great-grandson, Layne Thrasher; great-nephew, Drew Franks; and “Old Lady,” Nadine Ditto.
Visitation was Saturday, Sept. 10, from noon until 1:30 p.m. at House-Gregg Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge. Funeral services began at 1:30 p.m. with Rob Combs officiating. Burial was in Lawrence Memorial Park under the direction of House-Gregg Funeral Homes of Walnut Ridge and Lynn. | 2022-09-28T23:45:04Z | www.jonesborosun.com | James Richard Mitchell | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/james-richard-mitchell/article_6979a100-d49c-5744-8d6c-be59c78732c0.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/james-richard-mitchell/article_6979a100-d49c-5744-8d6c-be59c78732c0.html |
Terry Lee Privett
Terry Lee Privett, 68, of Black Rock, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Walnut Ridge.
He was born Nov. 8, 1953, in Harrisburg, to Carl Privett and Ruby Nell Haynes Privett. Terry was a loving father and friend. He was a veteran and proudly served in the National Guard for 39 years. He was a farmer by trade.
He is survived by his son, Terry Michael (Stephanie) Privett of Brookland; daughter, Melissa Peyton (John) of Germantown, Tenn.; grandchildren, Tyler Privett, Kaylee Privett and Seth Peyton; sisters, Margaret Tarry, Catherine Bookout and Pam Penn; brothers, Jerry Privett, Gene Privett, Paul Privett, James Privett, Johnny Privett and Joe Privett; and wife, Diane Privett; and many other friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Ruby; brothers, Kenneth Privett, Nolan Privett and Donnie Privett; and granddaughter, Addison Lacey Peyton.
Visitation was Monday, Sept. 19, from 5:30-7 p.m. at House-Gregg Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the funeral home with Steve Alexander officiating. Burial was in Crossroads Cemetery at Portia under direction of House-Gregg Funeral Homes of Walnut Ridge and Lynn. | 2022-09-28T23:45:16Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Terry Lee Privett | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/terry-lee-privett/article_76221476-a0df-5152-b41f-2f3de108bc6e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/terry-lee-privett/article_76221476-a0df-5152-b41f-2f3de108bc6e.html |
Wanda Allison
Wanda Louise Allison, 96, of Walnut Ridge, passed from this life on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, at Encore Healthcare and Rehab in Little Rock.
She was born May 3, 1926, in Clover Bend, to the late Alva Luther and Mamie O’Neal (Whaley) Ludwig.
In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her husband of 77 years, Muriel Allison; and one infant brother.
She is survived by her children, Dianne Martin of Walnut Ridge, Susan Merry (Pat) of Sherwood, and Scott Allison (Amanda) of Little Rock; grandchildren, Kimi Martin, Monte Martin, Blake Ramsey, Tom Ramsey, Dylan Allison, Grant Allison and Max Allison; five great-grandchildren; great-nieces and nephews, cousins and special pet, Cooper.
As a young girl, Wanda attended Fender Community Baptist Church, where she later met her husband, Muriel. As the story goes, Muriel fell in love with her at first sight when he saw her standing at the bicycle rack in front of the church. In the earlier years of their marriage, attending church socials and dancing the jitterbug were favorite pasttimes. Along with taking care of the home and raising her three children, which was her most cherished purpose, Wanda often helped with farm duties, including hauling the cotton wagons to the gin and driving long distances to pick up parts for the farm equipment.
Wanda had a way with words. She was a character who loved to laugh, was full of wit and always having fun. She was an avid reader from an early age and loved to dance and decorate. With a love of shopping, she was the epitome of class, always dressed for the occasion with color and flare. Being humbly social and generous of heart were two of her many special qualities. Her door was always open for company and conversation where anyone who visited felt warm and comfortable, was offered a hot cup of coffee and sent home with a meal. Holidays were extra meaningful to her because it brought all the family together and family was everything.
She was a loving and kind soul and will be dearly missed by family, friends and loved ones.
Visitation was Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10-10:30 a.m. Graveside services followed at 11 a.m. at Lawrence Memorial Park in Walnut Ridge with Jake Guenrich officiating. Arrangements were under the direction of Cox Funeral Home in Walnut Ridge.
Honored to serve as pallbearers were grandchildren Blake Ramsey, Tom Ramsey, Monte Martin, Dylan Allison, Grant Allison and Max Allison. | 2022-09-28T23:45:28Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Wanda Allison | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/wanda-allison/article_fc0a28ba-6a34-545e-aec5-3328f09cfdf0.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/wanda-allison/article_fc0a28ba-6a34-545e-aec5-3328f09cfdf0.html |
Hoxie’s Seth Hart shot an 83 to earn medalist honors at the 3A-4 District Golf Tournament held at Sugar Creek Country Club in Piggott on Sept. 18. The win qualifies Hart to compete in the 3A State Golf Tournament.
The second annual Cavenaugh Thumperthon 5k was held Saturday at Stewart Park. The race attracted 270 registrants and raised over $5,000 for the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society. Steve Lovell of Paragould was the overall winner with a race time of 18:04.
Bess Holm turned 103 on Sept. 20. She is a resident at Lawrence Hall and enjoys word search puzzles, reading and attending church services in the chapel, but she said her favorite thing to do is read The Times Dispatch. “I’d rather have that paper than I would a hot meal,” she said.
Leon and Juanita Helms of Smithville marked their 65th wedding anniversary with a family celebration on Sept. 20.
Three Lawrence County School District graduates were formally pledged to the Alpha Beta chapter of the Phi Mu Fraternity at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville on Sunday. They are Amanda Emison, daughter of Sonya and Charles Lee of Rogers, formerly of Walnut Ridge, and Mike and Debbie Emison of Smithville; Sarah Sloan, daughter of Dan and Cindy Sloan of Black Rock and the late Dianne Sloan; and Sarah Penn, daughter of Joe and Fonda Penn of Portia.
Dr. Ralph Joseph has submitted a letter to the Lawrence Health Services Board of Directors announcing his resignation as medical director of Lawrence Hall Nursing Center. He has served in the position for 21 years.
The Walton Family Foundation, founded by Sam and Helen Walton, has contributed $150,000 to the Imboden Area Charter School.
Rep. Don House, Democrat, of Walnut Ridge has been elected chairman of the First District Caucus of the Arkansas House of Representatives.
First-place winner of $350 in the Iron Mountain Festival chili cook-off was the Village Creek Express “Bayou Chili” team. The team also won the competition last year. Regions Bank won second place and $200, and Lawrence Health Services won third place and $175. The Young Democrats chili cooking team won $100 as winner of the “Ham It Up”.
Members of the Walnut Ridge High School homecoming court include: queen, Hollie Caldwell; maid of honor, Kellie Ward; senior maid, Drew Golden; freshman maid, Emily Henry; sophomore maid, Jackie Layne, and junior maid, Rachel Mosley. This year’s pages are Lillie Smith and Tyler Teel.
Derek Hancock and Cortney Goodwin, seniors at Hoxie High School, were recently selected as Wendy’s High School Heisman nominees.
Seniors Laura Hatley and Greg Parsley were named Wendy’s High School Heisman nominees at River Valley High School.
A 90th birthday party will be held Sunday at the community center in Minturn for Roy Selvidge.
Kenny DeFoor, a Walnut Ridge football player, and Chris Coats, a Hoxie football player, have been named as “Players of the Week” by KRLW and Weir’s Athletics.
Best of show in The Times Dispatch Summertime Photo Contest was won by Roberta Williams of Walnut Ridge.
The Walnut Ridge High School Student Council raised money for arthritis recently by holding a rock-a-thon on Main Street. Some of the student council members who participated include: Becca Singleton, Stacy Wayland, Sally Gaither, Kellie Allison and Mechelle Teel.
Lawrence Memorial Hospital Administrator John Johnson announced to the board of governors recently that Dr. Robert D. Quevillon, internal medicine physician, will be moving to Walnut Ridge Dec. 1.
Seven FFA students from Hoxie won blue ribbons in the following categories at the Lawrence County Fair recently. They include: Randy Augustine and Jeff Spargo, beans; Randy Manis, gourds; Jeff Fry, peanuts; Terence Teel and Tyson Teel, rice and beans; and Chris Whitmire, milo and beans.
Nona Glenn, daughter of Elder and Mrs. Brooks Glenn of Lynn, is the new Miss Lawrence County. First runner-up was Sheree Anderson of Ravenden. Patti Starr of Smithville was the second runner-up.
Ben Foley, a member of the Smithville Busy Bees 4-H Club, showed the Grand Champion Steer at the Lawrence County Fair at Imboden last week.
Winners of the Cute Kiddie Contest at the Lawrence County Fair were Kell Andrew Stovall, two-year-old son of Capt. and Mrs. Austin A. Stovall Jr. of Imboden, and Amanda Beth Milligan, age two, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Milligan of Portia.
Robert Dixon, manager of Farm Service, Inc., at Hoxie was elected to the Board of Directors of Southern Farmers Association at its 27th annual meeting held in Little Rock.
Mabel Flippo, Black Rock postmistress until her retirement on June 30, was honored Friday evening at a dinner in Black Rock.
The 1972 Farm Family of the Year for Lawrence County is awarded to the Billy Edd Doyle family of Portia.
Rose Marie Snapp of Walnut Ridge has been named Miss Lawrence County for 1962.
Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Neece of Arbor Grove will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Sept.23.
Officers of the Bobcat Letterman’s Club are Bill Spotts, president; Teddy Horton, vice-president; Johnny Davis, secretary-treasurer; and Robert Thomas, reporter.
At WRHS, Sarah Neece was elected president of the Pep Club; Johnnie Mitchell was voted president of the sophomore class; and Wayne Madison was named president of the Latin Club.
Lisa Dunlap and Jimmy Sellers were winners of the Cute Kiddie Contest at the County Fair.
The Chamber of Commerce of Walnut Ridge is now a corporate unit, having obtained articles of incorporation from the State of Arkansas the past week. The regular officers of the Chamber of Commerce, R.B. Warner, president; Joe B. Sexton, secretary; and Buddy Byars, treasurer, hold offices in the new unit.
A lifelong resident of Strawberry and vicinity, Wade Hampton Erwin died last Thursday at Allen’s Hospital in Batesville at the age of 77 years.
Four students from Lawrence County in the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville were pledged to social sororities during rush week, which ended last Friday. Marianne Smith of Walnut Ridge and Helen Higginbotham of Imboden were pledged to Delta Delta Delta, Patricia Moseley and Memory Bland of Walnut Ridge pledged Pi Beta Phi.
The Hoxie Mustangs defeated the Imboden Greyhounds in football by a score of 32 to 0. Stars of the game were Cochran, Stevens, Goodwin, Kissee, Jones and Taylor.
Muriel Murray, a senior, has been selected as editor of the 1947-48 Bobcat.
The national campaign to collect junk iron, steel and rubber was started in Walnut Ridge this week under the direction of M.G. Less, county salvage chairman. Lawrence County has a quota of 2,391,000 pounds of scrap iron.
Mrs. Belle Toler Townsend, 82, died at the family home here about seven o’clock last Saturday morning. Mrs. Townsend had been a resident of Walnut Ridge since 1902.
Private first class Adrian J. Rogers of Alicia, and a former student of Walnut Ridge High School, is now seeing part of the world as a member of the armed forces. He is now stationed in India.
Jay Meyer, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Meyer, will leave tomorrow for Evanston, Ill., to enroll in Northwestern University. He is a graduate of the local high school and won recognition during the summer with the Memphis Open Air Theatre in Memphis.
Max Sallings, senior at the University of Arkansas in the College of Agriculture, is to play starting backfield for the Razorbacks in football play this season.
The University of Arkansas last Friday announced pledges of Greek letter fraternities and sororities. Inez Waldron of Walnut Ridge pledged Kappa Kappa Gamma; Nancy Ponder, Milly Bland and Mabel Sloan of Strawberry pledged Pi Beta Phi.
George Robert Bush, 80, died at his home in Alicia last Saturday night. | 2022-09-28T23:45:40Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Yesteryears | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_f70d938f-9471-5fb3-a4d3-e6a4ca79e666.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_f70d938f-9471-5fb3-a4d3-e6a4ca79e666.html |
Nominees sought for Agri Hall of Fame
The Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame in Little Rock is seeking nominations from the public for its next class. The nomination deadline is Nov. 1. The induction ceremony for the next class will be March 3, 2023, in the Wally Allen Ballroom at the Statehouse Convention Center.
The Agriculture Hall of Fame recognizes Arkansans who are or have contributed significantly to the state’s agriculture. Anyone can nominate a person for the honor.
Watershed Steward training available
The Cooperative Extension Service will offer a free training series on the Arkansas Watershed Steward Program online via Zoom. Registration is required.
Sessions are scheduled at 10 a.m. each day:
Oct. 6 – Introduction to Arkansas Watersheds and Watershed Stewardship Program
Oct. 13 – Overview of Arkansas Water Quality and Quantity
Oct. 20 – Managing to Improve Water Quality in Arkansas
Oct. 27 – Advanced Arkansas Watershed Stewardship
More information and registration are available at https://bit.ly/3BRzwtR.
Wynne receives CCI designation
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission recently announced that Wynne is the latest city to complete the state’s Competitive Communities Initiative. The CCI evaluation is used to ensure that Arkansas communities are prepared to successfully compete for jobs and investments.
Wynne is the ninth community in the state to receive CCI designation. Each CCI community has learned how to identify ways they can be more competitive in their economic development organizational structure, economic development funding, workforce, and product readiness.
Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge open
The Green House Cottages of Walnut Ridge, a rehabilitation and elder care facility, located at 1500 W. Main St., held a grand opening Sept. 21. The $10 million dollar construction and renovation project featured new construction of four Green House Cottages and renovations to the existing facility, including transforming 50 private rooms, an updated therapy area and a new kitchen and dining area. Each cottage includes 12 private rooms. For more information, visit walnutridge.care.
Southern Mo. Bancorp, Citizens Bancshares announce merger
Southern Missouri Bancorp Inc., the parent corporation of Southern Bank, and Citizens Bancshares Co., the parent company of Citizens Bank and Trust Company, have announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement whereby Southern Missouri will acquire Citizens in a stock and cash transaction.
Citizens operates 14 banking centers throughout greater Kansas City, St. Joseph and Northwest Missouri.
The combined company’s total assets will approximate $4.5 billion, with net loans of $3.3 billion, and total deposits of $3.8 billion.
Augusto receives Kays Foundation grant
Andressa Alves Augusto, a research associate at the Ecotoxicology Research Facility at Arkansas State University, wrote a successful proposal to the Kays Foundation for an $11,862 grant to modernize the facility’s fish culturing infrastructure.
The grant will support a plumbing upgrade and renovations to the equipment used for culturing.
The project will be evaluated by comparing fish health, using data collected before upgrade and post-upgrade, along with time spent culturing. | 2022-09-29T14:08:03Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Business briefs | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_00c21383-97b6-5360-a2dc-81bdf4ceb8c2.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_00c21383-97b6-5360-a2dc-81bdf4ceb8c2.html |
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McDaniel joins FNBC’s Jonesboro team
JONESBORO — FNBC has announced that Alec McDaniel will join its Jonesboro office, located at 2631 Race St. McDaniel, who brings more than a decade of banking experience, joins FNBC as vice president, and commercial lending officer.
“We are excited to welcome Alec to our team,” said Brad Snider, Community president of the Jonesboro office. “We’ve been fortunate to continue to add to our roster of bankers who are growing our new commercial banking center through strong customer and community relationships.”
Led by Snider, McDaniel joins a strong commercial banking team consisting of J.R. Blackburn, Kevin Alpe and Trent Brown.
McDaniel is a member of the board of directors of Crimestoppers of Jonesboro, Inc., and participates in the Jonesboro Young Professionals Network and the Rotary Club of Jonesboro. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in finance from Arkansas State University. | 2022-09-29T14:08:09Z | www.jonesborosun.com | McDaniel joins FNBC’s Jonesboro team | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/mcdaniel-joins-fnbc-s-jonesboro-team/article_9456c553-8d00-5361-8038-58b791431714.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/mcdaniel-joins-fnbc-s-jonesboro-team/article_9456c553-8d00-5361-8038-58b791431714.html |
Milous Harvey Campbell
Milous Harvey Campbell, 91, of Batesville, passed away Sept. 20, 2022.
He was born May 20, 1931, in Amagon, to Benjamin Harvey Campbell and Helen C. Yancey Campbell. Milous adored his family, as well as his church family. His passion was singing, and he loved to listen to music. He absolutely loved to talk about business and was fascinated with the stock market, and most recently he checked the Toro stock daily. He loved everything about business, and he especially wanted to know about his children’s businesses.
Survivors include his wife of 66 years, Emma Virginia (Cole) Campbell of the home; one son, Jimmy Milous Campbell (Alysia) of Jonesboro; one foster son, Roy Butler of Tucker; two daughters, Sharon Doyle (Anthony) of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Becky Foster (Robert) of Batesville; nine grandchildren, Michael Doyle (Mindy), Melissa Edge-Traylor (Robert), Cameron Campbell (Tara), Carmen, Cayman and Callie Campbell, Brandon Foster (Ashley), Kristen Treadway (Jerrod), and Kellee Winston (Daniel); and 17 great-grandchildren, Braden, Ryland and Kyra Edge, Sutton, Emma Kate and Eliza Campbell, Myles, Mason and Cruz Foster, Kamden and Karolina Melensek, Jackson, Kaden, Barry and McConaughey Treadway, and Jakob and Braylee Winston.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Evie C. Hodge, Vesta Denton, Vivian Britt and Veda Eckard; and three brothers, Clemons, Mather and Benny Campbell; a great-granddaughter, Hadley Claire Campbell.
Visitation was Sunday, Sept. 25, from 5-7 p.m. at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville.
Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 26, at 2 p.m. at Olyphant Church of Christ with Kelly Neill and Jim Woodell officiating. Burial was in Coffeyville Cemetery on old Highway 367.
Pallbearers were Jake Shirley, Ronnie Armstrong, Ben Beecham, Scott Bullard, Terry Epperson and Shaun Robinson. Honorary pallbearers were Craig Shirley, Larry Robinson, Wayne Epperson, Tommy Lynn Epperson, Roger Fisher and WC Bullard.
Memorials may be made to John 3:16 Ministries, 75 Holmes Rd. Charlotte, AR 72522, John 3:17 Ministries, 431 Hwy 145 S. Newport, AR 72112 or Paragould Children’s Home Inc., 5515 Old Walcott Rd Paragould, AR 72450. | 2022-09-29T14:08:23Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Milous Harvey Campbell | | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/milous-harvey-campbell/article_83de6caf-7e53-514b-9b7c-5d4e5bb53705.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/milous-harvey-campbell/article_83de6caf-7e53-514b-9b7c-5d4e5bb53705.html |
'Trashiest Team' cleanup contest seeking local teams
The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is currently recruiting teams to participate in the “Trashiest Team” contest during the Great Arkansas Clean-Up, the annual fall statewide litter pickup campaign promoted by Keep Arkansas Beautiful (KAB).
KAB is a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful Inc., and a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism. Businesses, organizations and individuals are asked to form a four to six-person team that will pick up trash on a one-mile stretch of road (approximately) either Friday, Oct. 14 or Saturday, Oct. 15. Teams will be competing for the “Trashiest Team” title and trophy, which will be determined by the team that collects the most trash.
Civic and service organizations, church and youth groups, school groups and clubs, scouts, individuals, families, neighborhoods, and businesses can put together cleanup teams and pitch in. Don’t forget that this contest is not limited to roads only – teams could also consider cleaning up a ditch or lake bank, too.
Trash pick-up will last approximately one to three hours. Teams are asked to meet at Lockwood Park at 9 a.m. on their chosen day for assignments and contest information. Arrangements can also be made to pick up supplies in advance. Trash bags and plastic gloves will be provided for the event.
Entry forms are available at the Chamber office by calling 523-3618 or email director@ newportarchamber.org. Deadline to enter a team is Wednesday, Oct. 12. | 2022-09-29T14:09:09Z | www.jonesborosun.com | 'Trashiest Team' cleanup contest seeking local teams | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/trashiest-team-cleanup-contest-seeking-local-teams/article_31d91a47-f08a-55d0-a83f-673c32fb999e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/trashiest-team-cleanup-contest-seeking-local-teams/article_31d91a47-f08a-55d0-a83f-673c32fb999e.html |
JONESBORO — Jonesboro police and officers with the 2nd Judicial District’s Drug Task Force arrested three people Tuesday afternoon following surveillance of a house in the 700 block of Marcom Drive, according a police report and probable cause affidavit.
District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause Wednesday to charge Travis Dewayne Speaks, 40, of the 700 block of Marcom Drive, and April Ludwig, 44, of the same address, each with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine with the purpose to deliver greater than 10 grams but less than 200 grams and felony possession of drug paraphernalia.
Fowler also found probable cause to charge Samantha Marcusen, 34, of the 1000 block of Main Street, Lake City, with possession of meth or cocaine with the purpose to deliver greater than 10 grams but less than 200 grams, possession of marijuana and driving on a suspended license.
According to a probable cause affidavit, agents with the Drug Task Force were conducting surveillance of the residence on Marcom Drive when they saw Marcusen in a vehicle parked outside on the street. They saw Speaks leave the house and get into the vehicle on the passenger side. When the tags of the vehicle were run, they showed to be for a different vehicle. Patrol officers stopped the vehicle in the 2100 block of South Caraway Road.
A K9 officer was summoned and the dog alerted to drugs being inside. A search found three bags of suspected meth weighing 88 grams, or more than 3 ounces. Marcusen had a small amount of marijuana in her pocket, the affidavit states.
Agents obtained a search warrant for the Marcom Drive address where Ludwig lives. In the bedroom of the residence agents found a first-aid box which contained 144.3 grams, or more than 5 ounces, of meth.
Also found in the residence were plastic bags, two digital scales, two pipes with meth residue and $527 in cash.
Fowler set Speaks’ bond at $125,000 and Ludwig and Marcusen’s at $50,000.
The three are scheduled to be back in court on Oct. 28 in Craighead County Circuit Court. | 2022-09-29T14:09:27Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Bust nets more than 8 ounces of meth | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/bust-nets-more-than-8-ounces-of-meth/article_47e655cb-fc93-5c16-a683-ed714905d8d4.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/bust-nets-more-than-8-ounces-of-meth/article_47e655cb-fc93-5c16-a683-ed714905d8d4.html |
JONESBORO — Concerned about traffic patterns at Hilltop, city planners postponed action on a proposed restaurant and retail outlet Tuesday.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission wants a few more questions answered first.
The name of the restaurant chain franchise that would locate on that property wasn’t disclosed because of a confidentiality agreement.
In addition to concerns about traffic volumes, commissioners also worried about ingress and egress from the property.
City Attorney Carol Duncan also said she needed to research whether the proposed conditional use permit could be transferred to future property owners.
The commission will revisit the issue on Oct. 11.
On another issue, the commission voted 5-2 to recommend approval of a rezoning proposal by Jeremy Moore and James Best.
The measure also must be approved by the Jonesboro City Council.
Moore and Best gained council approval last week to rezone 2.45 acres at 5102 Southwest Drive from R-1, single-family to RM-16, residential multifamily, 16 units per net acre.
While that rezoning proposal was going through the legal process, Moore said he and his partner acquired an additional 4.41 acres adjacent to the other property.
The Valley View School District didn’t oppose the first rezoning, but Superintendent Roland Popejoy said the board opposed further expansion because of the potential impact on student safety in the vicinity.
Because of those concerns, Moore and Best agreed to change the new proposal from RM-16 to RM-12. Moore said the plan is to build 70 housing units over the total of 6.86 acres. | 2022-09-29T14:09:40Z | www.jonesborosun.com | MAPC postpones Hilltop decision | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/mapc-postpones-hilltop-decision/article_70970df4-438d-5d56-9a2e-0b2a3ba7f2ab.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/mapc-postpones-hilltop-decision/article_70970df4-438d-5d56-9a2e-0b2a3ba7f2ab.html |
Multiple arrests net man $15,000 cash-only bond
JONESBORO — District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause Wednesday to charge a Jonesboro man with third-degree domestic battery.
Fowler noted than James Anthony Covington, 29, of the 3400 block of Dayton Avenue, had been arrested several times in the past year on battery counts.
Fowler set Covington’s bond at $15,000 cash-only and stipulated that if he is released on bond that he is required to wear an ankle monitor.
Greyson Garrett, 18, of Paragould, with theft by receiving greater than $1,000 but less than $5,000 and misdemeanor fleeing; $7,500 bond.
Boddie Williams, 34, of Jonesboro, with possession of methamphetamine or cocaine less than 2 grams, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended license and no proof of insurance; $5,000 bond.
Summer Smith, 40, of Hernando, Miss., with theft of a vehicle greater than $5,000 but less than $25,000; $25,000 bond.
Rickey Porter, 22, of Jonesboro, with possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams and possession of a Schedule IV or V drug; $35,000 bond and required to wear an ankle monitor if released.
Elisha Lynn, 42, of Jonesboro, with possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams and felony possession of drug paraphernalia; $5,000 bond.
Trina Honeycutt, 53, of Jonesboro, with felony failure to appear; $15,000 cash-only bond. | 2022-09-29T14:09:52Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Multiple arrests net man $15,000 cash-only bond | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/multiple-arrests-net-man-15-000-cash-only-bond/article_5caa701d-2459-570e-820f-a58a28cf3909.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/multiple-arrests-net-man-15-000-cash-only-bond/article_5caa701d-2459-570e-820f-a58a28cf3909.html |
Keep Jonesboro beautiful
Thanks to the Jonesboro Sun for its recent feature on the many landmarks and tourist attractions in Northeast Arkansas. The list was significant. Readers may not realize these and other fine features are within a short drive of Jonesboro. Truly, people come from all over the world to see where Hemingway wrote a classic, attend the annual Blues Festival and visit one of the last regal plantation homes. Many splendid attractions, both modern and historical, are here for our enjoyment. I have entertained out-of-state guests by taking them to the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum and the Cash Boyhood Home.
What people view along the way also counts in their perception and what they will remember. Unfortunately Arkansas is a heavily littered state and it hurts more than our reputation. It hurts tourism, lowers property values, stunts economic development and more. It’s important that our roadways provide a positive impression. We want people to visit and go home telling wonderful things about our state. Some states are better at communicating that they are in the business of tourism. Among them are Clean Colorado and Don’t Trash Tennessee.
The Great Arkansas Cleanup is underway. I ask everyone to please do your part. Make a pledge between you and your children to never litter, clean out your truck bed and always cover your load. It is disheartening to know that the litter along streets and roadways will end up in stormwater drains (think flooding) and waterways where it is harmful to fish and wildlife.
It’s important to Jonesboro and the surrounding area that we rededicate ourselves to being an advocate of “The Natural State” and prevent litter from occurring. We cannot pick ourselves up from a litter problem. Litter on the ground invites more litter. Clean up where you are and Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Let’s Keep Arkansas and Jonesboro Beautiful by working together to prevent litter.
Beverly Parker
Keep Jonesboro Beautiful Commission | 2022-09-29T14:10:22Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Keep Jonesboro beautiful | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/keep-jonesboro-beautiful/article_75206c87-742d-5de7-a8f2-1b95ea92f8f2.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/keep-jonesboro-beautiful/article_75206c87-742d-5de7-a8f2-1b95ea92f8f2.html |
Railroad safety important
Across America, a person or vehicle is struck by a train every three hours. These are powerful statistics to reflect on as we mark Rail Safety Week, a national event to raise awareness about safety near railroad tracks.
Education makes a difference here, led by groups like Operation Lifesaver, efforts have led to an 83% reduction in crossing collisions over the last several decades.
Railroads are vital to Jonesboro, with trains facilitating agriculture and industrial operations and several rail suppliers having facilities located in the city. This is all while cutting down on congestion and traffic emissions. Together, through both education and action, we can prevent avoidable tragedies on our local railroads.
Arkansas State Director, GoRail | 2022-09-29T14:10:28Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Railroad safety important | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/railroad-safety-important/article_b7c38929-f049-5b41-a930-9070a6875b85.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/railroad-safety-important/article_b7c38929-f049-5b41-a930-9070a6875b85.html |
Police: Woman had meth
JONESBORO — Jonesboro police arrested Tammy Loy, 35, of the 1300 block of North Floyd Street on Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of East Woodrow and North Main streets.
Officer Jacob Lowry arrested Loy after an encounter with her turned up 1 gram of suspected methamphetamine, according to a police report.
Police arrested Billy Ray Hufstedler, 36, of the 1300 block of Mays Road, early Wednesday morning in the 400 block of Scott Street. Hufstedler is being held on suspicion of possession of meth or cocaine less than 2 grams.
Police arrested Travon Dshun Higgins, 21, of the 300 block of North Bridge Street, on Thursday morning at his home after a report of an assault in progress. Officer Zachary Hobbs said the victim, a 26-year-old woman, had severe trauma to both eyes and significant swelling. She refused transport to a hospital. Higgins is being held on suspicion of third-degree domestic battery.
A 24-year-old Jonesboro woman told police Thursday morning that her vehicle was stolen from her drive way in the 200 block of Wolf Den Drive. The 2013 Dodge Charger is valued at $30,000.
A 31-year-old Jonesboro man was arrested Thursday afternoon after a traffic stop at the intersection of Creath Avenue and South Allis Street. Johnny Leceederic Wilson, of the 1800 block of Kim Street, is being held on suspicion of being a felon in possession of two firearms, driving on a suspended license, obstructing governmental operations and no proof of insurance.
Police arrested Jose Luis Silva, 43, of the 200 block of Center Street, on Wednesday afternoon after he was stopped while driving a four-wheeler all-terrain vehicle at the intersection of Johnson Avenue and North Main Street. He is being held on suspicion of poss of a Schedule I or II drug not meth or cocaine, probation violation, failure to pay fines and unauthorized driving an ATV on a public roadway.
A 51-year-old Jonesboro man told a Craighead County sheriff’s deputy Wednesday morning that someone broke into his vehicle and stole a firearm in the 100 block of Craighead Road 7452. The 9 mm Glock is valued at $500.
A 53-year-old Brookland man told police Wednesday evening that someone entered his vehicle in the 5900 block of East Johnson Avenue and stole his cell phone. The Galaxy phone is valued at $2,000.
A 19-year-old Jonesboro man reported Wednesday evening that someone stole his motorcycle from the 4700 block of Antosh Circle. The 2021 Kawasaki is valued at $5,000.
A 75-year-old Jonesboro man reported Wednesday afternoon someone broke into his shed in the 1200 block of South Main Street and stole two trailers and various tools. The total value of the items taken is $6,600.
The manager of NEA Crop Dispensary, 2929 S. Caraway Road, told police Wednesday morning that a customer attempted to purchase items with a counterfeit $100 bill. | 2022-09-30T11:50:24Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Police: Woman had meth | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/police-woman-had-meth/article_0b49e8ae-16e7-5954-a022-408e5e863b8f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/police-woman-had-meth/article_0b49e8ae-16e7-5954-a022-408e5e863b8f.html |
ScotsFest to open at Lyon College
BATESVILLE — Lyon College, 2300 Highland Road, will kick off the celebration of its 150th anniversary with ScotsFest, the 42nd Arkansas Scottish Festival and Lyon College Homecoming, from Oct. 14-Oct. 16 on the Batesville campus.
General admission to the festival is free, though some individual and alumni events require a registration fee.
The Arkansas Scottish Festival began in 1979 as a small fair on the campus’ intramural field as a way to pay homage to the Scottish heritage of the college’s Presbyterian founders. According to the college press release, “It has grown into one of the premier festivals in Arkansas and one of the most prominent festivals in the United States for honoring Scottish heritage and traditions.”
This is the second year the festival will be combined with the Lyon College Homecoming.
ScotsFest will feature a variety of activities in celebration of Lyon College’s sesquicentennial, including special musical performances, alumni and friends gatherings, Highland dancing, sheepdog demonstrations, a dog show, children’s activities, a bonniest knees contest, and a feast and ceilidh.
“While every ScotsFest is a great festival, this year represents something special in the life of our community: an opportunity to come together, alumni and friends alike, from every corner of Arkansas and from across the country to celebrate 150 years of history and tradition at Lyon College,” Lyons Vice President for Advancement Dr. David Hutchison said.
“The whole weekend is really a huge kickoff for 10 straight days of special events and activities that showcase our unique story as a pioneer college in the foothills of the Ozarks, our journey to a national liberal arts college today, and looking forward to what great things are in store not just for Lyon College, but for Arkansas.”
The festival begins Oct. 14, with open classes, a president’s reception, alumni awards celebration and social, and the Kilted Mile race/walk at 12th and Main Street in downtown Batesville at 6 p.m. Registration for the race/walk is available at arscottishfest.com.
“This year we will have several pipe bands from around the region and great opening ceremonies with all the favorites: Amazing Grace, Scotland the Brave and others,” Jimmy Bell, director of the Scottish Heritage Program said. “Come see or enter yourself in the heavy athletics. You’ll have an opportunity to throw stones and weights for distance or height and throw some telephone poles.”
Festival gates open at 8 a.m. Oct. 15, with a nod to history and reenactments by MacLachlan’s Jacobite Highlanders and Colonel Munro’s 37th Regiment of Foot, followed by a Highland athletics competition, rocket demonstrations, pipe band exhibitions, Highland dancing, softball alumni game, Black Student Association reunion, homecoming tailgate, a British car show, Li’l Highlanders Fun Zone, Highland dancing, baseball alumni game and a Lyon volleyball game.
There will be a band and clan march-past followed by opening ceremonies at noon with a mass pipe band concert in the Couch Garden. Afternoon activities include a dog show, homecoming pep rally and homecoming football game. A feast and ceilidh begin at 6 p.m., followed by a young alumni social.
Sunday’s lineup includes a Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan worship service at 10 a.m. in the entertainment tent with tea and scones provided, as well as sheepdog demonstrations, Highland dancing and a Bonniest Knees contest. A Club 50 celebration for those who have been alumni for over 50 years is set for noon in the Maxfield Room of Edwards Common, with the class of 1972’s induction into Club 50. The festival closes at 2 p.m.
In conjunction with the sesquicentennial, Founders’ Week celebrations will continue with daily activities the following week and will culminate Oct. 22 with the inauguration of Dr. Melissa Taverner, Lyon College President.
A full schedule of events can be seen at arscottishfest.com. Lyon College Scots football game day ticket information is available at bit.ly/ 3focXnz. | 2022-10-01T08:02:46Z | www.jonesborosun.com | ScotsFest to open at Lyon College | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/scotsfest-to-open-at-lyon-college/article_aa81285d-a70c-5762-9f2d-ee895374ab7f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/scotsfest-to-open-at-lyon-college/article_aa81285d-a70c-5762-9f2d-ee895374ab7f.html |
The Lovestruck Balladeers, traveling ragtime and stringband musicians from across the U.S. and Canada will headline Oct. 14 at the Ozark Folk Center State Park Stringband Music & Arts Festival in Mountain View. Co-headlining the performance will be Sad Daddy.
Courtesy of Ozark Folk Center
Stringband Music and Arts Festival coming to Ozarks
MOUNTAIN VIEW — The Stringband Music & Arts Festival will feature Ozark Mountain dancing, handcrafted art and stringband music Oct. 14-15, at the Ozark Folk Center State Park, 1032 Park Ave.
The music portion of the festival will include an extended music and dance show beginning at 6 p.m. Oct. 14 in the park’s Ozark Highlands Theater, and 1 p.m. and 7:15 shows Oct. 15, featuring musicians from Mountain View, nationally touring bands and veteran Ozark musicians.
Music headliners include Arkansas’s own Sad Daddy, nominated for Western Swing Group of the Year at the 2022 Ameripolitan Awards, and the Lovestruck Balladeers, traveling ragtime and stringband musicians from across the U.S. and Canada.
“Stringbands are a foundational sound in traditional American music and have had a profound influence on the music of the Ozarks,” Ozark Folk Center Music Director Daren Dortin said in the announcement. “We’re excited to have a diverse lineup of local, traditional and modern performers for this event.”
Also performing Mountain View area performers including square dance fiddler Roger Fountain and the band Love Holler, featuring twin sisters Emma and Caroline Russell. The lineup also includes Arkansas CMA’s Americana Artist of the Year and Album of the Year recipient, Grace Stormont and Blackberry Summer, featuring National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Ben Haguewood and State Fiddle Champion Kailee Spickes.
Mountain View folk trio Harmony will perform in the Craft Village throughout the day Oct. 15.
Tickets to the music shows are available online for $25 on Oct. 14, $35 on Oct. 15 or $50 for both days. All-day admission to the park’s artisan shops, gardens and open-air music shows are included with a festival pass.
Family passes are also available for two adults and children under 18.
To learn more about the festival, or order tickets, visit ozarkfolkcenter.com. | 2022-10-01T08:02:52Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Stringband Music and Arts Festival coming to Ozarks | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/stringband-music-and-arts-festival-coming-to-ozarks/article_916799c0-a965-5320-b3b5-df17a5b833c2.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/stringband-music-and-arts-festival-coming-to-ozarks/article_916799c0-a965-5320-b3b5-df17a5b833c2.html |
JONESBORO — Craighead County saw marked improvement this week in its fight against the the coronavirus.
In fact, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has removed all Northeast Arkansas counties from the high community level classification in its latest COVID-19 Data Tracker, released Thursday night.
Now, NEA, with the exception of Jackson County, is rated low level, due to the sharp reduction in new cases between Sept. 22 and Wednesday.
Jackson County now has a medium community level due to a higher than average number of hospitalizations.
The CDC’s weekly COVID-19 Data Tracker compares standardized data across the U.S. In addition to new infections, it factors in hospitalizations and staffing levels at those hospitals serving those counties.
In this week’s report, the CDC said Craighead County had an average of 120.55 new infections per 100,000 population (133 total), down from 204.84. Hospitalizations dropped almost in half.
Greene County, with 61 new cases, had a rate of 134.58 per 100,000.
Jackson County, with 29 new cases, showed a rate of 173.46 per 100,000. Hospitalizations averagedf 12.6 per 100,000.
Craighead, Clay, Cross, Greene, Lawrence, Poinsett and Randolph counties each had a hospitalization rate of 7 per 100,000. Mississippi County had no hospitalizations.
The highest infection rate in the state, according to the Data Tracker, was Monroe, with 233.85 per 100,000. Monroe and Arkansas counties were the only two that were classified as high community level in the latest report.
On Friday, the Arkansas Department of Health reported a continued decline in new cases, but also disclosed another 17 deaths, including one Greene County.
The department reported 361 new infections statewide, with 22 in Craighead County. Pulaski County had the most at 54, followed by Benton County with 26.
Active cases dropped another 271 statewide to 4,862. Hospitalizations dropped by 16 to 215 statewide, including 28 in Northeast Arkansas hospitals. That’s down by four from Thursday.
Randolph – 1 new case, 28 active cases | 2022-10-01T08:03:11Z | www.jonesborosun.com | CDC: Major improvement in NEA COVID levels | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/cdc-major-improvement-in-nea-covid-levels/article_a8322cbd-d890-5bff-a450-cb2f2c21f5ba.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/cdc-major-improvement-in-nea-covid-levels/article_a8322cbd-d890-5bff-a450-cb2f2c21f5ba.html |
COVID declines again
JONESBORO — The Arkansas Department of Health has reported a dwindling number of new coronavirus infections, but the death toll continues to climb.
On Thursday, the department reported just 343 new cases, but disclosed 17 deaths, bringing the statewide death toll to 12,148. No deaths were reported in Northeast Arkansas. New cases were roughly half the number reported on Sept. 22.
Active cases dropped by 303 to 5,133 statewide. In Craighead County, active cases fell to 294.
Pulaski County reported 65 new cases, followed by Washington County with 37, Benton County with 28, Sebastian County with 20 and Craighead County with 17. Craighead had 32 new cases the previous Thursday.
COVID-related hospitalizations declined by 19 statewide to 231, but the number of those on ventilators increased by four to 13. COVID hospitalizations in Northeast Arkansas totaled 32, one less than on Wednesday. | 2022-10-01T08:03:17Z | www.jonesborosun.com | COVID declines again | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/covid-declines-again/article_baae75d6-8ac6-5aac-8b91-9a3d12708330.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/covid-declines-again/article_baae75d6-8ac6-5aac-8b91-9a3d12708330.html |
JONESBORO — A portion of East Parker Road will be closed temporarily due to resurfacing of the road between the on ramp of Interstate 555 from Caraway Road and extending to Red Wolf Boulevard, the Arkansas Department of Transportation announced.
Weather permitting, crews will close that section of Parker Road starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday. This closure should last for one day.
Orange barrels, barricades and flaggers will control traffic. Drivers should exercise extreme caution when approaching and traveling through all highway work zones. | 2022-10-01T08:03:41Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Part of Parker Road to close | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/part-of-parker-road-to-close/article_582be66a-54cd-55dc-9296-f48a862aecce.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/part-of-parker-road-to-close/article_582be66a-54cd-55dc-9296-f48a862aecce.html |
An op-ed columnist praised the Biden administration for its handling of the economy. This view from the ivory tower does not reflect the widespread concerns of ordinary people which are hardly imaginary. Working families and senior citizens struggle to fill their shopping carts with groceries. 20 million Americans are now behind in paying their power bills. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reports an increase in car loan delinquencies. Farmers face higher input costs leading to more inflation at the grocery store.
According to a Wharton School of Business budget study, the so-called “Inflation Reduction Act” will have “statistically zero” impact on price levels. President Biden’s decision to release one million barrels of oil daily from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve over a 6 month period (conveniently ending after the November election) has depleted the SPR to the lowest level since 1984. The SPR must to be replenished and many analysts predict that gas prices will surge again once this happens.
In addition to excessive government spending, the Federal Reserve’s “free money” policies (formerly near zero interest rates along with endless purchasing of mortgage securities) have also helped to create the present inflationary conditions.
Fairly or not, national leaders are always held responsible for the economy. The spending and energy policies of the Biden administration have at the very least added fuel to the inflationary fire. Environmental groups (holding considerable sway over a Democratic president and Congress) contribute to climate change by opposing low carbon nuclear power and attempts to reform excessive delays in infrastructure permitting. Energy pipelines needed to sustain power grid reliability and transmission lines to tie renewables into that grid are blocked with endless lawsuits. The current crisis in Europe clearly demonstrates the importance of affordable energy to the economy and human well-being.
Let’s hope that voters will look past the political theatre and send a clear message in November. | 2022-10-01T08:04:18Z | www.jonesborosun.com | A different view | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/a-different-view/article_9df85516-2376-56f9-b50b-fe4dd018f9b7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/a-different-view/article_9df85516-2376-56f9-b50b-fe4dd018f9b7.html |
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