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Carlisle School Board votes to re-zone its districts
By Debbye Harrison Correspondent
The Carlisle School Board met September 8, 2025, and voted to rezone the district. There will be five zones and two at-large members rather than seven zones. It is hoped this will encourage more people to run for school board. If the state gets the rezoning finished in time, it should be effective for the upcoming election in November when four seats are up for election. Dr. Hope Bratton, Elementary Principal, recognized nominated students and a teacher for their outstanding attitudes and work ethics. Those receiving certificates and gift cards were Buster Marable, a first grader, who was nominated by Julie Kittler; Cambree Houston, a sixth grader,
nominated by Candice High and Candi Bass, a Kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Aukes, High School Principal, announced that 110 students will be rewarded with a trip to Top Golf for their improved performance on the ATLAS test last year. Students had to score a 3 or 4 on the test or improve at least 2 points in one subject. In this year’s 8 th grade there are 29 students, 9 th grade 27, 10 th grade 17 and 11 th grade 14. In other reports Superintendent Greene reminded the Board that there are 92 HVAC units on campus. Of that number 27 were worked on this summer. By using old parts, two were able to be re-built. It is still a major expense. One money saving discovery was that all some units
H azen School sho w s o ff ne w ca f eteria decor
The Monday, September 8th meeting of the Hazen School Board met in the cafeteria to show the board the updated eating area. Before the official meeting began, two local residents spoke to the board. The first, Summer Greenwalt, is a resident with children attending the district and a district teacher. She reminded the board that children are not commodities and need life skill in all areas. She said that schools should be communities of learning. “Our children are not test scores,” she emphasized.
Heather Fulmer, also a resident, parent of Hazen students, and a Special Education teacher, said that her son was struggling in virtual instruction classes. She was concerned about rigor and students being in virtual computer classes with no modifications. The classes are composed of nineteen minute videos, and
Fulmer said that in person classes are much better for students. After the parents spoke, Cody Snider reported for the Hazen Booster Club’s 2025 sponsorships. He said that they have 40 banner sponsors and a 60 page football program this year with many sponsors advertising in it. The Booster Club raises about $30,000 a year with $10,000 in expenses. The remaining money is divided among the different sports. They have $7500 left over for special projects. Snider also asked for permission to build a new trophy case in the old gym. The Booster Club and the Hazen Alumni Association will oversee the project, and they plan to update the case every year. They also want to put up a “Hall of Fame” display. The board gave permission for the project.
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needed were new thermostats.
Parents are urgently encouraged to fill out the free and reduced lunch forms that are required each year. The amount of income a family can make for a student to qualify has been raised. This is critical to school funding. If all patrons would respond, it could significantly affect the amount of student aid the school receives. The deadline for next year’s funding is October 1 but can be done at any time.
In other money matters, the amount of money spent from August of last year to August of 2025 is $60,000 less. The operating budget has $17,000 plus over last year.
The meeting adjourned without an executive session with all members present.
Prairie County Quorum Court hears committee reports
The Prairie County Quorum Court met on Tuesday, September 9, to hear Judge Laawrence Holloway’s report and committee reports. All of the justices were present along with County Clerk Gaylon Hale and County Attorney Abram Skarda.
Holloway reported that with little rain, the gravel roads are “holding up.” He also said that the building of the marijuana store in the county is presently on appeal.
A solar company is
waiting on Entergy to continue its project. One in the county can’t be built because the Entergy transmission lines do not have another capacity to carry the electrical load. There is also a solar project planned for the Hazen area.
The old Hwy. 70 bridge that gives access to the DeValls Bluff park on the river was offered to the county for purchase by the Arkansas Department of Transportation, but the bridge needs extensive repairs, so the county
refused the offer. The Arkansas Game and Fish Department owns the land surrounding the bridge.
Justice Rick Stallings announced that the Budget Committee was scheduled to meet on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. When asked about a tractor that has been sitting at the courthouse annex, Holloway said that $24,000 in repairs are needed to get it running again. The steering went out on the tractor after it was towed. With no other business, the meeting adjourned.
picture of this year’s rice harvesting was taken between Hazen and Carlisle just off of Highway 70. Farmers are going at it hot and heavy
Timothy Edward Mulherin
Local Business Announces Change in Ownership
Timothy Edward Mulherin, 54, of DeValls Bluff passed away, on Monday, September 8, 2025 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Timmy was born in Stuttgart, AR on October 27, 1970, to John and Essie. Timmy lived in Griffithville, until his family moved to Stuttgart. Then, he met the love of his life, Donna Lorraine Hartley, and married her on January 2, 1990. They had two children, and made DeValls Bluff their home. Timmy was a Christian and a member of the Hazen First United Methodist Church.
Timmy worked as a farmer in Slovak until 1997, and then went on to work for Stratton Seed as a spreader truck operator and spray rig driver. In 2012 he went to work for Wingmead Farms for the remainder of his career.
Timmy loved spending time with his family and friends, and most of all his two grandsons. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, but his real passion was playing the guitar.
Timmy is survived by
his wife of 35 years, Donna Mulherin of DeValls Bluff, daughter Jessica Howard (Hunter), son Jonathan Mulherin; two grandsons, Jack and Brett Howard; his father, John Mulherin (Geneva); three brothers, Chris Mulherin (Kerry), Kevin Mulherin (Carol), Jeffrey Mulherin; one sister Teressa Pitts (Wayne), two step-sisters, Gail Howard, Rhonda Watkins (Rick); numerous nieces and nephews, along with many bonus nieces and nephews who he loved dearly.
Timmy was preceded in death by his mother, Essie Castleberry and his step-brother, Danny Ray Williams; and his beloved dog, Roscoe.
Services for Timmy were held onl Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Hazen United Methodist Church visitation began at 2:00PM until 3:00PM followed by a Memorial service beginning at 3:00PM.
Barney Lewis
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Barney Lewis Holmes, 70, passed away peacefully at his home in Des Arc, AR on September 7, 2025. Barney was born on September 27, 1954, in Bakersfield, CA, to Orvil Richard Holmes and Mary Ellen Vickery Holmes.
Barney spent his childhood in Bakersfield and attended local schools, developing a love for the expansive Californian landscape that would continue throughout his life. Drawn to the call of the open country and the allure of hard work, Barney embarked on a career in the Texas Oil fields as a deckhand. His dedication and grit were evident in his labor, and his colleagues admired him for his steadfastness. His passions did not stop at work. Barney was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. His love for the wilderness was only paralleled by his love for his family. Many of his happiest moments were spent sharing stories of his adventures with his loved ones.
Barney was preceded in death by his parents, Orvil Richard Holmes and Mary Ellen Vickery Holmes, his brothers Andrew and Charlie Holmes, and his sister Geneva McGary. He is survived by his daughter Angela Holmes of Oregon, his brother Kay Holmes of Nebraska, his three adored grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and his loving companion, Florence Lawrence. At this time, no memorial services have been planned.
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After months of prayer, planning, and preparation, Grand Prairie Veterinary Services has officially changed ownership. On September 5, longtime owner Dr. Jeff Dulany officially transferred ownership to Dr. Lucas Moody.
Dr. Jeff first took over the clinic in 2004 from Dr. Gillette, and in 2008, oversaw the construction of the presentday facility. Over the past 21 years, he has welcomed countless staff members, students, and clients through the doors, building not just a clinic, but a community.
“Change is a part of life, and while this was not a decision we made lightly, it was the right decision for both our family and the future of the clinic,” Dr. Jeff shared. “We are so thankful for the tremendous support this com-
munity has given us over the years.”
Dr. Moody, a De Valls Bluff native and 2008 graduate of Des Arc High School, went on to attend Arkansas State University–Jonesboro before earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from LSU in 2017. He has chosen to settle in this area with his family and has a vested interest in the community. Having first connected with GPVS in 2010, Dr. Moody has been part of the clinic family for many years and is already a familiar face to many clients. He is excited and thankful for this opportunity and looks forward to building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
Though stepping away from ownership, Dr. Jeff is not retiring. He plans to continue serving as a
relief veterinarian and will still take on some large animal calls, while also enjoying more time with his family.
Dr. Moody and his family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. Jeff and his wife, Cherie, for their years of mentorship, encouragement, and support, noting that they have been an incredible blessing both professionally and personally.
Grand Prairie Veterinary Services will continue to operate under the same name, with the same staff and the same trusted level of care. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Moody and supporting him as he leads GPVS into the future.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Grand Prairie Veterinary Services at 870-255-0022.
2nd annual Prairie County 4-H Poultry Auction September 20
By Amanda Stark Sinkey
“Strong Communities Start with Your Support for Our Youth.”
On behalf of Prairie County 4-H, I would like to invite you to support the 2nd Annual Prairie County 4-H Poultry Chain Auction on Saturday, September
Bells Across America Sept. 17
By Judi Tarter Jones
On September 17, at 4:00 PM, from sea to shining sea, bells will ring across America in celebration of the United States Constitution. It was on this date in 1787, at the Pennsylvania State House, now better known as Independence Hall, that the framing of the U.S. Constitution culminated at about 4:00 PM after 100 days of intense conversation and deliberation. Grand Prairie
Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor the event in towns in the Grand Prairie. Area churches and court houses will take part in this observance by ringing bells for the Bells Across America campaign which is an annual celebration of the signing of the Constitution. Much as the church bells of Philadelphia rang out when the Constitution was first signed at 4 PM on September 17, 1787, area churches will ring
their bells for one minute at 4:00 PM to herald the 238th anniversary of the signing as well as the beginning of Constitution Week.
So listen for those bells on September 17, at 4:00 PM and take a few minutes to reflect upon the Founding Fathers who gave their all in framing this great Constitution and upon those many brave Patriots who fought and died to ensure it was enforced.
Rice industry donates over 312,000 of rice to Food Banks
Little Rock, Ark. - The Arkansas rice industry donated 312,400 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Foodbank in honor of National Rice Month today. The donation from six mills will provide over 2.5 million servings of rice to help feed families, children, and seniors across the state.
Participating rice mills are Isbell Farms of Humnoke, Poinsett Rice & Grain of Jonesboro, Producers Rice Mill of Stuttgart, Ralston Family Farms of Atkins, Riceland Foods, Inc. of Stuttgart, and Windmill Rice Company of Jonesboro.
"Arkansas rice farmers grow over 50% of the nation’s total crop and will produce rice on 1.2 million acres this year in over 35 counties, all of which are served by the food banks of Arkansas,” said Arkansas Rice Arkansas ranks first in the nation for food-insecurity. One in four children do not know where their next meal will come from. This rice donation will go directly to agency partners and will fill shelves at food pantries for families in need. “This gift of rice to the Foodbanks of Arkansas is so much more than just a
meal. This rice will provide hope and nourishment to those who need it most,” said Arkansas Foodbank CEO Brian Burton. “This record-setting donation will be distributed between the five other Feeding America food banks in our state who are working to provide food to our neighbors: River Valley Regional Food Bank in Fort Smith; Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas in Jonesboro; Harvest Regional Food Bank in Texarkana; Arkansas Foodbank in Little Rock; and Northwest Arkansas Food Bank in Springdale.
20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Prairie County Fairgrounds. This project is more than raising chickens. Our 4-H youth are learning responsibility, leadership, and valuable life skills that will guide them into adulthood. By caring for their poultry daily, they gain handson experience in animal nutrition, health, and well-being while also developing the work ethic and commitment needed to succeed in future careers and community roles. Your support makes this project possible.
There are several ways you can help:
Purchase a pen of chickens during the auction
Make a donation of any amount to the Poultry Chain Project
Designate a volunteer to purchase on your
behalf if you cannot attend Every dollar raised stays local. Proceeds go directly into the Prairie County 4-H Poultry Chain Fund to provide chicks, feed, and supplies for the next group of participants. We would be honored to have you join us on September 20. If you are unable to attend, we hope you will consider making a donation to continue supporting the youth of Prairie County. For more information or to discuss donation opportunities, please contact me at 870-9982614. Thank you for investing in the future of our community through 4H. We look forward to partnering with you in making this year’s auction a success.
D V B Council members discuss city needs
By Lisa Mills Correspondent
The DeValls Bluff City Council met on September 11th. Mayor Darlene Connor, Recorder/Treasurer Marcus Metcalf, and council members Scott Troy, Alice Metcalf, Carol Griffin, Shirley Goff, Pam Del Giorno, and Raymond Watson were present. Metcalf, Goff, and Griffin brought up the need for speed bumps on several busy streets. It was suggested that since Police Chief Murphy was able to get the bright signs at the curve, maybe he could
contact who he spoke to and get information on installing speed bumps. Mayor Connor and Murphy both said they would check on it. The council read over proposed changes to the city’s dog ordinance. The changes involve the dog license fees, and fees for impounded dogs. City Attorney Mike Stuart will look over the changes and the council will approve it at the October meeting. Joe Mills, a candidate for County Sheriff, and Johnny Reidhar, a candidate for County Judge, spoke to the council and audience asking for support.
Bison use open week to get ready for Eagles
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Carlisle Bison were idle last week after opening the season 2-0 with wins over Lake Village and a team from Mississippi.
Carlisle will host 2-0 Des Arc in a rivalry game Friday night at Fred C. Hardke Field.
The Bison have won three consecutive in the series, including 30-8 a year ago in Des Arc.
Carlisle coach Gary Wilson said his team had a couple of goals last week.
“A, for us to get healthy,” he said. “Then B, making sure we get the base part of our
game plan for Des Arc installed. We did about as well doing those two things as we could have hoped to do in our off week.”
Wilson said he thinks his team will be 100 percent, health-wise for Friday’s game.
“We had some guys with some bangs and bruises,” he said. “It was nothing major. But we just wanted to make sure we got them all healed up and be good to go for Friday.”
Wilson said his team, defensively, has to win first down against Des Arc.
“Win first down and get
them behind the sticks,” he said. “Then we’ve got to get lined up. If we can do that, we really like our defensive scheme.”
Wilson said, offensively, his team must eliminate the pre-snap penalties.
“When we’ve done that, we can get rolling,” he said. “There’s been times that we’ve looked really good. If we eliminate those pre-snap penalties, we’ve got a pretty good shot at being successful on offense.”
Kickoff at Fred C. Hardke Field is set for 7 p.m.
H ornets look for first win
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
The Hazen Hornets will look to get their first win of the season when they play at McCrory on Friday night.
Hazen was idle last
H a z en
week after starting the season 0-2 with losses to Conway Christian and Des Arc in the first two weeks of the season.
McCrory enters the game at 2-0. The Jaguars beat Riverview
Eagles rout Bald K no b ready to fa c e Bison
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
After a scoreless first quarter, the Des Arc Eagles, under first-year coach Nick Smith, routed Bald Knob 44-14 on Friday night in Bald Knob.
56-0 in Week 1 and Clarendon 52-22 in Week 2. They were idle in Week 0.
McCrory won last year’s meeting while the Hornets won two years ago by a score of 46-8.
golfers ready for distri c t tourney in S ear c y
By Mark Buffalo Sports Editor
touchdowns after the game was in the sportsmanship rule with a running clock.
With the win, Des Arc improves to 2-0 before traveling to face Carlisle on Friday night.
Des Arc did not attempt a pass in the game.
Kaibrein Buchanan rushed for 125 yards and two touchdowns on six carries. He scored on runs of 41 and 52 yards.
reps on film.”
The Eagles now turn their attention to the Carlisle Bison, which are 2-0 but were idle last week.
“Coach (Gary) Wilson does a really good job with them,” Smith said.
“People want to talk about the number of seniors they lost last year. There are still a lot of really good football players on their team right now. Their coaches do a really good job with them.
“All have completed well and are working hard,” Hazen coach Heath Price said.
Team members include Maci Sickel, Weston Hare and Trevor
The Hazen High School golf teams have been extremely busy as of late. They played at Newport, DeWitt twice and at the Grand Prairie Country Club in Hazen.
Fulmer. Other members who played in the Hazen match were Santiago Rodriguez and Ryder Greenwalt.
Hazen plays in Searcy for the district tournament Sept. 23.
Hudson Goodman had 61 yards and a touchdown on eight carries.
Cane Childers had 51 yards and a touchdown on three carries. CJ Wilhite had 66 yards and a touchdown on two carries.
Bald Knob scored two
“It was a good, hardfought win,” Smith said. “We struggled in the first half. We had some ball-security issues. The defense was playing extremely well. Our run defense is playing a pretty high level right now. Our defensive line is doing exactly what we need them to do. Our linebackers are reading and fitting well. So, our defense kind of kept us in the game early. The offense started to execute well towards the end of the second quarter. Once we went into halftime, we made some adjustments. The kids came out and executed the plan well and scored enough points to get the clock rolling and get our second-team guys in and get them some quality
“We think we’re a good football team too. It’s a great test for both teams early in the year to see where we’re at. It’s a great test for our team because our three toughest conference opponents are on the road. We’re using this as a way to figure out the processes and procedures on away games. This is the trial run for our kids.”
F undraiser aids Ch rist m as c o m ing to downtown C arlisle
In late 2021, two Carlisle ladies had a vision of making Carlisle look like a scene from a Hallmark movie at Christmas time.
Deb Madar and Barbara Phillips, known today as “The Christmas Ladies” took it upon themselves to bring this vision to life.
In early 2022, they went around the community and told everyone their vision, and the Carlisle Community was very responsive with generous donations. Sandy Kelly joined the ladies and became one of team members. Each year, they have fundraisers and donations
to make the decorations bigger and better. All decorations were purchased from the monies raised by these two. There was no money in the City budget to help finance the project. So these ladies worked very hard coming up with ideas for fundraisers, raffles, etc.
This year 2025, will be the fourth year downtown Carlisle will been decorated with all kinds of Christmas lights, display’s, reindeer pulling a sleigh (made out of an old bathtub) Christmas Trees, even a 8 ft decorated Christmas Tree in the middle of the street. Our
town does resemble a scene from a Hallmark movie during Christmas. They even have a very large collection of Dept. 56 Snow Village with over 150 village pieces and accessories on display in a downtown storefront window.
They have some new ideas for this year, so be on the look out for what will be popping up next.
Here are some pictures of the fundraiser held on Saturday, Sept. 13. The ladies send their thanks Carlisle for your support for our Downtown Christmas projects !
The last minutes and the district financial report for August, 2025, were approved without discussion.
Principal Laura Saranie presented the names of the top 5th grade Atlas achievers in overall literacy, science, and math. They are The following students were the top three achievers from the 5th grade on the ATLAS Summative Test for the 2024-2025
school year:
ELA
Wyatt Flatness
Aaryn Owens
Abbygail Vick
MATH
Cameron Beck
Wyatt Flatness
Abbygail Vick
SCIENCE
Wyatt Flatness
Aaryn Owens
Abbygail Vick
Cellco Partnership and its controlled affiliates doing business as Verizon Wireless (Verizon Wireless) is proposing to collocate antennas at a centerline height of 247-ft on a 256-ft Lattice tower at 10270 Brassfield Road, Biscoe, Prairie County, Arkansas 72017. Public comments regarding potential effects from this site on historic properties may be submitted within 30 days from the date of this publication to: Project 062927-PR, EBI Consulting, 21 B Street, Burlington, MA 01803, EBIPNReplies@ebiconsulting.com or at (617) 715-1822.
The following students had the highest growth score from the 5th grade on the ATLAS Summative Test for the 2024-2025 school year:
ELA
Dalton Marks Isaiah Metcalf
Arleigh Self
MATH
Dalton Marks
James McDaniel
Quenton Smith
SCIENCE
Destin Butler
Wyatt Flatness
Tillman "Grey"
McKenzie.
Saranie also said that interim tests have been completed, but the results will not be sent until October. She reported that she is applying for a Book Nook live tutor grant in math and reading.
Marshall White, the
Project STRIVE director and high school student support leader, gave a report on the plans to support and develop school safety and climate in the high school. The program will bridge students, homes, and the school to help students succeed in the classroom and to improve attendance. Emotional and social help will be given to all who need it.
The high school also plans to provide 7th and 8th grade career guidance, and 12th grade interview training. The seniors will be given aid in producing resumes and performing in mock interviews. They will also learn about various career paths.
High School Principal
Amy Marek told the board that the Student Voice Team is conducting interviews and
applications for new members. The FFA and FCLA students will be helping with the Prairie County Fairgrounds in anticipation of the upcoming county fair.
The board went into a brief executive session to discuss the transfer of two students out of the district. The vote after the meeting was five/two against the transfer. Joyce Neil was hired as an elementary paraprofessional.
Superintendent Andy Barrett reported that the Report to the Public will be presented after the next school board meeting. It will include improvement plans, transportation changes, and the budget. “Right now I don’t see any hurdles,” Barrett said. He stated that some of the district’s technology needs to be replaced.
The enrollment for the
district is 514, including the Pre-K, and 482 without.
According to C. R. Crawford Construction, the plans for the pre-K building have been cut down by 2000 square feet per the board’s request. The company doesn’t want to request bids for the project until it has been approved by the state. The district is still waiting on where the new Ag building will be positioned, and the girl’s weight room project will be postponed to combine it with the pre-K project in hopes that it will cost less. High school teachers and administrators recently traveled to Beebe to view the facilities there before designing the new lower hallway. The district wants the schematics by October 1.
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Fair season kicks off with Miss Prairie County beauty pageant
Prairie County Fair Queens: Front row (left to right) Merritt Grace Jackson, Stella Buck. Back row Caroline Hitt, Ensley Young, Alyvia Calhoun Olivia Lamb
