June 12, 2024 edition

Community Calendar of Events

Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby...

The City of Hazen held its 21st annual Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 8, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. for local kids who were 15 years old and under. Mammoth Pond, which is located just south of Interstate 40 and east of Hwy. 63 North, was stocked with catfish by the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission prior to the event. Some of the fish were tagged, and the lucky fisherman who caught one of those won a special prize. All of the 140 registered kids were eligible for additional prizes, including fishing poles, tackle boxes, and a wide selection of toys. City employees provided free hot dogs, chips, and water for the attendees and their families.

Mayoral Assistant Tracie Vail said, “The City of Hazen had a wonderful fishing derby on Saturday. Many thanks to all those that helped and many thanks to the merchants donating food items for the refreshments. The merchants who donated were City Market, Farmers and Merchants Bank, El Amigo’s Mexican Restaurant, and Farmers Express. Also, we would like to thank Amber Owens for letting us use her sound system. Thanks again!”

More pictures of the event and pictures of the participants who caught tagged fish for big prizes can be seen on page 6 of this edition of the Herald.

Hazen Chamber of Commerce plans for “Friends and Farmers” Farmers Market

The Hazen Chamber of Commerce met on Monday, June 3, in the Cadence Bank Community Room with President Daniel Martin leading the meeting. Fifteen members were present.

The group discussed the upcoming Farmers’ Markets that will be held in the downtown city park beside the gazebo beginning on Saturday, June 15, and continuing every other Saturday through the month of July. Local vendors and food

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trucks are invited to participate in the event, with vendor fees set at $10 and food truck fees set at $30. Vendors will be set up at the gazebo in 10 foot spaces.

A report was given on the Memorial Day evening event. Expenses for the evening came to $7700.44, which includes payment for decorations, the Midnight South Band, and the fireworks from Hog Wild Pyrotechnics. With donations and sponsorships, vendor fees, and hot dog and

hamburger sales, the income for the evening was $3261,60.

Larry Anthony, the president of the local Historical Club, gave a presentation on the plan to paint the remaining wall left from the destruction of the Reid building. The 58 feet wide/14 feet tall project will cost $15,000 and will feature a farming theme. The wall will also have a space for the 2022 Hazen High School 2A football championship. The work will begin on August 1.

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David Hardke gave an update on the renovation of the Prairie County Historical Center. Hardke said that the project has been approved for a $49,970 grant from the Arkansas Historic Preservation Program with a match of approximately $25,000 from local citizens. The money will be spent to resotre the upstairs windows on the front of the Kocourek building, and remove and place the flooring on the west side of the building. Hardke

projects that it will take around $300,000 to complete the building renovation.

A suggestion was made that South Central Wrestling Company be contracted to bring a wrestling match to Hazen. The cost would be $1200 for the lights, the ring, and other things. The Chamber would sell the tickets and be in charge of a concession stand that evening. The two hour event would be held in the Hazen Community Center.

RP pro g ram no w open to prod u cers , lando w ners

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can now sign up for the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program (Grassland CRP). The signup runs from today through June 28, 2024.

Grassland CRP, offered by USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA), is a voluntary working lands conservation program that enables participants to conserve grasslands and provide important conservation benefits for wildlife, soil health and carbon sequestration, all while continuing most grazing and haying practices.

“Grassland CRP is a vital conservation tool that supports two of USDA’s top priorities: the wellbeing of American agriculture and the health of America's grasslands, which provide critical environmental benefits

for wildlife and carbon sequestration,” said FSA Administrator Zach Ducheneaux. “Over the past three years, we have seen historic interest in the Grassland Conservation Reserve Program with producers signing up to conserve over 6.8 million acres. This historic interest from agriculture has proven that agricultural productivity and conservation priorities are not exclusive from one another, but can coexist and, more importantly, complement and enhance one another.”

More than 2.3 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners were accepted through the 2023 Grassland CRP signup. That signup reflects the continued success and value of investments in voluntary, producer-led, working lands conservation programs. The current total participation in Grassland CRP is 8.64 million acres, which is part of the 24.8

million acres enrolled in CRP opportunities overall.

On Nov. 16, 2023, President Biden signed into law H.R. 6363, the Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024 (Pub. L. 118-22), which generally extended the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Pub. L. 115-334), more commonly known as the 2018 Farm Bill, through Sept. 30, 2024. This extension allows authorized programs, including CRP, to continue operating. Landowners and producers interested in CRP should contact their local USDA Service Center to learn more or to apply for the program before the June 28 deadline.

Hiram Keith Fort

Hiram Keith Fort, 58, of Hazen, Arkansas passed away June 4, 2024 at his home. Keith was born June 11, 1965 in Aurora, Illinois; he enjoyed gardening and riding his 4-wheeler.

Keith is survived by his three sons, Dustin Keith Fort, Alexander Hiram Douglas Fort, and Jacob Allen Fort; one step-daughter, Brittney Shree Bradshaw Castleberry; three grandsons, Ezra Alexander Fort, Keagan Tracey Lee Ward, and Hunter Brooks; two granddaughters, Carleigh Raylynn Fisher and Ensley Kay Bradshaw. Keith is also survived by his mother, Betty Sue Harper Grabnik; two sisters, Clara Sue Fort Kasiah and Karen June Fort Wiggins.

Keith is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Hiram Fort. There will be a private family memorial service at a later date.

John Mark Gerety

John Mark Gerety, 38, of Jacksonville passed from this life in the afternoon on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Mark was born on October 26,

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1985 to John and Debbie Gerety. He attended and graduated from Immaculate Conception School and Catholic High School for Boys. Mark worked at Remington Arms in Lonoke.

Mark is survived by his beautiful daughter, Bayleigh; his parents, John and Debbie, and one brother, Michael and his family; Special friends Tony Moore and Dana Miller that loved him like family; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Mark loved the outdoors, fishing, hunting and all Razorback sports. His favorite place to spend time was the family’s cabin in Mountain View, Arkansas; his favorite places to visit were Grand Tetons and Yellow Stone National Parks.

There was a celebration of Marks’s life with a visitation with the family on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:00PM at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen, Arkansas, interment to immediately followed at Hazen Cemetery officiated by Deacon Bud Baldwin.

Mark chose to be an organ donor and we are forever thankful for the blessing he will give to others. We love you, Rest in Peace Mark.

Virginia Pearline

Thomas Hall

Virginia Pearline Thomas Hall, 95, died Monday, June 3, 2024. She is survived by her granddaughter, Teri Cox (Cade), grandsons, Scott Hall (Whitney) and Hunter Hall (Lindsey), daughter-in-law,

Meredith Hawkins, sister, Margaret Roach, brother, Jimmy Dale Thomas, six greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was born in July 1928 in Biscoe, AR to Pearl and Lucille (Baker) Thomas and was the oldest of 9 siblings. After World War II she married Chester Hall. They moved to Little Rock where they purchased Edwards Sheet Metal Works, Inc. She spent many years managing the office and keeping the books in order. Her family knows her as Pearline, but she went by Virginia in the business world. She and Chester enjoyed fishing at Greers Ferry Lake and traveling the world together. They raised 2 sons and were married for 65 years before Chester’s death in 2012. Virginia was a great cook and remembered every recipe by heart. She loved to spend time with her family and will be remembered for her honesty and generosity. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Chester Hall, son, Denis Hall, daughter-in-law, Cindy Hall, son Gary Hall, daughter-in-law, Tammy Hall, brothers, Coy Thomas, Bill Thomas, Mike Thomas, James Thomas, sisters, Verma Guynes, and Nancy White.

A visitation for Virginia will be held Friday, June 14, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth Funeral Home, 5800 W 12Th St, Little Rock, Arkansas 72204. Following the visitation will be a funeral service at 2:00 PM.

Holland and Webb Harding graduates

Two local students received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates during the Spring 2024 commencement ceremony on May 4, 2024. At the ceremony, Emily Holland of Des Arc received a Doctor of Pharmacy, and Harley Webb of Griffithville received a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting and a Master of Business

Administration in management and business ethics.

Graduates include students from the College of Allied Health, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Bible and Ministry, Paul R. Carter College of Business Administration, Cannon-Clary College of Education, Carr College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy and Honors College.

Garth and Hasley on Dean’s List

Leigh Garth and Julia Hasley of Des Arc are among more than 1,300 Harding University students recognized for their academic excellence from grades achieved during the Spring 2024 semester.

Leigh Garth is a Senior studying elementary education. Garth has been named to the dean's list.

Julia Hasley is a Senior studying elementary education. Hasley has been named to the dean's list.

The dean's list is published each semester by Dr. Marty Spears,

By Vivian Svestka Leopold

Leonard Washington saw significant world events during his service in the U.S. Army. After the Korean War had ended, he had two tours of duty to South Korea near the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ).

The armistice agreement of 1953 outlines exactly how many military personnel and what kind of weapons are allowed in the DMC. Large numbers of troops are stationed along both sides of the line, guarding against potential aggression from the other side, even 70 years after its establishment. Soldiers from both sides may patrol inside the DMC, but they may not cross the MDL (Military Demarcation Line or border between North and South Korea.) Sporadic outbreaks of violence in and around the border have killed Korean soldiers on both sides as well as American soldiers between 1953 and 1999. It was Washington’s unit who was first to be called up when the North Koreans appeared to be staging a potential attack during his deployment there.

Washington was also sent to Germany during his military career. He was stationed at Camp Ray Barracks, the same base where Elvis Presley had been stationed previously. In

1987, Washington and his wife were in Berlin, Germany when during the Cold War, President Ronald Reagan made his famous speech, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall.” Washington was a 1976

graduate of Hazen High School.

(Editor’s note: Leonard Washington spoke at this year’s Memorial Day Service sponsored by the Hazen Chamber of Commerce.)

Women have been part of the American military narrative since the Revolutionary War, initially serving as nurses, spies, and support staff. Today, they are integral to every branch of the armed forces, serving in roles that span from combat pilots to intelligence analysts.

One of the pieces of legislation signed into law during the 2023 Regular Session created Women Veterans Day as a state memorial day to be celebrated on June 12 each year. Act 115 states Women Veterans Day is acknowledged as an effort to honor the work of women in the United States Armed Forces and recognizes the unique challenges women have faced.

On June 12, 1948, President Harry S.

University provost, honoring those who have achieved high scholarship. To be eligible, a student must be carrying 12 or more hours with a 3.65 or higher grade-point average and no incompletes.

Truman signed into law

the Women's Armed Services Integration Act of 1948, allowing women the right to serve as permanent, regular members of the United States Army, United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Air Force.

There are nearly 2 million living women veterans in the United States. Women currently make up approximately 10% of the overall veteran population. Arkansas is home to over 220,000 veterans. Of those, close to 19,000 are women. Honoring women veterans means celebrating

their stories and contributions. From the trailblazing nurses of World War II to the combat officers of today, each woman veteran's story adds a unique thread to the fabric of our history. Their resilience, bravery, and dedication have paved the way for future generations, and recognizing their sacrifices enriches our state. The Arkansas General Assembly is committed to improving the lives of all of our veterans. If you are a veteran or a family member of a veteran in need of assistance, visit veterans.arkansas.gov.

A rea teams re c eive

c onferen c e assi g nments for ne w 2- year c y c le

By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor

For the second consecutive cycle period, Des Arc will not be in the same football conference as Carlisle and Hazen. The Arkansas Activities Association’s conference assignments for all sports were recently completed. While football was released late last year and basketball earlier in the spring, the spring sports assignments were released last month.

In football, Des Arc will

remain in the 2A-2 conference for the next two seasons while Carlisle and Hazen will remain in the 2A-4. Now the conferences are somewhat different than the previous two seasons with teams moving around.

The 2A-2 will include Des Arc, Cross County, Earle, East Poinsett County, Izard County, Marianna, Marked Tree and McCrory. Izard County is moving from 8-man football to tradition 11-man football.

The 2A-4 will include Carlisle, Hazen, Baptist Prep, Bearden, Clarendon, England, Hampton and newcomer Poyen.

Carlisle, Hazen and Des Are will all be in the same conference for basketball, softball and baseball.

They will all be in the traditional 2A-6 conference. The basketball teams include Barton, England, KIPP Delta, Marianna, McCrory and Palestine-Wheatley.

Busy Hands EHC spreads “Seeds of Love”

Busy Hands Extension

Homemakers Club of Hickory Plains is wrapping up their Community Service Project for the past year which was titled Spread Seeds of Love. Last July they voted to make their service project more of what they were already doing in the community, helping their friends and neighbors. They took many meals to the sick and those who had lost loved ones. Countless hours were spent donating time within their churches doing mission work and heading up making quilts for veterans and nursing homes.

Sometimes friends and neighbors just needed some help such as yard work, transportation to doctor’s appointments and sitting with them as they recover from surgery. Busy Hands volunteered 635 hours in the past year within their community.

Hazen Elementary 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll

4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll

2nd Grade: Sadie Avalos, Emma Bogy, Vivian Castleberry, Kanon Fegley, Max Henderson*, Duke Hollingshead, Jack Howard*, Aubrey Kee*, Beckett Lawson, Tucker Lisko, Jonah McLernon, Caleb McLernon, Brayden Melton, Beckett Moon*, Ja’Miah Penn, Larkin Prislovsky*, Jordan Sullivan JR, Eden Weems, Jason Wright*

3rd Grade: Leila Bokker, Garlyn Cortez*, Adrienne Douglas*, David Duval*, Wes King, Brady Lisko*, Dayton May, Gannon Murphy*, Ja’Marlin Penn, Brently Pledger, Hudson Prine, Trapper Prislovsky, Dawson Smith*, Ma’Kenleigh Swanigan, Noble Travis

4th Grade: Cameron Beck, Liam Bowman*, Destin Butler, Austin Carpenter*, Ella Carroll*, Makale Eddy, Christopher Essex*, Wyatt Flatness, Noah Hare, Harmoni Humbert, Brooklynn Knox, James McDaniel*, Kaleb Moore, Aaryn Owens, Ja’Daijha Paris, Archer Skarda*, Sawyer Smith, Scarlett Snider, Jaleah Sullivan*, Kagan Swift, Cameron Taylor*, Braxton Tosh, Abbygail Vick*

5th Grade: Beckett Adams, Storm Antilley, Madox Beatty*, Dierks Calvert, Layne Cooper*, Gabe Cortez, Jaicee Dolphin*, Olivia Edge*, Sage Harris*, Vince King*, Lily Lisko*, Cooper McElroy*, Brookelynn Melton, Jayli Penn, Lane Petty*,

Leven Raney, Bella Raper*, Kennedy Raper*, Cameron Seely, Eden Sims*, Cache Skarda*, Piper Smith, Jaycee Thomas*, Wyatt Tiner*

6th Grade: Jordan Barnhill, Harper Cook*, Braydon Davies*, Jacob Geisler*, Bayleigh Gerety, Mika Goldfarb, Lauren Harris, Twylla Harsson*, Kylie Heinmiller, Pierce Henderson*, Luna Horton*, Gabriella Jenkins, Austin Kee, JaCoby King, Trace Martin*, Wyatt McMullen*, Abigail Owens*, Ta’Marion Pinkney, Lillian Sayger*, Michael Stephens, JR, Jacob Swink, Makenzie Taylor*, Keaton Weems*, Lydia Zeferjohn* *Denotes all A’s

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS

SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF JESSIE LOUISE LINGERFELT, deceased CASE NO. 59SPR-22-4 NOTICE

Last known address of decedent: 18093 Vester Road, Stuttgart, AR 72160.

Date of Death: September 18, 2021.

An instrument dated the 2 nd day of September, 2021 was admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testament of the above named decedent and the undersigned has been appointed Executor thereunder. A contest of the probate of the Will can be effected 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 5th day of June, 2024.

LESTER DOLES, Executor

c/o Dennis R. Molock

Molock Law Firm, P.A.

Attorney for the Estate

300 W. 3rd / P. O. Box 92

Stuttgart, AR 72160

State Capitol Week in Review

From Senator Ronald Caldwell

LITTLE ROCK –Arkansas teacher salaries went up 3.2 percent last year, to an average of $54,309. That ranked Arkansas 45th in the country. However, when the cost of living is factored in, salaries in Arkansas ranked 33rd in the country. It costs more to live in California, New York and other states with higher teacher salaries.

Nationwide, the average teacher salary was $69,544 in 2023. That was a 4.1 percent increase over 2022.

Compared to the other 15 southern states that belong to the Southern Regional Education Board, teacher salaries in Arkansas ranked 12th last year. After adjusting for the cost of living, Arkansas ranked 11th.

Legislative staff presented statistics on teacher salaries to the Senate and House Education Committees during a recent meeting in which lawmakers worked on an adequacy study for next school year.

Adequacy is the term used by Arkansas educators and policy makers to determine funding amounts for public schools, in order to meet the constitutional mandate to provide an education to all children in the state.

Teacher salaries are one of numerous factors studied by legislators before they set school funding levels. Other factors include the number of special education students in a district, the population density within a school district and the cost of operating school buses, how many students live in poverty and whether facilities and equipment need to be upgraded.

The Education Committees explored methods of lessening the pay disparities within Arkansas. The highest average salary in Arkansas was $68,421 in Fayetteville and the lowest average salary of $43,895 was in the Bradford School District in White County.

Generally, larger districts in urban areas pay higher salaries than smaller districts in rural areas. According to legislative researchers, salaries tend to be lower in school districts with high percentages of poor students, which can be measured by the number of free lunches provided.

Also, salaries are lower on average at schools that receive lower letter grades on school report cards.

In broad strokes, the average teacher salary of $49,391 in the lower

delta of southeast Arkansas is the lowest in the state. The second lowest average is in a 10-county area in the mountains of north central Arkansas, where the average is $49,935. Next is a 12-county region in the northeast corner of Arkansas, where the average teacher salary is $50,782. The southwest quadrant of the state had average teacher pay of $50,876 last year. In eight counties of central Arkansas the average salary was $54,792. In northwest Arkansas and the river valley the average was $55,318.

However, even within a single county there are disparities in pay. Small, rural districts in northwest Arkansas don’t pay as much as schools in Fayetteville, Bentonville, Springdale, Rogers, Fort Smith, Ozark, Russellville and Dardanelle. The differences in average salaries can be several thousand dollars a year. The Education Committee studied salary figures from 2023. The legislature passed the LEARNS Act last year, which set a minimum salary of $50,000. It will dramatically affect teacher salary figures in coming years.

Hazen Hi g h S c hool 2 nd Semester Honor Roll

2023/2024

Hazen High School 2nd Semester Honor Roll

All A’s * 7th Grade Abby Blagg, Addie Carroll*, Jessica Cessor, Mathew Essex*, Xachary George*, Ryan Gladish, Calle Gray, Ryder Greenwalt, Kayleigh Linder, Peyton Lisko, Nevaeh Metcalf, Kaiden Mills-Dixon, Elan Moore*, Ja’Braylen Penn, Kami Perry*, Levi Turner 8th Grade Kier Anderson, Payten Bacon,Zoey Barnhill,Daniya Calahan,Madison Graham*, Weston Hare*, Jacob MillsDixon, Jeremy Paris*, Taylor Reynolds*, Bella Roberts,Santiago

Rodriguez,Paycen Seely*, Kenedy Self, John Simmons*, Tesla Van Houten, Paityn Watson 9th Grade Jaelynne Barnhill*, Michael Bowman*, Cayden Calvert, Ryleigh Cook*, Alyssa DouglasDodge*, Isabelle Gray*, Rayna Hester*, Hannah Linder*,Destiny Martin*,Kylee McElroy, Kiersten Shatzer, Jase Simmons, Bailey Sims, Luke Snider, Maverik Snider,Brayden Swanigan,Jalynn Thomas*, Alyssa Tiner, Skylar Walker, Kadence Weems* 10th Grade Peyton Anderson, Wesley Clifton, Abygail Davis, Sarah Douglas*, Remington Fegley, ChaseHeinmiller*,

Peyton Kocourek, Ethan Lisko,Ke’Shaune McKnight,Allyson Mooney*, Gabrielle Morgan, Cecilea Orman, Maddox Prine*, Sophie Raper*, Maci Sickel*, Dylan Skarda*, Christopher Whiteside 11th Grade Matti Alberson, Chloe Caldwell*, Faith Duell, Lonnie Grable, Jaci Hackelton*,Josheph Hurley, Carson Kee, Karly Kinard*,Shelton Kitchens,Austin Kocourek,Forest Lawless, Ryan Martin, Makayla McCray*, Chelsea Orman, Dakota Randleas, Chloe Rose, Ethan Simmons, Owen Simmons,Kendall Sisemore*,Jameion Stigall,EliWeems, Brance Williams

Hazen Hi g h S c hool 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll

2023/2024

Hazen High School 4th Nine Weeks Honor Roll 7th Grade

Abby Blagg, Addie Carroll, Jessica Cessor, Mathew Essex*, Xachary George, Calle Gray, Kayleigh Linder, Peyton Lisko, Nevaeh Metcalf*, Elan Moore*, Kami Perry*, Harley Tiner, Levi Turner*, Michael Wright 8th Grade

Kiera Anderson, Payten Bacon, Zoey Barnhill, Daniya Calahan*, Jaxon Craig, Madison Graham*, Weston Hare*, Jacob

Kitchens, Chloe McWilliams, Jeremy Paris*, Taylor Reynolds*, Bella Roberts, Santiago Rodriguez, Paycen Seely*, Kenedy Self*, John Simmons*, Paityn Watson 9th Grade Jaelynne Barnhill*, Michael Bowman*, Cayden Calvert, Ryleigh Cook*, Alyssa DouglasDodge*, Isabelle Gray*, Rayna Hester*, Hannah Linder*, Destiny Martin, Kylee McElroy, Kiersten Shatzer, Bailey Sims, Luke Snider, Jalynn Thomas*, Skylar Walker, Kadence

Weems* 10th Grade Peyton Anderson, Wesley Clifton, Abygail Davis*, Sarah Douglas, Remington Fegley, Chase Heinmiller*, Peyton Kocourek, Ethan Lisko*, Ke’Shaune McKnight, Allyson Mooney*, Cecilea Orman, Maddox Prine*, Sophie Raper*, Maci Sickel*, Dylan Skarda*, London Smith, Christopher Whiteside 11th Grade Matti Alberson, Chloe Caldwell, Faith Duell, Jaci Hackelton*, Joseph Hurley, Carson Kee, Karly Kinard*, Austin Kocourek, Ryan Martin*, Mckayla McCray*, Chelsea Orman*, Dakota Randleas, Ethan Simmons, Owen Simmons, Kendall Sisemore*, Jameion Stigall, Eli Weems*, Brance Williams

All A’s *

Prairie County 4-H hosts Conservation Day, Fishing Derby

By Amanda Stark

On June 7, 2024, the Prairie County 4-H hosted Conservation Day and a Fishing Derby at Wattensaw Retriever Pond and Club House. The Prairie County Cooperative Extension Agents Emilee Moody and Josh Hambrick,

and Ali Salisbury of the Crittenden County Extension Office, along with 4-H PA Amanda Stark, taught lessons in fish ID, designing lures, water pollution, and casting 101.

Kourtney McIntosh and Mason Sickel with Prairie County Farm Bureau provided lunch for all the families that

attended. Fifty-one people attended and enjoyed catching catfish that the Arkansas Game and Fish Department stocked for this event. We want to thank everyone who attended and can’t wait to start planning next year’s event. If you want more information

about the Prairie County 4-H program, please get in touch with Amanda Stark at 870-998-2614.

The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers all its Extension and Research programs to all eligible persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Mid-Delta Community Services Press Release

Mid-Delta Community Services, Inc. will conduct a Public Meeting to discuss the 2024-2025 Community Services Block Grant Application for the service area of Phillips, Lee, Monroe, and Prairie Counties on Friday, June 28, 2024. at 9:00 a.m. at the following location: Mid-Delta Community Center 1125 Springdale Road, Helena, AR 72342

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS CIVIL DIVISION

SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS, INC. PLAINTIFF v. CASE NO. 59SCV-24-8 LAQUINCY LOUDERMILK DEFENDANT WARNING ORDER

TO: Laquincy Loudermilk, Defendant

You are hereby notified that the plaintiff, Schneider National Carriers, Inc., whose attorney is Branch, Thompson Warmath Dale and Butler, P.A., 414 West Court Street, Paragould, Arkansas 72450, has filed a Complaint herein against you, a copy of which Complaint and summons shall be delivered to you or to your attorney upon request. The Complaint includes allegations of negligence against the defendant, related to a motor vehicle accident that occurred on February 19, 2021. The relief sought by the plaintiff includes a prayer for money damages.

You, and any other interested person, are also notified that you must appear and defend by filing your Answer or other responsive pleading within thirty (30) days of the date of the first publication of this Warning Order; and in the event of your failure to do so, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint as circumscribed by the laws of this State, and you will be otherwise barred from asserting your interest in this lawsuit.

IN WITNESS WHERE, I have hereunto set my hand and seal as Clerk of this Court on this, the 7th day of June, 2024.

GAYLON HALE, CIRCUIT COURT CLERK

By: /s/ Gaylon Hale

PREPARED BY:

Robert F. Thompson (97232) BRANCH THOMPSON WARMATH DALE and BUTLER, P.A. 414 West Court Street Paragould, Arkansas 72450 (870) 239-9581 phone rthompson@paragouldlawyer.com

THE CITY OF DES ARC IS CURRENTLY HIRING FOR THE POSITION OF CEMETERY SEXTON. THIS IS A FULL-TIME SALARIED POSITION WITH BENEFITS. MUST HAVE VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE. THIS POSITION IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL MOWING, WEED EATING, AND MAINTENANCE OF CEMETERY GROUNDS, LOCATING AND DIGGING GRAVES, MAINTAINING RECORDS AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE, AND DEALING WITH THE PUBLIC. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL CITY HALL AT 870-256-4316. APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT CITY HALL AT 107 S 3RD ST IN DES ARC.

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To Whom it May Concern. A 2001 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van VIN# 1GCHG35R111110266

The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on June 6, 2024 per request of DOT 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

To Whom it May Concern. A 2023 Kia K5VIN# 5XXG44J87PG193514

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

The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on June 6, 2024 per request of Owner of Super 8 Motel 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

Rick Wiggins, Owner Rick’s Automotive and Wrecker Service.

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 8am-5pm, 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.

- Tagged fish winners -