PC Quorum Court approves plans for DA solar farm
The Prairie County Quorum Court passed two ordinances at its regular meeting on November 12, 2024. Judge Lawrence Holloway was absent from the meeting, and Justice Rick Stallings was selected to conduct the meeting. Justice Levi Childress was also absent. The main discussion at the meeting was concerned with the safety of the solar panels that have been proposed to be installed in Des Arc by Silicon Ranch.
Discussion over county regulation of solar panels has gone on over multiple council meetings, with various ordinances being written and voted down.
After negotiations with Silicon Ranch representatives and presentations given by Hannah Nordin, an associate of the company for economic and community development, at court meetings, an ordinance was finally agreed upon by both parties. The solar company agreed to using pesticides that are not
harmful to the environment and to keeping the property properly maintained. “We will leave the land better than we found it,” Nordin said. “We care about the community and what they think.” The local fire department will be given regular training on how to deal with problems at the solar farm. The company agreed to produce no more than 5 megawatts AC of power after some justices questioned the size of the solar farm. The panels will be
placed 550 feet back from the road, and there will be 11 acres of panels. Silicon Ranch will sell the energy produced to Entergy. If the facility becomes inactive, the county may cause the removal of the facility with the costs being borne by the owner/lessee of the facility or the property owner minus the salvage value of the property. The second ordinance passed approved the tax levy for personal and real property in the county and the millage
rates for school districts and cities in the county, five mills for county general, 3 mills for county roads, and two mills for the county library. (Both ordinances can be read in this week’s Herald.) There were no committee reports, and the county budget committee was scheduled to meet on November 15. All county departmental budgets have been turned in to the committee. With no other business, the meeting was adjourned.
DeValls Bluff appoints Connor Interim Mayor
By Lisa Mills
The DeValls Bluff City Council met on November 14th with Recorder/Treasurer
Darlene Connor, and Council Members Jackie Adcock, Carol Griffin, Shirley Goff, Pam Del Giorno, and Alice Metcalf present. The council appointed Darlene Connor as interim mayor to fill the remaining term left vacant by Thelma Gray, who recently passed away. A new Recorder/Treasurer will be appointed at the December meeting.
Keith Mooney addressed the council about making an offer on the bank building. He said that he has visited and hunted in the area for a number of years, and he and his wife have decided to purchase a part-time residence in the area.
Mooney said that he and his wife have toured the building and feel like they can make it into a home with a lot of work.
He promised that he will make it very nice.
He also said that they will be inviting family and friends to visit at times and promised they will be bringing money into the community at Craigs, and the stores.
Adcock said that his concern is that it would become a duck club. Mooney assured him that he has no interest in a duck club, just a part-time residence for his family and friends to enjoy when they are here. Mooney said he would offer $50,000 for the property. DelGiorno said she thinks the offer should be accepted.
Adcock said he thinks the city should get a legal appraisal as soon as possible. He asked Attorney Mike Stuart who did appraisals in the area. Stuart said he would contact Chudy Appraisals next week.
Metcalf told Mooney he would need to submit a legal, written offer to the city.
Goff told the council that she has been working to get some new businesses to come to the town. She said that she has one that is interested if there is a building they can rent because they don’t want to buy or build anything. She asked for suggestions. Adcock said that the old Fire Department building might work. He said that the AGFC is currently using it to store their vehicles and equipment but not renting it
Thank you!
We would like to thank all of the football fans that entered this year’s Armchair Quarterback Contest. We also want to send out our thanks to all of the businesses that have supported our newspaper this year. We strive to keep all of our readers in Prairie County and Carlisle informed about what is going on in the Grand Prairie. We can’t do it without your support. Our last Armchair Quarterback winner was John Stephens from Des Arc.
so they could be asked to find somewhere else.
DelGiorno suggested the city get an estimate on removing the asbestos at the old medical building and maybe they could rent it since there haven’t been any offers to buy it. Goff said she would let the business owners know what they had discussed.
Police Chief Jeremy Murphy’s report showed 15 arrests and six traffic
citations in October. He stated that the new vehicle has been received and he is waiting for all the equipment to arrive and be installed. Murphy thanked everyone who voted to pass the 1% sales tax. A building permit was approved for Darlene Connor to do renovations at her mother’s home at 199 Brinkley Street.
Representatives from Silicon Ranch negotiate the terms of the construction of a solar farm to be placed in Des Arc.
Keith Mooney requests purchasing bank building.
Harvey Joe Sanner
Harvey Joe Sanner passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. He was born on March 31, 1943 to Joe Roscoe and Gladys Mae Chandler Sanner of Des Arc. He was raised on a farm just east of Des Arc. Later in life, Harvey married and raised his own family there in the Sand Hill community.
He was first a husband, father, son, brother and friend to most everyone that ever knew him. Then, a farmer, avid sportsman, and nature enthusiast which would lead to his interest in tree grafting and training Labrador retrievers. He enjoyed watching his family grow as he reminded them constantly how fortunate they were to be raised in the country and that we are living in the greatest country on earth. Harvey always looked for the good in any situation and in all people too. For some reason he wasn’t known as dad but as Harvey Joe or Harv. This was definitely not from lack of respect but just as it was. He enjoyed his life to the fullest and he was intrigued by many things and experiences, just as most all younger men. He was preceded in death by both his parents and one younger brother, Buddy Otis Sanner.
Harvey is survived by his wife, Marilyn Burnett of Des Arc, both his sons Kelly Sanner of Des Arc and Matt Sanner of Searcy, two step sons Rodney Burnett (Sondra) of Cabot and Gary Burnett, two brothers Jim Sanner and Steve Sanner of Des Arc. Also, behind he leaves five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, and five step grandchildren.
Virginia Lee Farrar
Virginia Lee Farrar, age 88, passed away after a brief illness on Sunday, July21, 2024, at Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ.
neighbors. Her family is deeply grateful for the support and kindness shown by her close friends in Sierra Vista
during her final days. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations are made to Sky Island Unitarian
November 30, 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Czech
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Virginia was deeply committed to environmental causes and an avid hiker who found joy and peace in nature. She was also engaged in the political process, believing in the importance of civic participation. Her love of travel took her to distant places, including Korea, Panama, and the Czech Republic, where she connected with extended family and taught English as a second language.
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Hazen School Board discusses bond sale
The Hazen School Board met on Monday, November 11, with only member Bradley Taylor absent. Michael McBryde of Stephens, Inc. gave a planning presentation concerning the sale of bonds necessitated by the passage of the school district’s millage increase. McBryde said that no less than $9.5 million will be received by the district due to the millage increase, and the interest rate on the bonds needed to be locked in as soon as possible. The school board will adopt the particulars of the bond sale at its next meeting, and the bonds will be sold on December 5th. The district will earn interest on the money when it is put into certificates of deposit during the building process. The money must be spent within three years.
Superintendent Andy Barrett said that the district will be applying for a grant to help build the new Agriculture building. The high school will be adding the Ag Power Structures and Technical Systems educational pathway to qualify for the grant, 85% of which will be paid for by the state and 15% by the district. The district is also applying for a Business Programming grant to provide new computers in the business lab. Barrett released the 2023-24 Atlas test scores (formerly the ACT Aspire) for the district. The district scores were lower than the state scores in all but the 9th grade. The 4th grade had 34% of its students proficient or advanced, with the state score of 36% in English Language Arts. The district students scored 24%
in Algebra compared to the state’s 27% and 34% in reading compared to the state’s 36%. Barrett said that the schools are having department meetings to find weak points in student learning.
Barrett also proposed the purchase of a house just south of the old gym, and the board agreed. If the sale goes
through, the house will be torn down, and a parking lot will be put there.
Dorothea Hampton was hired as a paraprofessional for this school year. The next school board meeting will be held on December 12 in the high school library.
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Prairie Quilt Society plans Christmas party, share quilts
The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met Wednesday, 11/13/24 at Jackie’s Deli in Roe with 7 members present and 1 guest. Shelley opened the meeting with the Thought for the Day, “Sign at a fabric store: Parking for quilters only...Violators will be stitched in the ditch.”
The October minutes and treasurer’s reports were read. A memorial was given to the Caring and Sharing Pantry in DeWitt in memory of Winnie Cotton.
Old Business: The members decided to postpone any field trips until Spring.
New Business: Our Christmas party will be December 11th. It will be a potluck and we will play the Round Robin game. Members will bring 5 small things to play the game.
Show and Share: Maeola had a Quilt of Valor quilt top in the Bowtie Blocks pattern.
Shelley showed a table runner make in the Tumbler Blocks pattern. She also used a Fan Blocks pattern on the reverse side. This made it reversible and was very interesting. The blocks had been part of a treasure trove at a past quilt camp at Cross Heirs years ago. The members were enthusiastic at the way Shelley put them together to make something unique and beautiful.
Sandra mentioned that she had an unfinished
quilt top that had been Audrey’s. She asked if anyone would like to take on that project. The members decided to make it a group project and finish it at the next Sit ‘n Sew in January. She also had several boxes of fabric for the club. It will make a great treasure trove for next month. After the business session, the members enjoyed a delicious lunch of either barbeque or cheeseburgers. Both were delicious and wellworth the drive to Roe. After lunch, everyone enjoyed looking at the beautiful quilts made by Jackie’s mother years ago. Several won prizes at quilt shows all over the country. We always enjoy seeing Jackie’s quilts and appreciate her hospitality in hosting our club once a year. Our December meeting will be 12/11 at the church with a Christmas potluck and games. Come join us.
Civil War Diary quilt made by Jackie's Mother.
Reverse side of Shelley's table runner, Fan Blocks pattern
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“Christmas on the River” celebrated in Des Arc
The City of Des Arc started off the holiday season with a parade and lots of exciting events downtown last Saturday, November 16th. A skating rink was shipped in for people to enjoy, and vendors sold their wares in a large tent. Included in the events were a duck calling contest and a night of music. The evening ended with a fireworks display over the White River.
�If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.�
James 1:5-6 You
Calvary Baptist Church West North Front Street, Hazen, AR
Phone: (870) 255 - 4038
Christian VanHouten, pastor
Sunday School: 9:50 AM
Worship: 10:45 AM BTC: 6 PM
Evening Worship 6:45 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM
First Baptist Church
224 N. Hazen Ave.
Hazen, AR 72064
Phone: (870) 255 - 4464
Sunday Service
Sunday School: 10:00 AM
Morning Worship: 11:00 AM
Evening Worship: 6:00
PM Wednesday Service
Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 PM Children's Program 7:00
PM "HYPE" Youth 7:00 PM
by Dr. James L. Snyder
Every once in a while, I hear or see something that reminds me of my father. He’s been gone for over 15 years, but his memory is still fresh in my mind. His most famous saying, that I remember, was, “It’s better to ask for forgiveness than for permission.” He lived that to the very end of his life.
Another saying of his was, “You break it, you fix it.” He was quite serious about this one, especially when it came to his children. If we ever broke anything, which was quite often, he made us fix it, at least to the best of our ability. I’ve been married to The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage for over 53 years, and that is one of her savings. “If you break it, you have to fix it.” At first, I assumed she was joking about this. But the first time I broke something, I discovered that she wasn’t joking about it at all. I had to fix what I had broken, and I don’t quite remember what it was now. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage can fix anything and everything. If something is bro-
Center Point Missionary Baptist Church 2997, Center Point Road, Hazen, AR Bro. Brad Crumby Pastor
Sunday School: 10 AM
Worship: 10:50 AM BTC: 5 PM Worship: 5:50 PM Wednesday - Youth Night - 6:30 PM Hazen First United Methodist Church 211 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR Phone (870) 255 - 4657
Pastor Chris Wright Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship Service: 10:55 AM
Hazen Church of Christ 204 Adams Street, Hazen, AR. Phone (870) 255 - 3633 Sunday - Bible Study: 10
AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM
ken, it kicks her in high gear, and she has to find a way to fix it. Usually, she finds a way to fix whatever is broken.
I remember several years ago, the front bumper of my truck was loose. I think one of the bolts had broken, and I didn’t quite know what to do. I casually mentioned to her that the front bumper of my truck was broken. That’s all I had to do, and she was out there within 30 minutes, fixing it. I was stunned because I didn’t think it was fixable. But she took a big paperclip and put it on the place where the bolt had been broken. It was fixed. It’s been fixed for over five years now. I sit on the other side of the table. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage can fix everything and anything, while I can break anything and everything. There is nothing that I cannot break and have broken down through the years. That’s why The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly have a wonderful marriage. We are partners in the strictest sense of the word. I don’t do what
St. Peters Episcopal Church
Highway 86, Tollville, AR.
Worship Service: 9 AM
Sunday School: 10:30AM
Family Christian Fellowship 603 W WashingtonHazen, AR.
Pastor Scott Skarda 501-516-5971
Sunday: 10 AM, Wed, 6:30 PM
New Bethel MB Church 8525 New Bethel Road
P.O. Box 87 Hazen, AR.
Pastor Bro. Freddie
McCann Sunday School 10 am
Sunday Service 11 am
Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
Pastor Dyrek Foshee
7474 Highway 86 North, Hazen, AR
Sunday School: 10 AMService: 11 AM
Sunday Night: 5 PM
Prairie Chapel MB Church Center of North Washington & Woodlawn, Hazen, AR.
Rev. Maurice WilliamsPastor
Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 11AM Wednesday 7 PM Bible Study
Carlisle Pentecostal
Church of God Scott & McDonald Sts., Carlisle, AR.
Phone 501-438-1643
Pastor Daniel Strength Sunday School: 10 AM
Sunday Worship Service: 11 AM
Sunday Evening Service: 6 PM Wednesday Evening Service: 7 PM
Mt Zion MB Church
Rt 2 Carlisle, AR
Rev. Cruthfield, Pastor Sun. School 9:45 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Wed Prayer & Bible Class 7 P.M.
Fellowship M. B.
Church
Rev. Russell Penn, Jr. Senior Pastor 209 E. Claire St. Des Arc, AR 72040 (870) – 256-3622
Sunday School – 9:45 am Worship Service – 11:00 am
First Pentecostal
Church of Prairie County
3201 Hwy. 70 E., Hazen, AR (870) 255-9177
Pastor J N Holmes
Sunday 10 A.M. Wednesday 7 P.M.
First Baptist Church
319 Court St., P. O. Box 25, Carlisle, AR
Phone (870) 552 - 7732
David Lee - Pastor Sun School: 9:45 AM Worship: 11 AM Awana: 5 PMWorship: 7 PM
Holy Temple COGIC
Elder McFadden, Pastor
St. John's Lutheran Church
Fifth and College Streets, Stuttgart, AR
Phone (870) 673 - 2858
Rev. Andrew Toopes, Pastor Worship: 8:00 am10:15 am
Sunday School & Bible
Class: 9:15 AM
Radio - KWAK 10:15 AM Sundays
www.stuttgartlutheran.co m
she can do, and she surely doesn’t do what I can do. I can break anything, and she can fix anything, which has made our relationship very amenable from the beginning. If I had not been so busy in ministry, we could have made a good business out of flipping houses. I know how to handle a checkbook, and she knows how to handle home repairs. We could’ve made a fortune over the years. Usually, the wife breaks things, and the husband fixes them. I’m unsure how our relationship developed, but we are the opposite. I’m not upset at what she can do, and she’s not upset about what I can do. Well, most of the time. She knows all the builder stores in the area. I’m not even sure of the names of these stores, but she knows them and even knows the people who work there. These are only second to the thrift stores in the area. Last week we were doing something across town, and she mentioned that she needed to stop at one of those building stores to get some-
Carlisle First Methodist Church 215 East Third St., Carlisle, AR
Pastor - Joe Lowe
Phone (870) 552 - 7789
Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship: 10:45 AM
Immanuel Baptist Church
Pastor Bill Ricks Highway 13 North Carlisle, AR.
Phone (870) 552 - 3100
Sunday School: 9:45 AM Worship:11 AM
Sunday Evening: 6 PM
Wednesday Evening: 7 PM
Landmark Baptist Church 517 East Third, Carlisle, AR.
Phone (870) 552 - 3568
Pastor Albert Young
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship: 10:45 AM
BTC 6 PM - Worship 7
PM Wed. Evening: 7:30 PM
St. Rose Catholic Church Highway 70, Carlisle,AR.
Phone (870) 552 - 3601
Father Shaun Wesley Sunday Mass 10:30AM English 12:00PM Spanish
Tuesday Mass 6:00 PM
Wednesday Mass in Spanish 5:30 PM Holy Hour & Confessions 6:05 PM
Friday (except First Friday) Mass 8:30AM Saturday Mass in English 5:00 PM
United Methodist Church of DeValls Bluff
Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff AR.
Pastor Chris Wright
Sunday Morning Worship: 9 AM
First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff
Pastor Bobby Powers P. O. Box 358 Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff, AR.
Phone (870) 998 - 7118
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Morning Worship: 11 AM
Evening Worship: 5 PM
Wednesday Evening: 7 PM
Mount Olive MB Church Highway 70, DeValls Bluff, AR. Rev. Tony Haskins
Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship Service: 11 AM
Peppers Lake Church of Christ Hwy 302, SE of DeValls Bluff, AR.
Sunday-Bible Study: 10 AM Worship: 11 AM
Evening Service: 6 PM
Wednesday - Bible Study: 7 PM
Union Chapel FreeWill Baptist Church Metcalf Road, Rt.1, DeValls Bluff, AR
Pastor Darrell Foster
Sunday School: 9:30 AM
Worship Service: 11 AM
Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Highway 86, Slovak, AR.
Fr. Shaun Wesley, School: 9:45 AM Mass: 8:30 AM Thursday Holy Hours 5:00 pm and Mass at 6:00pm Biscoe Baptist Church Biscoe, AR.
Pastor David Rogers
Sunday School: 10 AM
thing for a project she was working on. Of course, I agreed. As we walked in, I realized that this was my first time in such a store. But as we were walking around, I noticed that she knew everybody, and everybody knew her. She knew exactly where everything in that store was. A customer happened to stop her and asked if she knew where a certain gadget was. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage told her exactly where to go and recommended a certain brand of that gadget. I had no idea what she was talking about. I’m not very smart about gadgets and fixit-up tools, but I am pretty smart about finances. Once, we went into the bank to do a little business, which I needed there. The Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage went with me, and as we talked, she had no idea what we were talking about. Finance is not her strong point. I know more about finances than I do about fixing up anything. It boils down to this: I can break anything, she can fix anything, and I can pay the bill.
Worship Service: 11 AM & 7 PM
Training 6 PMWed. Service 7 PM
First Assembly of God Hwy 33 and U.S. 70 Biscoe, Arkansas Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M., 6 P.M.
Wednesdays WNYG, Kids Club, Bible Study 7 P.M.
St. John's Baptist Church Biscoe, AR 870-998-2777 Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Rev. William Brownpastor
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ Elder James Clark, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM
Jehovah Community Temple Church 710 Sycamore St, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Ronnie Mosby Sunday 10:30 AM Monday Bible School 7 PM
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Adam Bowman Hwy. 70 West of DeValls Bluff Sunday School-10:00
What more do you need for life to be happy? After 53 years of marriage, we have come to an understanding of our position. When anything is broken, I’m not allowed to touch it. That is the responsibility of the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage. We accept our situation and respect each other’s strengths and weaknesses. The motto in our house is simply this: “I break it, she fixes it.” I thought about a Bible verse, James 1:5-6, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.” I do not base my life on my wisdom, rather on God’s wisdom that He gives abundantly to all who believe in Him.
Dr. James L. Snyder lives in Ocala, FL with the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage.Email jamessnyder51@gmail. com, website www.jamessnyderministries.com
The following property was removed from the
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I'm offering a reward of 25% of the cost listed, when the item is returned in good condition.
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metric socket set $40.00
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claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.
To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the above-mentioned vehicle.
Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.
To Whom it May Concern. A 2012 Ford 150 VIN# 1FTMF1CF9CKE05790 , The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on November 11, 2024 per request of Hazen Police Department, and was towed to storage lot of 1111 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $250.00, and additionally The storage fee due is $50.00 per day and continues to accumulate daily. The administrative fees due are $150.00 for the processing of the lien, the processing of a stolen vehicle report by our Police Department and the processing of certified letters sent to the owner and lien holder (if any) via mail. The above amounts do not reflect the 11% tax that is due upon releasing the vehicle. Tower storage & administrative costs are accuring daily as legal liability of the owner, Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority lien on the said vehicle and its contents for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and the lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.
To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Monday-Friday 8am5pm, and provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.
Please contact us immediately at 870-255-3305 if you wish to pick up the above-mentioned vehicle.
Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.
Bison whip Hector, to face Junction City again
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Carlisle Bison took their first step towards their first-ever sanctioned state title Friday night, beating Hector 45-6 in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs at Fred C. Hardke Field. With the win, the Bison improve to 11-0 and will host Junction City in the quarterfinal round this Friday. It will be the second meeting between the two teams this year.
Carlisle beat the Dragons 41-20 on Sept. 6. In that game, the Bison trailed 7-6 at halftime before pulling away for the victory.
“It’s going to be a dogfight,” Carlisle coach Gary Wilson said. “We expect it to be one. There aren’t really any easy games at this point. If you made it this far in the season, you’re a good football team. There aren’t any bad ones left. “We’ll have to play really well again, but it’s going to be that way the rest of the way through.”
In Carlisle’s win over Hector, quarterback Ty Tanksley threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. Jaden Elliott had two rushing touchdowns. Isaiah Powell and Kaiden Clingmon each caught touchdown
passes. Tyler Thrift
returned an interception for a touchdown. Jimmy Cham was 6 for 6 on extra points and kicked a 36-yard field goal.
“I thought it was a really good win for us,” Wilson said. “Hector is a solid football team. Their coaching staff does a great job. Their kids play hard. They are really physical. We knew we had to play well to beat them. I thought, for the most part, we executed really well, minus the coverage on one kickoff return. Other than that, I thought we were solid in all three phases of the game.”
Eagles rally to beat Mineral Springs in first round
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Des Arc Eagles advanced to the quarterfinal round of the Class 2A state playoffs with a 38-24 win over Mineral Springs on Friday night.
Des Arc will play undefeated and No. 2 Conway Christian this Friday in Conway. In the win over Mineral Springs, the Eagles trailed 24-22 early in the fourth quarter. They scored two fourth-quarter touchdowns to get the win.
Daviyon Bell led Des Arc with 124 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 17 carries. He also scored three two-point conversions. Hudson Goodman had 79 yards
rushing and a touchdown on 15 carries. Jamie Collins also scored a two-point conversion. Goodman completed 3 of 6 passes for 68 yards and two touchdowns. Walker Harris and Collins each caught touchdown passes.
Dylan Skarda led the Eagles defense with 12 tackles. Ben Kearby had nine tackles. Cole Eldridge and Harris each had an interception.
“Our young men fought hard in a win-or-go-home game against a steam that was ultra talented and probably the toughest first-round matchup,”
Des Arc coach Brandon Barbaree said. “As the game got tight, our intensity and effort
Hazen’s Landen Adkins carries the ball during the Hornets’ loss to Conway Christian on Friday night in Conway. (Mark Buffalo photo.)
Hornets can’t stop Eagles in playoff loss
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
improved, and we were able to come away with the victory.”
Conway Christian beat Hazen 48-16 in its first playoff game.
“Conway Christian is a just a tough game for us because they are going to try to control the space, and they have some really dynamic players,” Barbaree said. “Their quarterback is among the best we’ve seen. On film, they look like they are really wellcoached and don’t beat themselves. We will have to play a complete game to give ourselves a chance. But this group is a group of fighters that come to work every day and push to be their best. We can’t wait for Friday.”
CONWAY — The Hazen Hornets had issues stopping the Conway Christian Eagles, falling in the first round of the Class 2A state playoffs Friday night, 48-16. With the loss, Hazen ends its season at 5-6. Hazen played the game without starting quarterback JJ Pinkney, who was injured late in the Hornets’ loss to Carlisle the previous week.
“I thought they played hard,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said. “We went in there with a plan, but that plan is hard to executive when the keys to the ignition won’t fit. That is what JJ is. He is the keys. He
is what gets us going. We build everything around him.”
Phoenix Ervin played quarterback for the Hornets.
“I thought he did an outstanding job, being thrown into the fire,” Besancon said. “We played hard, but got down early.”
Conway Christian jumped out to a 21-0 lead.
Hazen looked to make it a game in the second quarter.
After Conway Christian’s third touchdown, the Hornets drove the ball 54 yards in nine plays with Noah Adkins scoring on a five-yard run with 6:03 left in the first half. Landen Adkins scored the twopoint conversion.
Hazen was able to stop
Conway Christian on its next possession, but the Hornets were forced to punt again. This time, the Eagles drove 51 yards in five plays, scoring a touchdown to lead 28-8 at halftime.
“Maybe we could have gone down and scored and cut it to a one-score game,” Besancon said. “We just couldn’t do it.” Hazen’s final touchdown came late in the fourth quarter on a 52yard run by Landen Adkins.
“They are a really good football team,” Besancon said of the Eagles. “In my opinion, they are the best [team in 2A]. They are so balanced. They can run, and they can throw. They are very good on defense. People don’t realize that.”
Tubercu l osis cases rise in Arkansas
(Little Rock, Ark.) –Tuberculosis (TB) is on the rise in Arkansas for adult and pediatric populations. Arkansas Department of Health has recorded over 100
cases in the state as of Nov. 1, 2024, which is the first time in 15 years Arkansas has surpassed 100 TB cases in a year. TB is an airborne
infection caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The bacteria usually attack the lungs, but TB bacteria can attack any part of the body, such as the kidney, spine, and brain. Not everyone infected with TB bacteria becomes sick. The disease can be fatal, though, if not treated properly.
Symptoms may include a cough for three weeks or more as well as chest pain, fever, night sweats, fatigue, and unexplained weight loss. Many cases of TB are misdiagnosed as recurrent pneumonia or bronchitis. Screening is recommended for patients experiencing symptoms and for those with risk factors for severe disease. Risk
factors include those exposed to known cases, those living in congregate settings and those with diabetes, cancer, organ transplants, kidney disease, HIV or weakened immune systems. In Arkansas, TB disproportionally affects African Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Hispanics. Those most at risk of severe complications are babies and young children, the elderly, and the immunocompromised.
If you have been exposed to TB, we ask that you contact the ADH TB Program at 501-6612152.
For more information on TB, visit TuberculosisArkansas Department of Health.
