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Losing Listopad: Oracle says goodbye to adviser Lance Brownfield OCE Editor-in-Chief Kaela McKim Oracle Editor-in-Chief In the midst of Henderson’s financial crisis, many departments are taking massive hits. The Oracle and the Star are losing one of their own at the end of this semester. Steven Listopad, adviser to the Oracle and the Star is leaving to work as the Communication and Development Director for the Arkansas Press Association (APA) in Little Rock. “I knew I’d be coming to a school where I already had colleagues that I really enjoyed working with and had good times with,” said Listopad. Listopad started working at Henderson in 2017 after teaching journalism at the University of Jamestown and Valley City State University in his home state of North Dakota for many years. He has also taught in China, France, Norway, and Italy through the ieiMedia program. He has worked for an alternative weekly newspaper, a daily newspaper and a military newspaper before beginning his teaching career. And it all started at the age of 15 when he started writing for a local daily newspaper. Since his time in Arkansas, he has personally lobbied for the New Voices legislation, which he was instrumental in first developing in North Dakota. He has steered
multiple publications even during lean times while continuing to do everything he can to advocate for journalism education. Helping to establish the Arkadelphia Dispatch, which later evolved into the Oracle Community Edition, and partnering with the Arkadelphian to provide news coverage in a media desert has been impactful for both the readers and the students learning invaluable journalistic skills. “I appreciate the way he’s worked hard even during times of no travel budget,” said Professor Mike Taylor, who previously advised the Oracle. “He’s worked with the Arkansas Press Association for funding for the Oracle. He’s worked with Mary Beth Tinker and her brother. Henderson students have been lucky to get involved with these nationwide efforts.” Listopad’s decision to step down comes just before Henderson officially declared financial exigency. His choice will likely save at least one other Henderson employee from losing their job. While his position will not be filled for at least a year after his departure, the responsibilities of newspaper adviser will fall on Innovative Media Professor Scott McKinnon, who was formerly the Editor-in-Chief of the Oracle during his time as a Henderson student. Listopad is a Ph.D. candidate at North Dakota State University, where he also received his Master’s
and Bachelor’s degrees on top of also receiving his Certification in Journalism Education from the Journalism Education Association (JEA.) Aside from his extensive resume and education background, Listopad is the recipient of many media and journalism awards, including The Society of Collegiate Journalists’ Louis Ingelhart First Amendment Award, The JEA Friend of Scholastic Journalism Award, College Media Association’s MultiMedia Adviser of the Year Award, the Hugh M Hefner First Amendment Award in Education and more. Taylor, McKinnon and other communication professors from Henderson met Listopad through the College Media Association conventions in New York City and Washington D.C. “Myself, Glover and Taylor,” said McKinnon. “We found a dive bar and they invited Steve to come along. He burst in and plopped down and immediately talked with me like he knew me for 10 years.” As McKinnon looks to take over where Listopad leaves off, he’s faced with some challenging questions such as if the over 100-yearold student paper and twoyear-old community paper will go completely online for good. The Oracle and Reddie Media Group (HTV, KSWHLP, The Star Yearbook and the Oracle) are dealing with some of the lowest staff
Effective ways to land an internship Ty Gibbs Contributing Reporter Internships are a vital part of starting a future career. An internship allows a student or individual to get accustomed to a certain job while getting the necessary experience needed to either start or further their career path. There is certainly not a shortage of internships out in the field and it is not difficult to try and pursue one. Be open to all internship opportunities. Too many times people will get tunnel vision on one job title and just apply to that one in hopes they land it. There is a much smaller chance of getting an interview for one job rather than applying to multiple internships and broadening your chances of getting a hit. Most applicants to an internship have little to no experience in the field as they are looking to gain some with this opportunity. That means that in order to stand out,
you have to highlight how well you performed a certain job rather than listing out as many as you can. In the discussion of an internship, quality is preferred over quantity. Having a resume is crucial to any job applicant, but they can easily become too unorganized and messy. Having a clean resume is going to stand out to employers just as much as what is written on it. There are many resources that can help you create and organize your resume. My personal favorite is the “How To Write a Resume in 10 Steps” article located on indeed.com. Interviewers can ask a variety of questions, so be sure to prepare yourself for any questions that might be asked. For example, a few common prompts are: “Tell me about yourself.” “What skills can you bring to our company?” “Where do you see yourself in five years?” It is important that
numbers in the history of the university. “Problems that Henderson students have faced are part of a nationwide crisis small papers around Arkansas are facing,” said Taylor. “When papers go online, yes they advertise online, but they make a fraction of the ad revenue that they would have made. As long as there is a college, there will be a student newspaper. I think if the university did away with the student newspaper, an independent newspaper would arise because students need to know what’s going on.” The future of the Oracle and the Star seems very uncertain in these trying financial times as college media organizations all over the nation struggle to keep above water in a shifting media climate. “We definitely don’t want it to go away,” said McKinnon, “But there is a lot of room to bring the Oracle into the 21st century. Leverage some of the power of Innovative Media to keep it current with some of the popular trends of multimedia and technology.” McKinnon’s background in the Innovative Media department and his knowledge of emerging technologies could help the Oracle not only keep up but set the pace in local news coverage and state college media. Listopad has also mentioned the opportunity that lies in his new position for Henderson students
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After six years as adviser to the Oracle and the Star, Steven Listopad is leaving Henderson to become Communications and Development Director at the Arkansas Press Association.
pursuing a journalism or media career. His job at the APA can be a bridge to connect students to internships, scholarships and other resources that will benefit fledgling journalists entering the job market. “I’ve been teaching for 23 years,” said Listopad. “That becomes part of your identity. With my new role at Arkansas Press Association, education is still going to be a big part of it. It’s just not going to be the same atmosphere.” In his new role as Communication and Development Director, Listopad hopes to find opportunities to teach from time to time as an adjunct professor and to continue
advising some form of student media if possible. As most of Henderson’s communication professors do, Listopad enjoys playing music and singing. His connection with the other professors in his department sprang up around their shared interest in music. From karaoke to jam sessions, Glover, McKinnon, Stoddard and Taylor have all bonded with Listopad over music and other interests such as comic books and movies. “Five years ago this guy showed up at HSU for a job interview, and it turned into a jam session,” wrote Taylor, tagging Listopad in a Facebook post. “What a long, strange trip it’s been.”
Reddie Radar: Illusory Entities Lance Brownfield OCE Editor-in-Chief Perhaps you’ve seen the flyers around campus. They’re sort of obscure and vague. A little bit of artwork, a few words and a QR code that takes you to a Spotify page of a local artist called Illusory Entities. There is not much info on the artist, as all of their bios are left blank. But maybe that’s part of the appeal of the band, the mystery and uncertainty attached to it. Their number one hit “castlevania” has 27 views on YouTube, while the band currently sits at seven monthly listeners on Spotify. They are also available on iHeartRadio, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Amazon Music and Deezer. The album art, fitting of the title, is a glitched-out 8-bit looking scene. The vocal effects and piercing keyboard sounds match up with the theme as well. The track seems to draw from several genres, with Auto-Tuned vocals, lingering dissonance and a trap-inspired beat. Another song in his top five tracks is “Tap Me Before You Go.” This particular song, which was released on Jan. 17, feels like a tropical-themed Marilyn Manson song. The single has a strong indie surf rock identity, but the vocals stray a little too far into the cold, mechanical
you prepare yourself with clear and concise answers rather than going off on a tangent and trying to loop back to your original point. Use the people you know to get interviews. In the business world, they say that networking is the most important factor when looking for new jobs. This is the exact same philosophy in the internship world as well. Ask around to the people you know and see if they have any connections that can offer you an opportunity. Many times these are the candidates that get looked at the most, especially if the contact is able to put in a good word for your work ethic. Students at Henderson State University typically excel with their ability to land internships as our professors and networks of alumni are more than willing to help find the best internship for you. Also try using the Career Development resources available to all students.
sound that fits better with Manson’s discography. The juxtaposition of bright and chirpy guitar tones clashes with the droning singing style. At the one minute, fiftyone second mark, the song shifts moods with a reversed guitar section. The transition is decent, and the song continues with this new, slightly somber feel before ending abruptly at two minutes and twenty-four seconds. “I’m not up so tap me before you go,” the lyrics say. “The mystic operates in the Caddo. When you can’t even trust your sight, the world is illusory but bright.” These last words of the song seem to mention Henderson’s
dining hall and their own band name in just a few lines. The word Caddo isn’t really going to be found in the lyrics of many people outside of this area, but the distinguishment of “the Caddo” as opposed to just “Caddo” could suggest that the writer of the lyrics is talking about the dining hall and not the people group or any other place. Then, there’s the “strawberries & milk” EP. The three-song release came out on Sept. 14, 2019, and is by far the strongest work of the artist. The album features drum and bass that sounds like it came straight out of a 90s drum machine (that’s a good thing.) (Continue on page 2)
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The guitar tone was lacking, but it was not inexcusable. If I had put the album together, I might’ve reversed the song order, but with three songs, it does not make much difference. The cover art is just what you’d think, a little sketch of a strawberry and a glass bottle of milk. It’s quite a nice-looking album cover. The first song on the EP is titled “i can’t live forever.” It is a charming song that could use some tightening up. The vocals really shine on this piece, as they remind me of the Gorillaz. The chiptune and kazoo-like keys are quirky and work well in this song. At times, the song seems like it’s stumbling along, but in the end, it all comes together to be an interesting and enjoyable track. A type of track that one might hear on an old Michael Cera film. “GhOsT!” is the second track on the album and the best
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work of Illusory Entities. The instrumental feels loose and swung compared to the rest of their music. It’s definitely the most solid piece, standing out with its calm Animal Crossing vibe and well-selected chimes and keys. It avoids the pitfalls of being too busy and going too many directions while still taking the listener through an obvious arc of emotions. The lo-fi background audio is commonplace for the style and does not add anything significant, but it sets the tone for the song nonetheless. It drifts off as the lead part continues to cascade downward, the warm hi-hat dividing up the outro as the song fades out. Track three on the EP is “the boat.” It comes out of the gates strong as the best vocal performance and arrangement in the entirety of their work. It loses a bit of traction towards the last half but finishes up
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quite well. The cough at the end somehow works in the track’s favor. For most of the band’s releases, it is hard to find lyrics. In some parts of the songs, it is clear and easy to make out what he’s singing, but in other parts, the aesthetics of the sound get in the way. It’s a common give and take in this style of music, but I’m glad they went for the vintage, grainy sound over clarity. At least in “strawberries & milk.” Illusory Entities definitely has some personality but needs to hone in on what makes them stand out. They’ve got some hidden gems, a semi-consistent naming theme and many other things working in their favor. Still, there’s no way of knowing who they are, if they play any live shows or anything else about them. I guess that for now, Illusory Entities will remain illusive.
If you're going to drink to St. Paddy; Plan a safe ride home AR State Police The boisterous celebrations of St. Patrick’s Day are expected to return this year. Regardless to what extent the celebrations may trend toward in local communities, drivers who may participate are encouraged to make plans for a safe return home. The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is offering advice to the celebratory crowd, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over. A sober driver is one who hasn’t consumed any alcohol, and to help keep local communities safe, Arkansas law enforcement officers are teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to spread the message about the dangers of drunk driving. Even one drink can be one too many. According to NHTSA officials, 10,142 people were killed in drunk driving related crashes during 2019, accounting for nearly one-third of traffic crash fatalities. On average, more than 10,000 people died annually between 2015 through 2019 in motor vehicle crashes involving a driver who was drunk. That’s one person killed in drunk driving crashes every 52 minutes.
“Everyone has their own particular reason to celebrate at one time or another, but when they do, we want Arkansans to realize the importance of safe driving,” said Colonel Bill Bryant, Director of the Arkansas State Police, and the Governor’s Highway Safety Representative. “If you’ve been drinking, make the right choice to find a sober driver to get you and your friends home safely. Before you put your keys in the ignition, remind yourself: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.” During the 2019 St. Patrick’s Day period (March 16th, 6 PM to March 18th, 5:59 AM), almost half (46%) of crash fatalities involved a drunk driver. Additionally, from 2015 to 2019, a total of 280 lives were lost in drunk driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day period. Drivers should also keep an eye out for pedestrians who have had too much to drink. Walking while intoxicated can also be deadly, as lack of attention to their surroundings could put pedestrians at risk of getting hit by a vehicle. If you’re the designated driver, make sure you don’t drink so you can keep that promise of safety to yourself and your passengers. It can be a long night, but people are counting on you, not to mention the other drivers, passengers, and
pedestrians on the streets. Take the role of designated driver seriously — people are relying on you. Before heading out for a celebration, it’s vital to plan before anyone drives. Be honest with yourself; acknowledge whether you’ll be drinking or not. Don’t depend on the luck of the Irish, follow these ideas to ensure you and your fellow partygoers live another day. 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 see a drunk driver on the road, call 9-1-1. Do you have a friend who has been drinking and is about to drive? Take away their keys, then make arrangements to get your friend home safely. 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) 6188136, and go to www. TZDArkansas.org to learn about Arkansas’ Toward Zero Deaths campaign to eliminate preventable traffic fatalities.
Showing appreciation to our law enforcement officers Asa Hutchinson AR Governor
LITTLE ROCK – The 93rd General Assembly wrapped up its fiscal session this week, and today I’d like to commend legislators for their support of law enforcement in Arkansas. The 93rd General Assembly was one of the most law enforcement friendly sessions ever. Legislators voted to fund stipends, pay raises, new positions, and equipment. They increased the reimbursement to county jails for the care of state prisoners and allocated money for the expansion of a prison in Calico Rock. Legislators and leaders of law enforcement joined me at a table in the rotunda as I signed three bills that the General Assembly passed with unanimous bipartisan support. The new laws were recommendations from a task force which I created during the national unrest that swept the nation after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis in the summer of 2020. At the time, protesters around the country were burning buildings in cities. Many demanded that cities slash spending on police departments or disband them altogether.
When I introduced the task force, I stated clearly that there would be no discussions of diminishing our support of law enforcement. The task force’s mission was to find ways that the state and cities could support law enforcement. I wanted to ensure that officers were as safe on the job as humanly possible. I wanted to improve the relationship between police officers and their communities. This is why I signed into law 3 bills that support our police officers across the state. Senate Bill 103 grants a one-time stipend of $5,000 to full-time certified city and county law enforcement officers and full-time certified state Department of Corrections probation and parole officers. The bill gives a one-time stipend of $2,000 to full-time certified state troopers and other certified law enforcement officers of the Department of Public Safety. Officers who are employed by July 1 of this year, or who are hired by January 3 of next year, are eligible for the stipend. The bonus is a show of appreciation for our current officers, and it’s also a recruiting tool as we seek to hire great officers. House Bill 1026, which became Act 223, increases the average annual starting salary for state
troopers from around $42,000 to $54,000. That raises the salary by more than $11,000. The raise moves us up in the rankings in surrounding states from seventh for starting salaries to second. Act 223 also funds salaries for five more forensic employees for the Arkansas Crime Lab to accelerate the testing of sexual assault kits, which must be completed within 60 days of submission. Act 225 includes money to fund a prison construction project at Calico Rock. This is important to assure space for those who are currently backed up in our county jails. It also provides $10 million for body cameras, bullet-proof vests, and other equipment that will improve safety for officers and build community confidence in their professionalism. Government has no greater responsibility than to assure public safety. We also owe it to our police officers, who risk their lives every day to keep us safe and to provide cutting-edge training and the best equipment to keep them on the job and safe from their work. Our support of law enforcement did not begin with the 93rd General Assembly, but we certainly put an exclamation point on our support this year.
Mar. 17 - 19 9 a.m. ACL State Corn Hole Championship at 2555 Twin Rivers Dr, Arkadelphia Mar. 21 Free Cone Day at DQ Mar. 29 12 - 1 p.m. EDCCC Board Meeting Apr. 2 9 a.m. Smith & Wesson Benefit 5K run at 12281 AR-84, Bismarck. 6 - 10 p.m. Hot Springs Area Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta 35th Charter Anniversary Celebration at Henderson’s Grand Ballroom in the Garrison.
Recurring 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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Daniel Marion Hughes 9/15/71 - 3/12/22
Daniel (Dan) Marion Hughes, age 50, of Gurdon, AR, passed from this life on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Arkansas Hospice in Hot Springs. He was born
Janet Delane Dunkelgod 5/29/48 - 3/10/22
Janet Delane Dunkelgod, age 73, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on
Patsy Lee Armstrong 3/12/32 - 3/9/22
Patsy Lee Armstrong, age 89, of Portland, TX, passed from this life on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Corpus Christi, TX. She was born March 12, 1932, in Caddo Valley,
Norma Jan Plum 5/8/43 - 3/9/22
Norma Jan Plum, age 78, of Arkadelphia, passed from this life on
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Obituaries September 15th, 1971 in Prescott, the son of the late Joseph Oscar and Wilma Gail Wingfield Hughes. Dan was a member of Beirne Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren. Dan is preceded in death by his parents, Great Niece, Raylynn Reigh Hughes, and one special nephew, Brandon Weems. Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Sharon Hughes; One Son, Jason Redfearn of Gurdon; One daughter, Ashleigh Pennington (Joey) of Gurdon; Three Brothers, Billy Joe Hughes (Donna) of Whelen Springs, Tommy Ray Hughes (Debbie) of
Whelen Springs, JW Cooper (Makisha) of Whelen Springs; One Special Brother, Jonathan Weems (Stephanie) of Gurdon; eight Grandchildren, Kayleigh Redfearn, Eric Redfearn, Dylan Sellers, Peyton Redfearn, Timber Redfearn, Emily Lamberton, CJ Malcom & Kyler Sellers. Two great grandchildren, Ethan Redfearn and Jaci Frisby; 16 Nephews and 10 nieces. A memorial graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, March 17, 2022, at Bethlehem Cemetery at Gurdon with Steve Lindstrom officiating.
No visitation will be held. The Family extends their gratitude to Dr. Carti and the kind, caring St Vincent ICU, 4 West, and Arkansas Hospice nurses and staff. In Lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions in Dan's honor go to The House of Hope, 901 W. Trinity Street, Madisonville, TX 77864. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www. welchfh.net to sign the guest book.
Thursday, March 10, 2022, at her home. She was born May 29, 1948, in Nashville, AR, the daughter of the late Delmon and Anna Slater Reynolds. Janet attended Ouachita Baptist University and graduated from Henderson State University. She was a former school teacher at Sparkman and Prescott. Janet was a member of Manchester United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for ages 1-5. She enjoyed cooking and reading in her free time. Janet won numerous ribbons at the fair
for her pies and homemade jellies. She was a former foster grandparent and a member of Homemakers extension club. Janet was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter, Deanna Dunkelgod Patterson. Survivors are one son, Trey Dunkelgod (Marsha) of Arkadelphia, two grandchildren, Taylor and Chloe Dunkelgod of Arkadelphia. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, March 14, 2022, at Welch Funeral Home with Bro.
Charlie Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until service time on Monday. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to Manchester United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 173, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 ST. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN 38105-9959. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www. welchfh.net to sign the guest book.
the daughter of the late Claude and Hazel Heflin Montgomery. Patsy was a 1949 graduate of Forrest City High School. She was retired as the attendance clerk for Gregory Portland ISD. Patsy was a member of First Baptist Church in Portland. She enjoyed socializing, playing 42, having lunch and laughing with her family and friends, but her greatest joy was being a mom and grandmother. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jerry Armstrong, one son, Jerry Pat Armstrong and one grandson, Jerry Lance Campbell. Survivors are three daughters, Cindy Morris
(Johnny) of Portland, TX, Cathy McCoy (Bobby) of Beeville, TX and Kimberly Powell of Dallas, TX, seven grandchildren, Mitch Morris, Mark Morris, Colt Campbell (Lyndsey), Chance Campbell (Casey), Gentry Powell, Bobby McCoy, Jr. (Kellie) and Tiana McCoy Pearce (Matt), eleven great grandchildren, two aunts, Maxine Crawley and Jean Welch both of Caddo Valley. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, March 18, 2022, at Caddo Valley Baptist Church with Johnny Morris officiating. Visitation will be from Friday from 10:00 AM until service time at the church. Interment will be in the
Caddo Valley Cemetery. Pallbearers are Patsy’s grandsons, Mitch Morris, Mark Morris, Colt Campbell, Chance Campbell, Gentry Powell, Jaxon Campbell and Stone Campbell. Honorary pallbearer will be Patsy’s late grandson, Jerry Lance Campbell. Memorials may be made to Caddo Valley Cemetery Fund, c/o Joe Burton, 129 Heflin Rd, Caddo Valley, AR 71923. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral of Arkadelphia. Visit www.welchfh.net to sign the guest book.
Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center in Arkadelphia. She was born May 8, 1943, in Jackson, MS, the daughter of the late Adrian and Mary Jo Morrison Kolean. Jan was a graduate of Hot Springs High School and attended Henderson State University. She worked as a greeter at Walmart for a number of years. Jan attended St. Andrew United Methodist Church. She enjoyed art and spending time with her grandkids in her free time. Jan was preceded in
death by her parents and her husband, Horace Plum. Survivors are one daughter, Johannah Cox (Brian) of Bismarck, two grandchildren, Nikki Royal (Daniel) of Bismarck and Andrew Cox of Bismarck, one sister, Lis Pennington (Lee) of Texarkana, TX, special nieces, Gwen McCallister of Little Rock and Michelle Harris of Friendship, and special friend, Nancy Brown of Friendship. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Welch
Funeral Home with Bro. Charlie Williams officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time on Saturday. The family would like to offer a special thanks to the nurses, staff and 100 hall at Twin Rivers Health and Rehabilitation Center for their wonderful care for Mrs. Plum. Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www. welchfh.net to sign the guest book.
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Lions split games with Haskell Harmony Grove Aaron Weatherford Sports Editor
Baseball and Softball season are in full swing here in the Clark County Area. Teams that were missing players due to basketball season have now gained those back and are easing into the groove of being back on the diamond. Conference play began last week and fans were able to catch some action between the Lions and Haskell Harmony Grove last Monday. On the softball side of things, Bismarck is coming off of a successful season that Head Coach Brad Loy is hoping they can build off of. The Lady Lions took on the Lady Cardinals to start conference play, and it wasn’t even a close match. Bismarck put up seven runs before Haskell Harmony Grove finally put up four runs midway through the game. That would be the only runs Harmony Grove would see as Bismarck sent seven more runs across home plate and would come away with a decisive 14-4 victory. Baseball, however, was a different story for Bismarck. In the top of the first inning, the Cardinals gained an early 2-0 lead. They added another run in the top of the second
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Lion pitcher Ian Smith looks back at a runner on first base.
inning making it 3-0. The bats last Monday for Bismarck were not great like they had been in previous games. When
Lion batters got a hold of the ball, it would go right to a Haskell defender. In the top of the seventh inning, Haskell increased
their lead, bringing in two more runs making it 5-0. The Lions tried to make a comeback, getting one run for a score of 5-1. That
was all they could muster though as a groundout would end the ball game. For more information on Bismarck Athletics,
checkout the Bismarck Athletics page on Facebook, or checkout their high school website.
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Dispatch Desk: Monday, March 7 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. The Arkadelphian does not withhold names from the arrest log, so don’t even think about asking. Arkadelphia Police Department Monday, March 14 12:38 a.m. A woman reported being assaulted by a known female. Sunday, March 13 10:57 p.m. A North 20th Street woman reported a fraudulent transfer of funds from her Ca$hApp account to a known male suspect. Officers worked a case of a runaway juvenile. Friday, March 11 3:16 a.m. Officers arrested a Donaldson man at the 1200 block of Evans Street for public intoxication and possession of alcohol by a minor. Police opened a felony case of theft of property.
Thursday, March 10 7:31 p.m. A Main Street woman reported she watched from inside her residence as a known male drove away in her vehicle. Officers observed the man 15 minutes later as he drove slowly past the complainant’s residence, and conducted a traffic stop. No arrest was made, but he returned the car and was cited for driving with a suspended license. Police opened a felony case of possession of meth with intent to deliver. Wednesday, March 9 Noon A woman reported being threatened by a known female. Police opened a felony case of possession of a controlled substance. Clark County Sheriff’s Office Sunday, March 13 4:47 a.m. A Highway 26 couple reported the theft of their vehicle. At 9 a.m. they again phoned the sheriff’s office, reporting they found the vehicle parked in Delight. Thursday, March 10 3:15 p.m. A Cedar Grove Road man reported he ordered a towable seed spreader from an online company only to receive five pairs of ankle socks. Arrests Wednesday, March 9 Danjalo Fields, 26, was arrested by Arkadelphia
police for failure to appear and failure to comply. Kayla Arthur, 24, was arrested for theft by receiving. Arleen Adams, 44, was arrested by Caddo Valley police for failure to appear and failure to comply. Andy Pearce, 42, was arrested by Caddo Valley police and held for continued detention. Thursday, March 10 Johnny Dickerson, 73, was arrested by Arkadelphia police and held for continued detention. Cormella Beard, 46, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. Kentrell Green, 33, was arrested for failure to appear and failure to comply. Destry Keith Landry, 35, was arrested by Arkadelphia police and held for continued detention. Friday, March 11 Garett Alan Webb, 19, was arrested by Arkadelphia police for minor in possession of alcohol and public intoxication. Gregory Glen Tallamentez, 62, was arrested for two counts of failure to appear. Saturday, March 12 Maria Sophyla Turner, 43, was arrested by Arkadelphia police for a warrant.
School board to revisit stipends Joel Phelps The Arkadelphian The Arkadelphia Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday, March 15. Following several Badger Pride recognitions, the school board will move on to three action items to discuss. The first is the revisiting of the school district’s stipend schedule. The school board in its February meeting
talked at length about the proposed stipend schedule, ultimately deciding to take it under advisement. A second item being considered is a list of policy updates. The third and final action item on the table will be approval of the 2022-2023 school calendar. Following department reports, Superintendent Karla Neathery will deliver her report, which includes information on
an upcoming spelling bee at Perritt Primary School, the upcoming Arkadelphia Alliance and Chamber Banquet, the school district’s spring break dates and two advertisements: one for a billboard and the other a radio station. The 6 p.m. meeting will be held in the upstairs conference room at Dawson Building 3, 700 Clinton St. School board meetings are open to the public.
Clark County Dems to host Jay Martin as speaker Submitted information
will host Jay Martin, candidate for Arkansas governor, at its monthly T h e C l a r k C o u n t y meeting. The meeting will Democratic Party on start at 5:15 p.m. at the T u e s d a y , M a r c h 1 5 , local Democratic Party
headquarters, located at 1030 Village Dr. #2. Those in attendance will have an opportunity to ask questions. Masks are strongly encouraged.
There’s gold in them there eggs! Local attorney’s egg hunt includes cash prize Joel Phelps The Arkadelphian Arkadelphia attorney Clay Sexton remembers an annual spring tradition from his childhood in De Queen. Like many others, he would listen as the local radio station would broadcast a daily clue to the whereabouts of an egg strategically hidden in town. If you could figure out the clue, you could find the egg and win a cash prize. “It was a really fun tradition. It’s a wholesome
activity that everybody can do.” — Clay Sexton Starting this Friday and through Easter, Sexton Firm will take to social media with its Golden Egg Hunt, giving clues to the location of two golden eggs. Each egg will contain a laminated slip of paper that, once turned into the firm at 408 Court St., can be returned to the firm within 24 hours for a $100 cash prize. The egg hunt will not require any climbing, digging or getting your feet wet, Sexton said,
although the clues will require some thought to find the egg. Each egg will be placed outdoors on public property in Arkadelphia. To get started, stay tuned to the firm’s Facebook page each Friday for clues. “It was a really fun tradition. We really enjoyed it growing up,” Sexton said. “I thought it would be something fun we could bring here, and it’s a wholesome activity that everybody can do.”