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December 16, 2021
Dee White swung for the fences William Matthews
(AAGPBL.) From 1947 to 1953, White played on teams such as the South Bend Blue Sox, the Kenosha Comets, and the Fort Wayne Daisies. She was an outstanding player in the league, especially considering White joined when she was just 14 years old. She would end her career with impressive averages and records, like her batting average that was the second highest in the league at the time. After the AAGPBL, White
Contributing Reporter The Arkansas Sp orts Hall of Fame, or ASHOF, has inducted several new members for 2022 including Dr. Delores “Dee” Brumfield-White, who left an impressive legacy right here at Henderson. Before her time in Arkadelphia, she spent seven years playing professional baseball as a part of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League
went back to school and got her degree from the current University of Montevallo in Physical Education and Recreation. She taught in a few schools in Mississippi before coming to work at Henderson in 1963. She taught many Physical Education classes and coached the swimming team until 1982. White continued to work at Henderson until her retirement in 1994 with the title of Professor Emeritus. Before her induction in the
Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, she was granted recognition in the Reddie Hall of Honor in 1998, a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Montevallo in 2004, and in 2007 the Henderson softball field was renamed the “Dr. Delores ‘Dolly’ BrumfieldWhite Softball Field.” This new acknowledgement further celebrates the life and achievements of Dr. Dee White.
Arkadelphia Alliance partners with South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative to clear up supersite Saybra Scott
economic growth. The main resource we have to do that is the Clark County Industrial Park Supersite. The CCI can increase the competitive viability of sites and buildings, so this would be perfect for the supersite. This is a long process and involves working closely with energy providers such as South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Entergy. Once the CCI designation is reached, the site would potentially benefit from the following: Valuable engagement with key community and business development partners Community recognition by the Governor Recognition by AEDC via website, social media and the AEDC newsletter Recognition by Utility Partner(s) Included in more RFI submissions Opportunity for more investments, jobs and economic growth More on the Competitive Communities Initiative can be found here. This process is still undergoing but planned
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Dr. Delores "Dee" Brumfield-White had a decorated career in professional female baseball playing for several teams before coming to teach at Henderson.
Painting with a purpose
The Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and EDCCC has taken big steps this year to best prepare the supersite for potential clients. Tours have been given to view the supersite and some things arose that gave the organization some direction in how to make their site more appealing to companies looking to locate here. Competitive Communities Initiative Underway One of the first initiatives taken was meeting with the Arkansas Economic Development Commision to begin work on the Competitive Communities Initiative (CCI). Implemented at the community level, the evaluation will provide for a third-party assessment and recommendations for improving community competitiveness, leading to the potential for more investments, jobs and
to be completed next year in 2022 Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance and South Central Arkansas Electric Coop Partnership While this process is taking place, other projects are in action at the supersite in Gum Springs. The Arkadelphia Alliance decided after one specific tour that viewability of the supersite held high importance. During site tours, it is important for site selectors to have a good idea of what they will be potentially building on. Decision makers can be better impressed if they can see the land they are going to be working with. For example, heavily wooded areas could be a negative for a potential site. This could drive costs up for companies and delay project time. With this information, the Arkadelphia Alliance & EDCCC and South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative decided to partner together and start clearing some patches of trees that blocked viewpoints of the supersite.
Clearing up wooded areas will now allow site selectors to see further beyond and get a better view of the land to build on. This will also drive costs down for the company if they decide to locate on the supersite which can be see as an incentive to build here. Colby Wells, CEO of South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative, and J.L. Griffin, Interim President of the Arkadelphia Regional Economic Development Alliance, are working together in cooperation with a contractor that has a high power mulcher. The mulcher helps with the visibility of the supersite. Some of the work can be seen from Highway 67 in Gum Springs. The Arkadelphia Alliance is happy to have a good relationship with South Central Arkansas Electric Cooperative so that this project can be completed. There are future plans in continuing getting the supersite more aesthetically pleasing and site-ready. Those will be determined later on.
Photo by Lance Brownfield
"I'll keep spreading the spirit as long as I can," said Tam as she paints the El Parian in Arkadelphia on Nov. 22.
Photo courtesy of Arkadelphia Alliance & Chamber
A mulcher clears a wooded area in Clark County.
Ribbon cutting at Arkadelphia Counseling & Therapy
Photo by Lance Brownfield
Tam and one of her friends have been painting holiday pictures on local businesses such as Sonic, El Parian and CarMart for over 30 years now starting when they were about 18. The two do this on the side of their main jobs of nurse and security guard respectively.
Photo courtesy of Arkadelphia Area Alliance & Chamber
The Arkadelphia Area Alliance & Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting cermony for Arkadelphia Counseling & Therapy Monday, Dec. 13.
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
Steer clear of unsafe spirits this holiday season; Drive sober or get pulled over AR State Police
One person died every 52 minutes as the result of drunk driving crashes on U.S. streets and highways during 2019. Even during the joyous Christmas season, the deadly statistics continue to mount. This holiday season, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is partnering with Arkansas law enforcement agencies to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving. Arkansas law enforcement officers want all drivers to remember this lifesaving message, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”. Beginning this week and continuing through January 1, 2022, law enforcement officers across Arkansas will stepup their mission to protect motorists by taking drunk drivers off the roads. Drivers who are impaired
in violation of state law will be stopped and taken to jail. Arkansas State Troopers, sheriff’s deputies and city police officers will be working with NHTSA to remind drivers that drunk driving is not only illegal, but also a matter of life and death. Before getting into their vehicles, drivers who have been drinking should remember to ask themselves whether it’s worth the risk of arrest or worse, causing injury or death to someone traveling home for the holidays. “Just one death on the highway leads to unimaginable consequences that leave families devastated for the remainder of their lives,” said Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police and the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative. “A death caused by a drunk driver is preventable and that’s why we try every day to remove impaired drivers from the roads
before it’s too late.” In every state it is illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 [*Utah threshold is .05 g/dL]. A driver pulledover and arrested for DWI faces the possibility of being jailed, revocation of their driver’s license, insurmountable attorney’s fees, higher insurance rates, lost wages and additional criminal charges resulting from a crash that injures or leads to the death of another person. “We need the support of all Arkansans and ask they be vigilant in reporting suspected impaired driving they see on the highways,” said Colonel Bryant. “The holidays are a special time of year for most people and we ask everyone to drive sober and responsibly.” If holiday celebrations call for traveling whether across town or cross state, the Arkansas State Police recommends these safe alternatives to drinking and driving:
• It’s never okay to drink and drive. Even if you’ve had one alcoholic beverage, designate a sober driver or plan to use public transportation to get to your destination safely. Plan a safe way home before you leave. • If you’ve been drinking, call a taxi or someone who is sober to drive you home.
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Fall Events Dec. 20 - Dec. 23 The Farmhouse Special Event hosts Cookies for Santa. Located at 636 Main St. Arkadelphia, AR Dec. 22 - Jan. 3 Clark County Sanitation will be closed on Thursday, December 23rd & Friday, December 24th for the Christmas Holidays. If you are a Clark County Sanitation customer and your regular trash day is on Thursday, then we will pick up your trash on Wednesday, December 22nd, & if your normal trash is on Friday, then we will pick up your trash on Monday, December 27th. We will also be closed on Friday, December 31st for the New Years Eve holiday, & if your normal trash is on Friday then we will pick up your trash on Monday, January 3rd. If you have any questions, please call us at 870-246-7602.
• If you see a drunk driver on the road, call 9-1-1. • If you know someone who is about to drive or operate a motorcycle or any other vehicle while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to their destination safely.
Dec. 28 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. EDCCC Public Board Meetings. Please call 870-246-1460 for location.
• Buckle up, always. Your seat belt is your best defense against the drunk driver. For more information on impaired driving, visit https://www.nhtsa.gov/risky-driving/drunk-driving or call the Arkansas Highway Safety Office at (501) 618-8136. Learn about Arkansas’ ongoing Toward Zero Deaths campaign to eliminate preventable traffic fatalities at www.TZDArkansas.org
Inflation is not a high class problem Bruce Westerman AR State Representative
Inflation continues to dominate the headlines as November’s inflation rate was up 0.8%, bringing the total inflation increase to 6.8% this year, the highest in 40 years. Though the Biden Administration continues to blame the press – and anyone else they can – for stoking fears about inflation, American families know that inflation is real, and they know that the President’s poor policies are largely to blame. At a time when gas prices, food prices, used car prices and more are strangling American families, the President continues to impede our
economic recovery by pushing massive spending, harmful vaccine mandates, and a war on American natural resources. This time last year, America was an energy exporter. Today, gasoline prices have risen 58.1% and natural gas is up 25.1%. This should not be surprising after President Biden handicapped American energy production by cancelling the Keystone XL pipeline and new oil and gas leases on federal land, greenlit Russia’s oil production through Nord Stream 2, and then begged OPEC+ to produce more oil for us to buy. 77% of Americans say that inflation personally
affects them, despite President Biden’s Chiefof-Staff’s claim that this is a “high-class” problem. Inflation is a tax on hardworking American families, driving down real wages as the cost of living rises. We all know that you just can’t buy as much with a dollar now as you did last year. The sad reality is that the American people would be in a better economic position today if President Biden had done nothing when he entered the White House. I want to change course and put American families back in control, and I can only hope that the President and his allies in Congress will join me.
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. ♦♦♦ 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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Anita Stoker 8/7/46 - 12/12/21 Anita Louise Stoker, age 75, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at her home. She was born August 7, 1946, in Hot Springs, the daughter of the late Daryl and Doris
Richard Allen 8/25/50 - 12/8/21 Richard "Rick" Charles Allen, age 71, of Bismarck, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at his home. He was born August 25, 1950, in Bristow, OK, the son of the Jess C. Phillips 12/1/28 - 12/6/21
Jess C Phillips passed away peacefully at home on December 6 in Arkadelphia
Carolyn Graham 10/2/35 - 12/5/21
Carolyn Lancaster Graham, age 86, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Arkansas Hospice Inpatient Center at CHI St. Vincent Hospital in Hot Springs. She
Bobbie Easter 9/20/31 - 12/4/21
Bobbie Lois Sesser Easter passed away December 4, 2021 at Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach Road, Bryant, AR. Mrs. Easter was born September 20, 1931 in Malvern, AR to Claude and Audie Bridges Sesser. She was retired after more than 20 years at
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Obituaries Clark Potratz. Anita was a retired school teacher and a member of Center Grove United Methodist Church. She enjoyed writing poetry, listening to music and playing with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anita was preceded in death by her parents.
late Rush C. and Dorothy Schiller Allen. Rick was a graduate of Oklahoma State University. He was a retired project manager in the petroleum industry. Rick enjoyed reading and fishing in his free time. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one
Survivors are her husband, Eddie Stoker of Arkadelphia, two sons, Matthew Lynch of Georgia and Chuck Stoker of Hot Springs, one daughter, Jennifer Edwards of Arkadelphia, one brother, Martin Potratz of Georgia, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
brother, Dee Waide. Survivors are one daughter, Tammra Musselman (Tim) of Catoosa, OK, two grandchildren, Austin and Tyler Musselman, two sisters, Darla L'Allier (James) of Tulsa, OK and Mae Ford (Cecil) of Inola,
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 17, 2021, at Welch Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Proctor officiating. Visitation will be 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Center Ridge Cemetery.
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Rick requested no services and the family will carry out his wishes. Memorials may be made to Hot Spring County Library at Malvern.
at the age of 93. Jess is survived by his wife Nina McDaniel Phillips, his daughter Tina Phillips (San Francisco), and his grandson Clark Marshall (Little Rock). He is preceded in death by his daughter Leisa Phillips Marshall, sisters Ruth Young and Mildred Wood, and brother Raymond Phillips. Jess was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on December 1, 1928 to Jess and Susan Phillips. He served in the US Marine
reserves and in active duty. Jess and Nina married on April 24, 1951 in Texarkana and recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Jess graduated from University of Texas (Austin) in 1956 with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He then moved to Arkadelphia where he worked for Reynolds Metals for 35 years. During his tenure at Reynolds, he was recognized for developing a patent to improve aluminum production
waste management. After retiring from Reynolds, he enjoyed international consulting assignments in the Middle East and in Europe. He was an avid golfer and fisherman and was known for his keen sense of humor. Donations in his memory can be made to First Baptist Church (Arkadelphia) for the Lottie Moon fund or to St Jude’s Children Hospital.
was born October 2, 1935, in Little Rock, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Cecil Dyer Lancaster. Carolyn was a 1953 graduate of Mabelvale High School and a 1973 graduate of UALR. She taught school in the Bryant school district for twentyfive years. Carolyn was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Arkadelphia. She served as church organist and pianist for many years at Henderson United Methodist Church in Little Rock. Carolyn was a member of the Upper Room Sunday School Class, Arkadelphia Retired Teachers Association and
the Clark County Fair Board. She enjoyed reading, cooking and crocheting in her free time. Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Ray Lancaster. Survivors are her husband of sixty-three years, Lloyd E. (Eddie) Graham of Arkadelphia, one daughter, Fran Robinson (Richard) of Martin, TN, two sons, Doug Graham (Margaret) of Evergreen, CO and Larry Graham (Robyn) of Milton, FL, five grandchildren, Landon Graham of Los Angeles, CA, Bailey Graham of Bradon, FL, Maddie, Aaron and William Graham all of Evergreen, CO.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 11, 2021, at First United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Rowlan officiating. Visitation will be 1 hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in DeGray Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her grandsons and ushers of First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 107 North 9th Street, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
Ouachita Baptist University Bookstore. She has been an active member of Park Hill Baptist Church for over 63 years and has served in various leadership roles including the starting of several Sunday School Classes. She was known for baking homemade apple pies from her trees. She also loved gardening, growing flowers and plants for her home. Preceding her in death are her parents, Claude and Audie (Bridges) Sesser, as well as her beloved husband of 45 years, David Eugene Easter. Her three brothers also preceded her in death: Austin (Jack) Sesser, J.D.
Sesser and Billy Joe (Pete) Sesser. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Jo and Rev. Joseph Burt of Arkadelphia, AR. two sons: Lt. Col. (Ret.) Max and Kathy Easter of Cabot, AR and Lt. Col. (Ret.) Clark and Lisa Easter of Sheridan, AR. She is also survived by her one sister, Stella and Jack Hazzard of Hot Springs, AR. Mrs. Easter has seven grandchildren: Dr. Daniel Burt, Sara Jo Morris, Christopher Easter, Courtney Waggoner, Christine Easter, Roxanne Easter, Tiffany Easter. She also has 10 Great Grandchildren.
Pallbearers are: Brent Garner, Tom Wright, James White, Richard Womack, Chris Babb, Paul McDade, Brent Bridges, Charles Holland, and Quinton Cooper. Services will be held 10:00am (Visitation at 9:00am) Saturday December 11, 2021 at Park Hill Baptist Church. Burial will be at Rest Haven Cemetery. Memorials and contributions may be given to Red River Baptist Association, Arkadelphia, AR
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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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Taylor headlines day 2 with second place finish Courtlin Haygarth HSU Sports
C L E V E L A N D , Mississippi – The Red Wave women remained in third place through day two with a total of 517 points while the Red Wave men moved up a spot to third place with 546 total points. Sophomore Lamar Taylor saw the best finish of any Henderson swimmer from the second session, coming in second in the 50 yard freestyle with a finish time of 19.90 as the Freeport, Bahamas, native sat 33 hudredths of a second behind the firstplace finisher. The big winner of the day for the Red Wave women was Emma Jorgensen who finished in 6th for the Red
Wave women in the 200 yard IM, touching the wall at 2:08.06. For the distance races of the day, after finishing in 10th in the 1000 yard freestyle yesterday, Triston Little claimed a sixth place finish in the 500 free with a time of 4:41.34. Ceci Magnani placed 10th for the second day in a row, this time in the 500 free with a 5:18.39 time for the ladies. Emily Chen and Mackenzie Kester led the way in the sprints for HSU, leaving with a ninth place finish (24.73) and 10th place finish (24.78), respectively. Both Red Wave teams will begin the second half of the DSU Photo courtesy of hsusports.com Christmas Invite with day Red Wave swimmer Lamar Taylor finished third place for the highest finish of any HSU swimmer at the DSU Christmas Invite. three tomorrow.
Whaley's career high elevates HSU over Tech, 77-72 Courtlin Haygarth HSU Sports
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Grad student and HSU women's basketball player, Karrington Whaley carried the Reddies to victory over Arkansas Tech Saturday, Dec. 11.
Karrington Whaley scored a career-high 24 points and pulled down 14 rebounds Saturday afternoon to help Henderson State pull out a classic GAC battle over Arkansas Tech, 77-72. The Reddies have now won five straight in Arkadelphia over the Golden Suns. Gracie Raby and Ashley Farrar came through with 15 and 11 points, respectively. Six of Farrar's 11 points came from the free-throw line where she was a perfect 6-for-6. Maci Mains contributed a season-high eight points, connecting on both of her threes in key moments and a clutch layup late in the game to give HSU that extra boost it needed in front of the home crowd. Henderson outrebounded Tech 24-9 in the first half in what would wind up resulting in 14 secondchance points compared to four for ATU. Seven of those 24 boards were directed to Whaley as the fifth-year senior had 15 points and seven rebounds in the first 20 minutes of game time.
The first quarter was neck-and-neck the entire way before HSU used a Mains triple and a Whaley lay-in to close the opening frame on a 5-0 run to head into the second up 16-11. Lani Snowden kept the run alive in the second quarter with her lone three of the night as the lead grew to eight and then 10 after a pair of Raby free-throws. Tech did not blink, climbing all the way back to take a one point lead at the 4:29 mark, 27-26. Terrific post play from Whaley down the stretch of the first half helped the Reddies secure a five point advantage heading
into the locker room, 3429, as she registered the final five Henderson points before the break. Whaley scored the first three points of the second half as she went on a personal 8-0 run. Snowden and Raby added four more points as the Reddies saw a 12-0 run from the close of the half into the third. With a 41-29 lead, ATU once again was able to overcome the deficit, using an 8-2 run down the stretch to tie it up at 50. A trey from Sonni Martin gave HSU the slight edge heading into the fourth quarter. Both teams scored their
most points of any quarter in the final frame as each team traded buckets. In the one point possession that was most of the final quarter, Henderson went 9-of-11 from the free-throw line in the final nine minutes of the game, including four straight within 30 seconds, to keep the Golden Suns at a distance the rest of the way. Henderson left the Duke Wells Center Saturday afternoon with the 77-72 victory, improving to 6-2 and 2-1 in conference. Next up is a non-conference home contest against Bacone College Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m.
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Dispatch Desk: Monday, Dec. 13 Joel Phelps The Arkadelphian
4:15 p.m. Clark County Sheriff’s Police were summoned Office to a residence at the 2800 The following incidents block of Sylvia Street, where Sunday, Dec. 12 were gathered from reports a man reported damage to a 3:34 a.m. filed at the Arkadelphia parked vehicle. Deputies were Police Department and dispatched to a residence at Clark County Sheriff’s 11:40 p.m. the 8800 block of Highway Office. Names of arrested Officers located a stolen 182, where a man reported individuals were collected at vehicle at Walmart, where a known female shot at him the Clark County Detention it had been “suspiciously” with a handgun following an Center on Crittenden Street parked away from other altercation over allegations in Arkadelphia. They are vehicles. An ACIC check he had inappropriately presumed innocent until using the VIN revealed touched a juvenile. She found guilty in a court of it was stolen in Little missed. law. Rock. At Little Rock Police Arkadelphia Police Department’s request, Thursday, Dec. 9 Department officers had the vehicle towed while LRPD made Sunday, Dec. 12 contact with the owner. Police opened a case of breaking or entering Joel Phelps Thursday, Dec. 9 involving a juvenile. The Arkadelphian 6:36 p.m. A Nashville woman Friday, Dec. 10 Four months after reported her vehicle’s paint 3:23 a.m. chipped while at Splash car announcing the city’s plans A Texas woman staying wash. for the Martin Luther at Fairfield Inn & Suites King Jr. Memorial Park in reported being followed Arkadelphia, fundraising 7:07 p.m. — possibly tracked — by A Bismarck man was efforts are continuing as an unknown male in a arrested for driving while what park visionaries call a white van from the hotel to intoxicated at Pine Street piece of the puzzle to make another area in Arkadelphia and W.P. Malone Drive. the park a reality. and back to the hotel, nearly The MLK Park Visioning all the way to her room. She Committee met in the Town Wednesday, Dec. 8 told police she received a Hall Boardroom on Monday 1:24 p.m. notification on her phone A W a l n u t S q u a r e morning for a project that she had left the hotel. A p a r t m e n t s w o m a n o v e r v i e w . J o i n i n g t h e Officers checked her vehicle reported the theft of a meeting was Dr. Fitz Hill, for a tracking device but FedEx package from her one of the chief fundraising found none. members tasked with porch. soliciting donations for the
3:30 p.m. Deputies were Thursday, Dec. 9 summoned to a residence Kyler Bryant Sellers, 27, at the 200 block of Mill was arrested by Gurdon Creek Loop for a report of police for third-degree an aggressive dog. battery, third-degree assault and disorderly conduct. Arrests Stacy Anthony Moore, 38, was arrested by Wednesday, Dec. 8 Arkadelphia police for N a t a s h a J o n e s , 3 9 , public intoxication. was arrested for public Dakota Austin Davis, 26, intoxication and resisting was arrested by Arkadelphia arrest. police for driving while Jordan Wesley Gerald intoxicated. Steele, 19, was arrested for terroristic threatening.
Friday, Dec. 10 Anthony Deshun Butts, 25, was arrested by Arkadelphia police for failure to appear. Jesse Daniel Sheets, 33, was arrested by Arkansas Department of Correction for a parole hold. Saturday, Dec. 11 Jenny Brown, 54, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, refusal to submit and driving left of center.
MLK Park panel talks fundraising efforts park. City Manager Gary Brinkley presented committee members with a draft of recognition guidelines and naming rights to the park’s signage and events. That draft, according to Hill, is expected to become the official guidelines before the committee meets again in January. Since the committee’s last meeting, Hill has launched a social media campaign to vet Arkadelphia High School’s graduating classes against each other in friendly competition to raise funds. He’s been
identifying leaders of AHS classes in hopes that each class from 1970 to 2010 will raise $10,000, and that each class from 2010-2020 will raise $5,000. So far, the class of 1972 has been able to hit that mark with a lone donation, Hill said. The goal with the class fundraisers, Hill added, is to create leverage for matching monetary gifts. In addition to the AHS class fundraisers, a community-wide event is on tap to aid in raising money. That event should happen in early 2022, with details to be finalized by the
end of this year. Hill likened the preliminary fundraising efforts to the final incline on a roller coaster just before the apex of the main thrill. “Our goal is to be able to open up the park in 2023,” Hill said. “Once people see it, then it should sell itself. Money follows vision. This is all a connecting point to make that happen.” With input from committee member Martha Dixon, the MLK panel will also be adding recognition points for local churches that provide donations for the park’s completion.