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Community Calendar of Events Thursday March 17 St Patrick’s Day Thursday March 17 Hazen City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. City Hall Hornet Baseball vs White Hall Hazen Field 4:30 p.m. V/JV Sunday March 20 Spring Begins Monday March 21-25 Spring Break for Hazen School District Wednesday March 23 Spring Break Candy Hunt Hazen Public Library Ages 0 - Pre-K 11:00 a.m. Kindergarten to 2nd - 2:00 a.m. Pre-register by calling 870-255-3570 Thursday March 24 Food Distribution Hazen Methodist Church Drive Through 10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m. Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce
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Hazen School District Superintendent Donnie Boothe gave a presentation about the proposed four-day school week to public stakeholders. Along with him to help answer questions was a panel composed of CFO Sarah Snider, Elementary Principal Tiffany Glover, Elementary Counselor Amber Edge, High School Principal Mark Price, and High School Counselor Janan Sickel.
Hazen School District holds public meeting Holloway receives ASU Honor College scholarship
The Hazen School District held a public meeting on Thursday, March 10, at 6:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium to discuss the possibility of going to a four-day school week beginning with the 2022-23 school year. School board members were present, along with parents. The meeting was led by Superintendent Donnie Boothe and a panel composed of the two principals Tiffany Glover and Mark Price, High School Counselor Janan Sickel, and Chief Financial Officer Sarah Snider. A PowerPoint presentation was given by Boothe explaining the idea, stating that the Personnel Policies Committee had researched the four day week and was interested in seeing if a four-day week would benefit the students, staff, and the district. Arkansas law requires that “each local district will conduct community forums to determine local support and provide continual community input into the success and continuation of four-day school weeks.” Boothe stated that the district had lost 124 students over the past 10 years at a cost to the district of $870,000 annually. The actual decline began in 2017 according to the chart presented, and a second chart projected enrollment to continue to decline through 2029. The current enrollment in the district is 532 students. Boothe said that going to a four-day week might help draw more students to the district. So far, the district has sent surveys out to faculty and staff, parents and guardians, and all of the high school students (grades 7-12). The school board was informed of the possible change at its February meeting, and school administrators have visited other schools of comparable size within Arkansas that have implemented the fourday week. Survey results showed a majority of those surveyed in favor of the plan, but some parents told the panel that after voting positively for the change, they were now against it. Research shows that the idea was widely implemented in 1973 to conserve energy
and reduce operation costs. Little is known about the effects of a four-day week on student outcomes, however. Boothe said that though most research is mixed, it was concluded that there was little change on academic performance of the students either positively or negatively. Some districts have found “an improvement in attendance, both for students and staff, reduced student discipline problems, and an increased student participation in extracurricular activities”. Arkansas schools that have implemented the four-day have reported substantial savings in transportation and substitute costs. Principals and Superintendents from those schools also reported an increase in positive culture and school climate, student enrollment, and the number of highly qualified teacher applications for vacant positions. The four-day format has also been popular among students, parents, and staff members in those schools. The district would save on utilities, fuel, transportation, wear and tear on buses, food, substitute teachers, required salary increases, and minimum wage increases. Other anticipated positive impacts on the district are the recruitment of school choice students, job opportunities for older students, flexibility for students and staff to schedule appointments on the off day, and more family time. Some concerns about the change include the creation of attention problems for younger students, later arrival times from bus routes in the afternoon, child care concerns on off days for working families, and less meals for students in homes of need. The pre-K hours would also be different from the regular K-12 hours. Some solutions to these problems included restructuring recess breaks in the elementary school to spread them throughout the day, increasing the backpack program to provide additional food for the day that students are out of school, and providing afternoon snacks for all students free of charge. (Continued on pg. 3.)
Zackery Holloway received the A State Scholar Scholarship recently. This scholarship is worth $14,000 per year for a total of
$56,000 Only receive to be College State
over four years. 32 applicants this scholarship in the Honors at Arkansas University.
Zackery plans to use the Honors College to help him to help him in his studies in Agriculture Business.
Davenport named Prairie County Officer of the Year LITTLE ROCK, AR – Special Agent Rodney Davenport was honored as Prairie County’s County Officer of the Year at a luncheon hosted by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. The 19th annual Officer of the Year awards and recognition luncheon was held at the Benton Event Center. “The dedication of Special Agent Rodney Davenport to protect and serve keeps Arkansans safe,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “Arkansas is lucky to have men and women in blue who put their lives on the line to protect, often sacrificing so much for our communities.” Every year, Attorney General Rutledge hon-
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Amanda Lou Turner Amanda Lou Turner of Hazen was born on April 27, 1959 to Lynn and Nancy Hayes in Dewitt. She went to be with the Lord on March 4, 2022 at the age of 62. Amanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband James Randal Turner Sr., daughter Mirranda Munnerlyn, sister Martha Turner, sister Dean Watson, brother Troy Hayes, brother T.W. Hayes, brother Wayne Moore and brother Johnny Hayes. She is survived by her son Randy Turner (Britney) of Hazen, sister Sarah Harris of Gillett, sister Clara Neighbors (David) of Lonoke, Mary Duncan (Steve) of Carlisle, grandchildren Nikki, Paige, Alecia, Audrey, Hunter and Maddox, and a host of friends and family. Visitation was held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Old Armory in Hazen, followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m. Burial took place immediately following at the Hazen Cemetery.
James Randal Turner Sr. James Randal Turner Sr. of Hazen was born September 19, 1957 to parents Tom J u n i o r Turner and Liza Elmina T u r n e r (Goodnight) in Dewitt. He went to be with the
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Lord on March 4 2022 at the age of 64. James is preceded in death by his parents, wife Amanda Lou Turner, daughter Mirranda Munnerlyn, sister Mandy Jimenez and brother Lonnie Turner. He is survived by his son Randy Turner (Britney) of Hazen, brother Oscar Turner of Hazen, Walter Turner (Nancy) of Gillett, Virgil Turner (Diane) of Star City, Debbie May McGehee, grandchildren Nikki, Paige, Alecia, Audrey, Hunter and Maddox, and a host of friends and family. Visitation was held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Old Armory in Hazen, followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m. Burial took place immediately following at the Hazen Cemetery.
Mirranda Lousie Munnerlyn Mirranda Lousie Munnerlyn of Carlisle, was born to Amanda Lou Turner and James R a n d a l Turner Sr. in Hazen. She went to be with the Lord of March 4, 2022 at the age of 46. Mirranda was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Michael Munnerlyn, daughter Nikki Smith (Eddie) of Yellville, daughter Paige Green (Jarred) of Brinkley, daughter Alecia Rupe (Braxton) of Austin brother Randy Turner (Britney) of Hazen, grandchildren Jesse, Jake, Jackson, Joseph, Jace, Lexi, Chevy, Jett, Adalynn and Isabelle and a host of friends and family. Visitation was held on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at 1 p.m. at the Old Armory in Hazen, followed by a celebration of life at 2 p.m. Burial took place immediately following at the Hazen Cemetery.
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Frankie Nell Parr Long Frankie Nell Parr Long, 85, of DeWitt passed away March 5, 2022. She was born October 4,1936, in Hazen, AR to William Finch Parr and Lois Anderson. She was a member of First Baptist Church in DeWitt for 48 years
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serving in many capacities throughout the years. She especially loved leading Sunday School, serving as Church Hostess and Church Clerk, volunteering with Vacation Bible School, and singing with the choir. One of her greatest accomplishments was becoming a Master Gardener and sharing her love of gardening with the community. Her meticulous gardening skills were well noted by the beautiful displays of flowers filling her garden and flower beds. She enjoyed serving the community through leading Strong Women classes, volunteering at the Charitable Christian Medical Clinic, and participating in various community clubs. Beyond serving in her community, her talents and hobbies included painting, sewing, and spending time with friends and family. She was selected as Artist of the Month in 1975. She especially loved sewing clothes and dresses for her six granddaughters who affectionately called her “Nana.” Their favorite things to do with Nana included playing skip-bo and dress-up, tea parties, and trips to the farm and the coffee shop. More than anything, she loved family gatherings in her home. Frankie was preceded in death by her parents; one sister Dorothy Lee, brothers Marvin, John, Byzie, Jimmy, and Ernest Parr. Frankie is survived by her husband of 65 years Garland Long; two children: Laura Malik (Jerry) of Center Ridge and Kevin Long (Angela) of Jenks, OK; six granddaughters Amy Malik, Ashley Allen (Manvill), Amber Burns (Sterling), Molly Long, Emily Long, and Betsy Offutt (Cameron); three great-grandchildren Avery, Graham, and Rowan Allen; two sisters Emogene South of Robert Lee, TX and Linda Mitchell of Carlisle; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were March 8 at First Baptist Church with burial in DeWitt Cemetery by Essex Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, 322 W 1st St, DeWitt, AR 72042. www.essexfuneralhome.com
Oasis Helping Hands donates supplies... Oasis Helping hands recently donated 23 boxes full of school supplies to the Des Arc Elementary School. The school was very grateful. (DAES photos.)
PC Master Gardeners elect officers By Chris Weems Roxanne Bradow was elected president of Prairie County Master Gardeners at the meeting March 1 at Hazen Methodist Church Fellowship Hall. Others elected were Amanda Stark, vice president, Rhonda Betzner, secretary, and Chris Weems, reporter. Sue Clayton presided for the meeting with 14 members present. The president recognized Leonard Chamblee as the member with a birthday in March.
The annual Plant Sale date was set for Saturday, April 30, in City Park, the pavillion across from the Community Center The regular meeting time and place of PCMG have been changed to 11:30 a,m, on the first Tuesday of the month and will be held at PC Fairgrounds. Members will bring a brown bag lunch and the person who volunteered to be the food person will bring desserts for all. The work sheets were
revised and after next month members will give their hours online to the DeValls Bluff Extension office. Years of Service Awards for 15 years were given Dee Davis, Gail Norman and Rhonda Betzner. Five year awards went to Roxanne Bradow, Susan Haskins and Leonard Chamblee. Janis Toll won the door prize. The next meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. April 5, at PC Fairgrounds.
Prairie County Sheriff’’s Report As of Friday, March 11th, 2022, the Prairie County Sheriff's Department (PCSD) has 47 individuals' felony and/or misdemeanor charges at the Prairie County Detention Center, located in Des Arc. Michael Munnerlyn was arrested on March 4th for three counts of Capital Murder; Camille Payne was arrested on March 5th for Failure to Appear,
Public Notice Biscoe Waterworks is a public water system subject to regulation under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. Those regulations require the notification of customers whenever a violation occurs. That is the basis for this notice. The violation occurred when the water system failed to retain a qualified, licensed operator for the period of December 2021. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets national standards for drinking water and has established a requirement that certain public water systems must be operated by a qualified operator. The Arkansas Department of Health defines a qualified operator as a person holding an appropriate valid Water Operator’s License based on the type of water system and population served. The system will remain in violation until the requirements of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Arkansas Department of Health’s Water Operator Licensing is met. Failure to meet this requirement does not necessarily mean that the water is unsafe or that alternate sources of water should be used. The water system currently has employees that will test for the required Water Treatment License in March 2022. Should you have any questions concerning this notice, contact the Biscoe Water Department at 870-998-2226 or the Engineering Section of the Department of Health at 501-661-2623.
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Hazen school meeting ________________________________________ (Continued from p. 1) The proposal says that Mondays would be the off days, with 143 actual student days. The school day would run from 7:45 a.m. until 4:06 p.m. The high school schedule would serve breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack during the day, have 56 minute periods, and allow students three minutes to change classes. The elementary school would start at 7:45 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. with an additional free snack served in the afternoon, and restructured recess times to allow for activity throughout the day. Although no schedule was provided, Glover said that the instructional time would increase for the core
subjects. Price said that student enrollment had increased and grades have improved at the Kirby School District where a four-day week has been implemented. The England School District said that “there has been a significant increase in student and teacher morale”. The evening ended with comments by multiple parents who were opposed to the proposed change. Those speaking raised such issues as problems for students with dyslexia and ADD/ADHD, children running the streets on their day off, a decrease in academic performance, lower state test scores, concerns over the
athletic practice schedules, and the need to catch up on studies due to COVID. Boothe attempted to answer some of these concerns, stating that if the project didn’t work then the district could go back to a five-day week. Price said that the Atkins School District has worked with parents and teachers to adjust to any problems that occurred during their change to a shortened school week. Boothe concluded the meeting by saying, “I’m telling you right now, there’s a problem in this district.” Panel members remained after the meeting to talk with parents and hear their concerns.
The City of DeValls Bluff Annual Financial Statement 01/01/2021 to 12/31/2021 Water & Sewer Fund Beginning Balance $603,329.20 Cash Receipts Collections $221,737.08 Other Receipts $20.00 Total Cash Receipts $221,757.08 Total Funds Available $825,086.28 Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance $38,179.32 Other $136,259.97 Salaries $45,751.36 Supplies $2,641.02 Utilities $17,015.33 Transfers $4,048.00 Total Expenditures $243,895.00 Ending Balance Water & Sewer Fund $581,191.28 Natural Gas Fund Beginning Balance $113,764.02 Cash Receipts Other Receipts $10,115.10 Collections $110,020.07 Total Cash Receipts $120,135.17 Total Funds Available $233,899.19 Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance $3,489.15 Other $75,882.74 Salaries $68,507.86 Supplies $1,526.39 Utilities $10,121.22 T o t a l Expenditures $159,527.36 Ending Balance Natural Gas Fund $74,371.83 DHS Repair & Maintenance Fund Beginning Balance $33,982.83 Cash Receipts Rental Income $7,767.96 Other Receipts $49.21 Total Cash Receipts $7,817.17 Total Funds Available $41,800.00 Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance $811.16 Other $1,639.50 Contract Labor $3,000.00 Supplies $295.70 Total Expenditures $5,746.36 Ending Balance DHS Repair & Maintenance Fund $36,053.64 General Fund Beginning Balance Cash Receipts Rental Income Other Receipts State Turnback Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance Other Salaries Supplies Utilities Transfers Total Expenditures Ending Balance General Fund
$66,711.43 $39,740.04 $303,104.63 $9,782.44 $352,627.11 $419,338.54 $51,301.50 $89,419.26 $119,441.85 $1,969.08 $4,421.50 $66,480.88 $333,034.07 $86,304.47
Twin City Riverfront Park Fund Beginning Balance $6,635.83 Cash Receipts Camping Fees $3,470.60
Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available Expeditures Other Utilities Repair & Maintenance Supplies Total Expenditures Ending Balance Twin City Riverfront Park Fund
$3,470.60 $10,106.43 $524.00 $1,986.09 $1,405.10 $93.54 $4,008.73 $6,097.70
Police Department Act 988 Beginning Balance $2,971.90 Cash Receipts Other Receipts $600.00 Total Cash Receipts $600.00 Total Funds Available $3,571.90 Ending Balance Police Department Act 988 $3,571.90 DeValls Bluff Police Equipment & Expense Beginning Balance $2,068.68 Cash Receipts Other Receipts $0.74 Total Cash Receipts $0.74 Total Funds Available $2,069.42 Expeditures Other $546.05 Total Expenditures $546.05 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Police Equipment & Expense Fund $1,523.37 Street Fund Beginning Balance $139,135.58 Cash Receipts Other Receipts $43,971.55 State Turnback $49,035.72 Total Cash Receipts $93,007.27 Total Funds Available $232,142.85 Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance $3,180.39 Other $37,378.57 Salaries $37,478.95 Supplies $7,436.45 Utilities $8,858.41 Total Expenditures $94,332.77 Ending Balance Street Fund $137,810.08 Fire Department Expense & Equipment Beginning Balance $54,956.17 Cash Receipts Other $68,344.96 Fee & Permits $100.00 Total Cash Receipts $68,444.96 Total Funds Available $123,401.13 Expeditures Repairs & Maintenance $6,959.79 Other $56,579.24 Supplies $8,408.04 Utilities $5,169.58 Fire Fighter Reimb $17,500.17 Total Expenditures $94,616.82 Ending Balance Fire Department Expense & Equipment $28,784.31 District Court Fund Beginning Balance Cash Receipts Fine Income Total Cash Receipts Total Funds Available
$484.30 $83,711.91 $83,711.91 $84,196.21
Expeditures Court Disbursements $83,236.91 Total Expenditures $83,236.91 Ending Balance Municipal Court Fund $959.30 DeValls Bluff Fire Department Act 833 Fund Beginning Balance $1,167.22 Cash Receipts Act 833 Distribution $11,534.97 Total Cash Receipts $11,534.97 Total Funds Available $12,702.19 Expeditures Other $450.00 Supplies $1,000.00 Total Expenditures $1,450.00 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Fire Department Act 833 Fund $11,252.19 DeValls Bluff Levee District Investors Beginning Balance $2,289.04 Cash Receipts Other Receipts $1.05 Total Cash Receipts $1.05 Total Funds Available $2,290.09 Expeditures Utilities $390.55 Total Expenditures $390.55 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Levee District Investors $1,899.54 DeValls Bluff Criminal Justice Fund Beginning Balance $7,276.04 Cash Receipts Court $1,090.98 Total Cash Receipts $1,090.98 Total Funds Available $8,367.02 Expenditures Salary $5,416.67 Total Expenditures $5,416.67 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Criminal Justice Fund $2,950.35 Court Automation Fund Beginning Balance $8,643.54 Cash Receipts Court $3,018.00 Total Cash Receipts $3,018.00 Total Funds Available $11,661.54 Expenditures Court Tech $3,655.37 Total Expenditures $3,655.37 Ending Balance DeValls Bluff Court Automation Fund $8,006.17 City Beautification Fund Beginning Balance Expenditures Supplies $302.98 Other $862.00 Total Expenditures Ending Balance DeValls Bluff City Beautification Fund Bond Indebtedness Water & Sewer Bonds2038 #3 Well 2028 Street Bond 2023 F& M Backhoe Loan 2026 Date Free of Debt Total Debt
2038
$3,837.35
$1,164.98 $2,672.37 $432,248.20 $16,735.21 $145,000.00 $66,551.08
$660,534.49
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Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Plea Day results for January 18 DES ARC PLEA DAY RESULTS 59NCR-21-23 Eddie Allen Varnell – possession with purpose to delivery controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. 59NCR-21-27 Jordan Donell Holloway – kidnapping, 1st degree battery. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-19 Michael D. Farrish – tampering with physical evidence, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-25 Michael D. Farrish – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-19-15 Ethan Jamal Holmes – aggravated assault, fleeingfelony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death. 59NCR-20-24 William Dakota Galvan – rape, 2nd degree sexual assault. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-14-11 Dennis Gene Atkins – possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia, probation revocation. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-17-29 Nicholas Allen Towell – kidnapping, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a minor, resisting arrest, interference with emergency communication. Reset to March. 15, 2022. 59NCR-18-46 Ethan D. Reaves – failure to appear on felony revocation. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-19-46 Jeffery Authur Jordan – kidnapping, 3rd degree domestic battering, aggravated assault-family or household member. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-19-61 Julie Lynn Roberts – misdemeanor criminal trespass, possession controlled substance. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-20-14 Johnnie Ray Whaley – possession controlled substance x 2. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-20-16 Whitney Scruggs – theft of property, 1st degree criminal mischief. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-20-18 Jerod
Blake Spires – fleeingfelony-vehicle or conveyance, substantial danger of death. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-12 Kimberly Ann Bell – possession controlled substance. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-13 Shonda Marie Cupples – possession controlled substance. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-16 Courtney Crystal Young – second degree battery, abuse of an adult endangered or impaired person. Sentenced to 36 months probation, plus court costs and fines. 5 9 N C R - 2 1 - 1 7 Krischarna L. Rockins – 3rd degree endangering the welfare of a minor, possession controlled substance x 2, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-21 Doug Caruthers – possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-22 Doug Caruthers – possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-24 Joshua S Snead – possession controlled substance. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-26 Scott Allen Brewer – residential burglary, breaking or entering. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-28 Fred J. Johnson – fleeingfelony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-29 Christy King Priest – 1st degree criminal mischief. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-32 Legend W. Mills – misdemeanor appeal. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-33 Hagan Roberts – misdemeanor appeal. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-34 Jeremy Walker - fleeing-felonyvehicle or conveyancesubstantial danger of death. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-35 Bobbie Nocole Jordan – theft by receiving. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-37 Julie Roberts – theft of property, possession controlled substance. Reset to March 15, 2022.
Legal Notice IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DAVID LYNN DUCH, deceased Case No. 59SPR-20-5
NOTICE Last known address of Decedent: 1009 E. Washington Street Hazen, Arkansas Date of Death: January 7, 2020 An instrument dated January 21, 2016 was admitted to probate on February 9, 2022 in the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas, Probate Division, as the Last Will and Testament of the abovenamed Decedent, and the undersigned has been appointed personal representative thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will can be affected only by filing a petition within
the time provided by law. All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, duly verified, to the undersigned within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of this Notice or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in the estate. Claims for injury or death caused by the negligence of the Decedent shall also be filed within six (6) months from the date of the first publication of the Notice, or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit in such estate. This Notice first published the 9th day of March, 2022. Jeri Ruth Duch Personal Representative 1009 E. Washington Street Hazen, Arkansas 72064 Adrienne M. Griffis Dover Dixon Horne PLLC Attorneys for the Estate 425 W. Capitol Ave., Suite 3700 Little Rock, AR 72201
59NCR-21-38 Melody Joyce Pace – fraudulent use of a credit or debit card. Reset to March 15, 2022. 5 9 N C R - 2 1 - 8 Christopher Lee Travis – theft of property, fraudulent use of a credit or debit card, residential burglary. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-20-15 David O. Swindle – possession firearms by certain persons. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-20-17 David O. Swindle – rape. Reset to March 15, 2022 59NCR-13-43 Jacob Ray Collins – unlawful p o s s e s s i o n depressants/stimulants. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-13-45 Joshua Collins – delivery of controlled substance x2. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-13-59 & 16-31 Jacob Ray Collins – possession drug paraphernalia x2. Reset to March 15, 2022. Warrant issued. 59NCR-15-15 Ethan D. Reaves – furnishing possessing using delivering prohibited articles. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-16-31 Joshua Lynn Collins – theft of property. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-19-72 Eddie Allen Varnell – possession drug paraphernalia x2. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-20-8 Eddie Varnell – possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-1 James H. Heffington – theft of property, 1st degree criminal mischief, commercial burglary. Reset to March 14, 2022. Demarkus Dreshawn Burks – possession controlled substance. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-14 Talley J. Sanner – theft of property. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-15 Talley J. Sanner – theft of property. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-2 James H. Heffington – theft of property, theft of scrap metal, breaking or entering. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59NCR-21-31 Talley Joe Sanner – violation
of no contact order, aggravated assault-family or household member, residential burglary. Reset to March 15, 2022. 5 9 N C R - 1 9 - 5 Christopher Lee Travis – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to March 15, 2022. DEVALLS BLUFF PLEA DAY RESULTS 59SCR-21-28 Mary Elizabeth Byrd – 1st degree battery, aggravated assault, criminal attempt. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-20-74 Alphonso Sullivan – aggravated assault. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-29 Charles Joseph Jackson, Jr. – tampering with physical evidence, fleeing-felonyvehicle or conveyancesubstantial danger of death, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-37 Terry Mertens – aggravated assault, 1st degree terroristic threatening, carrying a weapon. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-47 Herbert Gray, III – theft by receiving, fleeing-felonyvehicle or conveyancesubstantial danger of death. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-6 Jeffrey Thomas Shamoon - possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to March 14, 2022. 5 9 S C R - 2 0 - 2 0 Christopher C. Clayton – rape, sexual indecency with a child, 2nd degree sexual assault. Reset for April 18, 2022. 59SCR-20-38 Daniel Jamal Jackson – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia, possession firearms by certain persons, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-20-4 Zachary Foster – aggravated assault. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-20-59 Dianna Gonzalez – possession controlled substance, trafficking controlled substance. Reset to March 14, 2022.
59SCR-21-10 Joseph J. Moseley – indecent exposure, 3rd degree sexual assault, distributing possessing viewing matter depicting child sex. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-13 Sylvester Edward Williams – tampering with physical evidence, fleeing-felonyvehicle or conveyancesubstantial danger of death, possession with purpose to delivery controlled substance x3. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59SCR-18-1 Corey O. Kelly – failure to appear on felony, probation revocation. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-18-12 Lawrence Adkins, Jr. – possession with purpose to deliver. Reset to May 16, 2022. 59SCR-19-60 Jonathan Humbert – 2nd degree domestic battering. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-19-62 Amber I. Ballard Ingle – possession of controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-19-79 Jeremy Lane Sayger – theft of property, residential burglary. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-19-80 Phillip Vernon May – commercial burglary, theft of property. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-19-84 Julie Lynn Roberts – aggravated assault. Reset to March 15, 2022. 5 9 S C R - 1 9 - 9 0 Demarkus D. Burks – theft of property x2, commercial burglary, theft by receiving. Reset to March 15, 2022. 59SCR-20-39 James Dawson Anderson – kidnapping, 2nd degree battery, aggravated assault, 1st degree terroristic threatening. Reset to March 14, 2022. 5 9 S C R - 2 0 - 4 5 Demarkus Dreshawn Burks – theft by receiving. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-20-47 Larry Shae Humbert – residential burglary. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-20-48 Jonathan Humbert – 1st degree terroristic threatening, residential burglary. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-20-50 Michael J. Garrison – tampering
with physical evidence, fleeing, possession controlled substance. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-20-54 Tommy Swain Barbee, Jr. – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-20-61 Jermaine Allen Jones, Jr. – rape. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-20-63 Leroy Mitchell Couch, III – aggravated assault, 2nd degree unlawful discharge of firearm in vehicle. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-20-69 Corey Kelly – theft by receiving. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-12 Lacy B. Taylor – tampering with physical evidence, possession with purpose to delivery controlled substance x2, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-2 Talley Joe Sanner – possession firearms by certain persons. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-22 James D. Anderson – aggravated assault, rape, 2nd degree domestic battery, fleeing-felony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death, kidnapping. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-25 Lacy B. Taylor – fleeing. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-33 Eric E. Cohen – theft by receiving-firearm, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia to manufacture controlled substance, defacing a firearm, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-39 Eric E. Cohen – 1st degree terroristic threatening, intimidating a witness. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-4 Corey D. Kelly – possession drug paraphernalia, possession firearms by certain persons. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-49 Daniel D. Stivers – theft of property, breaking or entering. Reset to March 14, 2022. 59SCR-21-5 Eric E. Cohen – possession controlled substance. Reset to March 14, 2022.
COSL announces tax auction Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land announced that his office will auction tax-delinquent land in Prairie County on Wednesday, March 23, at 2 p.m. The auction will be held at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc, with registration beginning at 1:30 p.m. This year, the COSL office will auction two years’ worth of properties to catch up with the year of auctions missed in 2020 due to the COVID19 pandemic. “This will catch us up so that we’re current on all sales,” Land said. Prospective bidders can find an online Public Auction Catalog, including a buyer’s guide; statutes governing sales; auction date, time and location; and a complete listing of parcels offered. This resource is on the Commissioner’s website, www.cosl.org, and is regularly updated. The website also includes an instructional video demonstrating how to research information
about each parcel available for sale. “We open the bidding at the amount of taxes, penalties and interest due,” Land said. “Anyone who has delinquent property going up for auction should be aware they only have 10 business days after the auction to redeem property sold there.” Bidders must register for the auction, but the registration is free. The first $100 of any parcel’s purchase price must be paid in cash, while the remainder may be paid by cash, check or credit card. “Property taxes help fund schools, roads, libraries and public services including ambulances,” Land said. “Everyone benefits from paying those taxes — and the property owner benefits from paying on time, by avoiding interest and penalties on delinquent taxes.” Properties that do not sell at auction will appear on the COSL’s post-auction sales list 30
days after the auction date. From there, they can be purchased through an online auction system. Another instructional video on the COSL website demonstrates that process to bidders. Owners of delinquent parcels may redeem those delinquent taxes
online at www.cosl.org using a credit or debit card. Those who prefer to pay by check or money order can print a Petition to Redeem from the website or call the office at 501-324-9422 to request the petition, which must accompany their payment.
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INVITATION TO BID INVITATION TO BID Des Arc Housing Authority is accepting sealed bids for Yard Maintenance till noon, March 18, 2022. Specifications are on file at Des Arc Housing Authority Office, 505 S 2nd St., Des Arc AR 72040. Bids will be opened at 5:00 PM, March 18, 2022. The Housing Authority reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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Carlisle baseball team ranked 6th in Class 2A By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor The Carlisle Bison baseball team, ranked 6th in Class 2A in the preseason rankings by Scorebook Live, are 3-2 on the season after a 150 win over Riverview on Thursday night at Rockefeller Park. The Bison scored 3 runs in the first, 8 in the second and 4 in the third to get the win by the run rule. Carlisle’s Holden Jones led the Bison, going 3 for 4 with 3 RBIs. David Hayes had 2 hits. Also getting hits were Jonathan Pickard, Zach Busic, Noah Seidenschwarz, James Sullivan and Hayden Ingle. Pickard, Busick, and Seidenschwarz scored 2 runs each. Also scoring were Jones, Sullivan, Dalton Ward and Joe
Cook. Busick had a home run. Hayes had 2 doubles. Eli Roberts got the win, pitching a 3-inning no hitter. He struck out 3 while throwing only 32 pitches. Carlisle also beat Bald Knob 10-0 last week. Carlisle led 1-0 after one inning. The Bison scored 3 runs in the third and 6 in the seventh. Jones was 3 for 4 to lead the Bison. Seidenschwarz, Roberts and Cook had 2 hits each. Also getting hits were Pickard and Ward. Jones led the Bison with 2 runs. Also scoring were Hayes, Busick, Seidenschwarz, Pickard, Cook, Ward, Nick Webb and Sullivan. Jones pitched six innings to get the win. He struck out 9 in the victory.
County to lease graders The Prairie County Quorum Court met n a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 8, at 6:00 p.m. with Justices Levi Childress, Bobby Willeford, Judy Hinson, Gary King, Jordan Smith, Paul Hooks, and Lawrence Holloway in attendance along with Attorney Abram Skarda, County Treasurer Tamara Dabney, and County Clerk Gaylon Hale. Holloway was elected to be in charge of the meeting. The court voted to pass an ordinance allowing the county judge and clerk to lease two new 2022 CAT150 road graders for three years
at a cost of $3550 per month for both. The lease with Caterpillar Financial Services will extend for three years with no bids required. According to Holloway, buying the 2018 graders that the county is now using is not feasible due to the high cost of maintenance. No other departmental reports were given, but Hooks asked that Greg Tenison or some other Road Department person give a report on the Road Department work. Hooks also said that there was a beaver problem on Wolf Creek Road which is causing flooding.
Shrimp on ice... The Hazen First United Methodist Men’s annual shrimp supper was a big success this year despite the fact that it was held in the snow this year. The event was drive-through only and according to David Hardke, 551 plates were sold, an all-time high. The snow began just before the sale started at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 11, and continued throughout the evening.
DeValls Bluff to begin charging camper fees By Lisa Mills At the March 10th City Council meeting, an ordinance was passed to require a temporary resident permit for campers and RVs. A $25 permit must be purchased from the city for any campers and RVs residing on any lot with a water and sewer hookup. The permit will be valid for a 30 day period. Any camper/RV located on a lot for more than 30 days must have a separate water meter, electrical and sewer hookup and pay the monthly trash pickup fee.. The need for this permit comes from extra city fees that permanent res-
idents pay and extra trash pickup required when campers/RVs are using the city services. Anyone in violation of this ordinance will be charged $25 per day. Mayor Dodson reported that H will be interviewing candidates for Police Chief this week. He also reported that the city did not receive the “Fun Park” grant and will re-apply this year. Dodson reported that the city had to pay $3,350 for repairs to the external wall at the “Pizza Parlor” building owned by Alan Childress due to damage caused when the city owned building next door was demolished.
He also said that while assessing the damage it was discovered that erosion is causing foundations to crack and is beginning to cause damage to the street (Hwy 70). He said that he had people from the Natural Resources Conservation Service come look at the damage and they suggested he also contact the state since the street is a state highway. He is waiting to hear recommendations from the two agencies. City Attorney Mike Stuart presented the mayor a contract between the city and David Hilsdon as engineer for the water and
sewer project. The council approved a motion to have the Mayor and Recorder/Treasurer sign the contract. Sheriff Rick Hickman’s report included 119 patrols and 2 subject removals, 3 suspicious activities calls, 1 theft report, 1 medical call and 2 general information calls. Attending the meeting were Mayor Brian Dodson and council members Richard Henry, Marie Flanagan, Raymond Watson, Lalisa Wright and Carol Griffin. Leah Wileford acted as Recorder/Treasurer in the absence of Darlene Conner.
Carlisle library holds March “Fun Days” The Carlisle Public Library kicked off the month of March with an exciting game of kickball while the weather was nice on Family Fun Friday on March 4th, then the kids made some pretzel shamrock lollipops for Kids Cooking Club on March
7th. For Creation Station held on March 10th, the attendees made some really cool and colorful popsicle stick bird feeders! The kids are loving the programs that the library is offering and invite others to come and join in the fun.