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Community Calendar of Events Thursday June 17 UnBirthday Party DeValls Bluff Public Libary Making ice cream, eating cake, & playing toss games 11:00 a.m. Thursday June 17 Carlisle Library Creation Station Beaded Lizard Keychains All Day Friday June 18 Last day for high school students to sign up for UAExtension agricultural classes. __________ Carlisle Library Family Film Friday Rango Sunday June 20 FATHERS’ DAY! __________ DeValls Bluff Fire Department fireworks stand opens Monday June 21 Kids’ Cooking Club at the Carlisle Library Under the Sea Crackers All day Saturday June 26 18th Annual Mammoth Pond Fishing Derby 15 years and under Refreshments are provided. 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday June 29 Dinosaur hunt at the Des Arc Library Scavenger hunt and snacks. Community events brought to you by Hazen Chamber of
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Recent rain events have wreaked havoc on Prairie County’s row crops. Early assessments are estimated at 25,000 to 30,000 acres of crop land was flooded, primarily in southern part of the county. Further estimates of damage will be made as the water recedes. These aerial photos were taken by Mason Sickel last Thursday after the Grand Prairie received a record amount of rain on Tuesday and Wednesday. Sickel was asked by Prairie County Judge Mike Skarda to take the pictures so that the damage done to recently planted crops could be assessed. Some planted soybeans were still underwater on Sunday. According to a local farmer, there will be still time to replant crops if there is seed available to do so, but according to County Agent Amy Tallent, the usual deadline for planting soybeans is around June 15th. “There will be a decrease in the yields this year,” she said adding, “The next problem will be the heat.” Reports of rain amounts ran anywhere from 5” to 14” with southern Prairie County getting the worst of it. There were 11” of rain in Tollville. Almost all rice and corn fields suffered some wind and flood damage, but the worst economic impact is probably the soybeans. Sickel estimates that around 10,000 acres of soybeans were flooded in Prairie County below Interstate 40. “Soybeans will not recover from flooding,” Sickel said. His own farm has around 40% of the acres planted in soybeans that must be planted again. Paul Hooks of Slovak reported that over 13 to 15 inches of rain fell in that area. Judge Skarda has declared the county a disaster area.
Newly appointed DVB mayor presides over first council meeting By Lisa Mills At the DVB Council meeting June 10th, newly appointed Mayor Brian Dodson assumed his first mayoral duties. Attending the meeting were Mayor Brian Dodson,Treasurer/Recor der Darlene Connor and Council Members Marie Flanagan, Raymond Watson, Richard Henry, Alice Metcalf, Carol Griffin and Lalisa Wright. Mayor Dodson reported that he had spoken to Martin Smith concerning work on the Robinson building. Smith stated that he was having a hard time finding the workers needed to start the work but hopes to meet with the council soon. He asked the Mayor to ask the council for patience and understanding. Dodson stated that he, Robin Henry, and Leah
Woodall have been discussing the need for a security system at City Hall since they are often there alone. The council approved looking into the matter and reporting back. The Mayor also reported that the purchase of a new tractor is being looked into and until one is purchased employees are doing the best they can with what they have. Leah Woodall presented the council with documents explaining the “American Rescue Plans Act” which will give cities money to help recover from Covid19 issues. The documents explain what the money can be used for and the city will have 3 years to spend it. Robin Henry presented the council with a resolution to apply for a “Fun Park” grant from the Arkansas
Department of Heritage. The plan is to build a park behind the Dollar General store. The council approved the resolution. Mayor Dodson asked the council members to get input from citizens about having a city Police Department instead of having the County Sheriff’s Department covering the city. He stated that the Sheriff’s Department is doing a great job, but since their contract will be coming up for renewal soon, it needs to be discussed and citizen input on the matter is vital. Sheriff Rick Hickman reported 134 patrols and 29 calls. He apologized for not having a more detailed report but his time has been limited due to extra work with flood issues. Fire Chief Kelly
Hutchinson reported 4 controlled burns, 2 meetings, work painting the fire station, and help putting out cones and barriers in flood areas. The council approved a motion to transfer $2000 from savings to the Fire Department general fund. Mayor Dodson reported that the Fire Department raised $436 at their recent fundraiser. Mayor Dodson also announced that Robin Henry will be in charge of city cleanup day set
for June 26th. He asked everyone to get the word out asking people to show up with whatever equipment they have. Dodson thanked the city employees and council members for their help and support with his new position as interim mayor. He stated, “We will do things right and do the best with what we have.” Council member Richard Henry thanked Darlene Connor for stepping up to fill in as Mayor until Dodson was appointed.
DVB Fire Department to hold fireworks fundraiser DeValls Bluff Fire Chief Kelly Hutchinson announced that the Fire Department will be selling fireworks and concessions for a fundraiser.
The stand will be open daily June 20th through July 5th. Proceeds will go into the Fire Department fund to help with equipment, etc.
County Extension offices to offer free Ag classes By Amy Tallent Prairie County Extension Agent Prairie and White County Ag Agents are hosting a FREE, AG EXPLORE Ag Career Bootcamp this summer for youth in the 10th12th grades. The AgExtension offices wanted to offer a way for youth interested in ag to understand all the careers available in the various agricultural areas. “We need to be preparing our next generation,” Prairie County Extension Agent Amy Tallent said. The counties have
teamed up to provide farm tours in row crops, livestock, and horticulture, focusing on career opportunities that involve technology. Any youth that is interested in the program needs to get signed up by Friday. The schedule follows: *June 23rd-Row Crops, *June 24th-Horticulture *June 25th-Livestock. The classes will run from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. each day. To register or get more information call (870) 998-2614 or email Amy Greenwalt Tallent at agtallent@uada.edu.
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Biscoe EHC meets at Grumpy Rabbit Claron Allen (Buddy) Childress Claron Allen (Buddy) Childress age 84, a lifelong resident of Des Arc passed away Tuesday June 8th. Buddy is survived by his wife, A n n Emerson Childress, three sons, Allen (Brenda) Childress, Benton Childress and Nat Childress. Five grandchildren, Lucas (Carrie) Childress, Levi (Carrie) Childress, Noah Childress, Jonah Childress, Allen Childress, and ten great grandchildren. Buddy was preceded in death by his son, Walt Emerson Childress, two infant granddaughters, Jennifer Childress, and Amyra Childress, his only sister Cannie Ruth Skarda, and parents Buck and Natalie Childress. Buddy was born December 17th, 1936 in Morrilton, AR and his family moved to Des Arc shortly afterward. He graduated in 1955 from Des Arc High School, and furthered his education at Harding and Henderson Universities where he was a voice major. Buddy married Ann, the love of his life in 1958 and they soon moved to Springfield Mo where Buddy started his musical career. Buddy was a very gifted vocalist and landed a job on the nationally broadcasted Ozark Jubilee where he had the opportunity to sing with legends such as Tex Ritter, Hank Williams and Patsy Cline. Although he continued to use his vocal talent, Buddy started his own business and operat-
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ed Childress Pest Control in Des Arc for almost 60 years. Buddy loved people, and his compassion was a driving force of his life. He was a faithful caregiver and helper of those in need. Buddy had a unique zest for life, lived to serve God and people, and his family was the center of his joy. He will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Family Christian Fellowship in Hazen. Bro. Scott Skarda, Bro. Pat Skarda and Bro. Alton Evans officiating. Honorary pallbearers are, Lucas Childress, Levi Childress, Noah Childress, Jonah Childress, Mike Browning, and Danny Joe Crowley. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Garth Funeral Home. You can sign the on-line guest register at www.garthfuneralhome.c om
Wilma Faye Gibson Wilma Faye Gibson, 74, of Mayflower died Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Mrs. Wilma was born July 10, 1946 in Des Arc to Jessie and N e t t i e (McNeill) Hollis. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Vincent, Jennifer Hill, two sisters, Joyce Runnells, Glenda Hollis Dalton, five grandchildren, Janon (Macaila) Vincent, Jr., Whitney Lavender, Kortney (Hunter) Vincent, Tyler Meredith, Tanner (Jessi) Meredith, seven great grandchildren, Mia, Trinity, Roman, Christina, Hunter, Jr., Jasper, and Mirabella, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Frank Gibson, Sr., one brother, Raymond Hollis, one grandson, Jeremy Lavender, one son-inlaw, Jason Vincent, Sr. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p m Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Sandhill Missionary Baptist Church. Bro. Fred Woods officiating. Cremation arrangements entrusted to Garth Funeral Home. You can sign the on-line guest register at www.garthfuneralhome.com.
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to 2:00 prior to the service. Burial was in the Hazen Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen, the Hazen Cemetery or the American Diabetes Association.
Erma Dean Williams Jackson Erma Dean Williams Jackson, 77, went to be with Jesus surrounded by family at her home in Biscoe, Arkansas on May 18th, 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Erma was born on February 26th, 1944 to the late Clyde and Dena Holt Williams in Des Arc, Arkansas. Erma is survived by her husband of 62 years, Clifford "Buddy" Jackson, along with one son James (Renae) Jackson, two daughters Dena (Wayne) Moore, and Sherry (Brian) Gowan all of Biscoe, Arkansas. Four grandchildren, Travis (Katherine) Jackson, Sissy (John) Reinhart, Dooby (Jamie) Moore, and Skylar Wilson. Erma's celebration of life ceremony will be held on Friday, May 21st, 2021 at 11:00 am at the First Assembly Of God Church in Biscoe where she attended services. Burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in DeValls Bluff.
Wyatt Ernest Raper Wyatt Ernest Raper of Conway was born June 1, 2021 and passed away in his sleep on June 7, 2021. Wyatt is the infant son of Matthew and Jani Raper of Conway and brother, Brayden. Survivors include his grandmothers, Deborah (Plafcan) Ransom of Fayetteville and Rita (Collins) Raper Anderson of Hazen and aunts, uncles, and a host of cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jack Ransom and Prairie county sheriff, Randy Raper. Graveside services were held on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Center Point Cemetery in Hazen. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to local churches and C h a r i t i e s . Arrangements by Westbrook Funeral Home of Hazen.
Biscoe Extension Homemakers enjoy a meal at Lonoke’s new restaurant, the Grumpy Rabbit. Those attending were Janice Corpier and Bernadette Mosby (seated) and (standing) Rita Farris, Mitzi Osborne and Ardie Yates. (Shea Wilson photo.) By Mitzi Osborne For the May EHC meeting, five members of the Biscoe EHC and guest, Prairie County Agent Shea Wilson, enjoyed an outing on May 11. The group enjoyed lunch at the Grumpy Rabbit in Lonoke. Those members who went were Rita Farris, Bernadette Mosby, Ardie Yates, Janice Corpier and Mitzi Osborne. Members reported 145 volunteer hours, $60.00 donation to AEHC Food Insecurity Project for the Arkansas Food Bank, and 25 pounds of food and $10.00 for the school backpack program. During a brief business meeting, officers were elected for the new club year beginning July 1. All officers were reelected: President-Mitzi Osborne; Vice-presidentRita Farris; Secretary Janice Corpier; Treasurer and Inspirational LeaderJuanita Hutchinson; and Craft Leader-Janice
Thank You The family of Erma Jackson would like to thank every one for their calls, visits, food, and flowers. Your thoughts and prayers for her during her illness will not be forgotten. Thank you all very much. Buddy Jackson Dena Moore & Family Sherry Gowan & Family James Jackson & Family
Tammy Edge, 59 of Hazen died Monday, June 7, 2021. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Hazen. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bud and Frances Edge and nephews, Andrew Bowen and Phillip Abrams. She is survived by a sister Wanda Tiner of Stuttgart and her brother, Ricky Edge and wife, Marilyn of Hazen, her aunt, Dean Gunnell and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services were 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Westbrook Funeral Chapel in Hazen. Visitation was from 1:00
Biscoe EHC meets the 2nd Monday of each
month at 10:30 am at the First Baptist Church Biscoe Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited to visit and/or join. WHAT IS AN EXTENSION HOMEMAKER CLUB? An Extension Homemaker Club is a group of people who meet on a regular basis to receive up-to-date, research-based information on the home, family and community life. Through leadership development, community service and education, Extension Homemakers embrace opportunities to make a difference in their homes and communities. For more information, contact Mitzi Osborne, Biscoe and Prairie County Extension Homemakers Club President at 870-7347010.
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Corpier. President Osborne thanked members for their time and donations that helped make our Prairie County Spring Meeting ‘Picnic in the Park’ such a success. Members are to send their annual dues to the treasurer by June 12. The May birthday was Barbara Williams. The door prize was won by Shea Wilson. The Prairie County Extension Homemakers Board met Tuesday, May 18, at 10:00 am at the Farm Bureau Building in Hazen. Brenda Prince attended in the absence of President Osborne. Leader training was then held at 1:00 pm. Rita Farris attended since she is the June Program Leader.
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Prairie County Quorum Court discusses 2021 American Rescue Plan Act Grant The Prairie County Quorum Court met in an abbreviated meeting on Tuesday, June 8. Two justices, Judy Hinson and Levi Childress were absent from the meeting. Judge Mike Skarda told the court that the county was looking into applying for an American Rescue Plan grant that could give the county an additional one to one and one half million dollars in additional funds.
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The money has to be designated for specific projects. Skarda said that his office is in the process of getting quotes to extend and/or increase internet accessibility or improve cellphone reception especially for county residents living in the more rural areas. He asked that the justices give him ideas about how the money, if received, might be spent and suggested that they look on the Association of
Arkansas Counties website to look at the grant requirements. Skarda mentioned that improvements in the city water systems were needed and that the funds could be used for thaat. The county would have until 2026 to spend the money. “We’re going to use it as best we can,” Skarda said. There was no other business and no committee reports, so the meeting adjourned.
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Hazen cheerleaders attend camp... The HHS cheerleaders ended cheer camp 2021 with a bang! They came out with superior ribbons for their evaluations, and they had two cheerleaders make All American, Maci Bokker and Layton Rogers (lower picture). They also won the most improved award, the Stunt SAFE award, and best of all, they won their Game Day Cheer Competition! Great work Hornets! (Ruth Corley photos.)
Gibson and Griffin named to UALR Chancellor’s List Cory Gibson of Griffithville and Virgil Griffin of DeValls Bluff have been named to the 2021 Chancellor’s List at the University of Arkansas in Little Rock. The list, which was released on June 8, recog-
Carlisle Public Library updates food schedule The Carlisle Summer Feeding Program, sponsored by the Carlisle Public Library and the Arkansas Food Bank, has changed its schedule. Instead of passing out food at three different locations, they will
just be serving lunch at the Carlisle Public Library from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm. They are hoping that this will make it easier for families to remember and encourage greater attendance for the program.
nizes students with superior academic performance for the spring semester. To be eligible for the Chancellor's List, students must earn at least nine
credit hours with a 3.9 GPA or higher. Around 700 UA Little Rock students were named to the Chancellor's List for the spring 2021 semester.
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El Amigo donates food for community yard sale The Hamburger Picnic held during community yard sale held on Saturday, June 5, served food that was donated by Albino Lopez. El Amigo in
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Hazen who donated all the items to make the hamburger lunch a huge success. Chad Swaim’s baseball team and parents came out to cook and serve wonderful lunch to all the shoppers and were completely sold out in a little over an hour due to the outpouring of love.
COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN! The City of Hazen’s 18th Annual Fishing Derby will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Mammoth Pond Park. This derby is for children 15 years of age and under and does not require a fishing license. The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has stocked the pond with catfish, some of which have been tagged. Prizes will be awarded throughout the day. Bring your own tackle and bait, and come have a great time. Refreshments will be available at the site. If it rains, the event will be held July 10, 2021. Mammoth Pond Park is located south of I-40 and east of Highway 63. Turn east off Hwy 63 onto Mammoth Road. Parking for the derby is located behind the motel.
Contact person: Tracie Vail 870-255-4521 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Fri.
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May Plea Day results for Prairie County Courthouses The Des Arc and DeValls Bluff Plea Day for May are below: Des Arc 59SCR-11-45 Dustin Castleberry – Possession controlled counterfeit substance without prescription. Reset for July 20, 2021. 59NCR-15-24 Jeremiah L. McMillen – Aggravated cruelty to dog cat or horse, possession of firearms by certain persons. Failure to appear. Warrant issued. Revocation hearing set for July 20, 2021. 59NCR-16-14 Taylor Pate - Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia manufacture controlled substance. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-16-35 James Andrew Norman – Delivery of a controlled substance. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-17-24 James Andrew Norman – Possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59SCR-18-41 Eric Dewayne Roland – Unlawful use of communication device, deliver controlled substance, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia manufacture. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59SCR-19-4 Larry Wayne Humbert – Terroristic threatening, domestic battering. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-19-15 Ethan Jamal Holmes – Aggravated assault-family or household member, fleeing-felony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-19-22 Winter L. Holloway – Aggravated assault, possession controlled substance. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-19-44 James Andrew Norman Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-19-46 Jeffery Authur Jordan – Kidnapping, domestic battering, aggravated assault-family or household member. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-19-47 Veronica Holloway – Robbery, theft of property x 2, breaking or entering. Failure to appear. Warrant issued. 59SCR-19-56 Ronald B. Clay, Jr. – Leaving scene of accident involving personal injury or death. Reset to July 20, 2021.
59NCR-19-72 Eddie Allen Varnell Possession drug paraphernalia, possession drug paraphernalia conceal controlled substance. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-20-6 James Kilgore - Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-20-8 Eddie Varnell – Possession with purpose to delivery controlled substance. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-20-14 Johnnie Ray Whaley – Possession controlled substance x2. Reset to August 17, 2021. 59NCR-20-16 Whitney Scruggs – Theft of property, criminal mischief. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-20-19 James Andrew Norman – Maintain drug premises, possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-20-24 William Dakota Galvan – Rape, sexual assault. Reset to July 20, 2021 59NCR-20-27 Terri Lynn Wilson Wyatt – Permitting child abuse. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-20-29 Brittani Kay Paris – Possession controlled substance x 2, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59SCR-20-47 Larry Shae Humbert – Residential burglary. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59SCR-20-63 Leroy Mitchell Couch III – Aggravated assault, unlawful discharge of firearm in vehicle. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59SCR-20-70 Katie L. Priest – Misdemeanor appeal. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59NCR-21-1 James H. Heffington – Theft of property, criminal mischief, commercial burglary. Reset to Sept. 21, 2021 59NCR-21-2 James H. Heffington – Theft of property, theft of scrap metal, breaking or entering. Reset to Sept. 21, 2021. 59NCR-21-3 Carroll D. Sherman – Battery, theft by receiving, resisting arrest, fleeing-felonyvehicle or conveyancesubstantial danger of death. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-21-4 Adam Cole McDaniel – fleeing-on foot, fleeing-felony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death, possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to
July 20, 2021. 59NCR-21-5 Devan Ann Warren – Fleeing-on foot, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-21-6 Joshua Hambrick – Theft of property, residential burglary. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-21-7 Joshua Hambrick – Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 20, 2021. 5 9 N C R - 2 1 - 8 Christopher Lee Travis – Theft of property, fraudulent use of a credit card or debit card, residential burglary. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-21-9 Joshua Scott Hambrick – Theft of property, fraudulent use of a credit card or debit card, residential burglary. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-21-11 Demarkus Dreshawn Burks – Possession controlled substance. Failure to appear. Warrant issued. 59NCR-21-12 Kimberly Ann Bell – Possession controlled substance. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59NCR-21-13 Shonda Marie Cupples – Possession controlled substance. Reset to July 20, 2021. 59SCV-21-12 AR Properties Cooperative V Nicole Bowles – Landlord/Tenant unlawful detain. Reset to August 17, 2021. Earl Parks – Fleeing. Reset to July 20, 2021. DeValls Bluff 59SCR-17-37 Corey Kelly - Possession controlled substance x 3, possession drug paraphernalia, revocation. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-18-1 Corey Kelly – Failure to appear, revocation. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-69 Corey Kelly – Theft by receiving. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-4 Corey Kelly – Possession drug paraphernalia, possession firearms by certain persons. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-18-12 Lawrence Adkins, Jr. – Possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-19-4 Larry Wayne Humbert – Terroristic threatening, domestic bettering. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-19-31 Deetra T. Smith – Violation of
voter eligibility. Reset for July 19, 2021. 59SCR-19-37 Deviane Fox - Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-19-47 Travis Watkins – Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-19-57 Robert Christopher Johnson – Terroristic threatening, criminal mischief, residential burglary. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-19-62 Amber I Ballard Ingle – Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. 48 month probation, plus rehab, court costs & fines. 59SCR-19-77 Johnnie Joe Walls, Jr. Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia x 2. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-19-80 Phillip Vernon May – Commercial burglary, theft of property. Reset to August 16, 2021. 59SCR-19-90 Demarkus D. Burks – Theft of property, commercial burglary, theft of property, theft by receiving. Reset to July 19, 2021. 5 9 S C R - 2 0 - 1 2 Gwendolyn Harper – Residential burglary. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-27 Earl Parks – Capital murder, possession of firearms, abuse of corpse, tampering with evidence. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-28 Johnnie Joe Walls – Possession drug paraphernalia manufacture controlled substance, possession firearms by certain persons. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-29 Willie Lamon Graham – Theft by receiving, fleeingfelony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-31 Johnnie Joe Walls, Jr. – possession controlled substance. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-33 Travis Watkins – Failure to appear. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-40 Raymond Lee Hamilton – Rape. Sentenced to 20 years ADC – Jail credit 372 days, fees & court costs. 59SCR-20-43 Steven C. Pendleton – Aggravated assault, unlawful discharge of a firearm from a vehicle. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-45 Demarkus Dreshawn Burks – Theft by receiving. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-46 Rani Heinmiller – Commercial burglary. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-48 Jonathan Humbert – Terroristic threatening, residential burglary. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-52 Dante
Love Abston – Theft by receiving. Failure to appear. Warrant issued. 59SCR-20-53 Bruce Andrew Smith – Clark County – control of pets, theft of property, residential burglary. Sentenced to 24 months in ADC. 59SCR-20-54 Tommy Swain Barbee, Jr. – Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-56 Lester Campbell – Misdemeanor appeal. Sentenced for 90 days. 59SCR-20-59 Dianna Gonzalez – Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to August 16, 2021. 59SCR-20-61 Jermaine Allen Jones, Jr. – Rape. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-64 Donald Ray Miller, Jr. – Residential burglary. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-65 Haril P. Smith – Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-66 Antonia Louis Danaby – Aggravated assault. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-67 Thomas Henderson, Jr. – Theft by receiving – firearm, fleeing, felony - vehicle or conveyance – substantial danger of death. Sentenced to 60 month suspended. Probation plus court costs and fines. 59SCR-20-71 Ronald Clay, Jr. – Misdemeanor appeal. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-72 Hairl P. Smith – 2nd degree battery, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a minor, resisting arrest, fleeing, fleeing – on foot – serious physical injury, killing animal used by law enforcement agency, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-20-74 Alphonso Sullivan – Aggravated assault. Failure to appear. Warrant issued. 59SCR-21-1 Michael Strickland, Jr. – Fleeing, possession controlled substance x 2, possession firearms by certain persons, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms. Sentenced to 72 months probation, plus fines & court costs. Nolle prosequi firearms. 59SCR-21-3 Willie Matthews, Jr. – Fleeingfelony-vehicle or conveyance-substantial danger of death, possession controlled substance x 2, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-5 Eric E. Cohen – Possession controlled substance. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-7 Lydia A. Travis – Possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 19, 2021 59SCR-21-8 Okera Leonard – Possession controlled substance, pos-
session with purpose deliver, drugs and firearms, simultaneous possession. Reset for zoom. 59SCR-21-10 Joseph J. Moseley – Indecent exposure, sexual assault, dist/poss/view matter depicting child sex. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-11 Cortez Lavioa Cox – Possession controlled substance x 2. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-12 Lacy B. Taylor – Tampering with physical evidence, possession with purpose deliver x 2, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-13 Sylvester Edward Williams – Tampering with physical evidence, fleeing-felonyvehicle or conveyancesubstantial danger of death, possession with purpose to deliver x 3. Failure to appear. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-14 Melissa Donaldson – Possession controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-15 Issac Thirlee Smith – Driving while intoxicated. Failure to appear. Warrant issued. 59SCR-21-16 Jeremy L. Sayger – Theft of property, commercial burglary. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-17 Nickolas Caleb Smith – Sexual indecency with a child, indecent exposure. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-21 Camille Marie Payne – Aggravated assault. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-22 James D. Anderson – Aggravated assault, rape, domestic battery, fleeing – felony – vehicle or conveyance – substantial danger of death, kidnapping. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-23 Tamara Clayton – Aggravated assault, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-24 Larry T. Anderson – Possession controlled substance. Failure to appear. Warrant issued. 59SCR-21-25 Lacy B. Taylor – Fleeing. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-21-26 Issac Thirlee Smith – Driving while intoxicated, driving DWI suspended license, refusal to submit to chemical test. Failure to appear. Warrant issued. 59SCR-21-27 Trenton Dixon – Possession drug paraphernalia manufacture controlled substance, possession with purpose to deliver controlled substance, deliver manufacture counterfeit controlled substance. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59NCR-18-76 Rani Lanell Heinmiller – Possession drug paraphernalia manufacture controlled substance. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59NCR-19-48 Debra A. Hood – Possession with intent to deliver controlled substance. Order entered. 59NCR-19-49 Daniel T. Hood – Theft by receiving, maintaining drug premises, possession with purpose deliver controlled substance, deliver controlled substance, possession drug paraphernalia, possession drug paraphernalia manufacture, possession firearms by certain persons, simultaneous possession of drugs and firearms. Order entered. 59NCR-20-20 Earl Eugene Parks – Escape from DCC DOC law enforcement. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59NCR-20-15 David O. Swindle – Possession firearms by certain persons. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59NCR-20-17 David O. Swindle – Rape. Reset to July 19, 2021. 1:00pm 59NCR-21-10 Jason Ethridge – Misdemeanor Appeal. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-19-51 Donald Ray Miller – Residential Burglary. Reset to July 19, 2021. 59SCR-19-60 Jonathan Humbert – Domestic battering. Reset to July 19, 2021.
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To Whom It May Concern: A 2002 Honda CRV Vin# JHLRD78822C065371 was picked up on 4-4-21 Hazen, AR at the request of the owner of the property at 8300 W. Rd. St. in Little Rock. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first prior-
ity possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content 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 lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. (6-16-21 2tc)
To Whom It May Concern: A 2008 Jeep Liberty Vin# 1J8GN28KX8W169462 was picked up on 2-042020 Hazen, AR at the request of the Arkansas State Police at the 191 WB I-40. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on
the said vehicle and its content 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 lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. (6-16-21 2tc)
To Whom It May Concern: A 2001 GMC Yukon Vin# 1GKEC13V01J284773 was picked up on 3-3-21 Hazen, AR at the request of the Prairie County Sheriff’s Dept at the 183 I-40 EB. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory
lien on the said vehicle and its content 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 lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges. (6-16-21 2tc)
Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: A 1986 Oldsmobile Delta 88 Vin # 1G388YC98G1846361 is located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. The vehicle is stored at P.O. Box 696 Hazen Ar. Phone 870255-4922 and is accruing storage as a legal liability
of the owner. The wrecker company claims first priority possession lien on the vehicle and its contents for all charges. Unless vehicle is claimed within 45 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. The vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.
Billy’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service. P. O. Box 696, Hazen Ark 72064. To whom it may concern: A 2012 Ford Fusion V I N # 3FAHP0HA2CR103216 is located at 1203 Hwy 70 East, Hazen Arkansas 72064. The vehicle is stored at P.O. Box 696 Hazen Ar. Phone 870255-4922 and is accruing storage as a legal liability
of the owner. The wrecker company claims a first priority possession lien on the vehicle and its contents for all charges. Unless the vehicle is claimed within 45 days the owner and/or lien holder waives all rights, title, and interest in the vehicle and its contents and consents to the sale of the vehicle. The vehicle will then be sold for towing and storage fees.
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Des Arc Family Dollar - Dollar Tree store has grand opening The Des Arc Family Dollar and Dollar Tree store has now opened. According to Assistant Manager Rebeca Trevino, the store has been very busy, and everyone has been pleased with the variety and prices. The picture at right was taken by Rita Dobson few weeks ago as the final touches were being put on the building. Below are pictures of some of the items offered in the store.
Grand Prairie Quilt Society holds its Country Quilt Camp VII By Marsha Heien The Grand Prairie Quilt Society held their Country Quilt Camp VII on June 10-13, 2021 at the Cross Heirs Retreat Center in Humphrey with eight attendees. We were all excited to be back together after a two-year absence. After arriving on Thursday, tables and sewing machines were set up and some serious sewing and visiting ensued. While we all caught up on everyone's news, enticing smells were wafting from the kitchen. We could tell that Chef Ashley was cooking up something wonderful for us...and we weren't disappointed. His culinary creations were a wonder to behold. I think we all gained 5 pounds this weekend. But it was worth it! We all enjoyed looking at each other's projects: Maeola finished a baby quilt for a friend's new grandson. She also made some ladybug pillows for the Hope of the Delta center. Lou Anna pieced some 9-patch blocks. Jackie worked on a pink heart quilt for her granddaughter. Shelley wowed us with her crazy quilt blocks
Shelley sewing on her crazy quilt blocks.
Happy Birthday, Natalie.
Group photo at Cross Heirs Retreat Center: bottom row: Marsha, Lou Anna, Glenda, Maeola, Betty and 2nd row: Jackie, Natalie, and Shelley.
Conference at Betty's table.
centered around different dog motifs. Natalie worked on a honeycomb paper pieced block and her butterfly coat. Glenda quilted 5 baby
quilts for the Hope center. Betty pieced some sampler blocks for a quilt and also worked on hand-quilting a quilt she and her mother had made years ago. Her mother had done the embroidery on the hearts and leaves Bride pattern. The quilt is very special to Betty since the two of them worked on it together. Marsha crocheted a Granny Afghan and sewed on her flower garden blocks. She also
showed several of the ladies how to fold and stitch a bowtie block from a single square. It's a fun block to do....and a lot of laughter ensued during the demo. All too soon the quilt camp came to a close. As we packed up and said our goodbyes, we were thankful for good friends and sewing buddies. The hosts at Cross Heirs are the best, and we can't wait for next year!