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January 13, 2022
We need the Arkansas State Guard was last implemented during WWII. Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene has asked on Twitter if it’s time for a “national divorce” prompting some to call her a secessionist. Her Twitter account was recently permanently suspended as well. With Governor Asa Hutchinson on the way out the door, the next Governor of Arkansas should start thinking about the prospect of a similar reestablishment of the Arkansas State Guard. According to Act 670 of 1985 and Act 283 of 1989, the governor can reactivate the dormant branch whenever there is a need. With two years of riots and social upheaval across our nation, I’d say that we have a need. The difference in a modern day conflict and the one that started 160 years ago is that there will likely be no clear sides. Recent civil wars around the world have been very problematic and drawn out as militias and fringe groups
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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. Lance Brownfield
OCE Editor-in-Chief Last Thursday marked the year anniversary of the infamous January 6 Capitol
Riot, an event that history might come to remember as a leadup to a second American civil war. With this very real threat looming, Arkansas needs to create a paramilitary force.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has already begun plans to create such a force for his state, setting aside $3.5 million to resurrect the Florida State Guard, which
can be difficult to distinguish from regular citizens. The hallmark of modern warfare is the volume of factions that often fight amongst each other for the same goals. Similar to what major American cities have faced for decades with gangs like the Bloods and Crips, but on a massive scale in all 3,006 counties from sea to shining sea. This is why we need to do something to keep a unified Arkansas. States that have a single force keeping law and order will most likely fare better than those that splinter into city states fending for themselves. History shows time and time again that when a power vacuum is created, evil men will always sweep in to occupy that void. In the event of another civil war, we can expect much interference from outside forces. It is now well documented that Russians and other forgeign actors will use the internet to spread BLM, Antifa, KKK and other propaganda, without much
discretion for the actual message being shared. The main objective of this outside influence is to pit one side against another. And it works. I don’t have to explain how the division in America has risen in the last decade between the left and the right, but since the pandemic began in 2020, extremists on both sides have gotten even bolder and our nation has been rocked by riots and protests. That is why I suggest, for the sake of keeping our state safe, we institute an Arkansas State Guard. Half of America hates the other half while half of the world hates all of us. We don’t quite know how much help we could expect to receive from our allies and neighbors, so we need to take the steps now to ensure we have something in place should such a scenario occur. In the words of DeSantis, we need a force that is “not encumbered by the federal government.”
Shea Lewis named next director of Arkansas State Parks Arkansas Tourism
LITTLE ROCK – Stacy Hurst, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, today announced Shea Lewis as the next director for Arkansas State Parks. Lewis will replace Grady Spann, who retired Dec. 31, 2021, after 28 years with Arkansas State Parks. Lewis began in the role on Jan. 3 at a salary of $120,002. “Shea Lewis has a proven track record of accomplishment within Arkansas State Parks,” said Governor Asa Hutchinson. “Our parks system offers not only the outdoor recreation that The Natural State is so well known for, but it also protects and showcases our state’s history and heritage. These resources couldn’t be left in better hands, and I know Shea will continue the legacy of his predecessors Grady Spann, Greg Butts and Richard Davies.” Lewis brings 24 years of experience with Arkansas State Parks, both in day-to-day
operations and in executive leadership roles. He currently serves as deputy director, a position he has held since 2017. Lewis started his career with ASP as a seasonal interpreter at both Millwood State Park and Village Creek State Park before becoming a full-time interpreter at both Toltec Mounds Archeological State Park and Crowley’s Ridge State Park. He was promoted to superintendent at Parkin Archeological State Park in 2004 and then served as a regional supervisor for eight years. “Shea is a hard worker and a thoughtful leader,” Hurst said. “Because he has served at multiple levels within Arkansas State Parks, he is fully familiar with the complex operation of our system. I know that he will hit the ground running, and I look forward to his contributions that will make our wonderful state parks even better.” Lewis received a bachelor’s degree in parks, recreation and leisure studies from the
University of Memphis and a master’s degree in education/ instructional resources and media design from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. “Arkansas State Parks has a great tradition of protecting and managing the resources entrusted to us, as well as offering memorable experiences,” Lewis said. “It is my goal to continue that tradition while implementing innovative ways to guarantee relevancy for the next generation of park guests.” The Arkansas State Parks director is responsible for leading the operation of 52 state parks and a central office including administration, planning and development, marketing and revenue, program services and five regional offices. Additionally, the director oversees the $158 million annual budget appropriated for the division’s responsibilities. Lewis lives in Hot Springs with his wife, Sebrena, and their children Gracie, Anna and William.
Attorney General Alert: Trust But Verify Internet Sales and Auctions Leslie Rutledge
AR Attorney General LITTLE ROCK – Many Arkansans enjoy saving money after the holidays by shopping after-Christmas sales online, including social media marketplaces, internet classifieds and internet auction websites. While these platforms allow for ease of commerce and often feel like shopping from a friend instead of a retailer, they are also a hotbed for scammers who exploit that sense of community. Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is urging Arkansans to use caution on auctionstyle sites, classifieds and in marketplaces because they may present opportunities for scam artists. “Arkansans should be vigilant when making online purchases,” said Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. “There are many bad actors around the world seeking to steal and defraud hardworking individuals who
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do not research the site or item being purchased.” Consumers looking to make online purchases from social media, online auction platforms or online classifieds can follow these tips to ensure that they are safe when online shopping: Know the website that you are using. Know the terms and conditions. Know what you are bidding on or purchasing before you make your offer. Beware of counterfeit goods. Ask for additional photos of the item to make sure the seller has the item. Purchase the item through a website that offers protections to buyers and sellers. Use the most secure payment option for the transaction. Debit cards and credit cards offer more security than cash, check, wire transfers, or other online payment methods. Many payment methods offer buyer protections or allow users to dispute charges.
Keep all copies of your transaction information, including correspondence with the buyer or seller. Do not give out your social security number, driver’s license number, or your date of birth. Beware of cashier’s checks. Often fraudulent cashier’s checks are used in scams. If buying a product locally, meet at a designated public location. Often times, police departments and Sheriff’s offices serve as well-lit and safer public exchanges. Beware of work-fromhome opportunities and “business opportunities” listed in online classified ads. If you are told that you will make a lot of money without much effort, it is likely a scam. For more information and tips to avoid scams and other consumer-related issues, visit ArkansasAG. gov, email Consumer@ ArkansasAG.gov, or call the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at (800) 482-8982.
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Arkansas W.I.N.S. Asa Hutchinson AR Governor
LITTLE ROCK – Today I’d like to talk about how Arkansas has grown stronger over the last year and my plan for continuing that growth into the future. Thanks to the people of Arkansas, we have made this state one of the premier locations for business owners to put their roots down and conduct business that gives wellpaying jobs to hard-working Arkansans and puts more money into our state. Last December, we ensured that the state can meet its obligations while being able to lessen the impact of the state’s income tax burden by passing the largest tax cut in the history of Arkansas. Arkansas has a duty to provide solutions to the needs of its people and we are able to do that and more while also lowering their burden. Every decision I have made has been driven by my desire to improve the quality of life in Arkansas. Whether the issue is creating a trained workforce, investing in our infrastructure, or strengthening Arkansas families, the underlying question always has been – and always will be: “Will this make our state a better place in which to live and work?” W.I.N.S. is my newest initiative that aims to push
Arkansas even closer to being the best place the state can be. Each letter in W.I.N.S. stands for a pillar that I will focus on to boost Arkansas to success. Workforce Training, Infrastructure, New Economy Jobs, and Strengthening Arkansas Families should be the priorities that can help Arkansas WIN. The future success of our state demands that we make it as easy as possible for skilled workers in need of jobs and businesses in need of those workers to find each other and create success together. With initiatives like the ‘Ready for Life’ program, it will make it easier for employees and employers to find each other, and it will offer business leaders a quick snapshot of the employee pool in Arkansas as they recruit talent. Our infrastructure is the backbone of everyday operations in this state, and it is worth investing in to create a better quality of living. Last year, I created the Infrastructure Planning Advisory committee that will analyze the relief available to Arkansas under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs act of 2021. They will identify the priorities of Arkansas and make recommendations for the most efficient and effective applications of the
relief. The future is coming, and the world will be in need of workers to join the new, high-growth industries that are on the cutting edge of technology. These new industries are going to be the driving force of economic growth and productivity in our state and around the world. My push for computer science education was just one way that will help bolster Arkansas’s status in a new age economy. Lastly, but certainly the most important, strengthening Arkansas families. Our focus will be to give families the best chance of success and to protect our children from child abuse and crime. We must engage families by supporting them with the proper connections and safety net. The Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver is a good example. It allows us to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The waiting list for this waiver is of great concern to us, and we have a commitment and a plan to address it. That list represents thousands of Arkansas families, and we aim to give them hope for the future. Arkansas is in a prime position to continue winning thanks to developments we have made so far and for what is to come.
Consider an internship Bruce Westerman AR State Representative
As 2022 begins, my office looks forward to another year of serving the constituents of the Fourth District. Part of that service is showing the young people in our state how they can make a difference for our community. This week, we are excited to welcome a new intern from the University of Arkansas to my Washington, D.C., office for the Spring semester. When I talk to high school and college classes, they often ask how to get a job in Washington or learn more about public service,
and the answer is often an internship. Internships are a great resource for young people from any state to gain experience and make vital contacts in the city. Interns learn firsthand how to serve constituents, develop policy, and communicate with local and national audiences in a fast-paced environment by working closely with my staff. Interns in my office will be exposed to a variety of viewpoints by working side by side with their colleagues across the aisle and from around the country. Interns will also be challenged to critically analyze policy and how it will affect the
public, as well as give tours to constituents once the Capitol is open again. Anyone looking to one day work in government or learn more about public service would benefit greatly from the unique experience of living and working in our nation’s Capital. My office is always looking for interns for future semesters. Those interested are welcome to reach out to my office at (202) 225-3772 with any questions and receive application information. Washington, D.C., will be a better place when we bring even more common sense, conservative values from the Fourth District here!
Oracle policy: no more mugshots We’ve all tuned in to the local news at 6 and seen a rather unflattering mugshot flash up on the screen while the anchor explains who the person is and why they were arrested. Even more common today are tabloid websites and Facebook groups that share every single mugshot collected each day. It’s easy to see how at one time the use of mugshots by the media was helpful, maybe even necessary. Today, however, mugshots last forever on the internet and can do major damage to a person for years even if they were innocent of the supposed crime. Here at the Oracle, we do not believe in the practice of showing mugshots in the newspaper or online for entertainment or ad revenue. We are sensitive to the fact that certain situations call for the use of mugshots, but print media, especially a weekly newspaper, is the least likely to be effective in those types of situations. For example, if a convict escapes a prison and is at large with a weapon, the television station should show a mugshot to warn the public of the danger in their area. This is not really feasible with this publication as the criminal would probably have fled or been captured by the next time we go to print. Our website and Facebook pages might be of use, but still, that is one of the only cases that seems logical to show a mugshot in our current times.
The question at the heart of this issue is, “what does a mugshot do for the audience.” At one time, they served as a public service to spread awareness of a danger or crime spree. Now, they act almost as a form of entertainment. We’ve come to expect a mugshot every once in a while of a thug from Little Rock who broke somebody’s car window for no reason. This one time occurrence is of little consequence to a viewer in Arkadelphia. What about public figures and celebrities? Should we get to see their mugshots? Absolutely. Whenever an NFL player gets drunk and runs over a pedestrian, their photo should be fair game. Becoming a household name comes with the burden of being everyone’s entertainment even at your own expense. Seeing as how we are not a tabloid publication and Arkadelphia is not swarming with celebrities, I’d say that there is little chance of finding a mugshot of one in a subsequent issue of the Oracle. As the internet affects more and more of our lives, each news organization is going to come up with their own policies and code of ethics. This isn’t an easy topic to make a blanket statement about, as each case can be vastly different from the next. The problem we see is that there is a trend of media organizations (especially
traditional media) of pandering to the basal desires of the audience. It is easy for local news agencies to create mugshot galleries for increased ad revenue based on clicks, but this low hanging fruit should be avoided because ruining someone’s life for one extra click does not line up with the principles of journalism that we at the Oracle believe in. Traditional media needs to find a happy medium between going obsolete in the age of the internet and trying to become something they are not. Our paper will never be like the tabloid websites or Facebook crime watch pages, but we have something that those things don’t have. Over a century of credibility and combined experience, along with professional journalists and dedication to our journalistic principles. The bottom line is that media organizations need to return to their ethics and values and not be guided by profits. The practice of printing mugshots is outdated because it won’t help catch Jesse James or Bonnie and Clyde anymore. Instead, it feeds into cancel culture and ruins a person’s future based on something they may or may not have done years ago. As an organization,we hope to see this practice disappear from newsrooms across the country in the coming years, while leaving room for special exclusions.
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Winter Events
Jan 13 Leadership Clark County Session
Jan 14 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Free COVID-19 Vaccines Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC), Henderson State University and the Arkansas Dept. of Health are partnering to provide Free COVID-19 vaccines to those 12 and older. First doses will be available at this clinic. Please have your COVID-19 vaccine card with you if requesting a second dose or booster dose. If you do not have your vaccine card, you may contact Clark County Health Unit - Arkadelphia for a copy. Jan 17 Clark County Sanitation will be closed on Monday, January 17th for Martin Luther King Jr Day. If you are a Clark County Sanitation customer and your normal trash day is on Monday, then we will pick up your trash on Tuesday, January 18th. If you have any questions, please call us at 870-246-7602 Jan 10 - 17 Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Week Jan 15 Meet and greet Scott Finkbeiner at New DeRoche Fire Department as he runs for Sheriff of Hot Spring County. Jan 25 12 p.m. EDCCC Board Meeting Jan 18 - 22 OBU Rush Week
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 870-403-3001. 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 870-260-9277. ♦♦♦ 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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Ashley Williams 5/27/91 - 1/7/22
Ashley Nicole Williams, age 30, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on Friday, January 7, 2022, in Hot Springs. She was
Karlynn Alise Quarles 12/26/2021 - 1/5/2022
James Jackson 6/10/85 - 1/1/22
James “Germaine” Jackson was born in Lufkin, Texas on June 10, 1985 to James and Termedia
Glen McDade 7/20/70 - 12/29/21
Glen McDade age 51, of Arkadelphia, passed way
Maurine Stricklin 9/10/25 - 12/27/21
Maurine Allison Stricklin passed away in Twin Rivers Assisted Living in Arkadelphia Arkansas on Monday, December 27, 2021 after a blessed 96 year-long life. She was preceded in death by a baby daughter Cathy, her parents, Una Mae Cagle Allison and Thomas Johnston Allison,
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Obituaries born May 27, 1991, in Arkadelphia, the daughter of Sherwin Williams Jr. and Shannon Coulter. Ashley was a 2009 graduate of Arkadelphia High School and attended Henderson State University where she studied accounting. She was a former member of the Lady Badger Softball team, a Badger Cheerleader, Dance Team and an avid gymnast with Arkadelphia Gymnastics. Ashley worked as a Wal-mart Associate and part time at Pilot. She enjoyed floating the
river and spending time in the outdoors in her free time. Ashley was preceded in death by her father, Sherwin O. Williams, Jr., her grandfathers, Sherwin O. Williams, Sr. and Joe Coulter, Jr. Survivors are her mother, Shannon Coulter, her grandmothers, Wanda Williams and Billie Doucet Coulter, two Aunts, Kristi Perser (Brack) and Kimberley Peets (Chris), three cousins, Joey Morgan (Mikaila), Zachary Peets and Benjamin Peets.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Welch Funeral Home. Private interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Honorary pallbearers are Joey Morgan, Benjamin Peets, Phillip Shuffield, Zachary Peets, Brack Perser and Brown Hardman. Memorials may be made to the Humane Society of Clark County, P.O. Box 435, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
Princess Karlynn Alise Quarles gained her wings too soon on Thursday, January 5, 2022, at Baptist Health
Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced under
the direction of Mitchell Funeral Home of Arkadelphia, AR.
Jackson. He was raised in New Edinburg, Ar. He attended Kingsland High School and graduated in 2004. Germaine worked at Picture Frame, Georgia Pacific and Dallas County Solid Waste. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and listening to music. Family and friends were very important to him and he always made himself available to help others. Germaine prided himself as a talented artist and loved to draw.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, uncles, and a cousin. Germaine’s memory will love in the hearts of his parents, James and Termedia Jackson of New Edinburg, AR; his children, Jeremiah Jackson and Serenity Jackson; two sisters, Amanda Jackson of Hot Springs, AR and Virginia (Stanley) Jones of Monticello, AR; one brother, James Jackson of Little Rock, AR; and his beloved grandmother, Retha
Jackson of New Edinburg, AR. He also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Services will be held graveside at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2021 at the Community Center in New Edinburg, Arkansas with Pastor Wayne Smith officiating. There will be no public viewing. Arrangements are under the direction of Williams Funeral Home Van Burn in Camden, Arkansas.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in Hot Springs. He was born July 20, 1970 in Euless, Texas to William Arthur and Margaret Sue Coshatt McDade. Glen started attending school at Cannon Elementary School in Grapevine, Texas. After his family moved to Arkansas, he attended school in Nashville where he was a Scrapper and graduated high school from Emmett. Glen started working at Domino’s Pizza in Hope.
He was a truck driver most of his working life, when he wasn’t driving on the road, he worked for Smith Ready-Mix Concrete. He also was a mechanic and enjoyed being an off-road enthusiast. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, William Jeffrey McDade and one half-sister, Ruth Wixom of Casper, Wyoming Survivors are one daughter, Taylor Tarpley and husband, David of
Hope; four grandchildren, Brookmarie Phillips, Dakota Phillips, Dylan Tarpley and Abel Tarpley; one sister, Tina McDade of Arkadelphia and one halfbrother, Scott Langston and wife, Ginger of Birmingham, Alabama. Services will be held later. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or funeral home for final expenses.
and by her husband Maurice Shepard Stricklin and her sister Evelyn Ann Allison Pounds. She is survived by daughter Barbara Stricklin Blankenship (Larry) of Starkville MS and son Ronnie E Stricklin (Corliss) of Arkadelphia AR; grandson Scottie Stricklin; great granddaughter Miranda Stricklin, great grandson Drake Stricklin; granddaughter Michele B Jones and great granddaughters Megan and Hannah; granddaughter Amy B Rintamaki (Joey) and great granddaughters Kendall and Anika and many cousins. Maurine was born on September 10, 1925 and
grew up in the Copeland Ridge community 13 miles south of Arkadelphia on what we called Harmony Hill. In her lifetime she attended 3 Baptist Churches and for many years taught 5th grade Sunday School at Beech Street Baptist Church in Gurdon AR. She was an avid gardener which she learned from her mother and her paternal great grandmother. Always supportive of her children she participated in school and civic events. Her family dearly loved her cooking and enjoyed many years with her. She graduated from high school, attended one year of college and taught school for one year
before becoming a devout Christian mother and wife. Visitation: Friday 12:301:30 at Welch Funeral Home in Arkadelphia Graveside services 2:00 Friday, December 31, 2021, at Copeland Ridge Cemetery with Allen Haltom officiating. Pallbearers are Tom Samuel, Don Collins, Bill Wright, Doug Jones, Wendell Ketchum and Ron Addington. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Beech Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 408, Gurdon, AR 71743 or Copeland Ridge Cemetery Fund, c/o Don Cagle, 560 Shakertown Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
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Elgas wins 100th game at Henderson in victory over SWOSU David Salley HSU Sports
WEATHERFORD, Okla. — After falling behind 67-66 with 3:40 left on Saturday, Henderson State closed the game on a 14-3 run to defeat Southwestern Oklahoma State 80-70 at the Pioneer Cellular Event Center. The win was the 100th for head coach Jimmy Elgas at Henderson State. Elgas becomes just the fourth coach in program history to win 100 or more games at the school, joining Don Dyer (316), Rand Chappell (120) and Grady Bean (101). Five different players scored in double figures for the Reddies (8-5, 4-3) in the victory. Malik Riddle finished with a team-high 17 points — 14 of which came in the second half. Ryan Boyce had a doubledouble with 13 points and 10 rebounds, while Xavier Davenport added 12 and Quawn Marshall and Alvin Miles each had 11. After a back-and-forth start, Henderson was in control of the game for most of the afternoon. The lead
changed hands 12 times in the first 15 minutes of the opening half, but with the score knotted at 22-22, the Reddies put together a big run. HSU used 3-pointers from Riddle and Miles, as well as an alley-oop jam from Boyce, to power an 11-1 run and surge in front 33-23 at the 2:39 mark. SWOSU looked to steal some momentum before the break, and used an 8-0 spurt to trim the deficit to 33-31, but a 3-pointer from Graham Chenault in the last minute of the half and a buzzer-beating jumper from Miles reestablished a 38-31 lead for Henderson after 20 minutes. The Reddies hit four 3-pointers in the last five minutes of the period. The Bulldogs scored the first five points of the second half to trim the lead down to 38-36, but HSU had an answer and got five quick points from Riddle to help extend the advantage back out to 4536 with 15:13 remaining. Henderson continued to slowly stretch the lead over the next several minutes, as back-to-back 3-pointers from Miles and Davenport
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HSU men's basketball head coach Jimmy Elgas becomes the fourth coach in the history of the program to win 100 victories at the school.
gave the Reddies their largest lead of the game, 56-45, at the 11:33 mark. Although Southwestern continued to try and climb back, HSU was able to keep them at bay as the game entered its final stretch. The Bulldogs got as close at 59-55 with 8:24 left behind a 10-3 run, but a 3-pointer from Riddle and
Red Wave downed by Delta in first meet of 2022 Courtlin Haygarth HSU Sports
C L E V E L A N D , Mississippi – Less than a month removed from the DSU Christmas Invite hosted by Delta State in Cleveland, Mississippi, Henderson State returned to the Magnolia State for the first meet of 2022. With the Red Wave missing key pieces on both men's and women's sides, DSU took the head-to-head, 167105 (men) and 148-104 (women). New year, same dominance for freshman swimmer Kiara Pozvai for
the women as she won three individual events on the afternoon, sweeping the free sprints. Pozvai has yet to lose a 50 yard free (24.66 in any race this season, coming through this time with a 24.66 mark. The Keszthely, Hungary, native also took top honors in the 100 free (53.96) and 200 free (1:59.86). The freshman affair continued with fellow firstyear Emma Jorgensen, who topped the podium in the 200 IM with a time of 2:12.32. Jorgensen also got third in the 200 free (2:03.61). Other notable finishes for the Red Wave
Dispatch Desk: Monday, Jan. 10 Joel Phelps The Arkadelphian The following incidents were gathered from reports filed at the Arkadelphia Police Department and Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Names of arrested individuals were collected at the Clark County Detention Center on Crittenden Street in Arkadelphia. They are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Arkadelphia Police Department Sunday, Jan. 9 Officers worked a report of interfering with the custody of a minor. 11:35 a.m. Police responded to a large fight that had happened at 10th and Haddock streets. Upon arrival a man told officers he had been jumped by his ex-girlfriend’s new lover. The suspect had already fled the scene, and there were no arrests made.
11:08 p.m. Police arrested a man for criminal trespass at Walmart following a report from employees that a customer wouldn’t leave the store. The man would not cooperate with the officers who arrived and was taken into custody.
women was Aimee Miller who got second in the 200 backstroke (2:21.37) and third in the 100 backstroke (1:03.49) and Ceci Magnani who touched the wall at 11:26.68 in the 1000 free for a third place nod. Magnani had some more in her on the afternoon as the distance swimmer got second in the 500 free (5:41.59) while sophomore Mackenzie Kester claimed her best placement of the season, getting second in the 100 butterfly (1:01.83). Visit www.hsuoracle.com to keep reading.
a bucket from Boyce helped Henderson go up 64-57 with 6:54 to go. At that moment, the game flipped in SWOSU's favor. After leading for the entire second half, the Reddies watched as Southwestern put together a 10-2 run over the next three minutes and seized a 67-66 advantage with 3:40 remaining in the game. With the momentum suddenly on the home team's bench and trailing for the first time since the first half, the Reddies answered the bell with the run that would define the game. A jumper from Boyce quickly gave the lead
back to HSU and back-toback driving layups from Marshall on the next two possessions stretched the advantage to 72-67 at the 1:39 mark. A 3-pointer from the Bulldogs, which would prove to be their last points of the game, cut the deficit to 72-70 with 1:13 left, but Henderson was too much in the final minute. Marshall again came through with a slicing lay-in to make it 74-70 on the ensuing possession for HSU and the Reddies locked down SWOSU on the other end. Southwestern missed four shots and committed a turnover in the last 35
seconds, as Henderson was able to salt the game away at the free throw line and win it, 80-70. The Reddies shot a scorching 69.6% (16-of-23) from the floor in the second half and hit a season-high 11 3-pointers in the game. Henderson also shared the ball exceptionally well and finished with 22 assists — the most in a single game for the program since 2019. The victory was the 11th-straight for HSU over Southwestern Oklahoma. Henderson returns to the floor on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. when it hosts rival Ouachita Baptist at the Duke Wells Center.
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King announces run for JP District 5 Joel Phelps The Arkadelphian
Jimmy King has announced intentions to run for Clark County District 5 Justice of the Peace. King, of Arkadelphia, said he is seeking the position because he “wants Arrests to represent the residents of District 5 and to help Clark Thursday, Jan. 6 Alberto Diaz III, 25, County grow.” King is Director of was detained on unlisted Support Services for the charges. Arkadelphia Public School Friday, Jan. 7 District, where he has been Anthony R. Springer, 34, employed for 30 years. continued detention. Prior to his current position Christopher Price, 35, was arrested by Arkansas State Police and held on continued detention. Helen Ross, 46, was arrested by Arkadelphia police for a warrant.
he was assistant principal at Goza Middle School from 2000-2020, and a teacher/ coach/bus driver at Goza from 1992-2000. He holds a Masters of Science in Education degree from Henderson State University. “I am excited for the opportunity to serve on the Quorum Court and help the county’s executive leaders however I can,” King said. In 2018-2019 he was named Arkansas Middle Level Assistant Principal of the Year by the Arkansas Middle Level Association. He has also been recognized
as a National Outstanding Assistant Principal by the National Association of Elementary School Principals. King currently serves on the Arkansas State Teachers Association board of directors, the Arkansas Safe Schools Association board of directors, and is a member of the Arkansas Association of Middle Level Educators, Arkansas Administrators Education Association, Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the Arkansas School Plant
Managers Association. He is married to Kathy King, media specialist at Goza Middle School. They have two daughters, Casey Jackson of Arkadelphia and Bailey Cockerill of Euless, Texas; and two grandchildren, Madison and Porter. King is a member of Second Baptist Church in Arkadelphia. He is a volunteer for the Dam Night Run. He enjoys hunting, fishing, cooking, smoking meat, camping and spending time with family.
Deputy-involved shooting no random act, says sheriff
Saturday, Jan. 8 Demian K. Jones, 47, was Joel Phelps arrested by Arkadelphia The Arkadelphian police and held on continued detention. Little Ezekiel Gordon, 47, An officer-involved was arrested by Arkadelphia shooting that happened police for criminal trespass. Thursday evening was a targeted act toward an off-duty sheriff’s deputy,
Clark County Sheriff Jason Watson told The Arkadelphian on Friday. One suspect, Anthony Springer, was taken into custody somewhere in Arkadelphia at about 3:15 p.m. Friday without
incident, Watson said. He is being held on an absconder warrant. At the request of local law enforcement and prosecutors, Arkansas State Police is taking over the investigation from here,
Watson said. The sheriff wasn’t releasing further details on the incident. He did thank local law enforcement agencies for their assistance in apprehending the suspect.