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FARMERS

FIRST GIN CO.

For over 20 years, we have been preserving the quality of cotton.

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(870)741-7422

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A.G. RUSSELL KNIVES

2900 S. 26th St. Rogers, AR 72758 (479) 283-7943

BRAUM'S ICE CREAM & DAIRY STORE

Bentonville, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Siloam Springs braums.com

BRYCE BAIL BONDING, INC.

1212 S. Rogers St. Clarksville, AR 72830 (479) 667-2221

COBB'S WESTSIDE PHARMACY

108 Skyline Drive, Suite B Russellville, AR 72801 (479) 968-7180

HARDWICKE FUNERAL HOME

509 W. Main St. Clarksville, AR 72830 (479) 754-3562 | hardwickefuneral.com

KOONTZ ELECTRIC COMPANY

1223 E. Broadway St. Morrilton, AR 72110 (501) 242-6103 | koontzelectric.com

JOHN & LINDA SEWELL LAWN CARE

Bigelow, AR 72016 (501) 687-3978

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Lt. Dempsie Coffman Retires

On November 4, Lt. Dempsie Coffman retired after 48 years and 3 months of service with the Arkansas State Police, making him the longest-serving employee in state police history. Many friends, family members, elected officials, and fellow Troopers gathered to celebrate the lieutenant’s career, which began in 1973 when he was sworn in as a Trooper. Lt. Coffman retired as a lieutenant and assistant commander in 2004, then returned to work for the ASP as a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Examiner that same year. He has penned several books about his experiences with the Arkansas State Police, including Arkansas State Troopers: A Breed Apart and Life (It's All about the Family): An Autobiography about the Life and Times of Lt. Dempsie Coffman, Arkansas State Police.

From left: Cpl. Brian Johnson, Cpl. Chad Maness, Sr. Cpl. Freddy Williams, Sr. Cpl. David Smothers, Ret. Sr. Cpl. Brigham Jones and wife Jennifer Jones, Sr. Cpl. Stewart Condley, and Trp. Brady Nuckels.

Sr. Cpl. Brigham Jones Retires

Sr. Cpl. Brigham Jones retired in spring 2021 after 23 years of service with the Arkansas State Police and 30 total years in law enforcement. Because of Covid-19 restrictions, he was honored with a celebration several months later at the Morrilton Fire Department. June 2 was declared “Brigham Jones Day” in the City of Morrilton by Mayor Allen Lipsmeyer, and Sr. Cpl. Jones was recognized by the Arkansas Legislature with proclamations presented by Rep. Rick Beck and Sen. Jason Rapert.

Sr. Cpl. Jones with Rep. Rick Beck (left) and Sen. Jason Rapert.

Sr. Cpl. Jones with Capt. Kyle Drown.