Hawkins of Southern Paramedic Service honored by American Ambulance Association
Shelby Hawkins, an AEMT with Southern Paramedic Service, has been awarded the American Ambulance Association’s prestigious 2025 Stars of Life honor, recognizing exemplary service and heroism in emergency medical services.
Hawkins traveled to Washington D.C., November 3-5, 2025, to participate in the Stars of Life celebration, where honorees were recognized for their achievements in front of their peers, congressional leaders, and members of the EMS community.
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Hawkins has a deep passion in making a difference in the communities that need EMS the most, especially in rural Arkansas. He has a deep commitment to providing essential support, whether though education or responding to emergencies in areas where access to resources may be limit-
ed. Hawkins feels that the opportunity to help others during their most critical and vulnerable moments is his driving force behind his dedication to the field of EMS. He has a deep motivation by his strong sense of community service and his desie to give back to the place he calls home.
Hawkins is stationed at the Hazen, AR location but also serves Southern Paramedic Service at any of their locations within AR. He demonstrated his community commitment when he was involved in and responded to several natural disasters including the devastating tornado in Wynne, AR in 2023 and to the Newport/Diaz tornado in 2025. He has also assisted with hurricane deployments at our country’s borders and inland rescues.
Throughout the threeday event, the Stars
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were formally recognized for their exemplary service and unwavering commitment to both EMS and their local communities. Hawkins had the opportunity to meet with United States Senator, John Boozman, and shared his frontline experiences and advocated for the future of emergency medical services. In addition to the national recognition in Washington, Hawkins will be celebrated at a local medallion presentation by Hazen Mayor, David Hardke, to be held on November 20th, 2025 at the City of
Hazen City Council Meeting at 6:00 p.m. located at 111 N Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR, allowing Southern Paramedic Service to honor his contributions within the community he serves.
Southern Paramedic Service provides both Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance services in the region. They cover emergency (911) response for certain service areas as well as non-emergency transports throughout Arkansas. Southern Paramedic Service is CASS (Commission
and is
innovative leader in prehospital care. Southern Paramedic Service is owned by Gary Padget, CEO. The American Ambulance Association safeguards the future of mobile healthcare through advocacy, thought leadership, and education. AAA advances sustainable EMS policy, empowering its members to serve their communities with high- quality on-demand healthcare. For more than 40 years, AAA has represented those who care for people first.
DA Miss Merry Christmas pageant. (See page 6.)
Courthouse flagpole painted... Rick Dobson graciously paid to have the flagpole at the Des Arc Courthouse painted recently. He plans to get the DeValls Bluff Courthouse as well.
Jack Allmond
Arkansas State Senate Report By
Senator Ron Caldwell
Jack Allmond, 95, of Hazen, died Tuesday, November 4, 2025 in Shreveport, Louisiana. He was born January 23, 1930 in Paragould, Arkansas to Albert and Ester Allmond. Jack served in the U.S. Navy and was a Car Salesman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Allmond. Jack is survived by his sons: Kenneth Allmond and his wife, Maysie of Bossier City, Louisiana and Terry Allmond and wife Connie of Stuttgart: grandchildren Courtney (Michael) Barrett of Bossier City, Louisiana, Ryan (Laura) Allmond of Little Rock, Arkansas, Ashley (Adam) Triche of Bryant, Arkansas, and Stephen Allmond of St. Louis, Missouri; great grandchildren, Russell Barrett, Lucas and Clark Allmond, Kate and Haley Jane Triche and brother-in-law
James Wright of Stuttgart. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 9, 2025 at Almyra Cemetery.
Gregory Dow Smith
Gregory Dow Smith passed away on his 72nd birthday, October 26, 2025, at his home in Des Arc, Arkansas. Born on October 26,
P.O. Box 370 111 Hwy 70 E Hazen, Arkansas 72064 Ph. 870-255-4538 Email: heraldpublishing@gmail.com Arkansas Press Association
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1953, in Brinkley, Greg was one of three children to Charles and Ina Faye Smith. Greg was a man of varied interests who never shied away from a new adventure. He enjoyed traveling, discovering new culinary dishes, and experimenting in the kitchen. He had a knack for fixing things, often found tinkering with everyday items, turning them into something extraordinary. He loved spending his free time with his daughter at flea markets, hunting for hidden treasures, and unwinding with his favorite PBS television shows.
loss of Greg, we also celebrate the life he lived. He was a beacon of light and hope to all who knew him and leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness.
He was preceded in death by the mother of his children, Joyce (Jumper) Smith, his parents, Charles and Ina Faye Smith, his brother, Al Smith, and his brother-in-law, Ricky Roper Sr.
Little Rock - Student enrollment continues to grow at most colleges and universities throughout the state. Retention and graduation rates are also continuing to rise. The University of Arkansas Systems total Fall 2025 headcount was 71,705 students, an increase of 2,000 students from last fall.
transfer students and 6 percent increase in graduate students. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences had a 6.4 percent increase in enrollment for Fall 2025.
Professionally, Gregory was a dedicated worker with a strong work ethic. His tenacity and commitment led him to open Greg's Gulf Filling Station in Cotton Plant, where he spent a fulfilling decade before his retirement. He provided years of reliable service at Stan Fergusons Flying Service, Riceland Foods and Harvey’s Exxon.
His faith was an integral part of his life. A devoted member of the First Baptist Church, Greg was a testament to the virtues of faith, compassion, and service. He was always ready to lend a hand, share a kind word, and make a difference in any way he could. Though we mourn the
He is survived by his children Kirby Smith of Sherwood, Brandi Davis (Stephen) of McCrory, and Candi Smith of Little Rock; stepdaughters Krystal Garcia, Rachel Rigney, and Jessica Williams. His grandchildren Cody (Erin) and Hunter Davis, Oliver, Danielle, Alycia, Kimber and Jagger, great grandchildren Jack, McKenzie and Jase Davis. One sister Brenda Gibson (Tom) of Atkins, along with several nieces and nephews, Ricky, Craig (Mary Jane), Coalton (Meagan), Waileki (Dakota), Kaylie and Allison Roper and Amanda Stewart. He lived his life creating beautiful memories filled with laughter, love, and, of course, delicious food. His memory will forever be cherished in the hearts of his loved ones. Rest in peace, Gregory. Your spirit lives on. In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to Children's Hospital for the benefit of others.
Key figures include record enrollments at the University of Arkansasat Fayetteville with over 34,000 students and Arkansas State University with almost 18,000 students enrolled.Arkansas Community Colleges also saw overall increases in enrollment, with the University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton showing a 23 percent jump.
This is the fifth consecutive year, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville has set an overall enrollment record with 34,175 students for the Fall 2025 semester. The highest enrollment in the university’s history.
Arkansas State University is celebrating a record-breaking student body this fall with 11th-day enrollment count surging to 17,926. Fueled by the largest freshman class ever with 2,222 first-year students, a 12 percent increase compared to last year.
Arkansas Tech University recorded an 8 percent increase in total enrollment this fall with a 13 percent increase in
Arkansas Highway Department launches new social media
November 3, 2025
The Arkansas Highway Police (AHP), a division of the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), now has its own social media channels on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
In the past, AHP news has been shared through ARDOT’s social media channels. Now, AHP will have its own dedicated channels to share news and promote the vital work they are doing on Arkansas’ highways and interstates.
“The Arkansas Highway Police are integral to everything we do here at ARDOT to protect and maintain the infrastructure of the
State Highway System,” said ARDOT Director Jared Wiley. “From enforcing commercial motor vehicle laws, to performing drug interdiction, to helping protect our work zones and the workers and motorists within them, the Highway Police have a story to tell and these new channels will help them accomplish that.”
“Our officers work around the clock to keep Arkansas roadways safe,” AHP Chief Jeff Holmes said. “We look forward to connecting directly with the citizens we serve and showcasing the work and
commitment of the men and women who work our highways every day.”
The public can follow AHP on the platforms below:
Facebook: Arkansas Highway Police Instagram: @ARHighwayPolice X: @ARHighwayPolice Additionally, the public can follow ARDOT on X @myARDOT and @iDriveArkansas, Facebook at Arkansas Department of Transportation, and Instagram @myARDOT, or visit them online at ARDOT.gov and iDriveArkansas.com.
This fall, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock had a minor increase in overall enrollment with approximately 7,011 students, after achieving their largest increase in enrollment in 20 years in Fall 2024. Freshman enrollment saw a sizable gain with a 33.3 percent increase from Fall 2024.
Henderson State University's Fall 2025 enrollment was 2,258 students, a 9 percent increase from the previous year. This includes 572 first-time freshmen, a 46 percent increase, plus 196 transfer students, a 32 percent increase.
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, the system’s only historically black college, had a slight decline from Fall 2024 enrollment, although graduate student enrollment increased by 4 percent over last year. Furthermore, the university was recently awarded a $2 million grant from the Thurgood Marshall College Fund to launch PRIDE RISES — Prioritizing
Recruitment to Innovate and Drive Enrollment for improvements. Notable increases at public two-year colleges grew from Fall 2024 with UA-East Arkansas Community College, Forest City saw a record-breaking enrollment of 1,566 students for Fall 2025, a 11.2 percent increase over the previous year. This is a new high for the college, which had 1,399 students in Fall 2024. North Arkansas College in Harrison saw a 4.9 percent increase in its student headcount to 2,190 for the fall 2025 semester, up from 2,087 the previous year. For the third consecutive year, UA HopeTexarkana had a fall-tofall enrollment increase which climbed by 7.7 percent. Black River Technical College, Pocahontas saw a 1 percent drop in Fall 2025 enrollment, although they welcomed 253 firsttime freshmen and had a 12.6 percent increase in Career and Technical Center enrollment. Southeast Arkansas College in Pine Bluff had a decrease by 1 student and ASU Three Rivers in Malvern saw a slight decrease of 1.6 percent from the previous year.
The City of Hazen Water Department will be flushing water lines the week of November 17 - 21, 2025. The cost of this ad is $32 and will be paid for out of the Hazen Water Acct.
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B ison roll past Hornets g ain s h are of 2A title
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Carlisle Bison wrapped up a share of the 2A-4 conference title with a 35-0 win over Hazen on Thursday night at Dorris and Betty Greenwalt Field in Hazen. Carlisle is 9-1 on the season and 6-1 in league play. The Bison tied Hampton for first but the Bulldogs have the tiebreaker and will be the top seed in the playoffs while the Bison will be No. 2.
“We started a little slow on offense again,” Carlisle coach Gary Wilson said of the his team’s win over Hazen.
“They had a good game plan. They milked the clock and held the ball for nearly the whole first quarter. It was a slow start, but we got it together after halftime.
We pulled away with it in the third quarter.”
Carlisle quarterback Baylor Hauk threw five touchdowns passes — three to Michael Spingola and two to Cajuan Pernell. The conference title is the Bison’s third in a row.
“I’m super proud of our guys,” Wilson said. “We lost four all-state players off last year’s team. I think our guys have done a great job of just plugging and being ready to play. To be able to keep the run going with conference championships and home playoff appearances says a lot about where are program is at.”
The Bison will host the Spring Hill Bears in the first round of the Class 2A playoffs Friday night at Fred C. Hardke Field. The Bears finished third
in the 2A-3 conference. This is only their second year back in 11-man football after playing for the 8-man state championship two years ago. The Bears are 5-5 this season and 4-3 in league play. They are led by quarterback Jaxon Smith, son of Coach Greg Smith and the brother of Des Arc head coach Nick Smith.
“We’re going to have to play good assignment football,” Wilson said.
“They are primarily a flex team. They get you in some odd formations. We’ve got to make sure we get aligned right. Offensively, we’ve got to continue to make it a point to start faster because we look good when things get rolling. But, for whatever reason, it’s a slow start most weeks.”
J unior Hornets g o 8-0 , win lea g ue title
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
While the Hazen Hornets senior high football team struggled much of the season and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2006, the Junior Hornets had an outstanding season.
Hazen won the 2A-4 conference title, going undefeated in eight games this season.
“We had a really good season,” Hazen coach Joe Besancon said.
“They kids who like to work hard. They are not scared of the weight room. They aren’t scared to do the little things that you ask them to do. You can get them out of the comfort zone to try to get them better. We brought them in a couple of days a week after school to lift. They had no problems with that. A lot of that goes back to moms and dads, who are willing to let their kids come after school and get weights in.
I was really happy. They are a great group of young men.” There were only six freshmen on the season, but several of them started varsity games when the junior high season was over. They include Dalton Jones, Jordan Kelly and Zachary George.
“As long as they are still willing to work hard — that’s the whole key,’ they will help Hazen next year,” Besancon said.
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Des Arc Eagles are headed back to the playoffs with a 30-16 win over McCrory on Thursday night. With the win, Des Arc improves to 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the 2A-2 conference. The win secured the third seed in the state playoffs. McCrory, by virtue of receiving two forfeit victories from Earle and Marked Tree last week, will be the fourth seed. Jamie Collins rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown. Hudson Goodman scored two touchdowns while Kaibrien Buchanan scored once.
“It’s a really big deal,”
Des Arc coach Nick Smith said. “Going into it, we had the mentality that it was win or go home because it was up until that point. Technically, it still was once we got that news [Earle forfeit to McCrory]. Coming off the game against EPC, they could have easily gotten it in their heads that ‘I don’t know if we can do it.’ We went back to work and put it in their heads. They bought into the mentality of win or go home. We had a great week of practice.
“It was nice to have a really good hard-fought win in a close battle with McCrory. They are a good football team. We’re a good
football team. It felt really good to come out on top.”
Des Arc travels to Hector to play the Wildcats, which finished 9-1 overall and 61 in the 2A-1 conference.
“Their running back just surpassed 2,000 yards, and they have a quality quarterback,” Smith said. “He’s crafty and throws the ball well. They’ve got a 6-5 wide receiver. They attack where your weaknesses are. Defensively, they fly to the football.
“I think what is going to separate us in this game is our physicality. We refer to our conference as the SEC of 2A football. There’s not really a week where you can let your guard down. Our team sees physicality each and every week in this conference. We feel like if we can win that physicality matchup against Hector, that is going to lay the foundation for a successful game for us.”
In the Circuit Court of Prairie County, Arkansas Probate Division In the Matter of the Estate of Carthel Ray Bell, Deceased. No.: 59NPR-25-20
Name of decedent: Carthel Ray Bell, Last known address: 13504 Ray Bell Road, Des Arc, AR 72040
Date of death August 13, 2025
On October 21, 2025, an affidavit for collection of small estate by distributee was filed with respect to the estate of Carthel Ray Bell, deceased, with the clerk of the probate division of the circuit court of Prairie County, Arkansas, under Ark. Code Ann. § 28-41-101.
All persons having claims against the estate must exhibit them, properly verified, to the distributee or his attorney within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or they shall be forever barred and precluded from any benefit of the estate.
The name, mailing address, and telephone number of the distributee or distributee’s attorney is:
Kristy Sims Blackhouse Law, PLLC P.O. Box 246 Des Arc, AR 72040
870.256.4183
This notice first published November 5, 2025.
DHS works to make SNAP benefits available, County offices to remain open until Nov. 22
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is working to update November benefit amounts for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients using updated guidelines provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, and will provide these benefits as quickly as possible. However, this process requires significant work that is ongoing, and no issuance date has yet been finalized. Additionally, because USDA provided administrative funds for the SNAP program for November, DHS will delay furloughs and county office closures that previously were set to go into effect after this Friday. These furloughs and closures, which involve approximately 1,500 staff members within the DHS Division of County Operations and offices in every county in the state, will be delayed until at least Nov. 22 if the federal government shutdown is continuing at that time. The federal administrative funding provided for November will allow these employees to continue working SNAP applications and renewals until that date.
“This is now the longest federal government shutdown in the history of our country, and the impacts are devastating,” said DHS Secretary Janet Mann.
“Those voting against reopening our government are opting to take food away from vulnerable families and to send critically important employees home without pay as we enter the holiday season. We are sickened to be placed in this position, and continue to stress that reopening needs to happen immediately.”
In addition to the previously announced furloughs and closures, there will be more impacts in other Divisions and programs that may also occur as early as Nov. 22 if the shutdown remains in effect. DHS is continuing to analyze the extent of those impacts, and will confirm details and dates as they are determined.
DHS is continuing to advise Arkansans to check on friends, family, and neighbors, and for those in need of immediate food assistance to reach out to local foodbanks, churches, and community organizations for help. HelpArkansas.com has been established to provide links to the regional food banks that serve every county in Arkansas.
“This is a tremendous resource for families in need as well as families who are able to help,” Mann said.
“Beneficiaries who normally rely on SNAP can use this website to find assistance in their community. And those who are able can find ways
to donate time, food, or money. These are difficult times, and it will take all of us taking care of one another to get through them.”
The guidance from USDA did not change other impacts that DHS announced last week and that are already in effect. These include: ● Funds administered to community partners through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Social Services Block Grant (SSBG), and Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) programs were suspended, and partner agencies were directed to cease services reliant on federal funding provided through DHS and to hold all invoices. This includes funds that support programs within the Arkansas Department of Education, Area Agencies on Aging, Arkansas Rehabilitation Services, the Arkansas Spinal Cord Commission, Community Action Agencies, the Division of Services for the Blind, and multiple TANF subgrantees.
● 34 additional employees within the DHS Office of Payment Integrity, the Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services, and the Division of County Operations were placed on furlough due to a lapse in funding. These furloughs were in addition to 37 employees within the Division of Provider Services and Quality Assurance who have been furloughed since the beginning of the shutdown, and who remain furloughed now.
● Transitional Employment Assistance (TEA)/Work Pays cash assistance programs were suspended for newly approved beneficiaries.
DHS will continue to monitor the impact of the shutdown, and provide updates on additional impacts as they occur. Beneficiaries can check for updates by visiting ar.gov/SNAP and
“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31-32).
Calvary Baptist Church
West North Front Street, Hazen, AR
Phone: (870) 255 - 4038
Christian VanHouten, pastor
Sunday School: 9:50 AM
Worship: 10:45 AM
BTC: 6 PM
Evening Worship 6:45 PM
Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM
First Baptist Church
224 N. Hazen Ave.
Hazen, AR 72064
255 - 4464
Phone: (870)
Sunday Service
Sunday School: 10:00
AM Morning Worship: 11:00 AM
Evening Worship: 6:00
PM Wednesday Service
Adult Bible Study and Prayer 7:00 PM
Children's Program and "HYPE" Youth 7:00 p.m.
Center Point
Missionary Baptist Church
2997, Center Point Road, Hazen, AR
Bro. Brad Crumby
Pastor
Sunday School: 10 AM
Worship: 10:50 AM
BTC: 5 PM
Worship: 5:50 PM
Truth Is As The Truther Says. . .
Dr. James L. Snyder
One thing I have learned in life is that for many people, truth is a relative thing. The truth is what they say it is, and you can't convince them otherwise. I wrestle with telling the truth all the time. If you tell the truth, you do not have to remember what happened. But when you lie, you have to have a good memory of what the last lie was. Unfortunately, I do not have that kind of memory. What I do remember is good old Uncle Dan. Now, he was not a biological uncle in that sense. But he was so much a part of our family and our family gatherings that everybody treated him like an uncle. Everybody in the family really loved Uncle Dan. He had a charm about him that nobody could really refuse. He wasn't married and had no siblings, so, apart from my family, he had no family. We gladly welcomed him into our family circle. What most of us liked about Uncle Dan was his humorous stories. He never ran out of stories to tell, and they were all hilarious. He was so funny I believed he could have been a comedian, but we accepted him
Wednesday - Youth Night - 6:30 PM
Hazen First United Methodist Church 211 North Hazen Avenue, Hazen, AR
Phone (870) 255 - 4657
Pastor Chris Todd Sunday School: 9:45
AM Worship Service: 10:55 AM
Hazen Church of Christ 204 Adams Street, Hazen, AR.
Phone (870) 255 - 3633
Sunday - Bible Study: 10
AM Worship Service: 11 AM Sunday Night: 6 PM Wednesday Bible Study: 7 PM
St. Peters Episcopal Church Highway 86, Tollville, AR. Worship Service: 9 AM
Sunday School: 10:30AM
Family Christian Fellowship 603 W WashingtonHazen, AR.
Pastor Scott Skarda 501-516-5971
Sunday: 10 AM, Wed, 6:30 PM
New Bethel MB Church 8525 New Bethel Road P.O. Box 87 Hazen, AR.
and enjoyed his comedy. Uncle Dan has been gone now for at least 20 years, but I still remember quite a few things about him. Of course, my memory is focused on his stories. For every family gathering, he had at least one story to tell. As soon as Uncle Dan began one of his stories, he had our attention.
We all laughed almost uncontrollably while he told his story. We didn’t know at the time, but we laughed because he told different versions of the same story. It was when he went fishing at the lake. I don't know where it all started, because it was always a different lake.
At the time, nobody realized he was telling the same story, just different versions. Every time he told the story, it turned out differently from the story before.
My cousin and I were the first ones to realize what good old Uncle Dan was doing. Whether Uncle Dan knew he was doing it or not, I will never know. After one of his storytelling episodes, my cousin and I were together, I looked at him and said, "Wasn't that similar to the
Pastor Bro. Freddie McCann Sunday School 10 am
Sunday Service 11 am
Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church
Pastor Dyrek Foshee 7474 Highway 86 North, Hazen, AR
Sunday School: 10 AMService: 11 AM
Sunday Night: 5 PM
Prairie Chapel MB Church Center of North Washington & Woodlawn, Hazen, AR.
Rev. Maurice WilliamsPastor Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship: 11AM
Wednesday 7 PM Bible Study
Carlisle Pentecostal
Church of God
Scott & McDonald Sts., Carlisle, AR.
Phone 501-438-1643
Pastor Daniel Strength Sunday School: 10 AM
Sunday Worship Service: 11 AM
Sunday Evening Service: 6 PM
Wednesday Evening Service: 7 PM
Mt Zion MB Church Rt 2 Carlisle, AR
Rev. Cruthfield, Pastor Sun. School 9:45 A.M.
Worship 11 A.M.
Wed Prayer & Bible
Class 7 P.M.
Fellowship M. B. Church
209 E. Claire St.
Des Arc, AR 72040 (870) – 256-3622
Sunday School – 9:45 am
Worship Service – 11:00 am
First Pentecostal
Church of Prairie County
3201 Hwy. 70 E., Hazen, AR (870) 255-9177
Pastor J N Holmes
Sunday 10 A.M.
Wednesday 7 P.M.
First Baptist Church
319 Court St., P. O. Box 25, Carlisle, AR
Phone (870) 552 - 7732
David Lee - Pastor Sun School: 9:45 AM
Worship: 11 AM Awana: 5 PMWorship: 7 PM
Holy Temple COGIC
Elder McFadden, Pastor
St. John's Lutheran Church
Fifth and College Streets, Stuttgart, AR
Phone (870) 673 - 2858
Rev. Andrew Toopes, Pastor Worship: 8:00 am10:15 am
Sunday School & Bible
Class: 9:15 AM
Radio - KWAK 10:15 AM
Sundays
www.stuttgartlutheran.com
Carlisle First
Methodist Church
215 East Third St., Carlisle, AR
Pastor - Joe Lowe
Phone (870) 552 - 7789
Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship: 10:45 AM
Immanuel Baptist Church
Pastor Bill Ricks
Highway 13 North
story he told the last time?"
My cousin looked at me, scratched his chin, and then said, "You know, I think you're right. That was similar to the one he told last time, and the one he told before that, and the one he told before that one. They all were similar."
Together, we laughed as only cousins could. We couldn't wait until the next family gathering with Uncle Dan. We wanted to see if anybody else caught on to what Uncle Dan was doing.
My cousin and I agreed that Uncle Dan probably did not know he was changing these stories every time. To him, it was like he was telling the story for the very first time.
Several years after he passed away at our family gathering, I brought up the subject.
"I sure miss Uncle Dan stories. They sure were very entertaining." Then the family group laughed together and smiled.
I could not help it, but I had to take it one step further: "Do any of you know what Uncle Dan was doing with his stories?"
Nobody understood what I
Carlisle, AR.
Phone (870) 552 - 3100
Sunday School: 9:45
AM Worship:11 AM
Sunday Evening: 6 PM
Wednesday Evening: 7 PM
Landmark Baptist Church 517 East Third, Carlisle, AR.
Phone (870) 552 - 3568
Pastor Albert Young Sunday School: 9:45 AM
Worship: 10:45 AM
BTC 6 PM - Worship 7
PM Wed. Evening: 7:30 PM
St. Rose Catholic Church Highway 70, Carlisle,AR.
Phone (870) 552 - 3601
Sunday Mass
10:30AM English
12:00PM Spanish
Tuesday Mass 6:00 PM
Wednesday Mass in Spanish 5:30 PM Holy Hour & Confessions 6:05 PM Friday (except First Friday) Mass 8:30AM Saturday Mass in English 5:00 PM
First Baptist Church of DeValls Bluff
Pastor Bobby Powers
P. O. Box 358 Highway 70 West, DeValls Bluff, AR.
Phone (870) 998 - 7118
Sunday School: 9:45
AM Morning Worship: 11 AM
Evening Worship: 5 PM
Wednesday Evening: 7 PM
Mount Olive MB Church Highway 70, DeValls Bluff, AR. Rev. Tony Haskins
Sunday School: 9:30AM Worship Service: 11 AM
Peppers Lake
Church of Christ Hwy 302, SE of DeValls Bluff, AR.
Sunday-Bible Study: 10 AM Worship: 11 AM
Evening Service: 6 PM
Wednesday - Bible Study: 7 PM
Union Chapel FreeWill Baptist Church Metcalf Road, Rt.1, DeValls Bluff, AR
Pastor Darrell Foster
Sunday School: 9:30
AM Worship Service: 11 AM
Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Highway 86, Slovak, AR. School: 9:45 AM Mass: 8:30 AM
Thursday Holy Hours 5:00 pm and Mass at 6:00pm Biscoe Baptist Church Biscoe, AR.
Pastor David Rogers
Sunday School: 10 AM Worship Service: 11 AM & 7 PM
Training 6 PMWed. Service 7 PM First Assembly of God Hwy 33 and U.S. 70 Biscoe, Arkansas Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M., 6 P.M.
was saying. One person said, "They were very funny stories and I enjoyed every one of them."
I then presented another question, "Can anybody tell me how many stories Uncle Dan told?"
A silly chuckle ran through the crowd, and finally someone said, "He told us a new story every time we got together. I don't remember how many stories he told us."
I looked at my cousin and said, "Mike could you answer that question?"
With a hearty chuckle, he looked at the family group and said, "Uncle Dan only ever told one story throughout the years."
Nobody in that crowd understood what we were saying. But as we pursued in that direction, one family member said, "You know, that thought occurred to me about 10 years ago when he was telling his story. They all sounded similar and I couldn't put it together."
My cousin and I laughed together, and soon everybody said a profound "awe.”
The rest of that family gathering was very interesting as people began to remember similarities in Uncle Dan's stories.
Wednesdays WNYG, Kids Club, Bible Study 7 P.M.
St. John's Baptist Church Biscoe, AR 870-998-2777 Sunday School 10 A.M. Worship 11 A.M. Rev. William Brownpastor
Holy Temple Church of God in Christ Elder James Clark, Pastor Sunday School: 9:30 AM Worship Service: 11 AM
Jehovah Community Temple Church 710 Sycamore St, DeValls Bluff, AR Elder Ronnie Mosby Sunday 10:30 AM Monday Bible School 7 PM
Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church
Everybody thought he was telling a different story every time we gathered. I don't believe Uncle Dan was lying to us; he didn't understand the truth as it really was.
Remembering Uncle Dan and his "story" helps me see truth differently. Was he telling the truth? And was that truth from his perspective?
In thinking about Uncle Dan’s stories, I was reminded of what Jesus said about the importance of telling the truth.
“Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free” (John 8:31-32). Uncle Dan’s stories were just entertainment. However, the Word of God is not entertainment but the basis of all truth. When I know God’s truth, it will set me free from everything else.
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To Whom It May
Concern: A 2017 GMC Yukon VIN# 1GKS2CKJIHR30045
7 was picked up at the request of Prairie County Sheriff Department on October 25, 2025.. 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. To take possession of this vehicle, you must appear during normal business hours, MonFri, 8am-5pm, provide proof of ownership and pay all associated charges.
Effective immediately, the Rhodes family revokes any and all past permission for hunting, fishing or other gaming activities on property owned by Rhodes Farm, unless authorized by a current written aggrement.
This includes past verbal permissions that has been given to friends. We appreciate your compliance with this posted notice which will be enforced.
Thank You, Rhodes Family
Des Arc Chamber holds annual Miss Merry Christmas Pageant
The Annual
Merry Christmas Pageant, sponsored by the Des Arc is Chamber of Commerce, was held on November 8th at the DA United Methodist Church. (Photos
