City of Carlisle implements freeze on spending
By Debbye Harrison
The City Council met October 15, 2024. The Mayor implemented a spending freeze for an indefinite period. Money can only be spent for salaries, utilities, and regularly occurring costs like insurance.
The Budget Committee will be meeting within this month. The 2019 audit has been finished and is now ready for approval. Once this is done, the budget can be written and proposed to the Council for its approval. Until the Legislative Audit Committee has met and made a decision, it will be difficult to project the income for 2025. The Budget Committee is already aware of the $45,000 shortfall due to a loss of tax money because of a sales tax overpayment.
The Council voted to keep the County tax millage at 5% as it has been for years. 4.6% is allocated to the General Fund and .4% to the Fire Department. This has to be voted on each year.
The matching grant that has been applied for with the Parks and Tourism Department has made it to the second round. Anne Anderson will meet with the committee to present the grant in hopes of its approval.
Early voting begins October 21 at the Civic Center. The hours are 9 to 5 Monday-Friday and 10-4 on Saturday.
The Zoning Commission will meet soon to consider the possible sale of the land north of Dollar General to be approved for ministorage buildings. Ministorage buildings are not specifically mentioned in the zoning laws.
Citizens are reminded that the ditches are the responsibility of the property owner. The city has an easement for only a part of the area.
The property owner must keep the ditch mowed. If you are receiving door hangers reminding you to keep up your propertywhether it is to mow your grass or clean up
your trash- these are warnings. If this is not corrected, it can be fol-
lowed by a citation and a court date. Officer Franks filled in for Sissy Ingle and all members were present except for Kevin Kegley.
DVB Class of 1988 holds reunion...
The DeValls Bluff High School Class of 1988 held a reunion at Murry’s Restaurant on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
During the week of October 14, 2024, the Grand Prairie got to see Comet Tsuchinshan. It was the brightest comet in 27 years, and it was visible low in the west just after sunset. In this picture taken by David Hoover, the comet is above and to the right of Venus, which is in the far left corner of the shot. Two other planets frame the comet on the right. We have seen three astronomical phenomenon this year - a solar eclipse, the aurora borealis, and this comet.
Des Arc has a new business...
Des Arc Chamber was proud to welcome a new business to Des Arc on Tuesday October 22. Frap’s is a new coffee shop in Des Arc located beside the post office on 3rd Street. Kirk Berry is the owner with Madison Brown and others as employees.
The business offers coffees, teas and other drinks along with cookies. Hours are 7am - 1pm, and they have a Facebook page. The Chamber welcomes this new business and wishes them the best.
Pictured are Kirk Berry in the center with the scissors and Madison Brown to his right. The others are members of the Chamber.
Franklin Merril (Billy)
Norman
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Franklin Merril (Billy)
Norman, on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the age of 87. Billy was born on November 1, 1936, on the family farm in Prairie County, Arkansas to Clarence D (Pete) and Maudie Lee (Nee Pennington) Norman.
Billy grew up in Slovak, Arkansas and attended high school in Hazen. He served three years in the United States Marine Corp then returned home to begin a 40-year career with Riceland Foods. He would say his career started with sweeping
floors in the mill and at retirement he was the Assistant Manager of the Stuttgart Rice Division.
Billy married Elsie Murray in 1962, and they spent 61 blessed years together. They were avid RVers and master crappie fishermen. Some of the family’s happiest and funniest memories took place at a campground or on the White River. Billy and Elsie were faithful members of Park Avenue Missionary Baptist Church. Billy served many years as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. In 2013, they moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas to live close to their only child, Karen, and their two grandchildren, Sydney and Savannah.
Billy is survived by his wife Elsie; his daughter Karen Heslep and sonin-law Mike; two granddaughters Sydney (Will) Henderson and
Savannah (Blake) Broshow; one greatgranddaughter Opal Sue Henderson; and two sisters Francis (Tommy) Uhiren and Peggy Perkins (Lonnie Heath); sister-in-law Gail Norman, and many nieces, nephews, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Maudie Lee, and his brother Bobby Norman. Graveside services will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Lone Tree Cemetery in Stuttgart, Arkansas. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Hospice of the Ozarks (hospiceoftheozarks.org) or Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of Roller Funeral Home. Please visit our online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/mtnhome.
It is almost time to make your voice heard in the upcoming General Election. Early voting starts next week on Oct. 21, 2024.
Election Day is November 5. This is your chance to vote for local, state, and federal offices, as well as participate in annual school board elections for districts that vote in the fall. Additionally, there will be local ballot issues and a runoff election for the Arkansas Supreme Court.
In 2023, the General
Assembly passed Act 300, which requires that special issues, such as sales tax proposals and bond issues, be included on the same ballot as candidate elections. This means that your vote could have an even greater impact on the future of your community. When you go to the polls, an election official will ask you to state your name, address, and date of birth. The election official will also request that you provide an approved form of I.D.
If you are unable to vote in person on Election Day, you can apply for an absentee ballot by the appropriate deadline. The deadline to apply for
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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, 3rd DIVISION, PROBATE IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF STEPHANIE KATHLEEN MORRIS, DECEASED CASE NO. 59SPR-24-25
NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL AND APPOINTMENT OF PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE
Name of Decedent: Stephanie Kathleen Morris
Last known address of Decedent: 149 NE Third St. Ulm, Arkansas 72170
Decedent’s Date of death: January 30, 2024
An instrument dated December 5, 2011 was on September 16, 2024 admitted to probate as the Last Will and Testament of the abovenamed Decedent, and the undersigned has been appointed Personal Representative of Decedent's estate. A contest of the probate of the Last Will and Testament 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 Decedent shall also be filed 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. This notice first published the 23rd day of October, 2024.
Eden Corley Cameron, Personal Representative, c/o M. Gayle Corley, P.A., Attorney at Law, CORLEY LAW FIRM, 415 N. McKinley St., Suite 445, Little Rock, AR 72205, 501-801-0035 (voice), 501-801-0036 (facsimile), Gayle@CorleyLawAR.com, AR Bar No. 85032
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Thank You
Thank you Hazen School District School, Booster Club and Alumni for the honor you gave us by naming the Football field after us. We appreciate the gesture and thoughtfulness of all those who helped make it such a special night.
Thank you Bryce Sims for making and donating the sign, and thank you to Johnny Hambrick who painted the sign. These men did a great job. Thank you Ruth Corley for the great pictures. We appreciate everything that was done.
Thank You Again, Dorris and Betty Greenwalt
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS PROBATE DIVISION
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF MATTIE ELIZABETH KERR, deceased CASE NO. 59NPR-24-20 NOTICE
Last known address of Decedent: 2009 Maple St. Des Arc, Arkansas Date of death: May 20, 2024.
An instrument dated December 3, 1999, has been admitted to probate as the last will of the above-named decedent and on the 14 th day of October, 2024, Dennis James Kerr, and Donna Gaye Speight, were appointed co-executors thereunder, of the Estate of Mattie Elizabeth Kerr. A contest of the probate of the will can be effected only by filing a petition within the time provided by law with the Circuit Court of the Prairie County, Arkansas, Probate Division.
Ph. 870-255-4538 Email: heraldpublishing@gmail.com Arkansas Press Association IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF PRAIRIE COUNTY, ARKANSAS SOUTHERN DISTRICT PROBATE DIVISION IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF CASE NO. 59SPR-24-29 PORTER R. CLIFTON, DECEASED NOTICE
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. The claim must be filed with the Circuit Court of the Prairie County, Arkansas, Probate Division in Des Arc, Arkansas 72040.
Executors: Donna Gaye Speight 30 Mount Tabor W., Cabot, AR 72023 Dennis James Kerr 13816 Highway 11 North, Des Arc, AR 72040
Attorney for Estate: Grant Ballard P.O. Box 224 Clarendon, Arkansas 72029 T: (870) 747-3813
This notice first published the 23rd day of October, 2024.
Respectfully submitted,
By: /s/ J. Grant Ballard
Attorney for the Estate Arkansas Bar #2011185 P. O. Box 224 Clarendon, AR 72029 (870)747-3813
Photographer
Ruth Corley
Name and Last Known Address of Decedent: Porter R. Clifton 603 West Crowley Street, Hazen, AR 72064
Date of Death: August 6, 2024
a) On October 4, 2024, an Affidavit for Collection of Small Estate by Distributees was filed with respect to the Estate of Porter R. Clifton, deceased, with the Clerk of the Probate Division of the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas, under Arkansas Code Annotated §28- 41101.
b) All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the Affiant/Distributee or their attorney within three (3) 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.
c) The names, mailing addresses, and telephone numbers of the Distributee and the Distributees’ Attorney are: Affiant/Distributee: Reid G. Clifton, 92 Rock Steady Lane, Hazen, AR 72064, (501) 5161400;
Attorney: C. Pierce Caviness, Campbell, Grooms & Spaulding, PLLC, P.O. Box 1123, Hazen, AR 72064, (501) 313-4967 This notice first published the 23rd day of October, 2024.
REID G. CLIFTON, AFFIANT /s/ C. Pierce Caviness C. PIERCE CAVINESS CAMPBELL, GROOMS & SPAULDING, PLLC Attorney for the Estate of Porter R. Clifton, Deceased
Hornets beat Clarendon, celebrate seniors, dedicate field
Greenwalts honored...
Dorris and Betty Greenwalt were honored on Friday night with the renaming of Hornet Field to the Dorris and Betty Greenwalt Field. The Greenwalts donated the land for the football field to be built on fifty years ago.
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Hazen Hornets won their fourth game in five tries by beating Clarendon 53-12 on Friday night at the newly christened Dorris and Betty Greenwalt Field.
With the win, the Hornets are now 4-4 on the season after starting 0-3. Hazen is tied for second in the 2A-4 at 41 with Poyen, who holds the tiebreaker over the Hornets. Hazen quarterback JJ Pinkney had another big game. He rushed for 161 yards and three touchdowns on 14 carries. He scored on runs of 25, 8 and 11 yards.
Noah Adkins rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries.
Phoenix Ervin rushes for 54 yards on eight carries. He also scored a touchdown.
Landon Adkins and Hunter Pardin each scored rushing touchdowns.
Brance Williams led the Hornets with 11 tackles.
“I feel like we came out and did what we needed to do,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said. “The last two weeks, we’ve rushed for over 700 yards. That’s been big for us, trying to get some type of running game going for us. I’ve been real pleased with that.” Besancon said he got lineman Hunter Smith back on the field.
“That’s been a big help to us on the offensive line,” he said. “That made us a whole lot better. That’s been showing up. We’re just trying to get a little bit better each week.” Hazen travels to Hampton on Friday night. The Bulldogs are 3-5 after a 42-0 loss to England last week.
“Hopefully, we’re locked in and what to play ball,” Besancon said, adding that he doesn’t want to go into the Carlisle game in Week 10 with a loss.
Prairie County ballots for the November 4, 2024 election
Hazen Elementary 1st Nine week’s Honor Roll
1st Nine Weeks
Honor Roll
2nd Grade: Charles Blazek, Terry Duval*, Preston Edge*, Tylan Garden, Jah’Melle Hampton*, Ayla Henderson*, Zeppelin Hickerson, Ryder Logan, Kimber Mizell, Allsion O’Neal, Parker Owens*, Gunner Prislovsky, Huntley Prislovsky*, Garner Sims*, Gauge Stephens, Caroline Tiner*, Sawyer Todd*, River Turner*, Brynlee Young*
3rd Grade: Vivian Castleberry, Rayne Clifton, Vada English, Rebecca Erwin, Kanon
Fegley*, Isaac Hall, Max Henderson*, Brantlee Hickerson, Duke Hollingshead, Jack Howard*, Aubrey Kee, Beckett Lawson*, Xiclali Lopez, Jonah McLernon*, Caleb McLernon, Brayden Melton, Beckett Moon, Ja’Miah Penn*, Sloan Petty, Larkin Prislovsky, Ember Smith, Jordan Sullivan JR*, Cache Tiner, Eden Weems
4th Grade: Garlyn Cortez*, Adrienne Douglas, David Duval*, Erika Flores, Wes King*, Brady Paul
Lisko, Dayton May*, Gannon Murphy, Ja’Marlin Penn, Brently Pledger, Creed Reynolds, Chase Skinner*, Dawson Smith, Kloe Williams
5th Grade: Cameron Beck*, Liam Bowman, Austin Carpenter, Ella Carroll, Christopher Essex*, Wyatt Flatness*, Noah Hare, Harmoni Humbert, Brooklynn Knox*, Mason Leach, Grey McKenzie, Kaleb Moore, Aaryn Owens, Kyl Peeples, Arleigh Self, Sawyer Smith, Quenton Smith, JR, Scarlett
Snider*, Aubrey Spencer*, Jaleah Sullivan*, Cameron Taylor*, Evan Travis, Abbygail Vick*
6th Grade: Beckett Adams, Storm Antilley, Madox Beatty*, Dierks Calvert, Layne Cooper, Jaicee Dolphin*, Olivia Edge*, Tenley Fulmer, Sage Harris, William Hickman, Vince King, Lily Lisko, Cooper McElroy, Lane Petty, Leven Raney, Bella Raper*, Cameron Seely*, Eden Sims*, Alex Thacker, Jaycee Thomas*, Wyatt Tiner, McKenzi Turner *Denotes all A’s
1st Nine Weeks Hazen High School Honor Roll
7th Grade: Eli Barbee, Jordan Barnhill, Xaiver Butler, Harper Cook*, Braydon Davies*, Jacob Geisler*, Bayleigh Gerety*, Twylla Harsson*, Kylie Heinmiller, Pierce Henderson*, Luna Horton*, Gabriella Jenkins*, Austin Kee*, JaCoby King, Trace Martin, Wyatt McMullen*, Kaylie Moore, Abigail Owens*, Corbin Sanders, Lillian Sayger*, Addison Spencer*, Michael Stephens JR., Jacob Swink*, Makenzie Taylor*, Cathryn Thomas*, Keaton Weems*, Rayne Wilson, Lydia Zeferjohn*
8th Grade: Abby Blagg, Trevor Bush, Addie Carroll*, Jessica Cessor, Addyson Elliott, Mathew Essex*, Xachary George*, Calle Gray*, Ryder Greenwalt, Dalton Jones, Kayleigh Linder*, Peyton Lisko, Nevaeh Metcalf*, Braxton Mills, Elan Moore*, Ja’Braylen Penn, Kami Perry*, Harley Tiner, Levi Turner, Michael Wright
9th Grade: Kiera Anderson, Payten Bacon, Zoey Barnhill*, Reece Cash, Madison Graham*, Weston Hare*, Emma Hollis, Khloe Isbell*, Rileigh McIntosh, Chloe
McWilliams, Jacob Mills-Dixon, Jeremy Paris, Taylor Reynolds, Bella Roberts*, Santiago Rodriguez, Paycen Seely, Kenedy Self*, John Simmons IV*, Tesla Van Houten
10th Grade: Jaelynne Barnhill, Bradley Bokker, Michael Bowman*, Sidney Bragg, Cayden Calvert, Jazmin Carrillo, Ryleigh Cook, Alyssa Douglas-Dodge, Kadence Fegley, Landyn George, Isabelle Gray*, Rayna Hester, Kylee McElroy, Luke Snider, Jalynn Thomas, Alyssa Tiner, Spencer Weems
11th Grade
All Hazen Ward and Country ballots are the same as the one
DeValls Bluff Voters
Abygail Davis, Remington Fegley, Gabrielle Morgan, Maddox Prine, Sophie Raper, Hayden Rogers, Maci Sickel
12th Grade Matti Alberson*, Hunter Blagg*, Chloe Caldwell*, Emma Cantwell, Samuel Clayton, Faith Duell, Lonnie Grable, Jaci Hackelton*, Carson Kee*, Austin Kocourek*, Ryan Martin, Dakota Randleas*, Rosalie Shuck*, Owen Simmons, Kendall Sisemore, Jameion Stigall, Eli Weems, Brance Williams, Dillon Wright Denotes All A’s *
The city council approved for a 1% sales tax to be put on this election’s ballot. This sales tax will be for the DeValls Bluff Police Department and other municipal services. This sales tax will allow us to provide more police services and make the city safer and better for everyone. The good thing about this sales tax is that it will NOT raise your taxes. We have had a 1% sales tax on our books for our roads that was paid off. This 1% sales tax will only take its place and not raise anyone’s taxes. Please help us continue to grow and make our little city better for everyone. From everyday citizens to people that come and visit throughout the year. We appreciate the continued support and would love for you all to vote YES for this sales tax.
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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 8am5pm, 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
To Whom it May Concern. A 2017 Freightliner VIN# 1FUJGLBG4HLJC3407
The above mentioned vehicle was towed to our lot on September 23, 2024 per request of Hazen Police Department, and was towed to storage lot of 1111 Highway 70 West in Hazen. The initial fee due is $750.00, and additionally The storage fee due is $60.00 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 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 8am5pm, 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.
Bison Quarterback sets record in win over Bearden
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
Carlisle quarterback Ty Tanksley set a school record in passing with 310 yards and six touchdowns as the Bison beat Bearden 55-8 on Friday night.
With the win, the Bison improve to 8-0 overall and 5-0 in the 2A-4 conference.
Carlisle led 20-0 after one quarter. Tanksley threw a 35-yard and 23yard touchdown passes to Gavin Davis then threw a 39-yard one to Kaidon Clingmon to end the quarter.
In the second quarter, Tanksley threw a 32yard one to Cajuan Pernell and a 24-yard
one to Clingmon. Lawson Petrus also scored a touchdown on an eight-yard run.
Tanksley’s final touchdown pass came in the third quarter, going for 15 yards to Davis.
The Bison scored a final touchdown in the fourth quarter on a three-yard run by Jaden Elliott.
Tanksley completed 14 of 21 passes. Petrus led the Bison in rushing with 47 yards on six carries.
Davis caught four passes for 106 yards and three touchdowns.
“We went down there and handled business,” Carlisle coach Gary Wilson said. “We did the tings we needed to do.
Our offense is really starting to click on all cylinders. It’s a pretty fun thing to watch right now.”
The Bison now host the England Lions on Friday night. England is battling for a playoff spot and are 3-2 in league play, battling for the fourth playoff spot with Bearden.
“We’re going to have to continue to take care of the ball on offense and execute the way we have been,” Wilson said. “Defensively, we’ve got to tackle better this week. We gave up only eight points Friday night, but we didn’t tackle as well as we have all year.”
Eagles rally to beat Cross County, 24-6
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Des Arc Eagles stayed perfect in 2A-2 play with a 24-6 win over Cross County on Friday night.
Des Arc is now 7-1 overall and 5-0 in league play. The Eagles can clinch the conference championship this Friday when they host East Poinsett County at Hinson Rollins Field.
Against Cross County, Des Arc trailed 6-0 at halftime.
“Our young men stayed calm and dug deep and made the adjustments to out-execute, out-effort and out-discipline a tal-
ented Cross County team,” Des Arc coach Brandon Barbaree said. Des Arc’s Daviyon Bell rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. He also scored two two-point conversions.
Cane Childers rushed for 86 yards on eight carries. He scored a touchdown and a two two-point conversion.
Hudson Goodman also scored a touchdown.
Ben Kearby led the Eagles defense with 12 tackles. Dylan Skarda had eight tackles. Brayden Knupp had eight tackles and three tackles for losses. Cole
Eldridge had seven tackles and two tackles for losses. Jack Maneck had eight tackles and two tackles for losses. Barbaree said East Poinsett County will be a huge challenge for his team.
“They are the defending conference champions,” he said. “They are athletic. They will always play hard. We have to not have a letdown coming off a physical, big game, but we have a mature team that I believe is up to the challenge. We also know how big this game is for conference and playoff implications.”
