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(Hazen and Carlisle students metal at Star Events. See p. 14.)
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Community Calendar of Events Thursday December 2 Bingo Hazen Public Library 11:00 a.m. Saturday December 4 Carlisle Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade Tuesday December 7 Bingo at the Hazen Senior Citizen Center 12:00 p.m. Thursday December 9 DeValls Bluff City Council meeting DVB City Hall 6:00 p.m. Tuesday December 14 Prairie County Quorum Court meeting Des Arc Courthouse Annex 6:00 p.m. Santa Claus at the Hazen Library 3:00-5:00 p.m. Thursday December 16 Hazen City Council meeting City Hall 6:00 p.m. Santa Claus at the DeValls Bluff Library 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Serving all of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Hazen Police seize drugs on I-40 Bralyn Wadlington is now in custody at the Prairie County Detention Center after a high speed chase on Interstate 40 that took place on Thursday, November 18, 2021. Wadlington, a 25 year old black male, was travelling eastbound on I-40 when Hazen Police Chief Bradley Taylor noticed that Wadlington’s Ford Crown Victoria was weaving in and out of traffic without using traffic signals and moving at a faster rate of speed than the other vehicles on the road around the 196 mile marker. Taylor attempted to make a traffic stop, but when he
turned on his lights and siren, Wadlington continued to travel east, reaching speeds of 107 miles per hour. Wadlington took the
Biscoe exit off Interstate 40, first traveling north on Highway 33, and then getting back on the interstate heading west. Assisted by Hazen
Police Officer Teddy Walker, Taylor performed a pursuit intervention technique (PIT) which caused Wadlington to lose con-
trol of his vehicle, forcing him into the median. Wadlington then jumped out of his vehicle and ran into a cotton field where he was apprehended. After a search of Wadlington's vehicle the officers found two large bags of marijuana with a total gross weight of two pounds and nine ounces. Baggies and a scale were also found in the car. Wadlington was charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and fleeing by vehicle, both Class D felonies, and fleeing on foot, a Class A misdemeanor, along with several traffic violations.
Des Arc Lions Club announces Peace Poster winners By Vicki Stephens The Des Arc Lions Club sponsored their annual Peace Poster Contest this November. There were 49 entrees representing the ages 11-13. The theme for this years’ posters was “We are all connected.” The first place winner was Eden Huffstickler. Eden is 12 years old and in the 6th grade. She is the daughter of Kelcie and Tyler Huffstickler of Des Arc. Eden received $100 from the Des Arc Lions Club. Her poster will also be entered into the District and State poster contests. The second place winner was Baylee Partain. She is the daughter of Brandy and Andy Holland of Des Arc. Baylee is 13 years old and in the 7th grade at Des Arc Junior High School. As 2nd place winner, Baylee received $50. Pastor Eddie Addison, president of the Des Arc Lions Club and the Lions Club members thank all of the students who par-
First Place Winner Eden Huffstickler ticipated in the Peace Poster Contest this fall. The club members also want to express their sincere thanks to Lori DeVore, the Des Arc Schools Art teacher, for letting her students participate in the contest.
The Des Arc Chamber of Commerce will be holding it's annual Miss Merry Christmas Pageant this Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center. The Christmas Parade will follow at 2:30.
Every Monday 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Covid vaccine booster offered at Prescription Shop in Hazen Last Monday of every month at the Carlisle Public Library from 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Second Place Winner Baylee Partain
DeValls Bluff Council votes to reinstate police department The DeValls Bluff City Council met for a short special meeting on Tuesday, November 23, in the DeValls Bluff City Hall to consider three different matters: reinstating the city’s police department, voting to give city employees a bonus, and hiring a gas consultant. Present along with Mayor Brian Dodson and Recorder/Treasurer Darlene Connor were Councilmembers Richard Henry, Alice Metcalf, Raymond Watson, and Carol Griffin and Leah Woodall.
The council decided to hire an officer for the newly reinstated police department, and made plans to advertise the position. “This is really serious, and I don’t want us to take it (the choice of the officer) lightly,” Dodson said. Presently the Prairie County Sheriff’s Department is patrolling the city. The council also voted unanimously to give city employees a bonus that would be given out by Thanksgiving. The third order of business was the hiring of a gas consultant. The person who presently holds
this position is on a contract that pays him a set amount each month whether he does any work for the city or not. Dodson said that the new gas consultant, Michael Lindsay, would not have a contract with the city and would only charge the city when he did work for it. The mayor also said that he intends for two of the city utilities workers to get certified in natural gas. It will cost the city $1200 to get them certified. All members agreed with the plan except for Richard Henry, who voted no.
Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce
Food for Thanksgiving...
and the Please call F&M Bank (255-3042) or The Grand Prairie Herald (255-4538) to list events.
Oasis Helping Hands, of the Oasis Church of Hazen, handed out thirty Thanksgiving dinners this past Tuesday, November 23. These dinners were donated to the outreach program by Boiling Enterprise of Stuttgart, AR. Oasis Helping Hands also does a food handout each month, through the Arkansas Food Bank. The next food handout will be on Wednesday, December 15th. These food handouts are at a first come first serve basis. If you would like to see more of your local outreach, and what they are doing to impact our communities, the outreach center is always posting updates on their social media page, which is on Facebook, under Oasis Helping Hands.
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