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December 2, 2021
New BBQ in A-Town Kolby Reck Contributing Reporter
The smell of barbeque is in the air with the opening of the Savory Avery food truck located at 523 Caddo Street in Arkadelphia. They had their grand opening on November 9 and have been satisfying customers since with their savory options. They offer barbeque sandwiches, burritos, nachos, hotdogs, potatoes and ribs. All of which have a twist of barbeque. Other options include fresh squeezed lemonade, snow cones and cotton candy. They are open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., you can buy any plate meal and
receive a free drink. Everything except the full rack of ribs is $10 or less. This is exciting for the community, not to mention for college students that are on a budget. Savory Avery has another location in Bismarck, and they have been in business since 2010. This is a family owned business and they are all from Arkadelphia. This place has received great reviews and has customers raving about their ribs and lemonade, along with the great service. F o r m o r e information, and to stay updated, follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ savoryAverybbq/.
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Savory Avery, located at 523 Caddo Street in Arkadelphia, is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Egg on your face Phoebe Darley Contributing Reporter
One of the greatest things about being a part of Greek life is participating and raising money for their philanthropies. The Phi Sigma Kappa fraternity brothers at Henderson spent last Thursday’s lunch break raising money for their national philanthropy, Special Olympics. According to their website, “the Special Olympics is the world's largest sports organization for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and physical disabilities, providing year-round training and activities to 5 million participants and Unified Sports partners in 172 countries.” The Phi Sigma Kappa set up Egg A Phi Sig on the quad to raise money for the Special Olympics. Anyone could pay one dollar to egg a random member of Phi Sigma Kappa, or they could also pay three dollars to pick which member got egged. Elizabeth Adair, Payton Barefield, and Reese Townsend, members of Alpha Sigma Tau, participated in the egg throwing. “We had quite a bit of money that we wanted to donate to the cause, and it was an added bonus that we
got to egg our friends in the process,” said Adair. “We were pretty much out there the whole time throwing eggs. I did accidentally hit my friend while trying to egg a Phi Sig, but she got me back so we’re even.” The members ended up egged from head to toe, literally. Phi Sigma Kappa
member Joel Brewer was the unfortunate victim of having an egg out in his boot. “We really did not think this through all the way,” said the fraternity’s president, Max Nannemann. “Covered in wet broken eggs on a windy day was quite cold and
some of the eggs would not break when thrown so they had to be cracked a little and thrown.” Out of a total of 108 eggs, many were taken to the head and back but all were smashed in the name of Special Olympics, raising a grand total of $130.
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Phi Sigma Kappa raised $130 for the Special Olympics during their Egg a Phi Sig event Thursday, Nov. 25.
Chuck's first week at Henderson Jose Santana Contributing Reporter
Newly appointed, first permanent c h a n c e l l o r o f Henderson State University, Dr. Chuck Ambrose, has completed his first week by getting to know Henderson Students. Ambrose,
Governor Hutchinson Praises Court Decision Enjoining CMS Vaccine Mandate
who began Nov. 15 at Henderson, celebrated global diversity during I n t e r n a t i o n a l Educational Week with students, faculty and staff on his first day. Ambrose also went to the Senior Art Exhibit at the Huie Library on Nov. 16, and met with Senior Kristen
Below and Kristen’s family. Ambrose sent out a Thanksgiving video message to all of the Henderson Communityon Nov. 23, telling students and faculty that he looks forward to working with Henderson for years Photo courtesy of ASU System to come. Charles Ambrose is set to take over as Henderson's first ever chancellor Nov. 15.
LITTLE ROCK – Today, Matthew T. Schelp, United States District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Missouri, issued a preliminary injunction against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) mandate, which was issued by the Biden Administration on November 5, 2021. That mandate required almost every employee, trainee, student, volunteer, and third-party contractor at fifteen (15) categories of Medicare- and Medicaidcertified providers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have the first dose no later than December 6, 2021. This mandate affected hospitals in Arkansas as well as numerous other healthcare facilities, including state entities such as UAMS, the Arkansas State Hospital, the Arkansas Health Center and the Human Development Centers, which are run by the Department of Human Services. This mandate would have had a detrimental impact on those entities and those being cared for within those entities by leading to an increased staffing shortage and increasing
an already high attrition rate. The Court’s ruling enjoining the mandate specifically noted that CMS did not have authority to mandate the vaccine; that CMS violated the Administrative Procedures Act when promulgating the mandate; and that the mandate was arbitrary and capricious. The mandate did not provide any alternatives to the vaccine, such as daily or weekly testing. The Court also noted the irreparable harm the mandate would cause, especially in rural areas which are having staffing shortages. This mandate would impact the physical health and wellbeing of the citizens of the states who were parties to the litigation. Arkansas is one of those states. “I am thankful for the ruling issued today,” stated Governor Asa Hutchinson. “Vaccine mandates are not the appropriate method to increase our vaccination rates, and the decision today shows that Arkansas is not alone in this position. My administration will continue to work with the Attorney General’s Office as this case moves to trial.”
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Thursday, December 2, 2021
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Fall Events Brett Thompson Contributing Reporter
DICE and Electronic Arts recently released what was supposed to be the new and exciting installment of the Battlefield franchise, Battlefield 2042, and yet they have already disappointed players and longtime fans. The game finally debuted after a long wait on Nov. 19, with hardly any content to show for that long time. So far, instead of being a groundbreaking title, it’s just another prime example of what is wrong with modern game releases. Before I go any further, I will state that I have never been a huge fan of the series due to it not being my particular playstyle and with other franchises doing better with the firstperson shooter genre. That being said, I do know a good Battlefield when I see one, as I was a fan of both Battlefield 1 and Battlefield 4. Now regarding this title, there is barely any content here. No campaign story is included in the game, so automatically, this game offers nothing
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to offline or solo players. The franchise, as of recent, has not been known for its storytelling, but it would still be a nice addition when you think of the $60 price tag. All that’s included is multiplayer, which feels like it was thrown together in a couple of months. There are a whopping total of three game modes to play on launch, not including the Portal section of the game, which we’ll get to later. Only Conquest, Breakthrough and Hazard Zone are playable, and that is nowhere near enough variety for a highly funded game in modern times. The entire game relies on Portal, which is a glorified custom server explorer. So basically, if you want to find content in this game, you’ll have to find an interesting server or make one yourself. It includes recreations of game modes from previous games, showing that the developers are not even confident in their new game to stand on its own. The game does not feel, look or sound futuristic at all. It’s just a complete rehash of previous games.
If someone showed me this game and told me that it was a custom server on Battlefield 4, I would have no reason not to believe them. It is just so uninspired and feels like it doesn’t know what it wants to be. This game is precisely what is wrong with the modern video game industry. Make a sequel to a completely saturated franchise, delay its release when the date finally comes, then release a game that has even less content than what came before, with hopes that they will add content later. On top of that, this game only has a purpose if the players make the content for themselves. There is just no excuse for what DICE decided to release this year. There is not a lot included in the game, and what’s there is not worth even a fraction of the $60 price tag. I give this game a 4/10 only because it is at least playable. I would not recommend picking up this game unless you are a die-hard fan of the franchise.
The Dawn of Whamageddon William Matthews Contributing Reporter
The Dawn of “Whamageddon” Tis the season for a holiday challenge.Another year is almost over, and another Christmas season is upon us. Holiday-themed decorations and music have spread all around. Radios in stores all share an early festive cheer, even to the dismay of some. One popular Christmas song is “Last Christmas” by WHAM. It’s such a catchy song that when I came up with the idea to write this article, it stuck in my head for
the next couple of hours. But during the holiday season, I have one challenge ahead of me. It is to avoid hearing or at least recognizing this song. It’s a part of a challenge called “Whamageddon” that my brother and I take every Christmas. The rules are simple. From the start of Dec. 1 to the end of Dec. 24, players must avoid “Last Christmas” for as long as they can. It might seem easy at first, but it gets stressful once you enter a public place. In a small town like Arkadelphia, it can be easy to avoid it for the most part, but Walmart and other business
chains like them play festive music all day long. Going to the store to get groceries can be a threat to game survival. But while it can be great to make it all the way, there is still fun in losing. Locking eyes with my brother in the middle of Walmart and pointing to the speakers. Then it instantly sets in that we didn’t make it, and we groan to each other. This is just some entertainment to share with those around you this Christmas. Share this challenge with family and friends. See who can make it through the “Whamageddon.”
Dec. 2 5 p.m. Arkadelphia Christmas Parade brought to you by Herman Thomas, Wilma Gill & Committee. It will start at 5pm with the same Grinchmas theme. Dec. 2 The Farmhouse Special Event is an in-house taste test where you spin the discount wheel and drink hot cocoa. Located at 636 Main St. Arkadelphia, AR Dec. 6 4:30 - 7 p.m. Meet & Greet with Santa at Fairfield Inn & Suites 258 Red Hill Rd. Arkadelphia, AR Dec. 9 Arkadelphia Downtown Network & Southwest Auto Collection's Movie Downtown. The feature film for the evening will be "The Grinch." First National Title will provide chocolate fixings. Dec. 9 - 10 Legislative Reception/ Overnight Stay in Little Rock Dec. 20 - Dec. 23 The Farmhouse Special Event hosts Cookies for Santa. Located at 636 Main St. Arkadelphia, AR Dec. 28 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDCCC Public Board Meetings. Please call 870-246-1460 for location.
Recurring Friday Night Magic The Gathering - Atlas Gaming ♦♦♦ Alcoholics Anonymous hosts two meetings a week in Arkadelphia. The meetings are open to anyone interested in AA’s program of recovery. The Arkadelphia Group meets at 7 p.m. every Tues. in the Sturgis Building at North 9 and Caddo Streets. For more information on the Arkadelphia Group Meetings, call 870-4033001. The U-Turn Group meets at 7 p.m. every Thurs. on the front, upper level of Park Hill Baptist Church, 3163 Hollywood Road. For information on that group’s meetings, call 870-230-2975 or 870-2609277. ♦♦♦ With Late ‘til 8, local businesses stay open to 8:00 pm so that customers can shop and also win door prizes! this is a monthly event that happens every first Thursday of every month. ♦♦♦
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Pediatrics Plus is excited to announce that our brand new facility is now open. Our new facility is located at 702 Hickory Street. The new facility offers includes a Developmental Preschool and Therapy Services that include: ABA, Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy. In addition, our brand new, state-of-the-art facilities include a House Next Door suite which offers a homey feel for children learning daily living activities like cooking, feeding therapy, making the bed, getting dressed, and more! Other features of the new facility include a new playground, gross motor gym, high stimulation and low stimulation gyms, and a library! Enroll Now to get a spot in our new location! ♦♦♦ Al-Anon meetings, designed to help family and friends affected by alcohol, are held three days a week in the Arkadelphia area: • Tues. at 7 p.m., Sturgis Building, corner of 9 and Caddo. • 870-403-2019; Thurs. at 6:30 p.m., Park Hill Baptist Church. • 870-403-2019; Fri. at noon, Clark County Library, 609 Caddo St., side door. 512-750-2292.
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Obituaries Cleevlan Donahoue 9/7/39 - 11/29/21 Cleevlan Donahoue, 82, of Hot Springs, formerly of Gurdon, died Monday, November 29, 2021, at his home. He was born in Russellville, AR to NC and Myrtle Donahou on September 7, 1939. Survivors are one brother, Eddie Donahou
John Diego Scott 2/4/65 - 11/20/21
John Diego Scott, known to family and friends as “Junior” or “Scottie Rock” was born into this life on February 4, 1965, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, to
Mary Virginia Oden 2/6/54 - 11/20/21
Mary Virginia Oden “Gini” passed away peacefully Saturday, November 20, 2021. She
Bradley Lamont Johnson 7/26/77 - 11/17/21
Bradley Lamont Johnson, beloved husband, father, son, brother, cousin, uncle, colleague and dear friend passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs. He was born on July 26, 1977, in Arkadelphia to Algie Otis and Earnestine Wright Johnson.
John Arthur and Fannie Mae Dixon Scott. He passed from this life on Saturday, November 20, 2021, in Arkadelphia. He was preceded in death by his father, John Arthur Scott; his brother, Pierre Scott; his grandparents, Charlie and Luvenia McNeil Scott and Ed and Willie Washington Dixon; and his brothers-in-law, Glenny “Woody” Graham and Henry Wilson. The memories he made will continue to lift the spirits of his mother, Fannie M. Scott; four sisters, Brenda Graham, Jacqueline Wilson, Monica Scott, and Donna Scott;
was born February 6, 1954 in Fort Worth, TX. Gini is survived by her mother, Mary A. Meyer (Grand-Mary) of Magnolia, AR; her three children, Eric Graham (Sollie) of Carthage TX, Aaron Graham (Jamie) of Arlington, TN and Sara Janis (Marc) of Bismarck, AR; her 5 siblings or “Sibs” as she referred to Dr. Mike Meyer(Kay) of Fayetteville AR, Linda Powell of White Oak TX, Tony Meyer(Melissa) of Fayetteville AR, Elizabeth Clement (Richard) of Yantis, TX and Carl Meyer
“Brad” as he was commonly known was a member of Mt. Olive AME Church and a 1995 graduate of Sparkman High School. He married Amy Briscoe on June 10, 2006, and to this union a son was born. He was an entrepreneur owning a detail shop and carwash on Pine Street for over 20 years. Brad was enthralled with all things to do with cars, particularly old school car restoration and was a frequent visitor at car shows across the country. He was thrilled by seeing others having fun. He was always there to jump in, unconditionally, to help in any way he could. His knowledge and wisdom were immense.
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of Russellville, his wife of fifty-nine years, Janice Donahoue, two sons, Shay of Gurdon and Chris of Colorado Springs, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Cleve was a member of Faith Methodist Church of Hot Springs. He was a decorated Air Force veteran. Cleve was a loyal, loving husband and father
who loved his savior, his family and friends. After cremation, he will be buried at the Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www. welchfh.net to sign the guest book.
one, brother, Phillip Scott and a bonus sister, Jackie Flowers. He also leaves a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousin and numerous friends. There are many ways to describe John: kind, intelligent, generous, sensitive, creative, entrepreneurial, adventuresome, gregarious, loyal and funny. His charisma and comical spirit were infectious. So many were privileged to know him and call him a friend. He was widely-known for his trade mark “Usssssk ussk” and was always the life of the party.
Services will be held at the Arkadelphia Rec Center on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. Lewis A. Shepherd, Jr., officiating. Interment will be at Spring Hill Cemetery in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Visitation will be on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Tyson Ross, Jerry Scott, Perry McCauley and Chris “Smoke” Summerville. Honorable to mention are Greggory Bullock, JaMarr Bullock, Sedrick Moody, Shunn Harrison, Rickey Ross, Kenneth McClure and William Harris.
(Susan) of Bossier City, LA; her grandchildren Jacob and Hayden Graham, Addison Graham, Dalton Goodwin (Cassie), Robyn Hayden (Pearce), Chloie King (Drake), Carlie Plyler, Sawyer Janis, and great grandson Myler King. She also had a host of nieces, nephews and special friends. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert E. Meyer (Daddy-Bob). Gini was a devoted and loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and
He was preceded in death by his parents, Algie and Earnestine Johnson and his brother, Fredrick Otis Johnson. Brad leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Amy Johnson; his children, Markel Johnson, Antoinette Johnson and Callen Johnson; a granddaughter, Chassidy Johnson; his grandmother, Marilyn Shugart; his sisters, Carolyn Thomas, Shelia Hughes and Ramona Hamlin; his aunts, Betty Martin, Wilma Wright and Barbara (Roosevelt) Pigg; his uncles, Oliver Delamar, Phillip (Jacqueline) Wright, Howard (Renee) Wright and William (Lula) Wright. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
friend. She lived a full and abundant life, inspiring those around her with her dedication and devotion to her family and friends. Nothing brought her more happiness than spending time with her family, children, dogs and watching her grandchildren grow and excel. Memorial service will be 2pm Friday, November 26th at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, 517 Clay St. Arkadelphia, AR 71923. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Services will be held at the Arkadelphia Rec Center on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. TheResa Ngantchie, officiating. Interment will be at Rose Hedge Cemetery in Gurdon, Arkansas. Visitation will be on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with the family receiving friend from 7:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Kentrell Hamlin, Tony Lockhart, Coy Hughes, Terry Hughes, Jr., Michael Johnson and Jujuan Marks. Honorable to mention are Marcus Wright, Michael Sorrells, Kenny Hamlin, Patrick Nelson, Arron Nelson and Lamont Price.
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4 Sports
7-4A Football Conference Standings
Thursday, December 2, 2021
Badgers clawing their way to War Memorial
Week 14
1. Robinson 12-1
2. Arkadelphia 10-3
3. Ashdown 9-3
4. Malvern 6-6
5. Fountain Lake 5-6
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Badger captains await the coin toss at last Friday's game against Crossett. Left to Right (Alex Loy, Landon Kuhn, Tucker Johnson, Derrion Beard)
Aaron Weatherford Contributing Reporter It was 2019, and Arkadelphia was on another run to a likely state title game appearance. At that point, the Badgers had never had a
more winning class than the class of 2020. Unfortunately, the historic run of the Badgers came to an end in the quarterfinals that year, falling to an up-and-coming Crossett football program 2827 in a mud bowl.
Now in 2021, the seniors of this year's Badgers team earned a shot at revenge after watching their team lose as sophomores. Crossett in 2021 was just as good as they were in 2019, only losing this year to the Warren Lumberjacks,
Star City Bulldogs, and the McGehee Owls. Unlike 2019 when Crossett was a one seed, both teams came into this game as two seeds from their respective conferences. Tyrique Jones was the focal point for the Badger defense, as he was the Eagles go-to playmaker at quarterback and even other positions. Arkadelphia’s defense prepared well as they covered up Jones for three quarters. The big story of the night was Arkadelphia’s offense. The Badgers put up more points on Crossett than any other team this season. Seven minutes into the first quarter, Jaishon Davis ran into the endzone for the first score of the game. After the field goal was made, Arkadelphia led 7-0. Crossett would not stay down for long. On the ensuing kickoff, the Eagles managed to run back an 80yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Their PAT was good, tying it up at 7. Arkadelphia took over for the rest of the game after that, scoring four straight
touchdowns in the second and third quarter. Crossett would not score again until four minutes were left in the third. The Eagles would score again in the fourth quarter, but it was too late to make a comeback. Arkadelphia would come back home with a 49-21 win and some sweet revenge. Arkadelphia’s defense held Crossett to just 13 rushing yards the whole game. Junior quarterback Donovan Whitten ran and threw for a combined 415 total yards, including four total scores. Receivers Latonnieo Hughes and Alex Loy caught two of Whitten’s touchdowns. Tomorrow night, the Arkadelphia Badgers will head to Springdale for a chance to make the finals as they face the number one overall seed and defending 4A state champions, the Shiloh Christian Saints. The Badgers last faced the Saints ironically in the 2018 semifinals, where Arkadelphia won 30-17 en route to a state title victory. Kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
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Arkadelphia quarterback (8) Donovan Whitten celebrates a touchdown with teammates Derrion Beard (53) and Latonnieo Hughes (9).
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Arkadelphia Parks & Rec to host holiday trade show Emma Milner City of Arkadelphia Arkadelphia Parks and Recreation will host its first holiday trade show on Saturday, December 11, 2021. Titled, “Christmas Market Days,” the event will be held inside the Recreation Center from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Approximately 40 vendors will be traveling
to Arkadelphia for the event. Shoppers can expect see booths specializing in clothing, accessories, beauty, home goods, crafting, cleaning and more. “These festive booths will display everything from new, to homemade, to one-of-a-kind items,” Alicia Nichols, Christmas Market Days Coordinator, says. “It’s an exciting opportunity for our
Project ‘Cupcake’ to be discussed at EDCCC meeting Joel Phelps The Arkadelphian The Economic Development Corp. of Clark County will hold its regular monthly meeting at noon Tuesday, Nov. 30, at Fairfield Inn & Suites, 258 Red Hill Road, Arkadelphia. On this month’s agenda is an update on the certification of the 1,000-acre EDCCC Supersite; grading of the
supersite; a Clark County Quorum Court ordinance that would set the EDCCC’s guidelines on how incentive money can be spent; project “Cupcake”; new housing development; tourism meeting; a labor study update to be presented by Boyette Strategic Advisors; and the state chamber annual meeting. The EDCCC meetings are open to the public.
residents to find that perfect Christmas gift, right here in Arkadelphia. We’re really looking forward to it.” Registration is still open for vendors looking to participate. There is a $50 registration fee, and electricity is limited. To learn more, and to sign up, visit https://recreation. arkadelphia.gov/, or call the Recreation Center at 870.246.5499.
Inmate charged with attack on jailer Joel Phelps The Arkadelphian A Clark County inmate is facing felony charges after an alleged attack on the chief jailer. Prosecutors are charging 47-year-old Jonas Demian Key, of 213 Doyle Road, Gurdon, with seconddegree battery after a Nov. 11 incident at the Clark County Detention Center. Court documents released this week indicate that jail administrator Sgt.
Fred Phillips entered Key’s cell to dress him out but was greeted with a blow to the face. “Key was being very wild and Mr. Phillips tried to talk to him to calm him down,” an affidavit states. “Key then swung and hit Mr. Phillips in the left side of his face, knocking his glasses off and cutting his face.” The affidavit notes that Key had used a carabiner clip as a weapon like brass knuckles during the incident.
At least three other jailers and a trusty joined in the scuffle to help detain Key, who was ultimately tasered but “continued to fight.” Key allegedly bit the trusty who came to officers’ aid, breaking the skin and landing Key an additional misdemeanor battery charge. Online jail records indicate Key was being held on a disorderly conduct charge at the time of the Nov. 11 incident and has since been released.
AG sues in-home health aide for exploiting seniors Leslie Rutledge AR Attorney General
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced a lawsuit against Kristy Michelle Weems, of Fort Smith, for financially exploiting seniors in the Fort Smith area, a violation of the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA). Weems was employed as a home health aide to provide companionship, personal
care, and other non-medical “home helper” services for seniors. The lawsuit alleges that Weems took advantage of her clients’ trust and inability to protect their property by making multiple unauthorized purchases and cash withdrawals with their debit cards and credit cards. Weems illegally obtained more than $13,400 before her deceptive activities were discovered and she was terminated by her employer.
“Ms. Weems abused the trust of seniors and their families, stealing thousands of dollars from Arkansans,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “As Attorney General, I have always protected our seniors and the State’s most vulnerable populations.” Reports have also been filed with local law enforcement on behalf of the complainants. Rutledge is now seeking restitution for consumers
harmed by Weems, civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation, an injunction, and other costs and fees incurred by the State of Arkansas in resolving this matter. For more tips to help avoid falling victim to bad actors, or to file a consumer-related claim with the Arkansas Attorney General’s Office, call (800) 482-8982, email consumer@arkansasag.gov or visit ArkansasAG.gov.