Thursday October 30 Hornets vs Hampton Hornet Field 7:00 p.m.
Friday October 31 Bison @ England 7:00 p.m.
Eagles @ East Poinsett County 7:00 p.m.
Halloween Trunk or Treat in Hazen downtown Saturday November 1 Rice Festival City Park East Hazen 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Sunday November 2
Carlisle Council raises water rates, hears
The Carlisle City Council met on Tuesday, October 21, with Mayor Jon Plafcan and all council members present. After approving the September minutes and financial reports, the council addressed the old business of putting up a larger flag on the city’s cell tower. The suggestion was made that perhaps the city could have a flag painted on the city water tower. No decision was made.
In new business, the voted unanimously to accept the bid from Harness Construction of $5678.50 to put metal roofing and repair the gutter and downspouts on Civic Center. There was no airport meeting this month, so no minutes were presented. It was announced that Austin Hayes will be the new director of the Parks and Recreation Department. Hayes has worked in both Stuttgart and Lonoke. His report stated that the department has been assessing facilities, meeting with town and school leaders, planning the basketball season. The baseball and softball seasons are ongoing. Basketball signup sheets have been sent home through the school. A truck load of impact material for the city park playground has been ordered and the splashpad has been closed. Bids have been opened for the grant
project, and arrangements for estimates on fixing the roof on one of the dugouts has been made.
Several towns have been contacted to schedule basketball games. Bison Arena will be used on some Saturdays for home games, and sporadic weeknight home games will be played at the City Park Gym.
The parks department plans to host a community night sometime before Thanksgiving to get input and to plan for 2026. Basketball signups will continue through November 12. These will be in-person signups at the City Park Gym. The cost to play is $40 per player with additional household players being charged $25 each. A league sponsor is being sought with the results being released soon.
The bid for the concession stand was approximately $177,000 from Austin Construction Group with additional costs coming from other places. The city originally received a $208,000 grant with the city paying $6000. More donations are needed to complete the work, but presently the concession stand is losing money, and it was suggested that the city look into hiring a food truck.
An update was given on the water and sewer audits which have been brought up to date. The
legislative audits for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023 have been completed, and the 2024 audit is currently under review. The is fully up to date on all audits except for the federal audits for 2017 and 2022 which are in progress.
In compliance with state regulations, the city was required to conduct a water rate study before July 2025. The study has been completed, and it revealed the need for a rate increase. Rates have not been increased by the recommended 3% annually since 2019, and given the rising costs of operations and maintenance, the city is significantly behind in covering expenses, making an increase necessary to ensure that the Water
and Sewer Department continues to be maintained and secure, consistent and functioning. The water bills also include other services such as sewer charges and trash pick up.
There was some concern from people in the audience about the amount of the increase, and that the community was unaware of the coming increases even though the council had discussed the need to increase the city water bills at previous meetings, and it was reported in the local newspaper. An ordinance was passed to raise the water bill rates for the city after some discussion.
There have been some complaints about dogs running loose in the city. Officer Mallory has
resigned from the animal control position, and the dog pens at the city pound are presently full. There have also been some complaints about the meter reading in town. The council was informed that the meters communicate with the office through a satellite feed, but if the satellite doesn’t read a meter, someone goes out to read it. The city millage of 5% was extended for this year. Councilman Swears asked the council to consider the reading of three ordinances concerning emergency services, but after some discussion, the ordinances were tabled until the next meeting. With that, the meeting was adjourned.
F & M Bank names Provost Vice President of Farm Management Farmers & Merchants Bank and The Bank of Fayetteville are pleased to announce the promotion of Brett Provost to the newly created role of Vice President of Farm Management. Provost is based in the bank’s Jonesboro office, where he will lead efforts to expand and enhance the bank’s farm management services across Arkansas. He joined Farmers and Merchants Bank in 2012 as Vice President of Agricultural and Commercial Lending and has served as Vice President, Trust Farm Management Officer
since July 2025. Before that, he worked for Regions Bank, Provost Crop Management, W.H. Provost Farms and Marked Tree Cooperative. Born in Memphis and raised in Marion, Provost has lived in Jonesboro since 1994. He earned a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, specializing in agricultural business and economics, from Arkansas State University in 1996, and graduated magna cum laude from the Paul W. Barret Graduate School of Banking at Christian Brothers University in 2021.
Ida Elizabeth Bray
Chambers
Health & Rehab hosts “Senior Prom” for residents
Ida Elizabeth Bray, at the age of 95 years, left this earth for her heavenly home in the early morning of Tuesday, October 21st, 2025. Ida lived a good long life and was able to stay in her favorite place, her home, up until the last 3 months of her life when a fall sent her into the hospital and from there to Chambers Nursing Home. She was a feisty/determined little lady and worked to recover so that she could return to her home, but God had other plans.
Ida was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy Bray; her two sons, Joe Bray and Rick Bray; daughter, Wanda Bray; grandson, Jeff Bray; and daughter-inlaw, Brenda Bray; her siblings, Charlie(Lucille), Jimmy (Frances), Robert (Jewell) Humble, Rosa Lee Deutsch, Muriel (Herman) Hosto and Hazel (Clyde) Kirkpatrick.
Her surviving family she leaves behind is her grandsons, Aaron Bray (Shannon), Josh Bray, Greg Bray (Marilyn); granddaughter, Lori Bane (Rick); and daughter-in-law, Roxanne Bray. Ida also leaves behind 10 great grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren and another on the way.
Ida was a member of First Baptist Church of Carlisle where her funeral service will be held on Friday, October 24th, 2025 at 1:00PM. Interment will follow at
the Carlisle Cemetery. The family of Ida would like to thank all of the nurses, aides, and staff of Chambers that helped with her care and also thank you to Baptist Hospice for her comfort and care in her last days.
Alwilda “Ray” Ingle
Arkansas, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2025, at Crestview Senior Living in Cabot, Arkansas.
Alwilda “Ray” Ingle, 78, of Carlisle, Arkansas, passed away on October 21, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 13, 1947, in Stuttgart, Arkansas.Ray was a true lover of the outdoors. She found joy in hunting, fishing, gardening and riding horses – always happiest when she was outside and connected to nature. Throughout her life, Ray dedicated herself to serving others. Her career was as diverse as it was fulfilling, beginning as a beautician, continuing as an EMT, and culminating in her retirement as a respected law enforcement officer. No matter the role, she gave her all with courage, compassion, and integrity. Ray was preceded in death by the love of her life of over 50 years, Ernest Dale Ingle and granddaughter, Katie Beall.
She is survived by her son, Kiley (Mandy) Ingle; her daughter, Erika (Paul) Lott; grandchildren, Cody Hall (Alax Pruitt), Courtney (Charlie) Ausbrooks, Gunnar Lott, and Grayson (Kaycie) Lott; and greatgrandchildren, Kroy Hall, Gabbie Hawley, Kaydin Randall, Jaxson Randall, Evelyn Ausbrooks and Emily Ausbrooks. She also leaves behind her sisters, Mardee (Dean) Nash and Bettye French, along with numerous nieces and nephews who adored her.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to her niece, Anna Nash, her very dear friends, Vera Cook and Brianna Moore, for going above and beyond in caring for Ray. Ray touched the lives of so many with her strength, humor, and kindness. Her legacy of love and service will be cherished forever by her family and friends. Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 22nd, at Westbrook Funeral Home in Hazen from 5pm – 7pm. Funeral services were held held at New Bethel Church (8525 New Bethel Road, Hazen) at 2pm on Thursday, October 23rd. Burial immediately follow the funeral service at CenterPoint Cemetery, Hazen.
Marvin (Jay) Burns, Jr.
Marvin (Jay) Burns, Jr., 90, of Des Arc,
Born June 6, 1935, in Moro, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Burns, Sr. Preceding him in death were his parents, his beloved wife of 47 years, Betty (Bryant) Burns; cherished daughter, Christy Bryant; three adored grandchildren; daughter-in-law Diane Burns, son-in-law Alan James; and brothers, Wayland Burns and Bobby Burns.
Marvin is survived by his sons, Rickey Burns (Gina) of Austin, Jimmy Burns (Nancy) of Tontitown, Tommy Bryant (Shannon) of Des Arc; cherished daughters, Tammy Ellis (Johnny) of Clarendon, Mary Dale James of Russellville, Ann Dorsey (Dennis) of Florida; twenty-eight grandchildren; and one great great grandchild.
Marvin attended Holly Grove Elementary School and later served in the U.S. Army National Guard, a duty he performed with honor and distinction. Following his service, he worked in various roles included driving a fuel truck and being a supervisor for Wagner Electric. However, it was farming that gave him the most satisfaction, a career he retired from after many years of hard work.
Marvin was a man of simple pleasures. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and doing yard work. Above all, he was a family man. He married the love of his life, Betty Burns, on August 1, 1978, in Des Arc. Their marriage was one filled with love, respect, and mutual admiration. Together they combined their families and raised one beautiful family, creating countless memories.
Marvin was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Des Arc, AR. His faith was constant in his life and he served the Lord with commitment and dedication.
Known for his remarkable math skills, Marvin was a man of many talents. Marvin will be forever remembered for his love for his family, his devotion to his faith, and his dedication to his work. He lived a full life, leaving a legacy of love, dedication, and service.
Marvin's life was a living example of a Bible verse, Ephesians 4:32 — “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.” His kind spirit and warm demeanor will live on in the hearts of those who loved him. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to First Baptist Church,building fund of Des Arc, AR.
By Debbye Harrison
Chambers Health and Rehabilitation Center
hosted a “Senior” Prom for its residents October 11 at the Global Methodist Church. Guests were given corsages and boutonnieres as they entered the candlelit ballroom.
When asked about their previous Prom experiences, the answers varied. In 1991 Monica
danced Rock and Roll.
This was Marian Parrish’s first prom. The one for her Senior Class got canceled because some boys in her class acted up on their Senior Trip to Washington, D.C.
Shorty Turner traded his Senior Prom for a trip to Korea when he entered the military and fought in that war.
Beverly Wood traveled
leaping from her chair ready to “cut a rug” because “I can do anything I want to and I want to dance.”
Entertainment included Bingo, music by Kenner Gosney and a performance by Savannah Patterson.
Awards were given to Monica Crosson and Charlie Guenther for being at Chambers the longest.
Crosson attended Hazen’s Senior prom but didn’t dance. She, however, was excited to have this special night out with all the attention given to hair and make-up.
Socializing was the best part of the night.
Larry Lee attended two proms in 1958 in Indiana with two different girls, and yes, he
and made two proms in l963 and 1964, one in Carlsbad, N.M. and one in Hazen, AR.
Dodie Shuster, a student at St. Mary’s Academy in Little Rock, was invited to the Prom at Central High in 1954. Finally, Geneva Sweatt, 85, missed going to a Prom but didn’t miss out on dancing. She was practically
King Kat, Inc. prepared a catfish/ chicken dinner with side dishes and drinks donated by Tom’s Kitchen and Catering, Murry’s Restaurant, Carlisle City Market and Denise Kenzel. The Spotted Donkey donated gifts, and Mission of Hope donated clothing items. Photos were captured by Addis.photobomb.
Bison hold on for 23-22 win over Bearden
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Carlisle Bison
forged a three-way tie with Hampton and Bearden with a 23-22 win over Bearden on Friday night at Fred C. Hardke Field.
Carlisle is now 7-1 overall and 4-1 in league play. Hampton and Bearden are also 41. However, if the playoffs started this week, Carlisle would be the third seed from the conference and play a road playoff game because of the point system.
“It’s an odd situation,” Carlisle coach Gary Wilson said. “You don’t want to be disappointed with a win, for sure, especially against a really good football team. We didn’t win by as many as we were hoping too. We did get the win, and that is the
most important thing. We’ve just got to get these next two by as many as we can.”
Wilson said his team hasn’t played a complete game in a while, especially offensively.
“At times, we looked really good offensively,” he said. “At times, we sputtered out. Special teams were really good Friday night. Our defense played outstanding, especially against the run. Marky Jimmerson has been putting up huge numbers. We went into the game and weren’t going to let him beat us. We were going to shut the run down, and I thought we did outstanding against the run.”
Carlisle quarterback Baylor Hauk threw a touchdown pass to Mason Boyle. Cajuan Pernell returned a kick-
off for a touchdown.
Kolton Bartley returned an interception for a touchdown. Bison kicker
Jimmy Cham kicked a 37-yard field goal. He also made two extra points. A third attempt was blocked.
Carlisle plays at England on Friday night. The Lions are 3-5 overall and 2-3 in league play.
“We’re going to need to make sure we don’t give up the deep ball,” Wilson said. “They’ve got a quarterback who throws it really well. And they’ve got some good athletes outside. Defensively, we’ve got to limit the big play. Offensively, we’ve just got to execute. Our scheme is great. We’ve just got to make sure we’ve got guys doing what they are supposed to be doing.”
E a g les fall t o C ross C o u n ty 2 4 - 14
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Des Arc Eagles had their three-game winning streak snapped with a 24-14 loss to Cross County on Friday night.
With the loss, the Eagles fall into a fourthplace tie in the 2A-2 with Marked Tree at 32. Des Arc is 5-3 overall.
Des Arc can make the playoffs if it wins out.
The Eagles play at firstplace East Poinsett County on Friday night then host McCrory on Nov. 6 in the season finale. Des Arc holds the tiebreaker over Marked Tree by virtue of its 52-
20 win over the Indians on Oct. 10. Hudson Goodman threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Brayden Knupp for the Eagles’ first touchdown in the first quarter. Des Arc led 8-6 at halftime. Cross County led 12-8 after three quarters.
Des Arc’s CJ Wilhite returned a kickoff 65 yards for a touchdown to make the score 18-14.
Des Arc coach Nick Smith said Friday’s game with Cross County was one between two heavyweights. “We went blow for blow the whole game,” he said. “We ran into some
Des Ar c C o u
At the October 21st City Council meeting, sealed bids were opened for old equipment. For a tractor, one bid was received and accepted from Craig Treadwell for $1,200. For two 1.5 ton trucks, one bid was from C.J. Turner for $100 and one was from Tyler Treadwell for $550. Treadwell’s bid was accepted. For a trailer, one bid was received and accepted
Boos
By Jacob Holloway, Prairie County Extension Agent
As the last of the cash crop comes off the Grand Prairie fields, many acres are left bare, exposed to the elements all winter. For too long, this has been viewed as "resting" the land. However, leaving soil unprotected is actually a recipe for resource loss. Every winter, rainfall on bare ground carries off precious topsoil and nutrients, a fact substantiated by decades of soil science research on erosion control. The more innovative, research-backed strategy is to plant a cover crop, an essential tool in any robust soil health management system. This practice, often referred to as "planting green," involves growing a non-cash crop during the off-season to protect and improve the soil.
The Scholarly Case for Planting Green
The decision to adopt cover crops is supported by extensive research from institutions, including the University
from Chris Fisher for $500.
Mayor Roger Scott reported that well number four was in need of treatment and presented a quote from Jones Hydro Services in Stuttgart for $8,000. The council approved the quote.
Police Chief Dewayne Mayher gave his third quarter report. There were 38 felony charges which included 33 drug
of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture. A cover crop acts as a living shield and a natural resource engineer:
· Erosion Control and Water Infiltration: Research consistently shows that the dense root systems and aboveground biomass of cover crops, particularly cereal grasses like rye, drastically reduce the impact of rainfall. This leads to significantly less runoff and soil loss compared to bare fields. Furthermore, these root channels enhance soil porosity, resulting in increased water infiltration and improved drought resilience for the subsequent cash crop.
· Building Soil Organic Matter (SOM): The decomposition of cover crop residue feeds the soil's microbial community. Over time, this steadily increases Soil Organic Matter—a key metric for soil health. SOM acts like a sponge, improving the soil's structure, water-holding capacity, and nutrient retention. Even minor, sustained SOM increases yield significant long-
Hazen g e t s t hird win bea t in g C larendon
injuries late and just didn’t execute. We didn’t take advantage of their mistakes late in the game.
“First off, they are a very good football team. I’m not taking anything away from them. They won it outright. They deserved to win. They executed and took advantage of our mistakes. In this conference, you don’t have any weeks to lick your wounds because we’ve got EPC this next week. We’ve got to make sure that we turn the page and put this behind us but learn from it and go full steam ahead against EPC.”
charges, four breaking and entering, and one aggravated assault. There were 71 misdemeanor charges.
Doug Estes announced that the city now has city alerts provided by Aptegy. He encourages all citizens to sign up for both city alerts and utility alerts on the city website at cityofdesarc.com. He said that Carlee Fisher should be commended
term dividends.
· Nutrient Cycling and Nitrogen Fixation: Legume cover crops (e.g., clover, winter pea) host nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Through biological nitrogen fixation, they draw atmospheric nitrogen into the soil, providing a natural nutrient credit that can directly reduce the synthetic nitrogen fertilizer required for crops such as corn or rice. Other non-legume cover crops scavenge residual nutrients from the subsoil, preventing them from leaching, and "redistribute" them to the surface layers where the following cash crop can use them.
· Weed Suppression: A thick, quickly established cover crop canopy competes with and physically suppresses weed seedlings. Furthermore, some species, such as cereal rye, exhibit allelopathy, releasing natural chemical compounds that inhibit the germination of certain problematic weeds, thereby acting as another tool in the integrated weed management arsenal.
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Hazen Hornets held on to their slim playoff chances with a 44-24 win over Clarendon on Friday night.
Hazen is now 3-5 overall and 2-3 in the 4A-2 conference.
“It was a good win,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said. “The game took forever. We started at 7 and didn’t finish until after 10,” adding there were numerous penalties called, including personal foul penalties on Clarendon.
“It went on all night long,” he said. “We got out of there with a win
for working on this and saving the city about $4,500 per month to provide the alerts through Aptegy.
Aaron Stuckey requested closing an alley where he is building some houses. The council was ready to approve his request, but Attorney Rufus Buie said that there is a state statute that has to be followed before it can be approved. The statute
Strategic Adoption: Partnership with NRCS Mitigates Cost While the long-term returns are compelling, the initial costs of seed and new management can be a hurdle. This is where a strategic partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) becomes essential for Prairie County producers. The NRCS provides the technical expertise and financial support needed to minimize your risk.
1. Financial Cost-Share and Incentive Programs: The NRCS offers voluntary conservation programs that include financial assistance for cover crops, reducing your out-of-pocket expenses.
-Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): EQIP is the flagship program and, in Arkansas, often features a dedicated Cover Crop Initiative. It provides cost-share payments for implementing the cover crop practice itself (planting, seed, termination). -Conservation Stewardship Program
and nobody getting ejected. I was worried about our kids keeping their cool and emotions in check. I thought we did a real good job with that. Clarendon is real athletic. If they had some discipline and bought into a system, they’d probably win this conference. That’s how many athletes they have.”
The Hornets have averaged over 400 yards rushing per game the last three games.
“We’re going to have to continue to do that,” Besancon said.
Quarterback JJ Pinkney led Hazen in rushing with 212 yards and three touchdowns
requires the request being published in the newspaper twice announcing a public meeting, a signed petition, and a resolution. Buie is going to check to see how it can be expedited and a special council meeting will be called. A resolution was approved to enter a lease contract with Community Development Institute
(CSP): CSP rewards producers for maintaining and enhancing existing high-level conservation efforts. Once cover crops are established, CSP may offer annual payments for continued management and enhanced conservation activities.
2. Free, Site-Specific Technical Guidance: The most significant value of the NRCS is the technical assistance provided at no cost to the producer. An NRCS conservation planner will work with you one-on-one to develop a science-based conservation plan. This ensures that you select the correct cover crop species and management system for your specific field goals (e.g., maximizing biomass vs. maximizing nitrogen fixation).
3. Local Expertise and Funding Access: The staff at your local service center are familiar with the specific resource concerns and funding priorities in Prairie County, helping guide your application to the pools with the best chance of success. Don't try to go it alone!
on 30 carries. Noah Adkins had 140 yards and two touchdowns on 18 carries. Bubba Barnhill also had a rushing touchdown on a one-yard run. Adkins led the Hornets in tackles with 13. Hazen hosts first-place Hampton on Thursday night at Dorris and Betty Greenwalt Field. “They are much improved,” Besancon said. “That is a group of kids who have bought into a coach. They’ve completely changed. They’ve always had the talent. It’s all about discipline and buying in. They’ve got it going on down there now.”
Headstart. The lease agreement is the same as it was for Mid-Delta Headstart.
Mayor Roger Scott, Recorder/Treasurer AJanice Huffstickler, and council members
Doug Estes, Keith Knupp, Virgil Moore, Nicole Fisher, Russell Smith, and Joey York were present.
Leveraging these government programs, established on the foundation of sound agricultural science, is the most innovative way to invest in your farm’s future without taking on unnecessary financial strain.
Your Next Step in Prairie County The application windows for NRCS programs are continuous, but funding decisions are made during specific ranking periods. The best way to secure funding for the next season is to apply now and begin the planning process. Contact your local USDA Service Center to speak with an NRCS conservation planner. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) 607 Highway 63 North, Hazen, AR 72064 (870) 255-3573 Ext 3Ask For Gwendolyn M. Handcock District Conservationist Invest in a living blanket for your soil this winter—it's the scientifically sound choice for a more profitable and resilient future.
Hazen Junior High wins over Clarendon...
The Hazen High Junior Hornet team won its final game of the season over the Clarendon Lions last Thursday night and claimed the conference championship. (Ruth Corley picture.)
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To Whom It May Concern: A 2011 Hyundai Elantra VIN# 5NPDH4AE4BH023136 was picked up at the request of Hazen Police Department. This vehicle is in the possession of Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service 1111 Hwy 70 W, Hazen Ar. 72064, (870)255-3305. Towing, storage, & administrative costs are accruing as legal liability of the owner. Rick’s Automotive & Wrecker Service claims first priority possessory lien on the said vehicle and its content for all such charges. The vehicle and its contents will be dismantled, destroyed, or sold at public sale to the highest bidder if not claimed within 45 days and constitutes a waiver by the owner and lien holder of all right, title, and interest in the vehicle.
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Historical plaques erected in Hazen, tractor donated
Historical markers were installed on Wednesday, October 15, in downtown Hazen. The markers tell the history of the city, and were placed by the Prairie County Historical Society. All are located on Front Street - at the depot, across from Kocourek and Son Hardware building, and across from Cadence Bank. Also delivered to Kocourek and Son Hardware in Hazen on September 23 was a Fordson tractor, the first such tractor delivered to Kocourek’s in 100 years. The tractor has been loaned to the Prairie County Historical Center from the Museum of the Arkansas Grand Prairie in Stuttgart. Thanks go out to Chuck Seidenschwarz for arranging the loan and delivering the tractor. (Photos courtesy of David Hardke.)
