Wednesday, March 2, 2016

The Murfreesboro Diamond Newspaper

Issue 33 • 1 Section • 10 Pages

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Community News

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Serving South Pike County for over 40 Years Murfreesboro • Delight • Antoine

Grand Opening held...

Kindergarten preregistration to begin March 9

Fight ends in felony charges MURFREESBORO—Two men have been arrested and face multiple charges after an altercation over an alleged stolen vehicle. Formal charges were filed against the 31-yearold Joshua Allen Scott of Nashville and 23-yearold Christopher A. Lewis of Murfreesboro in the Pike County Courthouse Friday, February 26. Scott has been charged with: residential bur-

Kindergarten pre-registration for the 2016-2017 school year will be held on Wednesday, March 9, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Delight and Murfreesboro Elementary. Please bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate, social security card and shot records, Kindergarten physical before the first day of school. Also please bring your child with you to meet the teachers and participate in a pre-test.

Parker Westbrook Dinner to be held The Democratic Party of Howard County is planning our first annual Parker Westbrook Dinner, Saturday, March 12th 7pm at the Black Pearl in Mineral Springs with keynote address by DPA Chairman, Vincent Insalaco. Please commit to support Democrats by sponsoring the 2016 Parker Westbrook Dinner. We have four levels of sponsorship available; Preservationist ($1,000 - 3 of 4 available) eight tickets and a reserved table at the dinner, premium recognition on all electronic and printed materials, and from the stage Conservationist ($500 - 6 of 6 available) six tickets to the dinner, priority recognition on all electronic and printed materials Maintainer ($300 - 7 of 8 available) four tickets to the dinner and recognition on all electronic and printed materials Host ($150 - 5 of 10 available) two tickets to the dinner and recognition on all printed materials Individual tickets are available for $25 If you have any questions, email/text/call Albert Motta [email protected] or message us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ Democratic-Party-of-HowardCounty-231655296971203/

Tickets on sale for COC Banquet The Murfreesboro Chamber of Commerce will be holding their annual banquet on Thursday, March 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Murfreesboro CADC Senior Adult Center. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from any chamber member and at the following locations in town: The Prarie Rose; Caddo Antiques; Town Square Gallery; Ace of Diamonds; the Pike County Clerk’s office and in the Mayor’s office at Murfreesboro City Hall.

JOSHUA SCOTT

PHOTO | ROSIE SIMMONS JERRY DAVIS, OWNER OF BUMPER TO BUMPER DAVIS TRUCK AND AUTO SUPPLY, CLINT COX, GAYLAND HOPPER, MURFREESBORO MAYOR RODNEY FAGAN, PIKE COUNTY JUDGE DEWIGHT MACK AND MEMBERS OF THE MURFREESBORO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF BUMPER TO BUMPER IN THEIR NEW LOCATION.

Deputies arrest two men for possession charges TERRICA HENDRIX Nashville News NASHVILLE – Two men were arrested Tuesday evening for drug possession after a routine traffic stop. On Feb. 23, just before 9 p.m., Howard County Deputy Travis Turner was patrolling Wakefield Road and observed a small white

car “cross over the center of the road and into the south bound lane of Wakefield Road,” according to officer’s notes prepared by Turner. Deputy Turner initiated his blue lights and “tried to make a traffic stop on the vehicle…the vehicle sped up and continued to drive North on Wakefield -SEE ARRESTS, PAGE 2 Road.” Turner

MHS FCCLA competes...

The 13th Annual Pike County Fair Bass Tournament will be held Saturday, March 26 at Swaha Lodge on Lake Greeson. Start time is 7 a.m. and weigh in is 3 p.m. Entry fee is $40 per person. For more information contact Dana Cowart at 870-356-7927 or 870-356-3916. Entries may be mailed to: Pike County Fairboard, P.O. Box 497, Glenwood, AR 71943.

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glary, a class B felony; theft of property, a class D felony; robbery, a class B felony; third degree battery, a class A misdemeanor; and third degree endangering the welfare of a minor, a class B misdemeanor. Lewis has been charged with: accomplice to robbery, a class B -SEE FIGHT, PAGE 2 felony; accomplice to

Accident occurs during bonire

Bass Tournament to be held

Community News Continued on Page 5

CHRISTOPHER LEWIS

PHOTO CONTRIBUTED | CAROLANNE PINEGAR THE MURFREESBORO HIGH SCHOOL FCCLA COMPETED IN THE STATE STAR EVENTS COMPETITION HELD IN CONWAY LAST WEEK. FROM LEFT, SIERRA DEANSILVER MEDAL, BRITNEY BETH- GOLD MEDAL, AUSTIN WHITE-GOLD MEDAL, KAYLEE HUIE-GOLD MEDAL, LINDSEY CULLEN- GOLD MEDAL, MADISON MAY- GOLD MEDAL, KAYLA ASHBROOKS- GOLD MEDAL, COURTNEY PLYLER GOLD MEDAL. FROM THE TEAMS WHO COMPETED AT STATE COMPETITION, ONLY TWO FROM EACH CATEGORY EARN THE CHANCE TO ADVANCE TO NATIONALS. BRITNEY BETH, AUSTIN WHITE, KAYLEE HUIE, LINDSEY CULLEN, MADISON MAY, KAYLA ASHBROOKS AND COURTNEY PLYLER ALL EARNED A SPOT TO COMPETE AT THE NATIONAL FCCLA STAR EVENTS COMPETITION IN SAN DIEGO THIS JULY.

GLENWOOD – An accident involving two Centerpoint basketball players and another Centerpoint student in a postgame celebration was confirmed in a statement by school district superintendent Dan Breashears. “There was an accident on Saturday night that involved three Centerpoint students, two of which are on the Knights basketball team. Although one of the students was hospitalized, none of the injuries are life threatening. It is not known at this time if or how this will affect the students’ ability to be at the game on Wednesday. Mostly, we are grateful that they, nor anyone, else was more seriously injured.” The Knights will face Jessieville in the first round of the class 3A state tournament on Wednesday at 2:30 in Jessieville. Some members of the team and student body had allegedly gotten together to engage in a celebratory bonfire after the team’s 64-61 victory over Smackover in the finals of the regional tournament. An accelerant used to start the fire exploded causing the injuries. The team members involved were Tanner Brunt and Logan Taylor, while the other student involved was Jansen Cowart. All the boys were sent to the hospital, with Taylor and Cowart experiencing second degree burns. After the statement issued by Breshears, it now appears that Brunt will be able to play in Wednesday’s game.

Burglary leads to four felony charges MURFREESBORO—A Murfreesboro man entered a not guilty plea to four felony charges in Pike County Circuit Court on Monday, February 22. Steven Lynn Henry, Jr., 30, has been charged with commercial

burglary, a class C felony; theft of property, a class D felony; theft of property— firearm, a class D felony; and possession of a firearm by a certain person, a class D felony. The felonies stem from a burglary at Pawn Kings in Murfreesboro on February

16. Murfreesboro City Officer Obie Laurent responded to check the burglary alarm around 4:45 a.m. and checked the exterior doors to the business while waiting on the manager of the store, Tim Smith, to arrive. Upon Smith’s arrival, he and Officer Laurent checked

the interior of the building peared to have been caught and found the air condi- and cut off, and one red tioner vent open in the back and black glove. The strap store room, pushed open was later determined to be from the inside. A laptop from a back-pack used in the computer and a play station robbery. game console were found Smith checked the surin the duct. Officer Laurent veillance video as Officer also recovered -SEE BURGLARY, PAGE 2 a strap that ap-

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-Fight from page 1 residential burglary, a class B felony; and accomplice to theft of property, a class D felony. The incident that resulted in the charges occurred between Scott and Eric Irving on Gyp Trail Road between Murfreesboro and Nashville on the afternoon of Tues., Feb. 23. According to the affidavit of arrest, the Pike County Sheriff’s Office received a 9-1-1 call reporting a fight that had broken out between Scott and Irvin over a stolen vehicle. The caller reported that after the fight Scott and Lewis left the residence headed towards Highland. Officers with the Pike County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. Irving and Kristi Baker were at the residence. Baker told the officers that Scott had been sending threatening text messages to Irving. She said that she was outside on her phone when Scott and Lewis initially arrived at the home. Baker said that Scott exited the vehicle and removed race car tires from Irving’s vehicle. After trying to remove other items

from the vehicle but failing, Scott then got in Irving’s truck and left. According to Baker, Scott returned to the residence a short while later. He kicked in the door and began to beat up Irving within 2—feet of her 2-year-old child. Irving provided a statement that said he was inside the residence when Scott arrived, and that Scott stole his vehicle and returned. Irving said that when Scott was leaving he (Irving) yelled he was calling the police and that he was trying to lock the door when Scott exited the vehicle and began yelling as he crossed the yard. Irving said Scott kicked in the door and punched him in the face. Irving said that the fight then went to the ground, causing him to hit a coffee table, and that after a few minutes Scott fled the home. Both Irving and Baker stated that Lewis remained in the vehicle during the incident but fled with Scott afterwards. During an interview at the Pike County Sheriff’s Office the following day Scott

told officers that he went to the home to confront Irving about money that was owed to him by Irving. Scott said that Irving would not discuss the matter with him and that his “temper got the best” of him. According to the report, Scott admitted removing the tires from Irving’s vehicle and placing them in the back of Lewis’ vehicle. He also admitted to entering, starting and driving Irving’s vehicle without permission. Scott said that after he drove Irving’s vehicle around the yard the fight between him and Irving began. He said that during the fight Irving attempted to shut the door of the home, but the fight continued as the residence was entered. He said that during the fight he was bitten by Irving and that he ceased fighting Irving when he heard a child screaming. Scott said after the fight he left the residence with Lewis. The two then drove to McDonalds to eat and then Lewis dropped him off at Brandy Jackson’s home in Nashville. Scott also identified a baseball cap found at the scene of the fight as his. Lewis told officers that he had driven Scott to Irving’s residence during an inter-

stated that he observed the front passenger toss something out of the passenger side window. “I got on the radio and advised Deputy Timmy Floyd, who was coming up behind me, to stop and look by the fence on the east side of the road near the location” where he saw something thrown from inside the vehicle. The vehicle finally came to a stop and Turner identified the driver as Andrew PiPkins William “Billy” Blount and the passenger as Andrew Pipkins. Turner asked Pipkins what he threw out of the window and “he stated, ‘just an empty bottle.’ Floyd then advised on the radio that he located the pill bottle and that it had drugs inside.” Pipkins was placed in handcuffs. When Floyd arrived, he handed Turner “the pill bottle that he located in the ditch,” Turner opened the bottle and “found two clear bags containing a crystal rock-like substance believed to be methamphetamine, one clear bag containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, several different pills and a few empty clear, plastic bags. “ Pipkins, 26, of Murfreesboro, and Blount, 38, of Mineral Springs, were arrested for possession with purpose (methamphetamine), possession williAm Blount of a controlled substance (marijuana), and possession of a controlled substance (pills). The pills were identified at the Howard County Sheriff’s Department as Lorazepam and Diazepam and the suspected methamphetamine weighed 2.5 grams,” Turner ended. Howard County Deputy Dustin Wakefield also assisted with the arrests.

-Arrests from page 1

March celebrated as National Social Worker Month As part of March’s National Social Work Month celebration, CASA for Children recognizes and thanks those who devote their lives to bettering the lives of others. Social workers strive to build a stronger community for all people, and CASA is a proud partner in the effort to secure a brighter future for children in the foster care system. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates®) programs collaborate with the Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS), Child Protective Services (CPS) and other key advocates in the child welfare system to ensure that children

who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect are placed in safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.“ While social work covers a variety of areas, we are especially appreciative of those in the field who have been our partners in protecting abused and neglected children in the child welfare system,” said Danita Abernathy, executive director of CASA for Children in Texarkana. CASA volunteers are appointed to advocate for children’s best interests in court. They come from all walks

of life and backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common – a passion for helping children. They get to know the child personally and speak with everyone involved in the child’s life so that they can make wellinformed and holistic placement recommendations to the court. The CASA for Children program recruits, screens and trains these volunteers. “CASA, DFPS and CPS share a common goal – to protect the unprotected,” said Abernathy. “We all work to ensure that these vulnerable children’s needs are met

The Murfreesboro ChaMber of CoMMerCe will be aCCepTing noMinaTions for VolunTeer of The Year, huManiTarian of The Year, new business of The Year, and business of The Year for 2015. You Can fill ouT The following inforMaTion and Turn iT in To The MaYors offiCe or The CourThouse. You MaY also Mail baCk To po boX 251, Murfreesboro, ar 71958. if noMinaTing soMeone for huManiTarian of The Year or VolunTeer of The Year, please wriTe Your reasons for This noMinaTion. i would like To noMinaTe: _____________________________________ for: (please CirCle one of The following) VolunTeer of The Year / huManiTarian of The Year / new business of The Year / business of The Year ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i would like To noMinaTe: _____________________________________ for: (please CirCle one of The following) VolunTeer of The Year / huManiTarian of The Year / new business of The Year / business of The Year ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i would like To noMinaTe: _____________________________________ for: (please CirCle one of The following) VolunTeer of The Year / huManiTarian of The Year / new business of The Year / business of The Year ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------i would like To noMinaTe: _____________________________________ for: (please CirCle one of The following) VolunTeer of The Year / huManiTarian of The Year / new business of The Year / business of The Year

while they are in foster care, and that they are placed in loving homes.” When possible, CASA volunteers advocate for reunification with the child’s immediate family, said Abernathy, but when reunification is not an option, they work with CPS and DFPS to find the child a caring adoptive home. “We dream of a day when CASA is no longer needed because every child has the forever home they deserve,” said Abernathy. “But until then, CASA for Children will -See CASA, page 4

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will be held on Sunday, March 6, from 2-4 p.m. At the Murfreesboro Municipal Building.

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Calling all pastors, political figures, government officials, teachers, and other community leaders!

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Saturday, March 5 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

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Laurent went outside to document the point of entry and found the screws had been removed from the exterior panel of the air conditioning duct to gain access. The surveillance video showed a white male coming out of the vent into the building and walk into the bathroom with the hood of his jacket concealing his face. He then entered an area that was not visible by surveillance and reappeared on surveillance in the back storage room carrying a thin, black bag and a back-pack style camouflage bag. The video continued and part of the man’s face was revealed as he walked back and forth between rooms carrying items and putting them in the vent. According to the affidavit of arrest, Officer Laurent identified the subject as Henry from a call he investigated on February 7 about a suspicious person in the parking lot of the Murfreesboro Nursing -SEE BURGLARY, PAGE 10 Center and Pawn Kings.

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Laurent had located Henry knelt down beside a vehicle in the back parking lot of the nursing home behind the pawn shop. Laurent had spoken with Henry and told him not to come back to the property or he would be arrested for criminal trespass. Laurent also noted that Henry was wearing the same pants and coat in both incidents. Murfreesboro Police Chief Randy Lamb arrived at the business and Smith provided officers with a list of items immediately noticed missing. The list included: a DPMS AR-15 caliber rifle; a $10 bill from the register drawer; a 15” to 18” sword with sheath; a Tablet computer; and a survival style Bear Gill edition Gerber knife. Smith told the officers that items had been moved and that he would have to check the inventory list to determine what else was missing. At 10 a.m. Chief Lamb, Murfreesboro Police Sergeant Stephen Coleman

view at the Sheriff’s Office. According to the report he denied seeing Scott remove tires from Irving’s vehicle. He said that he did see Scott drive Irving’s vehicle in the circle drive to the home, but that he was not paying attention when Scott parked the vehicle. Lewis provided confirmation that he was parked a few feet from Irving’s vehicle when Scott got out of it. He said that he did not see Scott kick in the door to the home or the altercation. Lewis said that Scott got into his vehicle and said “let’s go eat” but never mentioned a fight. He added that Scott may have said that he got bit or “something”. Lewis said that he had dropped Scott off at his residence which directly contradicted the previous statement he had given officers that said he dropped Scott off in Nashville at his girlfriend’s house. Bond was set at $25,000 for Scott and $15,000 for Lewis. Officers involved include: Pike County Chief Deputy David Shelby; Pike County Detective Sergeant Clark Kinzler; and Pike County Deputy Richard Tomlinson.

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Circuit Filings The following cases were filed in the Pike County Circuit Clerk’s office.

Feb. 26 State of Arkansas vs. Jeremiah Nathaniel Johnson, commercial burglary, theft of property;

Civil: Feb. 24 Miles Dean Williams, name change; Feb. 25 EG Patzkie vs. Eric D. Goodwin and Total Assess Sol, negligence— other; Feb. 29 Bank of America NA vs. William S. Gilleylen, debt—open account; Feb. 29 Chris and Dianna Self vs. Richard Calley, other—civil contract. Domestic Relations: Feb. 25 Misty Smith vs. Everett Smith, divorce; Feb. 29 David Fenton vs. Joanne Fenton, divorce; Feb. 29 Melissa Carol Harmon vs. Adam Andrew Harmon, divorce. Criminal:

Feb. 26 State of Arkansas vs. Josh Allen Scott, residential burglary; theft of property; robbery; battery—third degree; endangering welfare of a minor—third degree; Feb. 26 State of Arkansas vs. Christopher A. Lewis, accomplice to robbery; accomplice to residential burglary; accomplice to theft of property. Probate: Feb. 29 Teresa Ann Sharp, small estate. MARRIAGE LICENSE: The following applied for marriage licence in the Pike County Clerk’s office. Feb. 26 Richard A. Stevens, 61 of Murfreesboro and Tina M. Wessels, 39 of Murfreesboro.

Not guilty plea entered to drug related charges MURFREESBORO—A Delight woman entered a not guilty plea to charges in Pike County Circuit Court on Monday, February 22. Charges of possession of a schedule II controlled substance—hydrocodone without a prescription, a class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D felony; and possession of a controlled substance schedule VI—marijuana were filed against 23-year-old Rachael M. Smillie on February 19 in the Pike County Courthouse. Smillie was arrested on Feb. 8 after she stopped in the driveway of a residence on Hwy. 301 South. According to the affidavit of arrest, former Pike County Sheriff Jerry Jones called the Pike County Sheriff’s Office in reference to a vehicle being stopped at his son’s residence. The call was forwarded to Murfreesboro Police Chief Randy Lamb and Jones told him a blue car with a female driver was parked in his son’s driveway. Jones said that as he approached the vehicle the woman drove away. He told Chief Lamb that he believed the driver was smoking something, and that the car was headed towards Murfreesboro when it left. Jones gave the vehicle tag number to Chief Lamb and requested the vehicle be checked out and the woman be advised not to be back on the property. A few minutes after the call, Chief Lamb saw the car

leaving the Dollar General parking lot. A traffic stop was initiated and the car pulled into Sonic and parked in the employee parking area. Lamb made contact with the driver, Smillie, and spoke with her about the incident. She told him that she had stopped to make a phone call. During their conversation, Chief Lamb detected an odor he believed to be marijuana and asked Smillie to exit the vehicle. According to the affidavit of arrest, Smillie reached into the back seat, grabbed a coat and wrapped her arms around it as she begin to exit the vehicle. Chief Lamb told her to leave the coat in the car and he noted that Smillie was reluctant to leave the coat so he asked her to give it to him. Chief Lamb searched the coat and found a plastic sandwich bag filled with a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana in one pocket and a light bulb formed into a pipe generally used for smoking methamphetamine in another pocket. Smillie was placed under arrest and Chief Lamb conducted a search on the vehicle. A container with 3-1/2 pills believed to be hydrocodone were found in the pocket of a Sonic apron lying in the passenger seat. Smillie admitted that she did not have a prescription for the pills and Chief Lamb asked if there was anything else illegal in the car.

Let’s Score One For Stacy Mabery Saturday March 12, 2016 6 p.m. Delight Gym Former Delight High Players Pee Wee Game Concession Stand, Silent Auction and Fundraising Fun $5- Adults • $2- Children under 12 Contact TINA cROCKER- 870-230-3064 tOM hENDERSON - 870-230-3579 lET’S HELP STACY BOUNCE BACK FROM THE DEVASTATING FIRE THAT TOOK HIS HOME, BUT NOT HIS BULLDOG SPIRIT!

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Land transactions The following land transactions were filed in the Pike County Circuit Clerk’s office. WARRANTY DEED Feb. 22 Kenneth R. Munn and Kelly R. Munn, Grantors to Munn and Munn Farms, LLC, Grantee. The NE1/4 of the NE1/4 of Section 15, Township 12 South, Range 23 West, less and except that part thereof particularly described as follows by metes and bounds, to wit: Beginning at the Northwest corner of said NE1/4 of NE1/4 and run thence South for a distance of 500 feet, thence run East for a distance of 220 feet to the Emmet-Liberty Public Road, thence run in a Northwest direction along said road for a distance of 580 feet, thence run West for a distance of 92 feet, more or less, to the Point of Beginning. WARRANTY DEED Feb. 23 Max D. Campbell and wife, Sandra Campbell, Grantors to Dennis Lamar Moss and wife, Scerita Moss, Grantees. A tract of land being part of the NW1/4 in Section 31, Township 7 South, Range 26 West, Pike County, Arkansas, and also being part of the same tract as recorded in Book 119, Page 507-509 in Pike County, Arkansas. WARRANTY DEED Feb. 25 Judy Cash, Grantor to Jerry R. Fagan and Gregory Wade Fagan, Grantees. The N1/2-SE1/4SE1/4 Section 25, T5S, R24W; And a portion of the W1/2-SW1/4-SW1/4 Section 30, T5R, R23W, all in Pike County, Arkansas.

Felony iled for possession MURFREESBORO-A felony charge of possession of a controlled substance was filed February 8 in Pike County Circuit Court against 33-year-old Hollis Elizabeth Guidry. The charge comes after Guidry was taken into custody after a traffic stop performed by Arkansas State Police near Malvern on January 24. Pike County Dispatch confirmed Guidry had a bench warrant out of Pike County, and contacted Pike County Deputy Shaun Furr. Deputy Furr transported Guidry from the Hot Springs County Jail back to the Pike

County Jail for booking. The affidavit of arrest says that during booking Pike County Jailers B.J. Donaldson and Will Harberson were conducting an inventory search of Guidry’s purse when they discovered 15 pills in a prescription pill bottle belonging to Michael Sullins. Jailers Donaldson and Harberson turned the bottle into Deputy Furr and he identified the pills as hydrocodone, a schedule II narcotic. Bond was set for Guidry in the amount of $7,500 on Jan. 26 by Circuit Judge Charles Yeargan.

Smillie directed Chief Lamb to a cigarette box in the center compartment of the car’s dash which contained a metal pipe and a small bag of suspected marijuana. Chief Lamb found another suspected hydrocodone pill in the same compartment of the dash. Smillie was transported to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office and her bond was set at $10,000. She made her first court appearance on Feb. 9. When Smillie returned to court on Feb. 22 a pre-trial date of April 11 and a trial date of April 28 was given. In other court news from Feb. 22: Jeremy Jackson appeared for a charge of residential burglary. The state was not ready to file charges because the investigation into the burglary is still ongoing. Jackson’s attorney is to be notified if charges are filed. Jeremiah Johnson is to return Feb. 29 for charges of burglary and theft of property. Allen Wayne Bohannon will be reviewed on June 3 for a charge of contempt. Kevin Ray Chriestenson entered a not true plea to a charge of probation revocation. He will return May 16.

Joy Lynn Burk made a first appearance for a charge of second degree forgery. Her bond was reduced to $10,000. A pre-trial date of April 11 and trial date of April 28 were given. Kimberly A. Baugher was charged with possession of a controlled substance. A

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Jail Record The following were booked into the Pike County Detention Facility.

to appear; Richard D. Johnson, of Glenwood, warrant—failure to pay.

Feb. 23: Feb. 28: Josh A. Scott, 32 of Nashville, theft of property; residential burglary; battery— third degree with injury; endanger welfare of a minor;

Paul Bradley, 30 of Hot Springs, warrant—failure to appear. Feb. 29:

Christopher Lewis, 23 of Murfreesboro, accomplice to robbery; accomplice to residential burglary; accomplice to theft of property. Feb. 27: Michael W. Murphy, 22 of Murfreesboro, possession of a controlled substance. Feb. 26: Codie J. Smith, 23 of Murfreesboro, warrant—failure

pre-trial date of March 14 and a trial date of March 24 were given.

Gabriel V. Sanchez, 39 of Little Rock, improper passing, no driver’s license; Steven Kirkpatrick, 33 of Glenwood, possession with purpose to deliver—methamphetamine; felony fleeing; possession of schedule VI controlled substance with purpose to deliver; possession of drugs and firearms; criminal mischief; Leoncio M. Castillo, 28 of Glenwood, failure to pay.

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City to host sidewalk sale The City of Delight will be having a Sidewalk Sale on March 5 starting at 9 a.m. People are welcome to come and set up their booths anywhere in the downtown area. People are welcome to bring garage sale items or crafts. For more information contact Chris Goodson at 870-285-1518.

annual GosPel MusiCal to be held The Tuskegee Airmen Post 332 in Mineral Springs will be sponsoring their Fourth Annual Gospel Musical on Saturday, April 9 from 5-9 p.m. in Nashville at the Sixth Street Auditorium. Anyone is invited to sing an A & B Selection. Proceeds will continue to go towards helping families at Christmas and sending students to various camps. Please contact Commander Robert Forbes at 870-200-3306 or Adjutant Gladys Leeper at 870-285-2041.

continue to work tirelessly with CPS and DFPS to create a better future for children in the child welfare system.” Last year, 79 CASA volunteers served 353 children in the child welfare system in Northeast Texas and Southwest Arkansas, but an additional 225 children needed a volunteer to advocate for their best interests. Consider making a difference for these children by becoming a CASA volunteer. For more information, visit www.BecomeaCASA.org and/or www.casatexarkana.org or call 903-792-1030. The next CASA Volunteer Information Session is Tuesday, March 1 at 8:30 a.m. and again at 5:30 p.m. CASA holds Volunteer Information sessions on the 1st Tuesday of every month, the 4th Thursday of each month, both days at 8:30 a.m. and again at 5:30pm and on the 3rd Saturday of each month at 10:00a.m. at the CASA office, located at 1201 Main Street, Texarkana, Texas.

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Caddo River Festival set for late April GLENWOOD – The annual Caddo River Festival is set for April 29 and 30 in downtown Glenwood. New to the festival this year will be a motorcycle show along with the car show that will start on April 30 at 8 a.m. downtown on Broadway. Another new addition to the 2016 festival will be a three-on-three basketball tournament. Only one band has been scheduled thus far – Interstate 30, a bluegrass band from Bryant will be featured on Friday, April 29. For more information on the band, please visit interstatethirty. webs.com. A 5k run will again be held on Saturday morning. For those interested in registration information for the event, call Dan Breshears at Centerpoint High School, (870) 356-2912. The Caddo Rover Fest pageant will be held under the direction of Karen Baker on April 23 at Centerpoint High School’s Cafetorium.

Other favorites such as baggo, horseshoes, dancing/ acrobatic performances and antique tractors will again be a part of the festivities. Glenwood Chamber of Commerce President Chuck Voan said that the festival was working on the possibility of booking carnival-type kiddie rides. “We want to have more things for the kids to do than we have in the past,” he said. Voan stated that the same excellent food and craft vendors will be present, there will also be a good selection of new opportunities to see and purchase for those in attendance. “Set the date and come on down,” Voan said, adding with a laugh, “and pray for no rain” – in reference to last year’s festival that was rained out on Friday night. Voan also stressed that the Chamber was always looking for help to make the festival bigger and better. “We’re always looking for more volunteers – we need new blood and new ideas to

make the festival better. The chamber puts this on for the community, and we want to do more, and are always looking for better ideas.” Voan said the festival was a “big thing to pull off” and that it was important to the area, filling up motels and putting people in Glenwood. The festival is one of only three fundraisers the chamber holds, along with the yearly awards banquet in the fall and the biennial circus, which will be held in Glenwood on March 31. Voan also invited local residents to check out the new and redesigned Glenwood Chamber of Commerce website located at www.glenwoodarkansaschamber.com. Anyone looking for further information about the festival, including registration forms for the event, or simply to volunteer or give ideas can either e-mail [email protected] or visit the event’s Facebook site.

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Four States Sale LBJ Cattle will host their annual Spring Classic sale this Saturday, March 5th at 1:00 p.m. at Hope Livestock. Lanny Ford, Bart Emerson, and Jeff Milam will host the gathering of graded, strictly choice replacement heifers, bred cows and pairs. In addition, a group of 50 head of young, stout bulls, ready for heavy service will be offered. For those of us with a computer , you can view daily updates on www.lbjcattle. com. If you’re more prone to use the phone, call Jeff at 870-703-0716 for updated consignments,questions, or suggestions. We look forward twice a year to see-

ing our neighbors and friends at the gathering. Don’t take my word for it, but the cattle offered will be exactly as the staff of LBJ claims; fresh, one brand, healthy cattle with the genetics to improve any farm. Come on down, grab a good sale barn cheeseburger, and take home cattle that could very possibly be as good as you’ve ever owned. See ya’ll there. “This is where the cowboy rides away.” George Strait. Heb. 11:1

On the Edge of Common Sense BAXTER BLACK Farm Columnist

The Tranquilizer Gun

Unless you’re a tiger trimmer in Tanganyika, the tranquilizer gun has not lived up to its potential. During its preliminary promotion, it was touted as the greatest invention since the rope. But, in the livestock business, it has never quite fulfilled its expectations. The biggest problem seems to be its predictable unpredictable results. Most large-animal vets have tranquilizer guns. Some of my colleagues learned the fine art of using one. The rest of us have stuck away with our fleams and hog cholera vaccine. I suspect “operator error” had a lot to do with our failures. Dr. Green said he and Dr. Corley used it with success when they were gatherin’ wild cattle down in Mississippi. It gave them an advantage over better ropers in the area. Even a good roper has to get within throwin’ distance. The Outlaw family had eight cows and one uncatchable wanderin’ bull. The bull was part Braymer…the uncatchable part. Mr. Outlaw kept ‘em in a scrubby pasture next to his neighbor. This neighbor practiced rotational grazing and his pasture was lush. Mr. Outlaw’s bull spent most of his time at the neighbors. Since the bull managed to crawl back through and breed the eight cows every spring, Mr. Outlaw saw no reason to be concerned.

When the threats became unbearable, Mr. Outlaw finally agreed to sell his wanderin’ bull. He called on Drs. Green and Corley to expedite the matter. Our boys arrived on the scene, chased the bull back onto the Outlaw’s property and began to trail him through the brush. The bull took a breather in a clearin’ and our ballistic vets pulled down and nailed him with the tranquilizer dart. They got him roped and staggered to the open-top trailer, where they tied him in. The bull laid down and passed out. Mr. Outlaw was pleased: “I’m takin’ him over to Bryan Brothers…Oughta get a pretty penny for him!” “Yup,” said Dr. Green. “But he’d be worth more if he walked outta the trailer, fer sure.” “You bet, Doc. How long you reckon it’ll take this tranquilizer to wear off?” “Forty-five minutes to an hour.” “Great! I better git goin’!” That afternoon, they saw Mr. Outlaw back home at the coffee shop. “How’d it go?” they asked. “Oh, fine, fine. Made a lotta money. Only had one problem. He was still down when I got there. I had to run him through the car wash twice to get him awake enough to sell!” www.baxterblack.com

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Community News -continued from page 1 -Free Beekeeping Course to be offered in March The University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service and Southwest Arkansas Beekeepers are offering a free basic beekeeping class in March. The class, taught by Cooperative Extension Apiculturist Jon Zawislak, provides extensive basic training for beginning beekeepers and those interested in learning about raising bees. This is probably the best classroom training on beekeeping available in the state and anyone interested in beekeeping is encouraged to attend. Even experienced beekeepers will learn something in this training. The 3-part course will meet three consecutive Mondays, March 7, 14 and 21, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., in room 101 at Cossatot Community College in Nashville. Although there is no charge to attend the classes, registration is required. Call (870) 557-2352 for more information and to register for this free training.

-Applications being accepted for Trade Day Vendor and exhibitor applications are now being accepted for Howard County Spring Trade Day. The Trade Day will be held on Sat., April 2 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Howard County Fairgrounds in Nashville. Early Bird registration will continue until March 1 and is $25 per space. Applications postmarked after March 1 will pay the regular registration fee of $35. Rentals are also available to businesses, political candidates, and organizations for promotional purposes. 501c nonprofits may qualify for a special rate if they choose to exhibit only. All proceeds from booth rental fees will be used to fund scholarships for Howard County single parents through the Howard County Affiliate of the Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund and will be matched by the state organization. For more information, contact Dawn Humphry at 870-557-8400 or Linda Young at [email protected]. Applications and vendor agreements can also be found on the organization’s Facebook page.

-Meeting rescheduled The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) will hold an informal public meeting at Nashville March 10, 2016, to discuss the proposed expansion of the Upper Southwest Regional Solid Waste Management District (“the District”) Landfill in Howard County. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the Green Room at Nashville City Park, 1301 W. Johnson St. The original meeting for the issue, scheduled for Jan. 21, 2016, was canceled due to inclement weather. Additional information on the proposed expansion and the permitting process is available from Bill Sadler (501) 682-0606 or Bryan Leamons (501) 682-0601, ADEQ Waste Programs Division, Office of Land Resources, 5301 Northshore Drive, North Little Rock, AR 72118-5317.

-GED classes currently available If you are interested in a earning a GED and a better future, contact Debbie Jackson, Delight campus at 870-874-2281 or Gail Wood, Murfreesboro High campus at 870-285-3514. Classes for the Delight campus are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6 p.m. Classes for the Murfreesboro campus are Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:30-6:30 p.m.

Adult Education classes open Amity Adult Education Classes are now open Monday and Tuesday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information please contact 870-342-5374.

Firewise Grant being offered The Firewise national office is working hard to establish the first week of May as community preparedness week with Saturday, May 7 designated as Wildfire Community Preparedness Day, and a $500 grant is be available to communities that participate. The 2016 Wildfire Community Preparedness Day campaign includes 125 project funding award opportunities in the amount of $500 each for implementing projects on May 7 that reduce wildfire risk or post-fire impacts. Project funding awards are open to everyone and potential applicants include individuals, neighborhoods, youth groups, homeowner associations, civic organizations, fire departments, park/open space and forestry agencies; it is not a requirement that applicants be part of an active Firewise Community. The Preparedness Day event is also an excellent opportunity for Firewise participants to meet their annual Firewise Day/Event renewal requirement. The landing page for this year’s campaign is www/WildfirePrepDay.org and the Twitter hashtag is #WildfirePrepDay.

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Obituaries Harlon Duren, 85, Kirby, former Pike County Judge Harlon Duren, age 85, of Kirby, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016. He was born on October 9, 1930, in San Angelo, Texas, the son of Gilbert Harlon Duren and Lou V. Ross Duren Candler. On June 18, 1954, he was married to the love of his life, Jean Cowart. He was preceded in death by his parents; and four sisters, Tommie Lou Gruber, Betty George, Bonnie Duren and Linda Brewer. He was a member of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Kirby, where he served as Deacon since 1976 and was Treasurer and Sunday School Teacher for many years. A U.S. Army veteran, he worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years, was Pike County Justice of the Peace from 1975 until 1979 and served as Pike County Judge from 1979 until 1988. He was a member of the Glenwood Masonic Lodge #662 and a member of the National Democratic Party. He enjoyed gardening, hunting, ishing and spending time with his family. Harlon was the true meaning of a dedicated and beloved husband, dad and Papa,

and will be deeply missed by all, but he has left his family with wonderful memories that will remain in each of their hearts forever. He is survived by his wife, Jean Duren of Kirby; his son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Diane Duren of Hollywood; his daughter, Lisa Duren of Kirby; two grandsons, Wes Duren of Arkadelphia and Cliff Duren of Hot Springs; two brothers and one sister-inlaw, Larry and Sharon Candler of Denton, Texas and Melvin Duren of Kirby; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Dortha Kersey of Glenwood, Joyce Nell and Joyce Tolleson of Kirby and Brenda and Bill Barnes of Murfreesboro;

numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members; and a host of wonderful friends. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 2, 2016, in the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Kirby with Bro. Bobby Golden and Bro. Jack Herring oficiating. Visitation was held Tuesday evening, at the funeral home. Interment with Masonic services by Glenwood Masonic Lodge, #662 will be in the Bear Creek Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Smith Funeral Home, Glenwood. Pallbearers were Kevin Fant, Doak Dodson, Wes Duren, Cliff Duren, Lynn Tolleson and Wes Johns. Honorary pallbears were his dear friends, Joyce Tolleson, Gerald Grant, Sonny Tolleson, Danny Walker, Gene Horn, Mike Funderburk and Lee Whisenhunt. In lieu of lowers, memorials may be made to the Bear Creek Cemetery Association, c/oJudy Finney, P.O. Box 71, Kirby, Arkansas, 71950. Guest registry is at www.davis-smith.com.

Yvonnie Faye ‘Vonnie’ Aull, 77, Nashville Yvonnie Faye “Vonnie” Aull, age 77, went home to her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at her home in Nashville with her family by her side. She was born, September 15, 1938 in Pike County, Arkansas to the late Crown Cox and Madie (Garrett) Cox. She was a member of the Saline Church of Christ, a farmer, homemaker, and dearly loved going to resale shops, and buying antiques. Preceding her in death was her irst husband, Junior Avery in 1988. Her son, Larry Avery in 2005. A grandson, Cole Dillard, her parents, Crown Cox and Madie (Garrett) Cox. Sister-in-law, Helen Cox. Her survivors include, her husband, Frankie Aull of Nashville Daughters, Karen Spicer and husband Steve of Nashville, Pam Avery of Nashville Grandchildren, Shondra Parker and husband Stan of Nashville, Jay Byers and wife Nadja of Nash-

ville, Micheal Dillard of Nashville, Jason Dillard of Nashville. Great Grandchildren, D.J. Parker and wife Bobbie of Highland, Misty Parker of Nashville, Tiffany Byers of Nashville, Emily Byers of Nashville, Aiden Dillard of Mineral Springs, Autumn Dillard of Nashville. Great- Great Grandchildren, Karyanne Parker, of Nashville, Mason Parker of Highland. Brothers, Roy Cox and wife Margaret of Nashville, Hershel Cox and wife Trish of Prescott.

Sister, Louise Middleton and husband, John of Mineral Springs. Three step-children, Joe and Mary Aull of Spokane, Washington, Robbie and Kevin Aull both of Owensboro, KY., Two step grandchildren, Samantha and Ryan Aull of Spokane, Washington. As well as a large host of other family and friends. Services will be Sunday, February 28, 2016 at 2 pm at Nashville Funeral Home with Roger Cox oficiating. Interment will follow in Restland Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday night from 6 to 8 pm at the Funeral Home. In lieu of lowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to Saline Church of Christ. You may send the family an online sympathy message to www.nashvillefh.com

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All About Peppers A pepper is a type of pungent (strong tasting, often spicy) fruit that comes from a variety of different plants. Peppers are used mainly for cooking; they are sometimes dried and ground into spices, used fresh in recipes, jarred and pickled, or made into sauces. A few peppers are known for their medicinal purposes, but all peppers are high in vitamins and antioxidants, making them healthy. There are two main types of peppers--mild, sweet peppers and spicy, hot, chili peppers. Peppers can range from mild to excruciatingly hot, and they vary in color from dark red, orange, or green to light yellow. Most of the heat in peppers comes from a chemical found in them called capsaicin. The more capsaicin, the hotter the pepper is. The heat from peppers is rated by a measurement system known as the Scoville Heat Unit System, created by Wilbur Scoville in 1912. Pure capsaicin is a massive 16 billion on the Scoville scale. The sweet bell pepper measures zero on the scale, while the hottest known pepper, the Carolina Reaper, tops out the scale at a record 2,200,000! It was bred speciically for heat by researchers in South Carolina and was recorded as the hottest pepper on Earth in 2013. Other types of hot peppers are the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion (previous record holder for hottest pepper at 2,009,000 Anaheim, Banana, Bell, Bhut Jolokia, Scoville units) and the Bhut Jolokia (1,000,000 Scoville units) once known as the World’s spiciest hot Carolina Reaper, Cayenne, Cherry, pepper. There are also more common peppers like the habanero chili (350,000 Scoville units), Thai Habanero, Hungarian, Jalapeño, pepper (100,000 Scoville units), cayenne pepper (50,000 Scoville units), and the Jalapeño pepper Moruga Scorpion, Naga Viper, Poblano, (8,000 Scoville units). The sweet peppers--bell peppers, banana peppers, cubanelles, pepperoncinis Pot Douglah, Pot Red, Santa Fe, Scotch and Anaheim peppers--are commonly used for cooking. Bonnet, Serrano, Thai

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Name that Pepper: 1. Habanero ___ 2. Cayenne ___ 3. Bell ___ 4. Bhut Jolokia ___ 5. Trinidad Moruga Scorpion ___ 6. Jalapeño ___

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South Pike County School District Lunch Menu Monday, March 7 Breakfast: Pancakes/syrup or cereal, juice, milk, fresh fruit. Lunch: Chicken fajitas, refried beans, lettuce, tomato, salsa, pineapple, milk. Line #2- Beef taco. Tuesday March 8 Breakfast: Poptart or cereal, juice, milk, fresh fruit. Lunch: BBQ pork sandwich, cole slaw, baked beans, mixed fruit, milk. Line #2- BBQ rib sandwich. Wednesday, March 9 Breakfast: Sausage & biscuit, gravy or cereal, juice, milk, fresh fruit. Lunch: Frito chili pie/cheese, pinto beans, carrot & celery sticks, oranges, milk.

Line #2- Hot dogs w/chili Thursday, March 10 Breakfast: Cereal bar, graham crackers or cereal, juice, milk, fresh fruit. Lunch: Cheeseburger, french fries, lettuce, tomato, pears, milk. Line #2 Spicy chicken sandwich. Friday, March 11 Breakfast: Breakfast pizza or cereal, juice, milk, fresh fruit. Lunch: Pepperoni pizza, seasoned corn, steamed carrots, applesauce, milk. Line #2 (7-12) choice- Ham & cheese sandwich, salad cup. *Menus are subject to change without notice

Murfreesboro CADC Lunch Menu Monday, March 7 Orange juice, scrambled eggs, bacon strips, fresh orange, biscuit & gravy. Crock Pot: Chocolate gravy. Tuesday, March 8 Spaghetti w/meat sauce, California blend v e g e t a b l e s , F re n c h bread, fruit crisp.

Crock Pot: Beets Friday, March 11 Vegetable soup, turkey & swiss on wheat, lettuce, tomato, fresh fruit, brownie. Crock Pot: Cornbread. All lunches served with skim milk, coffee, tea. Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m.

For more information call 870-285-2312 Transportation is available. The CADC Adult Center hours are Monday-Tuesday- Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Table games and visitation offered daily.

www.swarkansasnews.com Theological Reflection Even Children Understand Pritorities When I taught in Virginia I worked with some of the finest people. One lady decided to take her son and go to grandma’s on Sunday morning, instead of attending church. In the process of enjoying Grandma’s house and yard/pasture/woods etc., The young man was bitten by a snake and with fast thinking, quick driving and the grace of God, they got him to medical attention in time to save his life. When I saw him he commented, “I told Mom we should have gone to church.” Boy, truer words were never spoken out of heart-felt conviction. Children learn from us that God has given many fun and enjoyable activities for us to experience. We are blessed to have many opportunities for sports activities in Arkansas. Just last Saturday I attended a “Shoot Out” for Regional archery competition in the DeLight gymnasium. Hundreds of boys and girls competed individually and within teams. I was proud to see many of our children from the church involved in this

Johnny Baker, D.Min., Ph.D. Pastor, First Baptist Church, Murfreesboro very healthy sport. Those kids were really having fun! Children also know that the enjoyable activities of life should never take the place of God and His church. Parents ought to think long and hard before they involve their children in sports, which keep them out of church. Sunday is the Lord’s Day and we celebrate His resurrection when we come together for praise, adoration, fellowship, study, and worship. I look forward to Sundays with a passion . . . not because I am the pastor but because we have the joy of the Lord in our hearts and truly enjoy being in His house with His

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Pokin’ Fun The Spent Arrow There is an old saying, “The hasty word like the spent arrow can never be retrieved.” The younger generation may not even know what is meant by a spent arrow so let me explain that it has nothing to do with spending or archery. There are many axioms, which incidentally are not related to hatchets, machetes or tomahawks. An ax is an ax as in Ax Murderer, Ax chopping of wood or Ax somebody somethin’. So it was with great interest recently when an elderly friend, of which I have many because I am older than dirt myself, asked as we loitered around the free coffee and donut section at a blood donor meeting, “Can y’all help me? I’m trying to think of a saying that goes, ‘Some days are somethin’ and others are ‘somethin’ else. How does that go?” I volunteered that John Denver wrote the song, Some Days are Diamonds, Some Days are Stone. Another guy said he thought it was Some Days are Diamonds, Some

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By Tommy Mounts, Murfreesboro Church of Christ Dear Preacher: “What does the apostle Paul mean by ‘reasonable service’ in Romans 12? Does God expect only what is reasonable in our service?” “Present your bodies a living sacrifice; holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service” (Rom. 12:1). The American Standard Version has, “Which is your spiritual service” with the margin, “Greek: Belonging to the reason.” It is unfortunate that language changes, but it does. When the King James Version was first given in 1611, people would readily understand that “reasonable” meant “pertaining to the reasoning part of man: the mind, the

will, the purpose.” In the same way, people in 1611 understood that “prevent” (I Thes. 4:15) did not mean “to keep from happening” but meant “precede” (ASV). What Paul is saying is Rom. 12:1 is that offering ourselves a living sacrifice is a result of the exercise of our reasoning faculties, that we do it because we determine to do so. Does God expect only what is reasonable? Yes!

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yards from the Little Missouri River. .. ............................................$119,000 8. 40 acres, great hunting land........... .........................................$36,000 9. 80 acres, excellent hunting land, good roads, some timber.....................................$89,000 10. Beautiful river view tracts, right next to one of the best stocking areas on the Little Missouri. Rural Water & Electric available...$18,500-$22,500 an acre 11. 2 wooded lots on Beacon Hill Rd. Utilities available......................$12,000 12. 3 BR, 1½ BA, CH/A, Garage, Shop, Carport, Patio, Storm Shelter, 2 Lots.... ..........................................$59,000 13. 7.32 ac. Beautiful Little Missouri River Frontage. Rural Water & Electric Available. Great Building Site............... ........................................$118,000 13. 4 - 2 yr old cabins on 40 acres, Currently used as vacation rentals. Great income potential.................$475,000

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•••฀O U T L Y I N G฀••• 1. Emmett - 28 acres of Hwy 67 frontage only 7 miles from Hope. Utilities available. Great homesite.....................$2,500/ac. 2. Nashville - 39 ac, Great Hunting, Pond & Slough..................................$1,400/ac 3. Daisy - 150 yr. old 3 BR, 1 BA hand hewn log home with 2 rock fireplaces, dog trot & loft on 1 acre of beautiful hardwoods joining the corps........................$79,000 4. Nashville - 44 acres with good timber & a great location. Just a couple of miles outside of Nashville on the Murfreesboro highway. Great home sites, lots of highway frontage......................................$66,000 5. Delight - 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA, New Metal Roof, 2 Lots...............................$49,900 6. Daisy - 2 BR, 1 BA, Near Lake, Big Deck.........................................$49,000

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7. Langley - 3 BR, 2 BA Home & 2 BR, 1 BA home with pond on 24 ac............... ................................................$65,000 8. Delight - 2 BR, 2 BA, CH/A, Porch, Patio, Hugh 3 room shop, New Cabinets, New Commercial shop with 12 ft. roll-up door .................................................$69,000 9. Antoine - 2 BR, 1 BA, Brick, CH/A, enclosed garage, 1 acre.......................... .................................................$39,000 10. Nashville - 3 BR, 2 BA, Brick, Big Sunroom, Big Lot with Privacy Fence, Nice Insulated Shop...........................$59,000 11. 39 acres. Great building site, Road Frontage on 4 sid es...................................$1,500 an acre

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one strikeout. Adam Bailey comes in and pitches two innings and one out. While allowing two hits, two runs, and getting one฀strikeout.฀Jarrett฀Pitchford฀pitched฀ one inning. Allowing two hits, two runs, two walks, and getting one strikeout. Tyler Gilbert was two for three with two singles. Adam Bailey was one for four with two RBIs and a single. Ryan Roberts was one for three with a single, RBI, and scored฀a฀run.฀The฀Rattlers฀fall฀12-4.฀Next฀ up March 3, the Rattlers travel to Fouke. March฀4,฀the฀Rattlers฀travel฀to฀DeQueen.฀ On March 7, and 8, the Rattlers host Centerpoint and Horatio.

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LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to the provisions of Probate Code, Sec. 152, notice is given that accounts of the administration of the estate listed below have been iled, on the dates shown, by the named personal representatives. All interested persons are called on to ile objections to such accounts on or before the sixtieth day following the iling of the respective accounts, failing which they will be barred forever from excepting to the account. Name of Estate 55PR-14-35 In the Guardianship of Mary Mitchell

Name & Address of Rep. Jan Burns 705 N. Maple Murfreesboro, AR. 71958

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Date Filed 2/8/16

Dated this 1st day of March, 2016. Sandy Campbell Probate Clerk of Pike County Arkansas (p.c.c. 118w, 33)

Historic Home For Sale Century-plus old landmark home in Green Forest, Arkansas. 3BR, 2BA, 3-car attached garage and gazebo lawn building, unfinished upper level and partial basement. Newer roof and generator. For more information on this beautiful home, go to www.mwrrealty.com, call Larry Montgomery at Montgomery Whiteley Realty, 870-423-2997, or email [email protected].

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-Burglary from page 2 and officers with the Pike County Sheriff’s Department served a search and seizure warrant at Henry’s residence on North Maple Street in Murfreesboro. The only person inside the residence when officers entered the home was 28-year-old Casey Rauch. Rauch advised he was living at the residence with Henry and that the home was owned by Henry’s father. He told the officers that the bedroom he was found in was his and that the other bedroom belonged to Henry. Rauch also told the officers he did not know where Henry was, but that

he believed he had gone to work with his father early that morning. A search of the residence discovered a box of .289 caliber Remington bullets; a DPMS AR-15 rifle, a Free Tech coat; a camouflage back-pack; a gray cap; one red and black glove that contained receipts from stolen property from Pawn Kings; a plastic box that contained six knives; one Fuji camera; two Tablet computers; a Nintendo 3DS; a Samsung cell phone; seven Nintendo games; a Fluke thermometer; two swords; a DeWalt case with an impact drill and charger; a stainless steel

pipe (possibly drug paraphernalia); a plastic “Family Guy” box containing three syringes and one light bulb fashioned into a smoking device (drug paraphernalia); and other miscellaneous items. Some of the items still had Pawn Kings retail tags. Smith was notified and arrived at the residence where he identified several items as the pawn shop’s property. Later that afternoon Officer Laurent met Chef Lamb at the residence. Chief Lamb had Henry in custody and had found the pants worn during the burglary and an-

other stolen game console from Pawn Kings. Henry told the officers that a stolen Ruger .380 handgun was hidden in the closet. Henry told officers that Rauch was not involved in the burglary. Henry was arrested and transported to the Pike County Detention Facility. His first appearance was on February 17 and his bond was set at $100,000 by District Judge Leanne Daniel. When Henry returned to court on February 22 his bond was reduced to $50,000. He was given a pretrial date of May 16 and a trial date of May 26.

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