n regio n al f irst rou nd
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Carlisle Bison baseball team and Lady Bison softball team both lost in the first round of their respective regional tournament last Thursday, ending their seasons. In baseball, the Bison fell to Conway Christian 5-3. The game was scoreless until the Bison scored two runs in the top of the fifth. Daniel Ford scored on a double by Ty
Tanksley, who in turn, scored when Bentley Parker reached on an error.
The Eagles scored five runs in the bottom of the frame to lead 5-2.
The Bison loaded the bases in the top of the seventh, plating one run with one out. Remington Gisclair scored when Jonathan Pickard was walked with the bases loaded. Conway Christian then struck out the next two batters to end the Bison’s season.
Carlisle finished with four hits — one each by Tanksley, Pickard, Tyler Thrift and Ford.
The Lady Bison fell to Bigelow 7-6.
Carlisle trailed 7-2 after the top of the fifth inning.
The Lady Bison then scored four runs in the bottom of the fifth to cut the deficit to 7-6.
Adrianna Motton led the Lady Bison with three hits. Allie Mooney and McKinnley Cook had two hits each.
Eagles q uali f y f or 2A state
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Des Arc Eagles, which were the fourth seed in the 2A-3 regional baseball tournament, upset host South Side Bee Branch 1-0 in eight innings to qualify for this week’s Class 2A state tournament, which is being held at Palestine-Wheatley High School and the Forrest City Sports Complex. The game was scoreless after seven innings.
Des Arc’s Walker Harris singled with one out. He went to second on a passed ball. He moved up to third when Hudson Goodman
grounded out. Ben Kearby then reached on an error, allowing Harris to score the game’s only run. In the bottom of the eighth, South Side got a hit to start the frame. From there, the Eagles retired the next three batters to end the game.
Des Arc starting pitcher Oakley Davenport gave up two hits and four walks in 7 1/3 innings. Goodman got the save, striking out one. Harris and Goodman each had one hit. Des Arc lost to McCrory 14-0 in the semifinals. The Eagles had four hits — one each by
Kearby, Davenport, Brayden Knupp and Cane Childers.
Des Arc beat Baptist Prep 13-10 in the thirdplace game.
Knapp hit a home run for the Eagles. He was 4 for 4 with four runs scored. Harris also scored four runs. Goodman scored twice.
Des Arc will play Parker’s Chapel in the first round of the Class 2A state tournament Thursday at 12:30 p.m. If they win, the Eagles will play either Cedar Ridge or Danville in the quarterfinals Friday at 3 p.m. The state semifinals are Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we are reminded of the vital role mothers play in the strength and well-being of our families and communities. This legislative session, the General Assembly made maternal health a top priority, passing a series of bills aimed at ensuring that every mother in our state has access to the care and support she needs before, during, and after pregnancy. The cornerstone of our efforts is Act 124, the Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act. This legislation represents a $45.3 million investment in maternal and infant health. It establishes Presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women, meaning pregnant women can receive prenatal care while they complete their Medicaid application. And it
establishes pregnancyrelated Medicaid coverage for remote ultrasounds, remote blood pressure monitoring, and continuous glucose monitoring. The act also unbundles Medicaid payments for pregnancy care, paying for up to 14 prenatal and postnatal care visits. For the first time, doulas and community health workers will be reimbursed through Medicaid, recognizing the valuable role they play in improving birth experiences and outcomes.
We also passed Act 138, allowing certified nurse midwives to admit and discharge patients from hospitals if granted privileges. This helps bridge the gap in maternal care, especially in areas where obstetricians are scarce. Act 866 furthers that goal by ensuring insurance coverage for
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births at licensed birthing centers, a change that can expand access to safe, lower-cost maternity care in rural parts of our state.
Another important piece of legislation, Act 627, mandates that insurance plans cover breastfeeding and lactation consultant services.
Finally, Act 868 establishes a maternal outcomes management system within the Department of Health, laying the foundation for a data-driven approach to identifying and solving the challenges we still face.
There’s more work to be done, but this session marked a turning point. Together, these bills form a comprehensive response to a public health crisis that touches families in every corner of Arkansas.
Notice is hereby given that the Grand Prairie Regional Water Distribution District (the "District") proposes to issue its water revenue bonds (the "bonds") in the maximum aggregate principal amount of $3,200,000 for the purpose of financing all or a portion of the costs of acquiring, constructing, installing, and equipping extensions, betterments and improvements to the District's water system (the "System"), including particularly, without limitation, the acquisition of the water assets of the City of Humnoke, Arkansas and the acquisition, construction, installation, and equipping of improvements to the acquired water assets (collectively, the "Project"). The Bonds will be payable from revenues of the System.
A public hearing concerning the proposed issuance of the bonds will be held by the President of the District, or his designee, at 10:00 o'clock a.m. on the 11th day of June, 2025, in the City Council Room at Stuttgart City Hall, 304 South Maple Street, Stuttgart, Arkansas 72160. At the public hearing, all interested persons shall have an opportunity to be heard, orally and in writing, concerning the proposed issuance of the bonds to finance the Project and to obtain further information regarding the bonds and the Project.
This 7th day of May, 2025.
/s/ Frankie Lisko President
Senior night for HHS baseball team...
L a d y Eagles f i n ish regio n al
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Des Arc Lady Eagles are the runnersup of the 2A-3 regional at South Side Bee Branch.
Des Arc gave up two late runs to Bigelow in a 2-1 loss in the championship game Saturday.
Des Arc will be a second seed in the Class 2A state tournament this week at PalestineWheatley. The Lady Eagles will play Junction City on Thursday at 5:30 p.m. at either PalestineWheatley High School or the Forrest City Sports Complex. If the Lady Eagles win, they will play either Hackett or East Poinsett
County on Friday. The state semifinals are Saturday at 2:30 p.m.
In the regional final, Des Arc led 1-0 after four innings. Bigelow scored single runs in the sixth and seventh innings to lead 2-1.
Des Arc was retired in order in the bottom of the seventh.
Layla Gardner scored the only run. She was driving by Makayla Fowler.
Des Arc pitcher Kaylee McDonald gave up two runs on two hits. She walked two while striking out eight. Des Arc advanced to the regional final with a 13-0 win over McCrory. Des Arc scored three in the first, three in the
second, one int he third and sixth in the fourth. Grace Knight was 3 for 3 with three runs scored, four RBIs and a home run.
Emma Buckner and Kymber Buckner each scored twice. McDonald and Emma Buckner combined for two hits and 10 strikeouts in the victory. Des Arc qualified for the state tournament with a 2-0 win over Mt. Vernon-Enola in eight innings. McDonald hit a tworun walk-off home run to give the Lady Eagles the win. McDonald gave up only one hit in eight innings of work. She struck out 19.
PC EHC supports local youth through library project
Prairie County EHC Supports Local Youth Through Library Partnership Prairie County Extension Homemakers
Council (EHC) is proud to have joined forces with the Prairie County Library System to support youth in our community. Through this
partnership, Prairie County EHC has helped provide snacks for the library’s after-school programs, ensuring that participating children have access to nutritious refreshments during their time of learning and engagement. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to the wellbeing and development of Prairie County’s youth and highlights the power of community partnerships in making a meaningful impact.
The Hazen High School Hornet Baseball Team celebrated Senior Night on Monday, May 5, during their game against the Carlisle Bison.
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Concern: A 2001 Chevy Tahoe VIN# 1GNEC13T11R18560 8 was picked up on April 30, 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.
