This Week's Grand Prairie Herald

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Volume 121 Number 19 - USPS 225-680

Serving all of Prairie County and the Grand Prairie

Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Community Calendar of Events

May 9-12 Hazen Elementary Book Fair Elementary Library

Seniors at Hazen High School ended last week with their Senior Day festivities. The day began with a parade down Highway 70 and ended with a walk down the HHS hallways one more time. (See more pictures on page 5.)

Local police capture armed robbers in DeValls Bluff

Tuesday May 10 Quorum Court meeting 6:00 p.m.

Thursday May 12 DeValls Bluff City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.

City Hall Sunday May 15 Hazen High School Graduation Hornets Nest 2:00 p.m.

The get-away car, a Chevy Cobalt was occupied by two white males was disabled near Metcalf-Newsome Road.

Members of the Hazen and DeValls Bluff Police Departments answered a call on Friday, May 6, at noon to the Breaktime convenience store on Hwy. 70 in DeValls Bluff after two people entered the store and demanded money.

Hazen Police Chief Bradley Taylor, Officer Josh Middleton and Canine Officer Clayton Dillion answered the call pursued the dark blue Chevy Cobalt car from Metcalf Road until it was knocked into a field using a PIT maneuver. The driver, identified as Willie Hambrick, was captured and placed under arrest.

He was carrying a HiPoint style pistol and also had a silver, smaller style pistol in his possession. His accomplice, a juvenile, fled on foot and was apprehended by Dillion. The two stole over $1000 from the store.

Hambrick was charged with Aggrevated Robbery, Theft of Property, and Possession of a Fire Arm by a Certain Person.

The juvenile was charged with Aggrevated Robbery, Theft of Property, and Fleeing.

Both are being held in the Prairie County Jail.

WoodmenLife helps cheerleaders

Tuesday May 17 Des Arc City Council Meeting 6:00 p.m.

Thursday May 19 Hazen High School Athletes Banquet 6:00 p.m.

Pavillion across from the Community Center Saturday May 21 Stuttgart Kiwanis Club Classic Car Show 412 S Main Stuttgart

Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of Commerce and the

Please call F&M Bank (255-3042) or The Grand Prairie Herald (255-4538) to list events.

WoodmenLife Chapter 621, Carlisle, made a monetary donation to the Carlisle Junior cheerleaders to help with the purchase of their new uniforms. This is a picture of the new incoming 2022 / 2023 Junior cheerleader squad.

Des Arc FFA holds banquet

PC Master Gardener scholarship winners...

By Lisa Mills The Des Arc FFA Chapter held a banquet and auction on April 30th.

Guests enjoyed bidding on silent auction items, followed by a BBQ dinner. FFA Sponsor Louis List presented awards to students, followed by a live auction. Many auction items were made by the FFA students. Other items were donated by local and area business-

es and residents.

The awards given at the banquet include the CDE Awards: Andrew Madar, Avery Richards, Michael McCoy, Trevor Harrell, Aiden Davis, Elvis Inman, Zackery Holloway, Chandler Rupe; the Greenhand Degree: Elvis Inman, Avery Richards, Kierra Lee, Chandler Rupe, Aiden Davis, Hunter Harrell, Trevor Harrell; and Chapter Degree:, Zackery Holloway,

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Brady Holder, Michael McCoy, and Andrew Madar.

Congratulations to Zackery Holloway and Seth Lisko for receiving Prairie County Master Gardener Scholarships for $500 each. Seth will be attending ASU Beebe, and Zackery will be attending ASU Jonesboro Honors College.

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Robert W. Chedister Beloved husband, father, and grandfather, Robert W. Chedister, 72, went home to be with his Lord, surrounded by his family, on May 2, 2022.

Born in Hazen, Arkansas, Major General Chedister was commissioned through the University of Arkansas Air Force ROTC program as a distinguished graduate in 1972.

Excelling through the ranks in diverse management and leadership positions, General Chedister served as a test squadron commander, deputy operations group commander, systems program director for a major weapon system, and during his final assignment at Eglin AFB in Florida, he was I n s t a l l a t i o n Commander and Air Armament Center Commander, while also serving as the Air Force’s Program Executive Officer for Weapons. A test pilot with more than 3,000 flight hours, he was a leader and innovator in crucial weapons development programs, which have paid great dividends in our Nation’s defense. A true people person and motivator, his leadership style was contagious, as he set the example from the front, encouraging and empowering others to perform at their very highest levels.

After serving 33 years in the Air Force, General Chedister’s vigorous and effective leadership continued within the greater com-

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munity surrounding Eglin AFB, contributing significantly to numerous organizations. He served as Chairman of the Air Force Armament Museum Board of Directors and as Vice Chairman of the Emerald Coast Military Affairs Council, along with other extremely worthwhile boards and committees.

While serving his community, he also maximized his Air Force experience and expertise in leadership positions with key defense contractors, again contributing to the readiness of our armed forces.

“ChedBob” was a great man, a dedicated patriot, and an extremely loved father and grandfather. His legacy is honored to be carried on by his family, and all were blessed for the time spent in his company.

Major Awards and Decorations: Distinguished Service Medal, Legion of Merit with Oak Leaf Cluster, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, and Air Force Commendation Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. Also earned Commander’s Trophy at USAF Undergraduate Pilot Training and graduated top of the class.

General Chedister was preceded in death by his father and mother, Willard R. Chedister and Margaret E. Chedister. He is survived by his wife, Trecia Chedister, 3 sons, Gabriel Chedister (Julie and Allie), Bradley Chedister (Michelle and Brooke), and Oluyomi Faminu (Debbie and Gabriel), sister, Barbara Cowan (Bobby Cowan), and grandchildren Allie Chedister, Gabriel Faminu, and Brooke Hancock.

VFW. Ruby was employed with the Van Heusen Shirt Factory in Hazen.

She also worked for more than 30 years as a Sales Representative for Avon and Mary Kay Cosmetics before she retired.

Her granddaughter Andrea Joy Edmondson; her parents Russell Penn Sr. and Sylvia Penn, two brothers: David Penn Sr. and Darrell Penn Sr., two sisters: Clara Penn-Fisher and Lorene Penn-Thomas all preceded Ruby in death.

Survivors are: five daughters: Rita McElwaine, Paula Smith and Rena’ Edmondson all of Hazen, AR; Joelena Wilson of Lonoke, AR; and Bonita Nash of Little Rock, AR; nine grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren and four great grandchildren; two brothers: Russell (Neldia) Penn Jr. of Des Arc, AR; and Joseph (Donna) Penn of Queen Creek, AZ; two sisters: Luada Smith of Hazen, AR; and Lendoria Penn of LaMesa, CA; her godson Leonard (Faye) Washington of Hazen, AR; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, May 8 at 2 PM at the Hazen Community Center, 986 East Front Street in Hazen with Reverend Russell Penn Jr. officiating.

Interment will take place at Green Grove Cemetery in Hazen by Branscumb Johnson & Gilchrest Funeral Home of Brinkley (870) 734-2772 email: brans c u m b f u n e r a l home1928@yahoo.com and Facebook: Branscumb Funeral Home Pallbearers are: James Earl Sanders, Carlos Moore, Carlton Penn, Chris Curlett, Brian Hooks and Allen Sealy.

Ruby Laverne PennThomas

Arlene R. Burks

Ruby Laverne PennThomas, 82 of Hazen, passed away Monday morning, May 2 at her home.

Ruby was b o r n January 13, 1940 i n To l l v i l l e , Arkansas to Russell Penn Sr. and Sylvia Thurman-Penn.

She was one of nine children born to this union.

Ruby was a member of Jehovah’s Community Temple Church in DeValls Bluff, where she served as a member of the Mother’s Board, BTU Teacher, Sunday school teacher and member of the North Eastern District. She was formerly a member of Prairie Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.

Ruby received her early education from the Biscoe Public School System. She was a 1959 graduate of Biscoe High School.

She later went on to attend beauty school at Velvatex Beauty College in Little Rock.

Ruby was a longtime member of the Eastern Star lodge. She was also a member of the

Arlene R. Burks passed away suddenly on May 7, 2022 in her home.

She was 82 years y o u n g .

She was born on October 25, 1939 in Hazen, Arkansas. She resided in the Brown Grove community of Hazen, Arkansas.

Arlene was preceded in death by her parents, Ella Mae Ricks Bowen and Edward Ricks; her step-father, Dale Bowen; her brother, Junior Ricks, and her first husband, Trennis Raper.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, James Burks; four children, Lelia Jo Raper Zimmerman, Eddie Raper and wife, Sandy, Scott Burks and Jerry Burks and wife, Rachel; 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; her brother, Billy Ricks and her sister, Gerri Slayton both of Illinois.

Arlene lived a full, lively and wonderful life. She loved to travel, read, work with electronics, cook and garden. She was happiest when surrounded by her large and loving family.

She loved her family fiercely.

She was a jokester with a quick wit, great sense of

humor and ready laugh.

She was a respected and loved member of her community, always wanting to help others and see to their needs.

She was an active member of Center Point Missionary Baptist Church and past member of Brown Grove Baptist Church. She is fondly remembered for her fried okra, which she brought to church whenever there was a potluck or bereavement meal.

We will always carry her memory in our hearts.

Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at the Center Point Missionary Baptist Church with visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. prior to the service.

Interment will be in the Center Point Cemetery.

Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.

MFA Scholarship winner...

The winner of the MFA Foundation scholarship from Des Arc High School is Hadley Rita Diane Whittenburg. She is pictured with Scott Mitchell MFA Oil Company, Board of Director, Farmer, and graduate of Des Arc High School; Terry McCallie MFA Manager; and Jeff Goodwin - District Manager. The scholarship is given to help students pursue studies and develop careers that enhance the future of rural America.

Celebrating 50 years...

Congratulations to Leslie and Verna Gaddy who celebrated their 50th anniversary on April 29, 2022.

Hazen Cemetery Donations In Memory of: Velma Prine By Alta & Wesley Oliver Billy & Nona Gail Booth In Memory of: George Pich By: Bobby & Carol Wilson In Memory of; Howard Strohl By: Ronnie & Kathy Simmons In memory of: Mary Ann Geater By: Marie Price In Memory of: Clinton Childers By: Bob Childers Rodger Patterson Donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to directly to the Hazen Cemetery, P.O. Box 92, Hazen, Ar. 72064.

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State Capitol Week in Review From Senator Jonathan Dismang

LITTLE ROCK – Last year the legislature enacted a series of new election laws, and four of them were challenged in court by plaintiffs who argued that they restricted voting rights.

In March the four new laws were stricken by a circuit judge after a trial of four days. He ruled that they were unconstitutional and he issued an injunction ordering that they not be enforced.

In defending the new voting laws the state attorney general filed an urgent appeal at the state Supreme Court.

In April the Supreme Court overturned the lower court injunction. The result, for now, is that the four new voting laws will apply when Arkansas citizens vote in the May 24 primary elections.

These are the four laws under challenge: Act 249 repeals a previous section of the law that allowed voters to sign an affidavit at their polling place if they didn’t bring a photo ID. Under Act 249, if voters fail to show an ID, they must cast a provisional ballot and in order for their votes to be counted they must show an ID to the county board of election

commissioners or the county clerk by noon on the Monday following the election.

Act 728 prohibits people from entering or remaining in an area within 100 feet of the entrance to a voting site while voting is taking place. An exception allows people to enter or leave the building for "lawful purposes."

Proponents of the bill said it aims to prevent voter intimidation, electioneering activities and violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, while objectors said it was overly broad and could prevent nonprofits from distributing food and water.

Act 736 changes the rules for voting with absentee ballots. It states that possession of more than four absentee ballots is presumed to be election fraud.

Previously, possessing 10 or more absentee ballots was presumed to be proof of election fraud.

Act 736 also requires county clerks to provide the county board of election commissioners with a daily count of absentee ballot applications.

A controversial provision in Act 736 directs county clerks to compare signatures on applications for absentee ballots with signa-

tures on the applicant’s voter registration document.

If the signatures don’t match, the clerk will not send an absentee ballot to the applicant. Plaintiffs argued that a person’s signature changes over the years, especially if they get arthritis.

Act 973 moves the deadline when absentee ballots must be turned in to the county clerk, from Monday, the day before the election, to the preceding Friday, before the final weekend of the election season.

One new law that is not being challenged is Act 128, which requires the Secretary of State’s office to post sample ballots on an Internet site.

If you do an Internet search for “Arkansas Voter View,” the site operated by the Secretary of State site will be the first in the list of links. You have to submit information such as your name and date of birth.

If you’re registered to vote your name will appear, along with the address of your polling place and a list of early voting sites. At the bottom of the page are pdf files that can be opened to show sample ballots.

Summer classes at GPAC

The Arts Center of the Grand Prairie has announced the dates for its 2022 summer art camp. The camps are held on Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – Noon.

Students participate in three separate classes every morning taught by professional artist

teachers covering ceramics and a wide variety of art mediums.

Tuition for the classes is $75.00 inclusive.

CAMP ONE K THRU 5TH GRADE JUNE 6TH Openings for 2/3 and 4/5 are still available.

CAMP TWO

K THRU 5TH GRADE JUNE 20TH Openings for all grades still available.

CAMP THREE K THRU 5TH GRADE JULY 11TH Openings for all grades still available.

For more information, go to https://www.grandprairiearts.com/.

Prairie County Election Commission Notification Preferential Primary, Non-Partisan General & Annual School Election May 24, 2022 Early Voting May 9, 2022 to May 23,2022 SAMPLE BALLOTS

Voters wishing to cast an early voting ballot will begin on Monday, May 9, 2022 between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM at the Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Courthouses. Saturday voting hours will be from 10 AM to 4 PM. The last day for casting an early voting ballot is Monday, May 23, 2022 at 5 PM. Early Voting and Absentee Ballot tabulation will begin at 4 PM in the County Clerk’s office at the Des Arc Courthouse on May 24, 2022.

May 24, 2022 Polls will open 7:30 AM and close at 7:30 PM Polling Sites: 1.

Belcher /Tyler-----Slovak Community Center 2.

Bullard/Hickory Plains---Hickory Plains Methodist Church 3.

Calhoun-----Sand Hill Fire Station 4.

Center/Union----Prairie County Fairgrounds 5.

Des Arc------North Side Community Center 6.

Hazen Ward 1,2,3 and Hazen Country ---Hazen Civic Center 7.

Lower Hill City/Lower Hill Country and Upper Hill ---Biscoe Fire Station 8.

Roc Roe City/Country-----Ulm Community Center 9.

Wattensaw City/ Country----DeValls Bluff City Hall 10.

White River, Ward 1,2,3 and White River Country----Des Arc Methodist Church After the polls closed the precinct ballots will be tabulated at the Prairie County Courthouse in Des Arc. The Prairie County Election Commission along with the Prairie County Clerk office will tabulate the unofficial results from the voting machines. The Prairie County Election Commission will certify the official results within 15 days after the election to the Arkansas Secretary of State office.

A list of election officials working the May 24, 2022 Preferential Primary, NonPartisan and Annual School Board Election will be posted on May 1, 2022 in the Prairie County Clerk’s office in Des Arc and DeValls Bluff. If there is any objection to a poll worker it must be filed within 10 days of posting to the Prairie County Election Commission.

Prairie County Election Commission Rita Dobson, Chairperson - 501-516-7264 Stan Ferguson - 501-516-6156 Harvey Joe Sanner - 501-516-7000 For Additional Information Call The Prairie County Clerk in Des Arc, 870-256-4434 or The Prairie County Clerk in DeValls Bluff, 870-998-2314

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Hazen High School celebrates Seniors’ Last Day The graduating seniors of Hazen High School were honored at Senior Day held on Friday, May 6, in the Hornets’ Nest at 1:00 p.m. The seniors were given awards and did a little pranking as well.

Thanks to the yearbook staff and its sponsor for the pictures.

Paid for by Rick Hickman

Paid for by Lawrence Holloway

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Des Arc and DeValls Bluff plea day results for March Des Arc plea day results are as follows: 59NCR-13-45 Joshua Collins – delivery of controlled substance x2. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-16-31 Joshua Collins – 2nd degree forgery. Reset to May 17, 2022 59NCR-14-11 Dennis Gene Atkins – possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia, probation revocation. Reset to July 12, 22. 1:00 pm 59NCR-15-15 Ethan D. Reaves – furnishing possessing using delivering prohibited articles. Reset to July 12, 2022.

59NCR-18-46 Ethan D. Reaves – failure to appear on felony revocation. Reset to July 12, 2022.

59NCR-17-29 Nicholas Allen Towell – kidnapping, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a minor, resisting arrest, interference with emergency communication. Failure to appear.

Warrant issued.

59SCR-17-37 Corey O. Kelly – possession controlled substance x3, possession drug paraphernalia manufacture controlled substance, revocation. Sentenced to 48 months in RPF. 59SCR-18-1 Corey O. Kelly – failure to appear on felony, revocation. Sentenced to 48 months in RPF. 5 9 N C R - 1 9 - 5 Christopher Lee Travis – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia.

Reset to May 16, 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 May 16, 2022.

5 9 S C R - 2 1 - 4 0 Christopher Lee Travis – theft by receiving, residential burglary.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

59NCR-19-46 Jeffery Authur Jordan – kidnapping, 3rd degree domestic battering, aggravated assaultfamily or household member. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-19-61 Julie Lynn Roberts – misdemeanor criminal trespass, possession controlled substance. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59SCR-19-84 Julie Lynn Roberts – aggravated assault. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-21-37 Julie Roberts – theft of property, possession controlled substance. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-19-72 Eddie Allen Varnell – possession drug parapherna-

lia x2. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-20-8 Eddie Varnell – possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance.

Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-21-23 Eddie Allen Varnell – possession with purpose to delivery controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-20-14 Johnnie Ray Whaley – possession controlled substance x2. Act III filed.

Reset to July 12, 2022.

59NCR-20-16 Whitney Scruggs – theft of property, 1st degree criminal mischief. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-20-24 William Dakota Galvan – rape, 2nd degree sexual assault. Reset to July 17, 2022.

59SCR-20-54 Tommy Swain Barbee, Jr. – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-20-63 Leroy Mitchell Couch, III – aggravated assault, 2nd degree unlawful discharge of firearm in vehicle. Reset to July 12, 2022.

59NCR-21-1 James H. Heffington – theft of property, 1st degree criminal mischief, commercial burglary. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-21-2 James H. Heffington – theft of property, theft of scrap metal, breaking or entering. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-21-6 Joshua Hambrick – theft of property, residential burglary. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-21-7 Joshua Hambrick – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-21-9 Joshua Scott Hambrick – theft of property, fraudulent use of a credit or debit card, residential burglary. Reset to May 17, 2022.

5 9 N C R - 2 1 - 1 2 Kimberly Ann Bell – possession controlled substance. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-21-13 Shonda Marie Cupples – possession controlled substance. Reset to May 17, 2022.

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 May 17, 2022.

59NCR-21-19 Michael D. Farrish – tampering with physical evidenceimpair pors or def of felony, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to

May 17, 2022.

59NCR-21-25 Michael D. Farrish – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-21-24 Joshua S. Snead – possession drug paraphernalia.

Reset to May 17, 2022.

59NCR-21-26 Scott Allen Brewer – residential burglary, breaking or entering.

Nolle Prosequi residential burglary. Sentenced to 36 months in ADC. Credit for 253 days.

59NCR-21-28 Fred J. Johnson – fleeingfelony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death. Reset to July 12, 2022.

59NCR-21-29 Christy King Priest – 1st degree criminal mischief. Failure to appear.

Warrant issued.

59NCR-21-34 Jeremy Walker - fleeing-felonyvehicle or conveyancesubstantial danger of death.

Failure to appear, warrant issued.

59NCR-21-36 Rovelle Sain – criminal attempt, breaking or entering. Failure to appear, warrant issued.

59NCR-21-38 Melody Joyce Pace – fraudulent use of a credit or debit card. Reset to July 12, 2022.

59NCR-22-1 Rodney T. McGee – theft of scrap metal, breaking or entering. Reset to July 12, 2022.

59NCR-22-2 Janifer Michelle Moore – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 12, 2022.

59NCR-22-5 Treshaun Lane – possession firearm by certain persons. Reset to July 12, 2022. Reset to July 12, 2022 59NCR-22-6 Treshaun Lane – careless driving, possession controlled substance. Reset to July 12, 2022.

59NCR-22-7 Alec S. Huffstickler – theft of property, breaking or entering. Reset to May 17, 2022.

59CR-18-73 Jesse Southard – Sentenced to 48 months in RDF. 59CR-22-3 Loretta Daire – Reset to July 12, 2022.

Joseph Turner – Reset to May 17, 2022 at 1:00pm.

59CR-21-18 Thomas Ballard – Reset to May 17, 2022.

5 9 C R - 2 0 - 1 3 Christopher Troy – Failure to appear, warrant issued.

Camille Payne – May 16, 2022.

Ethan Holmes – Revocation order.

59CR-22-4 Recho Berry – Reset to July 12, 2022.

59CR-19-47 Veronica

Paid for by Rick Dobson.

Holloway – Reset to July 12, 2022. Sept. 1213.

Time tolled.

59CR-19-79 Jeremy Sayger – Reset to May 16, 2022.

DeValls Bluff plea day results are as follows: 59SCR-16-26 Jacob Edward Ward – 1st degree battery, probation revocation. Reset for zoom hearing.

59SCR-19-60 Jonathan Humbert – 2nd degree domestic battering.

Failure to appear.

Warrant issued.

59SCR-20-48 Jonathan Humbert – 1st degree terroristic threatening, residential burglary.

Failure to appear.

Warrant issued.

59SCR-21-60 Jonathan U. Humbert – violation of no contact order, 3rd degree domestic battering, 1st degree criminal mischief, residential burglary. Failure to appear. Warrant issued.

59SCR-19-79 Jeremy Lane Sayger – theft of property, residential burglary. Failure to appear. Warrant issued.

59SCR-21-16 Jeremy L. Sayger – theft of property, commercial burglary. Failure to appear. Warrant issued.

5 9 S C R - 1 9 - 9 0 Demarkus D. Burks – theft of property x2, commercial burglary, theft by receiving.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

5 9 S C R - 2 0 - 4 5 Demarkus Dreshawn Burks – theft by receiving. Reset to May 16, 2022.

5 9 N C R - 2 1 - 1 1 Demarkus Dreshawn Burks – possession controlled substance. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-20-4 Zachary Foster – aggravated assault. Fine $100.00.

59NCR-20-15 David O. Swindle – possession firearms by certain persons. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59NCR-20-17 David O. Swindle – rape. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-20-38 Daniel Jamal Jackson – possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia manufacture, possession firearms by certain persons, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms. Failure to appear. Warrant issued.

59SCR-20-61 Jermaine Allen Jones, Jr. – rape.

Reset to May 18, 2022.

59SCR-20-64 Donald Ray Miller, Jr. – residential burglary. Trial set.

59SCR-20-69 Corey Kelly – theft by receiving. Reset to May 19, 2022.

59SCR-21-4 Corey D. Kelly – possession drug paraphernalia, possession firearms by certain persons. Reset to May 19, 2022.

59SCR-21-6 Jeffrey Thomas Shamoon - pos-

session controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia.

Sentenced to 36 months probation, plus court costs and fines.

59SCR-21-10 Joseph J. Moseley – indecent exposure, 3rd degree sexual assault, distributing possessing viewing matter depicting child sex. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-12 Lacy B. Taylor – tampering with physical evidence, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance x2, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-25 Lacy B. Taylor – fleeing. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-54 Lacy Taylor, Jr. – possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-13 Sylvester Edward Williams – tampering with physical evidence, fleeingfelony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance x3. Failure to appear. Warrant issued.

59SCR-21-22 James D. Anderson – aggravated assault, rape, 2nd degree domestic battery, fleeing-felonyvehicle or conveyance(Continued on p. 8.)

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Des Arc High School has 2022 spring concert

Pictured at the top is the Des Arc High School Senior Band. Below is the DAHS Junior Band, and at the bottom are the senior band members who received blankets.

By Lisa Mills The Des Arc Band, under the direction of David Yarbrough, held their annual Spring concert on May 1st at the DAHS gym.

A large crowd was definitely entertained.

The 7th grade performed three compositions and the High School band performed four compositions.

The Band Booster Club held their annual awards banquet on May 3rd at the elementary cafeteria. After a BBQ dinner, Band Director David Yarbrough presented band members

with awards.

Medalists at Regional Solo/Ensemble contest were Mark Tenison, Reagan Kittler, Bella Vaughn, Baylee Partain, Michelle Baty, Kinslea Fowler, Mikey Tenison, Mallory Baxter, Jacob Mullet, Zachary Hill, Callie Baxter and Dalton Parson.

All Region Honor Band: Maddox Ward, All State Honor Band: Mallory Baxter 7th Grade: Most Improved Woodwind: Reagan Kittler, Most Improved Brass: Braylin Hudson, Most Improved Percussion: Robert

Good luck to all of the candidates in the Primary Election on May 24th.

I look forward to being on the ballot in the General Election in November as an Independent.

I will greatly appreciate your support for the opportunity to serve all of the people of Prairie County as your judge.

Dewayne Chappell Paid for by Dewayne Chappell for Prairie County Judge.

Cooley and Riley Singleton, Outstanding Woodwind: Baylee Partain, Outstanding Brass: Bella Vaughn, Outstanding Percussion: Maddox Tallent, Overall Outstanding Member: Baylee Partain and Bella Vaughn.

8th/9th Grade: Most Improved Woodwind: Hayden Nichols, Most Improved Brass: Corbin Smith, Most Improved Percussion: Zachary Hill, Outstanding Woodwind: Karly Woodall, Outstanding Brass: Will Sprat, Outstanding Percussion: Maddox Ward, Overall Outstanding Member: Maddox Ward.

10th-12th Grade: Most Improved Woodwind: Eryn Walker, Most Improved Brass: Jacob Mullet, Most Improved Percussion: Robert Phillips, Outstanding Woodwind: Mallory Baxter, Outstanding Brass: Kimber Capshaw, Outstanding Percussion: Mason Sherman, Overall Outstanding Member: Mallory Baxter.

Director’s Award: Cheyenne Berryhill, Patrick Gilmore Award: Bailey DeVore, Governor’s Award for Musical Excellence: Aaron Madar, John Philip Sousa Award: Mason Sherman.

Seniors were honored with blankets featuring their name and instrument. They are: Bryce Baxter, Cheyenne Berryhill, Bailey DeVore, Aaron Madar, Lucas Nichols, Braxton Tallent, Seth Williams, Mason Sherman, and Robert Phillips.

Mason Sherman was recognized for receiving a $1,200 per year Band Scholarship from Arkansas State University.

Band President Aaron Madar was honored with a plaque.

The 2022-2023 Drum Major is Lizzie Elam.

The 2022-2023 Majorettes are: Zoey Taylor, Callie Baxter and Karly Woodall.

2022-2023 Flag Line Members are: Madison Keith, Michelle Baty, Kinslea Folwer, MaKayla McVay, and Emilee Huggins.

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Des Arc and DeValls Bluff plea day results________________ (Continued from p. 6) substantial danger of death, kidnapping.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-28 Mary Elizabeth Byrd – 1st degree battery, aggravated assault, criminal attempt. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-31 Ramiro J. Avalos – aggravated assault, possession defaced firearm. Reset to July 18, 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 May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-38 Eric E Cohen – 1st degree false imprisonment, aggravated assault, 1st degree terroristic threatening, 2nd degree sexual assault, criminal attempt.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-39 Eric E. Cohen – 1st degree terroristic threatening, intimidating a witness. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-5 Eric E. Cohen – possession controlled substance.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-37 Terry Mertens – aggravated assault, 1st degree terroristic threatening, carrying a weapon. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-41 Timon Jones – residential burglary.

Reset to

July 18, 2022.

59SCR-21-42 Dixie Amber King – theft by receiving, 2nd degree criminal mischief, fleeing. Failure to appear.

Warrant issued.

59SCR-21-45 Jamie Diane Deyo – possession controlled substance x2, possession drug paraphernalia.

Reset to July 18, 2022.

59SCR-21-46 Lattory L. Good – 1st degree terroristic threatening. Failure to appear.

Warrant issued.

59SCR-21-47 Herbert Gray III – theft by receiving, fleeingfelony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death.

Failure to appear.

Warrant issued.

59SCR-21-49 Daniel D. Stivers – theft of property, breaking or entering. Reset for Zoom hearing.

5 9 S C R - 2 1 - 5 0 Guanrong Yang – possession with purpose deliver controlled substance. Reset to July 18, 2022.

59SCR-21-51 Tyrion Dashawn Lewis – fleeing-felony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-52 Donald Jenkins – possession controlled substance.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-55 Carlos Demond Morgan – fleeing-felony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death. Reset to zoom plea.

59SCR-21-56 Deshon L. Humbert – fleeing-

felony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death, possession firearms by certain persons. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-59 Melissa Ann Barbee – possession controlled substance. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-63 Amber Ballard – endangering the welfare of a minor, 1st degree, reckless burning.

Set for omnibus hearing.

59SCR-21-64 Megan Nicole King – possession controlled substance. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-65 Dylan D. Tipton – possession firearms by certain persons. Reset to May 16, 2022.

5 9 S C R - 2 1 - 6 6 Jamarien D. Viney – unlawful discharge firearm in vehicle, 1st degree, accomplices x2. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-22-4 Dylan D. Tipton – aggraved assault, residential burglary.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-22-8 Dylan Tipton – maintaining drug premises, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia manufacture. Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-21-67 Jayden A. Johnson – 1st degree battery, criminal attempt, unlawful discharge firearm in vehicle, 1st degree.

Reset omnibus hearing date.

5 9 S C R - 2 2 - 1

Christopher W. Castleberry – possession firearms by certain persons, possession defaced firearm.

Reset to July 18, 2022.

5 9 S C R - 2 2 - 3 Johnathon Geroy Elam – possession with purpose to delivery controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia manufacture, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-22-7 Myles R. Bowens – theft by receiving, fleeingfelony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death. Reset omnibus hearing.

59SCR-22-9 Jessica A. Voumard – possession drug paraphernalia manufacture, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance. Reset to July 18, 2022.

59SCR-22-10 Daniel A. Woodall – aggravated assault. Reset for Zoom hearing.

59SCR-22-15 Joshua L. Walker – fleeing-

felony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death. Reset to July 18, 2022.

59SCR-22-16 Samuel Garcia – possession controlled substance.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR19-46 William Ballard – Revocation, warrant issued.

59SCR-19-80 Phillip May – Reset to May 16, 2022.

Ashley Champlin – Reset to May 16, 2022 59SCR-21-32 Tatiana

Brown – Reset for zoom.

59SCR-21-7 Lydia Travis – possession on drug paraphernalia.

Reset to May 16, 2022.

59SCR-22-11 Joshua Gillioun – Reset to July 18, 2022 59NCR-20-18 Jarod Spires – fleeing. Reset to July 19, 2022.

59CR-22-14 Marcus Pullium – Reset to July 18, 2022.

59SCR-22-17 Deandre Hurst – Warrant.

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Des Arc High School EAST program holds open house

By Lisa Mills The Des Arc EAST class (education accelerated by service and technology), under the direction of Allison Cox, held an open house at the high school cafeteria on May 5th. The community was invited to

come see the various projects the students have created this year and how they have impacted the community.

Students had numerous stations for guests to learn about the projects.

There were some interactive stations for

guests to participate in the projects and a table for guests to leave suggestions for future projects.

Participating students were Kinslea Fowler, Avery Richards, Aaron Madar, Cami Eldridge, Marly Hogue, Luke Pasley, Ben Kearby,

*B-E-W-A-R-E* Please cast your ballot for Prairie County Officials and Members of the Quorum Court for those candidates who will refuse to inject national political matters into our county government.

County Officials should not be concerned with issues that they have no jurisdiction over. They should never allow themselves to be divided over Pro-Life, Pro-Choice, Gun Control, National Health Care, Civil Rights for minorities or any issue outside the business of county business! These national issues are best left to national legislators.

It’s dangerous to our future economic development when County/City/School Officials spend time on political issues instead of being focused on decent roads and bridges and management of county resources to best serve our citizens.

Allocating resources that will treat county employees fairly and maintain a line of dependable equipment for them to meet the needs of county residents is quite a task and it does not need to be confused with partisan political arguments.

Any county candidate boasting of a position on national issues is not focused on the concerns that will make Prairie County government stronger or more efficient in the future.

Political axes should be taken to a blacksmith shop for grinding, a county office or the Quorum Court is no place for partisan axe grinding.

Prairie County is a great place to live and raise a family, and it can be even greater in the future if our leaders stay focused on issues they have control over and do not venture into that dark, divisive world of partisan politics.

Working together we can accomplish much, but divided over issues beyond our immediate concerns will certainly hamper our progress.

Please vote and vote wisely for capable candidates who are focused only on county issues.

Concerned Citizens.

5/4/22

Jack Manic, Cole Eldridge, Miles Hogue, Jeff Hutchins, Zachary Hill, Charleigh Patterson, Adysen Johnston, Jacques Reidhar, Jada Jones, Jayden Lohnes, Will Spratt and Bailey Devore.