Swaim also said that the Tri-State report on gas leakage said that the meters at the interstate were functioning properly, so leakages in the
present. Justice Jordan Smith said, “Most people driving heavy machinery get paid $25 per hour.” “We really don’t have a choice.” The county road workers are presently receiving $14.00 per hour. The additional pay would cost the county $92,000 next year.
Skarda also stated that he wants the county departmental budgets turned into the judge’s office by October 30. Changes can be made after that if needed.
The American Rescue Plan provides $137 million for water and sewer upgrades across the country. There is a 50 day window to “get our name in the hat,” Hardke said.
Boothe said. “Not everyone is going to go to college.” He also emphasized the need for “soft skills” like getting to work on time needed to be taught to students.
Mayor David Hardke told the council about the passage of Act 605 in 2021. The act requires that all retail water providers take on additional responsibilities in managing and operating their water systems, which requires the preparation of a rate study every five years.
Police Chief Bradley Taylor asked if the city would sponsor the drivethrough “Halloween in the Park” this year. Hardke said that the city would do it again. “Parents like it,” he said. Taylor agreed, saying that it helps out his department. “We worry about kids’ safety,” he said, adding that the drive-through keeps children out of the streets.Hardke said that he
At the end of the meeting, Election Commission Chair Rita Dobson reminded the court that the election is less than 60 days away and that elected officials cannot campaign for anyone during office hours.
Prairie County Quorum Court votes to give county bonuses
Hardke has already contacted the Willdan Company of Plano, TX about the study. Willdan has done similar cost and rate analyses for Hot Springs, Conway, Russellville, Bryant, and North Little Rock.
less payroll deductions. County employees have already received one bonus from ARP money. There was a discussion about the inclusion of the Sheriff’s Department employees due to the fact that those employees had already received an additional $5000 in bonuses from the State of Arkansas for their services. Judge Mike Skarda felt that the extra state money already given to those employees would make the additional county bonus for the Sheriff’s Department unfair to other county employees. “I never saw this until today,” Skarda said. “I just don’t think it’s right.” Skarda could have vetoed the ordinance within seven cal-
The Superintendent of the Hazen School District Donnie Boothe addressed the Hazen City Council to discuss the millage increase that the district is requesting on the November 8, 2022 ballot. Boothe explained how the increase would affect taxpayers, stating that the present millage is set at 33.83 mills. The extra two mills that the district is requesting would raise the rate to 35.83 mills, which would be .03 mills less than the rate that the Des Arc taxpayers presently pay. Carlisle taxpayers are presently taxed at 42.0 mills. The extra millage would increase the taxes on a home valued at $100,000 by $40 a year, Boothe said.
Hardke will also contact other companies to see if Willdan’s charges are competitive. “You all have heard about cities having issues with water,” Hardke said, handing out a Wall
The school district is requesting the tax increase to build an agriculture building for the Hazen High School students . The additional money, estimated to be $190,000 a year, will pay for both the ag building and the equipment needed for the classes. Boothe plans to include welding and ag mechanics in the curriculum. The extra money will also keep the building maintained.
This is the second such bonus given to county employees out of ARP funds. County employees will receive $10,000 in bonuses while Sheriff’s Department employees will receive $15,000. The county received $176,000,000 in ARP funds of which $109,000 had been used. Ordinance 2022-6 was passed to allow county money to be spent to give elected officials a bonus as well. Elected officials cannot get ARP money and must be paid out of county funds. This ordinance was also passed unanimously.Skarda reported that contractors have been hired to paint or stain
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endar days but, in the end, he decided against it. “I’ll accept it, but I think it is wrong,” Skarda said. Sheriff’s Department employees are already paid more than other officers in surrounding areas and other county employees.
Those present for the meeting were Justices Ronnie Eans, Lawrence Holloway, Gary King, Judy Hinson, Jordan Smith, Bobby Willeford, Levi Childress, and Paul Hooks. Justice Rick Stallings was absent.
The Prairie County Quorum Court voted unanimously to amend the 2022 budget to give bonuses to all eligible county employees who were continuously employed by the county during the year 2021 at its regular meeting held on September 13, 2022.
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In other business, Skarda said that he wants to raise the rod crew salaries by $2.50 an hour next year. This would mean that road department employees would be paid $16.50 per hour for four days of work each week. He said that the department was finding it difficult to hire road workers. “It’s getting harder and harder to get people to work,” he said. The department is short 3 or 4 workers at
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“We’re hoping we’ll draw more students,” Boothe said. “I’m looking at Prairie County and farming - what jobs are available for kids,”
had contacted Randy Phillips about the removal of the seed plant on South Chester St. He wants the plant taken down and hauled off by the first of the year.Near the end of the meeting, Dwayne Chappell, candidate for the Prairie County Judge position addressed the council. He introduced himself and said, “I’m looking forward to serving the people of Prairie County if I am elected.”Council members Tim Juola, Dallas Taylor, Larry Anthony, Barbara Rogers, and Steve Chlapecka were present for the meeting, along with TracieMayoralDavidRecorder/TreasurerHooverandAssistantVail.
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Superintendent Boothe explains the affects of the proposed millage
Also in attendance were County Clerk Gaylon Hale, County Treasurer Tamara Dabney, and Attorney Abram Skarda. Elementary School students were a Tuesdays” Hazen Mrs. Donna Alexander’s class showing off their new shirts.
All members of a retail water provider governing board, including the Hazen city council members, must complete eight hours of training within one year of becoming a council member. Hardke said that a water rate study would need to be done, and that such a study would be extensive. He also wants to do a study of the gas rates.
The bonuses will be taken from the federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) money that was sent to the county. By law, the ARP money can be used to address the adverse impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic including providing premium pay to “assure the retention and support for essential workers.” Each county employee will be given a lump sum payment of $5,200.44 dollars
the walls at the Des Arc courthouse. He said that extra climate controlled storage is needed for county records that date back to 1850 in DeValls Bluff. The county has $130,000 to $140,000 left for the project, but ARP money can be used if more funds are needed.
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In departmental reports, Utilities Manager Chad Swaim said that six water leaks had been fixed. A culvert has been replaced at the intersection of Crowley and Chester, and the water plant now has equipment that will allow the department to see how the plant is functioning in real time.
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Sarah Renae Castleberry from Hickory Plains, a brother Branden Rea Akins from Green Forest Arkansas, his father Thomas (Bo) White from Green Forest, a Dad Jeremy L. Akins of Green Forest and a grandmother (Mimi) Wanda E. Campbell also from Green Forest, Susan E. Ward of Clarendon, his Uncle (Chip) Julius R, Blalack Jr. and his wife Courtney of Clarendon, Aunt Carrie Ward of Alaska. His children, Mathew of Green Forest, Hunter and Tucker of Cabot, Elijah Remington of Greenbrier and a daughter River Lynn White of Clarendon, A step-son Anthony Hartzod Alex had 2 nephews Avery Cale Swinford , Alijah Ray Castleberry, 3 nieces Lillie-Mae Castleberry, Virginia Raelynn Castleberry and Abigail Chase Swinford, several cousins.Alexwas a Jack of all trades, he could throw Down on some good grub. He was always trying to make everyone happy and smile. Never was there a dull moment with Alex around.Alexis no longer in pain and no more sorrow.
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discussion of past adventures and future ones. During the afternoon, Shelley worked on burp pads for Easter Seals, Glenda sewed several tote bags for the Christmas boxes and also skirts for little girls, and Marsha crocheted on her afghan.
Marsha showed her macrame wall hanging she made last weekend at her church retreat in MississippiShelleypassed around an interesting book on "Trade Quilts" It was proposed and approved that we will meet for our October 12th meeting at Jackie's Deli in Roe. We will meet at the church at 9:45.After the business session, the members enjoyed a lively lunch
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Judith Mae Duell, 79, of Jacksonville passed away September 14, 2022. She was
April 4th, 1949. Brenda’s love of animals guided her in her work as a veterinary technician and animal hospital receptionist for 34 years. In 1973, an unfortunate flat tire on her Pontiac Trans Am became a blessing when her future husband of 36 years, Arelon E. Harden, stopped to repair it. They married and together they raised twoBrendachildren.was known and loved for her intelligence, humor, and kindness. She loved animals of all kinds and was especially fond of the feathered variety. She spent many hours watching and learning about birds as an avid bird watcher and a member of the Audubon Society. She loved to read, and her favorite book was her bible. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Norman, Oklahoma.Brendawas preceded in death by her mother, Velma Petty, her father Thomas Arnold Petty, her sister Pamela Stout, and her husband Arelon Harden. She is survived by her son James “Jim” Harden of DeValls Bluff, Arkansas, her daughter Jennifer Amy HardenCollins of Norman, Oklahoma, her sister Ramona Mills, and a brother Arnold “Sonny” Petty the latter two of Sacramento, California.
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An aquaculture/fisheries field day is planned for Oct. 6 at the Harry K. Dupree Stuttgart National Aquaculture Research Center (SNARC) located at 2955 Highway 130 in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The event is sponsored jointly by SNARC and the University of Arkansas at noon.concludea.m.98:30RegistrationandCenterAquaculture/FisheriesBluff(UAPB)PineofExcellence.Thefielddayisfreeopentothepublic.opensata.m.Toursbeginata.m.andendat11:30Thefielddaywillwithlunchat
Martin. She was a graduate of Clinton High School in 1961. She loved taking trips and cats. Her faith was the Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Judith was preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven wonderful years, Dale A. Duell; her sister, Mary Kaye Davis; and two great-grandchildren, Catye and Christopher.Survivorsinclude her sons, Dale (Lisa) Jr., and Robert Glen; three grandchildren, Matthew (Della), Samantha, and Melanie (C.J.);
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On Friday September 9th, 2022, Brenda Joyce “Polly” Harden, age 73,
Several of the topics are related to diets for different fish species. Other topics related to fish health cover the prevention of fish diseases and production losses.Attendees will also learn about small-scale aquaponics, the implications of inflation on the aquaculture industry, the re-establishment of aquatic vegetation in water bodies, split-pond catfish production and observation of fish behavior through radio telemetry.Formore information about byrdc@uapb.edu.575-8123Casandrafieldaquaculture/fisheriestheday,contactByrdat870-or
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Arnold had one son, Darrell (Julie) Speight of Bartlett, TN, one daughter, Sherry Mack of Bartlett, TN and one brother, Phillip Speight. He also had five grandchildren: Allison Jackson, Dustin Speight, Lindsey Mack, Katie Speight and Lacy Speight and six great grandchildren: Aubrey Jackson, Lailand Speight, Caroline Speight, Easton Speight, Laynie Mack and Bexlee Jackson.Arnoldwas preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Grezelda Pink Speight, two brothers: Leon Speight and Thomas Speight and two sisters: Zelda Jelks and Virginia Speight. He will be truly missed by his family and all that were acquainted with him.Arnold’s services will be held Tuesday at Garth Funeral Home beginning at 12 noon with his burial to follow at the Johnson Chapel Cemetery of Des Arc, Arkansas.
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Absentee ballot applications for the General Elections may be obtained by calling the Prairie County Clerk's Office in Des Arc at phone #870-256-4434.
Agricultural Business. Provost Allan Utter presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor, master, specialist and doctoral levels, along with various program certificates, as awarded through the various colleges: Agriculture, Neil Griffin College of Business, Education and Behavioral Science, Engineering and Computer Science, Liberal Arts atedGPALaude,uatedaCumas4.0UniversityandProfessions,NursingCommunication,andandHealthSciencesMathematics,andCollege.UndergraduateswithaGPAaredesignatedgraduatingSummaLaude.ThosewithGPAof3.8-3.99grad-MagnaCumandthosewithaof3.6-3.79gradu-CumLaude.
Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at ScienceWeems,PlantScienceVanhouten,Arts,Carroll,Science,Bell,SchoolScienceMorton,PrairiegraduatesTheNationalAug.Commencement,Summerheld12inFirstBankArena.listincludesfivefromtheCountyarea.Thosestudentsare:DesArc:SunnyL.MasterofinEducation,Counseling;DesArc:JadeTristanAssociateofA.S.EnRoute;Hazen:MorganLehannBachelorofPsychology;Hazen:ChristianL.BachelorofinAgriculture,andSoilScience;Hazen:HadenL.BachelorofinAgriculture,
Mike’s family carries on his memory. His wife, Stacey and girls, will always remember that fun loving personality, ready to help anyone in a moment and being a friend to all.
Arnold grew up attending the Des Arc Elementary and High Schools, where he graduated 12th grade. After which time, he worked with the local farming community before joining the United States Air Force, January 14, 1959. He served in the 821st Operations Squadron Special Services. After being discharged from the Air Force, Arnold went to work in Memphis, TN as a police officer and detective. Serving there for twenty-five years.
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first four years of life there his family moved to Arkansas. He attended Vilonia schools, where he met the love of his life, Stacey. They married September 16, 1989. Together they raised three wonderful daughters, Nikki, Kelli andMikeAllison.was known for being a great outdoorsman and sharing his love of nature, hunting, fishing, gardening, and building anything with his hands. He was a brick layer by trade.
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The Grand Prairie Quilt Society met September 14, 2022 at the First Christian Church fellowship hall, Stuttgart, with six members present. Glenda opened the meeting with the Thought for the Day, "May your cuts be true, your seams straight, your blocks be square, and may your seam ripper rust from neglect." The August minutes and treasurer's report were given. Happy Birthday greetings were extended to Glenda and Jeannie. Everyone sang "Happy Birthday" to Glenda and enjoyed birthday cupcakes provided by Ann. Glenda reported that she delivered 8 of the blanket slipcovers to Easter Seals.
The October 12th meeting will be in Roe at Jackie's Deli. Members will meet at the church at 9:45 to carpool to Roe.
The fixed costs are shared by all classes of rate payers, such as commercial, manufacturing and residential customers.
In numerousJulylocal elected officials, engineers and managers of water systems asked legislators to approve funding of water projects. They referred to a survey completed last year that indicated the need for about 1,400 water projects costing about $5 billion.
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When the entire Legislative Council votes on whether or not to approve distribution of federal relief funds, the recommendations of the PEER subcommittee carry tremendous weight.
According to the state Secretary of Agriculture, about $135 million would be available for drinking water projects. Another $135 million would be available for waste water projects and about $10 million for groundwater and irrigation projects.
The PEER subcommittee of the Legislative Council has grown significantly in importance because it reviews how state agencies, institutions of higher education and public schools proposed to spend those federal relief dollars.
The Agriculture Department plans to accept applications during a 50-day period.
Every community feels the impact when adults lack a high school diploma or the skills to compete in the 21st century workforce.Notonly is it devastating for the adults who may dream of a better life for their families, but it may impact education for future generations. Studies show that children of adults with low literacy skills have a 72% chance of being at the lowest reading skills themselves.Theweek of September 18 has been proclaimed as Adult Education Week inThereArkansas.are37 adult education providers that serve all 75 counties. On Thursday, September 22, every adult education center will be holding an open house from 9am until 3pm. The open house will provide an opportunity for Arkansans to learn what services are available in theirAdultcommunity.education has served close to two million Arkansans since 1965, with more than 457,718 individuals passing the GED or earning their high school diploma sinceToday,1966.adult education programs do much more than GED preparation. The programs help Arkansans complete job training through the Workforce Alliance for Growth in the Economy program and help Arkansans improve their English language skills with
Legislators refer to the subcommittee simply as PEER, an acronym for Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review. It monitors the financial and fiscal performance of state agencies and educationalPEERinstitutions.hasreviewed and recommended approval of about $739 million in federal relief funds for public schools. Those funds are part of more than a billion dollars in American Rescue Plan that the state received for elementary and secondary schools.Atitsmost recent meeting, PEER approved authority for 23 school districts to spend about $65.6 million. Much of that money will be spent on bonuses for teachers and classified staff.
The chairman of the state Public Service Commission, Ted Thomas of Conway, will resign effective October 1. His resignation is important because he has been outspoken in his support of alternative energy such as solar power.
The value of that credit was the bone of contention. Utilities want to pay less and net-metering customers want to be paid more for the excess electricity. Electric companies point out that they have fixed costs beyond the expense of operating power plants, such as maintenance of transmission lines.
They also expressed a sense of urgency caused by inflation. It takes a long time to complete the various stages of water and waste water projects, so it is important to get them started before inflation severely reduces the buying power of current funding amounts.
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include one off-take and noTopsoilsiphons.removal began on Segment No. 2 on May 31 near Old Highway 70 Road. Once the topsoil stripping was completed, on June 17, the core trench was started, and canal excavation and earth fill began and continues. Stevenson said the dirt work was approximately 75 percent complete this week. This section of canal work is located East of Highway 63 between Hazen and DeValls Bluff and will run for approximately two miles. Work will also include a 48-inch diameter siphon to carry drainage water under the canal and three offtakes to provide farmer access to the canal water once completed. The entire project, once complete, will bring affordable water to area farmers in portions of Prairie, Arkansas, Lonoke and Monroe Counties.WRIDis fully funded for the first 12 miles of
construction. The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (ADA) approved a $26 million deferred payment loan in January after the Arkansas Natural Resource Commission (ANRC) voted in favor of“Thisapproval.funding is a loan and will be used to match $48 million of NRCS funding already approved. This means we are fully funded for the first 12 miles of canal started just west of DeValls Bluff and ending at the Hazen airport,” WRID Director and Chief Engineer Dennis Carman explained.Otherrecent work includes the Downs Road crossing, which is located just North of Highway 70 near DeValls Bluff. This work was done in what WRID describes as the Canal 1000 portion of the project. There are five rows of the concrete culverts with 13 boxes per row, 65 total allowing water to flow under the road.
Tony Stevenson said WRID broke ground Sept. 12 on Segment No. 7, which is located between Highway 63 and S. Woodlawn Avenue along Doss Road South of Hazen. This section will be 7,100 feet. It will include a 48inch diameter siphon to carry drainage water under the canal and additional off-takes to provide farmer access to the canal water once completed.OnSept. 13 work began on Segment No. 1, located between Highway 70 and Old Highway 70 Road between Hazen and DeValls Bluff. This portion is 3,100 feet. It will
LITTLE ROCK – Since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic Arkansas has received billions of dollars in federal relief funding.
“When this first phase of the distribution system is completed, this work will serve about 50,000 acres of irrigated crop land. This is exciting. We have worked a long time to get to this point. Now we have to deliver a construction project in the field that delivers affordable water to Grand Prairie farmers.”TheCanal 1000 dirt work was completed in December 2021, which was a two-mile section. Prior work includes the pump station, 7,500 feet of twin 10-foot diameter pipelines and the 70acre regulating reservoir constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.“Wearetrying to move along as quickly as we can,” Stevenson said.
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The act resolved the issue of net-metering customers, such as solar power plants that generate their electricity, sometimes in excess of what they need. The excess power is transmitted to the utility’s grid and the customer gets credit for producing it.
Progress continues on the Grand Prairie with the White River Irrigation District (WRID) starting construction on two additional segments of Canal 2000. There are now three separate segments in full construction.WRID Water Management Engineer
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The PSC regulates utilities. Thanks to passage of Act 464 of 2019, solar power has grown in popularity in Arkansas. A Senate co-sponsor credited Thomas with helping to win legislative approval of Act 464.
Also at its most recent meeting, PEER recommended that legislators approve spending authority of about $280 million for water, waste water and irrigation projects.
“Four more county road crossing designs are being completed by Michael Baker International Engineers, of Little Rock, and state Highway 63 and 70 crossings will be constructed by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. We changed from the bridge concept to box culverts because they will be easier to maintain and it does save significant money,” Carman explained.WRIDis excited about the continued progress. They continue to work on future construction plans to see the project make its way to the Hazen Airport and then to Slovak, Stuttgart and points South depending on“Wefunding.aregetting dirt, pipes and crossings delivered. We have this simplified down to contracts and are on track to make needed adjustments in the future. We can get this done on time and under budget. We are focused on production and cost control,” Carman said.
WRID starts construction on two additional sections, continues work Canal 2000
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Prairie County Fair Parade
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Baby Miss Kobi Crudup (right) and 1st alternate Brynleigh Kay Lynn Mills.
Miss Prairie County Fair Queen Layton Rogers with 1st alternate Kaitlin Tosh.
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The Bison open conference play this Friday at Bearden. The Bears are 0-3 after a 48-6 loss to Mineral Springs on Friday.
The Bison added a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Lawson Petrus scored on an eight-yard run. Peyton Huggins kicked the extra point.
Luke Petrus and Lawson Petrus each had eight tackles to lead the Bison. Boyle had 5.
The Hazen Hornets played a bit sloppy at times against defending Class 2A state champi-
King.McCrory scored a touchdown late in the fourth quarter to account for the scoring. Anderson rushed for 125 yards on 16 carries.
Josh Dawson caught six passes for 125 yards.
Cameron Johnson caught four passes for 125Kingyards.completed 13 of 27 passes for 246 yards. He also rushed for 91 yards on six carries.
“They’ve been struggling the last couple of years. I’ve watched them on film. They don’t look bad. They run the flexbone. That’s a hard offense to prepare for defensively. The kids are going to have to play a lot of assignment football. We’ve got to be very disciplined or it can expose you.” Hornet Field
The Bison scored two touchdowns in the third quarter. Sullivan scored on a one-yard run, and Kayleb Elliott scored on
Linz and Gabe Boyle each caught two passes for 27 yards.
The Bison are 3-0 for the first time in many years.“It’s a group of guys that have been really focused,” Shock said.
pin them deep. We didn’t give up any big kick returns. I’m proud of how both of those units played. That was a big asset for us.”
added the two-point conversion.TheBison led 24-0 at halftime. In the second quarter. Jones scored on a one-yard run then Jason Sullivan added the two-point conversion.
Sullivan scored on an eight-yard run, and Jones added the twopoint conversion.
Page 8 - The Grand Prairie Herald - Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Hornets beat McCrory 36-12 at
DES ARC — For the first time since 2012, the Carlisle Bison are winners over the Des ArcCarlisleEagles.shut out Des Arc 43-0 on Friday night to improve to 3-0 on the season. The Eagles dropped to 0-2.
“Both of those units had a really good night. Obviously, shutting them out and holding them to 97 total yards of offense … it was incredible. Our punt team, whenever we had to punt, we were able to
a six-yard run.
Kolton Tosh led the Hornets with 17 tackles.
Hazen coach Joe Besancon said his team got off to a slow start. It hurt us not getting in that game last week,” he said, referring to the Clarendon game being cancelled because of lightning. “You got two weeks without playing, and it’s like starting all over again. “We had a lot of false starts, things we shouldn’t be doing.
King scored on a sixyard run. Anderson scored on one-yard run then caught an 18-yard touchdown pass from
Senior Hornets continue their winning streak. (Ruth Corley photo.)
“We talked a lot this week about focus, just trying to keep that focus that they’ve had since January. We felt like two weeks ago, we lost that a little bit. We just tried to regroup. They’ve worked hard. They’ve been working hard for a long time. It’s kind of renewed and a sense of urgency in the offseason. They stay really decimated to that.”
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
on McCrory but came away with a 36-12 win
Carlisle Bison score big win over Eagles
On offense, we dropped like five or six balls, just wide open. We made some bad reads throwing the ball. It was just a rough night all the wayBesanconaround.”said his team has some things to work out.The Hornets open conference play at home against Hampton. The Bulldogs are 1-2 on the season. They lost to Poyen and Smackover and beat Foreman.
The Bison head off the field during their win over Des Arc on Friday night. (Brenda Foster photo)
Petrus had 39 yards on
Hazen scored the first
Junior Hornets play Bearden... The Junior High Hornets played the Bearden Bears on September 15. (Ruth Corley photo.)
4 carries. Jones had 19 yards on eight carries.
Friday.TheJaguars led 6-0 after returning an interception for a touchdown in the first quarter.
Jones completed 6 of 11 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. Petrus completed 1 of 2 passes for 19 Sullivanyards.rushed for 112 yards no 21 carries.
King had 10.
Hazen rallied to lead 146 at halftime. Braylan Anderson scored on a 30-yard run, and Justin Schlenker scored on a one-yard run.
“The defense and our special teams played really well,” Carlisle coach Caleb Shock said.
Carlisle led 8-0 after the first quarter. Holden Jones threw an eightyard touchdown pass to Cory Linz. Jones then
18 points of the second half to lead 32-6. Luke
“They’ve got pretty good size,” Besancon said of the Bulldogs.
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The last time Carlisle beat Des Arc was 2012 when the Bison advanced to the quarterfinal round of the Class 2A state playoffs.
