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Dr. Charles Ambrose Appointed Chancellor at Henderson State University

Bateman Acquited on all counts, Rowland set for trial in November

Henderson State University

Arkansas State University System President Dr. Charles L. Welch today announced the selection of Dr. Charles Ambrose, a nationally known visionary and innovator in higher education, as the next chancellor of Henderson State University.

Ambrose, who will begin Nov. 15, most recently served as president and CEO of KnowledgeWorks, a national foundation committed to creating the future of learning. He previously served as president of the University of Central Missouri from 2010-2018 and president of Pfeiffer University in North Carolina from 1998-2010.

“We are very excited to bring a nationally renowned educator and innovator to Henderson,” Welch said. “Dr. Ambrose is experienced in creating efficient and sustainable universities that are focused on student success. His former colleagues also note how he knows every student by name. He’s exactly the kind of experienced, visionary leader that we hoped to attract and that Henderson deserves at this critical time in its history.”

During his first year at Central Missouri, Ambrose provided energy and leadership for the university's new Strategic Governance for Student Success Model and led an extensive governance, administrative and academic review process designed to provide a stronger, more viable learner-centered edu-

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Terry David Bateman, a former Henderson professor, received a verdict of not guilty on all counts by a jury on Wednesday, Oct. 27.

“I’m obviously disappointed with the verdict,” said Prosecuting Attorney Dan Turner. “I appreciate all the efforts of law enforcement, the Arkansas State Crime Lab and Henderson’s campus security, faculty and administration. Henderson

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Missouri Governor’s Economic Development Advancement Award as a result of his efforts withthe Innovation Campus.

“Chuck was universally liked and admired by students, faculty and the community of Warrensburg,” former Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon said. “I saw first-hand how his leadership delivered results and got folks working together. Congratulations Henderson State!”

Central Missouri experienced six consecutive years of enrollment growth and records – a 27 percent total increase – while maintaining the academic profile of students during Ambrose’s tenure as president.

“Kris and I are excited

to become a part of the Henderson State University campus community and the numerous people they serve in Arkansas,” Ambrose said.

“We are very grateful to the members of the search committee, the leadership of the Arkansas State University System, and the campus and local communities for the welcoming hospitality and encouragement they provided throughout the search process.

“Henderson State is uniquely defined by its meaningful history, relevant educational mission and incredible heart for students and their future success. The Reddie Spirit is very evident in its (Continued on page 2)

Henderson street takes on Halloween Blanton Matthews Staff Reporter

On the chilly afternoon of Friday, October 29, Arkadelphian children and families filed in lines on Henderson Street for the first Henderson Halloween since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Representatives of 48 Reddie registered student organizations-from the seemingly myriad Greek-lettered fraternities and sororities to enthusiast interest groups like the Comics Arts Club--decorated tables and passed out candy stretching across Henderson street from the intersection with North 12th street and Brown street.

In years past, the event has often been held indoors in the Garrison Center, but the pandemic has impacted the event beyond forcing its cancellation in 2020.

Children also seemed reluctant to get candy from the open bowls well within reach, opting instead to let the people

didn’t deserve this conduct and I wish the university, it’s students and the good people it employs success in the future.”

Instead of calling Saul, Little Rock attorney Bill James represented Bateman in the case, and it seems to have paid off for Bateman.

The reason for the acquittal is that the jury had reasonable doubt.

Rowland, who is set to go to trial in November, stands to pay $35,000 in restitution to the university at the time of his plea.

Reddie Radar: Mayday Parade & PinkPantheress

Charles Ambrose is set to take over as Henderson's first ever chancellor Nov. 15.

cational experience for students, while cutting operational costs and maximizing institutional effectiveness.

In partnership with the Lumina Foundation, Ambrose initiated The Missouri Innovation Campus that included a new model for curriculum development; competencybased applied learning; a statewide grant program; and new public/ private partnerships that lower the cost of a degree, accelerate time to a degree, significantly reduce the skills gap for emerging STEM-related fields, and eliminate the use of student loan debt to finance a degree. He was the recipient of the

J.T. Dickens Contributing Reporter

To Hell with It PinkPantheress After getting some traction on TikTok, singer and producer PinkPantheress has finally released her debut mixtape just a few weeks ago, and this definitely will have people craving more from this artist.

Something that will stick out to many that listen is how much is packed into these tracks. Most of these songs barely reach two minutes, but some of the lyrics talk about betrayal within relationships and reasons for staying alive.

The track “I must apologise” quickly goes through how the narrator compulsively lies and ruins their relationships, with another track like “Just for me” that features a stalker theme similar to Eminem’s “Stan.”

The instrumentals are killer too, with most of the tracks featuring breakbeat drums and uk garage beats that contrast with PinkPanteress’s soft, chilled out vocals like “Passion” and “Reason.”

Overall, if you’ve ever wanted to dip your toes into UK garage music and you’ve got 20 minutes to kill, give this one a listen.

Sunnyland - Mayday Parade With their new album on the horizon, the Tallahassee band’s 2018 release is one that gives a little bit of everything that the band has come to be known for with a few changes as well.

While the instrumentals can be the typical affair, there are some faster, almost punk leaning guitar and drum parts like on opener “Never Sure” or “Is Nowhere.” The lyrics that combine sincerity and a dash of sarcasm that Mayday Parade are also known are here as well.

The long-titled track “It’s Hard to Be Religious When Certain People are Never Incinerated

by Bolts of Lightning” is probably the most angry track on the album with themes of frustration and disillusionment and the track “Where You Are” tells the story of a person dying in war while their partner grieves over their loss.

If you’re patiently waiting for the band’s new album to come out or if you’re just looking for an album that has a fall vibe, this is definitely one to check out.

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The Student of Activities Board of Henderson crowded around a pirate ship.

on the other side of the table drop it in their bags, perhaps a good idea to lessen the spread of germs.

The centerpiece of this year’s events was a pirate ship in front of the president’s house, manned by a scurvy crew representing the Hot Springs Renaissance Fair,

to be held at the Garland County fairgrounds this weekend November 5-7, including some who seemed to bear resemblance to Henderson faculty, though surely no professor would turn to a life of piracy.

T he event officially began at 4:30, but as soon as tables were set

up at 4:00, children were already lined up for their tre ats, and the crowd plowed through for the next two and a half hours, along with golf-cart riding members of the Student Activities Board offering to replenish the candy supply of any organizations whose tables ran low.

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For the health of our state and nation Asa Hutchinson AR Governor

LITTLE ROCK – For the past 21 months, we have been fighting a common enemy that has disrupted lives around the globe. One of the hindrances to beating COVID-19 has been a reluctance to get the vaccine.

During the polio epidemic in the 1940s, President Franklin D. Roosevelt pleaded with Americans to help beat the disease. In a radio appeal for donations to National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, President Roosevelt compared the fight against polio to the Second World War, describing it as an enemy that showed no pity for the young.

He said that the future of the nation depended on how Americans combated the disease.

In today’s world, we have a better grasp of how to beat a pandemic.

I traveled around the state to encourage Arkansans to get vaccinated. At our meeting in Calhoun County, Judge

Floyd Nutt admitted that initially, he thought the vaccination campaign was political, and that he and his wife had been hardheaded and refused to get the shot. But after discussions with his sonin-law, who is a doctor, the judge and his wife rolled up their sleeves for the vaccine. As of this week, about 57 percent of Arkansans have received at least one dose.

The truth is that vaccines work and that is the message we are trying to get across to everyone.

This vaccine is important for our community and for the health of our state and nation and getting vaccinated should not be a partisan issue.

Republican, Democrat, or Independent, COVID-19 hits us all the same.

I can’t make someone get vaccinated, and we will not overcome the challenge of hesitancy by mandates. I have consistently opposed a government mandate. However, businesses must be given the freedom to make their own decisions regarding their workplace

and how to best protect their employees. The evidence that a mandate increases vaccinations are mixed. In the State of California where they have mandated for its state employees to be vaccinated, they have a vaccination rate of 66 percent. Here in Arkansas, we do not mandate a vaccine on state employees and our rate of vaccinations is almost at 67 percent. A vaccination mandate often increases the resistance of those who are hesitant.

At the beginning of the pandemic, the average age for hospitalizations was 64. Over time, that average dropped to 54 because those who are most vulnerable, the elderly population, got vaccinated while more young people were waiting for their turn at the vaccine.

Now, as the vaccine is being approved for kids ages 5-11, I urge parents to protect their children from COVID-19. If you are still hesitant, please talk to your family doctor or to someone that you trust.

Save hyde Bruce Westerman AR Representative

Democrats are in disarray. You may have heard that phrase repeated on the nightly news or your social media feed, and I can tell you it’s true. Democrats were finally able to produce the text of the reconciliation bill on Thursday afternoon, and it showcases policies that will continue to throw our nation into chaos.

Inflation is skyrocketing, our southern border is in crisis, Americans are still stranded in Afghanistan, and supply chains have run dry.

The now $1.75 trillion reconciliation bill fails to do even one thing to address these urgent issues.

Instead, money will pour into the economy

to fund items like the Civilian Climate Corps, a federally funded climate police, federally run preschool, Green New Deal programs, and the expansion of Medicare and Obamacare.

While this bill is stuffed with destructive items, it is important to note what it excludes – the Hyde Amendment.

President Joe Biden and Speaker Nancy Pelosi have caved to the Progressive wing of their party. The Hyde Amendment is a nearly 45-yearold bipartisan protection of pro-life Americans to prevent federal funds from paying for abortions. In this bill, that protection will end.

As a nation, we have strayed from the feminist mantra of “safe, legal, and rare” to the now “routine, encour-

aged, and federally funded.” This is a major victory for “the Squad” who said they would not vote for the bill if the Hyde Amendment was included.

On the other hand, Senator Joe Machin has gone on record saying that he will not vote for the bill if it does not include the Hyde Amendment. I implore Senator Manchin to hold the line for the sake of our economy with this massive proposed spending, and also for the millions of Americans who believe that abortion ends a life.

This bill will have long lasting consequences for our nation and for future generations. I pray that the disavowal of the Hyde Amendment is not one of them.

Chancellor (cont.) faculty, staff, alumni, and students and will serve as the critical element that will help define higher education's future. Our collective commitment to student success and meeting the challenges and specific needs of the region and state elevates our anticipation for what is possible at Henderson State. I look forward to being a part of a community that is aggressively elevating that commitment to student success and will help redefine what normal can look like for Henderson State as a member of the ASU System.”

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology at Furman University, a Master of Arts degree

in higher education administration at the University of Louisville, and a Doctor of Education in higher education administration at the University of Georgia.

Ambrose and his wife, golf professional Kristen Allen Ambrose, have two adult children, Charles Allen Ambrose and Kathryn Ambrose Livingston, and two grandchildren, Will and Caroline Ambrose.

The Henderson Chancellor Search Advisory Committee – consisting of 14 members representing faculty, staff, students, and community representatives – reviewed 47 applications for the position and interviewed three candidates.

Welch expressed appreciation for its exceptional counsel and assistance during the process.

His annual salary will be $250,000, and he will live in Newberry House on campus. A formal introduction event will be scheduled when Ambrose arrives, Welch said.

Henderson State University is a comprehensive institution of higher education serving the State of Arkansas, particularly the south Arkansas region, and portions of surrounding states with fall 2021 enrollment of 3,342 students. More information about Henderson can be found at www.hsu.edu.

Upcoming Events Nov. 9 7 p.m.

Battle of the Ravine at Henderson’s the Garrison Center.

Nov. 11 Leadership Clark County Sessions.

Nov. 11 Veterans Day Celebration hosted by Veterans Upward Bound at 1020 Hickory Street. There will be food, a guest speaker and the opening of a new veteran lounge.

Nov. 13 1 p.m.

Battle of the Ravine at Cliff Harris Stadium.

Nov. 18-20 & 22

7:30 p.m. & 20th at 2 p.m.

Men on Boats by Jaclyn Backhaus presented by Henderson Theatre.

Nov. 30

noon - 1 p.m.

Economic Development Council of Clark County Board Meeting.

Recurring Friday Night Magic The Gathering - Atlas Gaming ♦♦♦ Alcoholics Anonymous hosts two meetings a week in Arkadelphia. The meetings are open to anyone interested in AA’s program of recovery. The Arkadelphia Group meets at 7 p.m. every Tues. in the Sturgis Building at North 9 and Caddo Streets. For more information on the Arkadelphia Group Meetings, call 870-4033001. The U-Turn Group meets at 7 p.m. every Thurs. on the front, upper level of Park Hill Baptist Church, 3163 Hollywood Road. For information on that group’s meetings, call 870-230-2975 or 870-2609277. ♦♦♦ With Late ‘til 8, local businesses stay open to 8:00 pm so that customers can shop and also win door prizes! this is a monthly event that happens every first Thursday of every month. ♦♦♦ Pediatrics Plus is excited to announce that our brand new facility is now open. Our new facility is located at 702 Hickory Street. The new facility offers includes a Developmental Preschool and Therapy Services that include: ABA, Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy. In addition, our brand new, state-of-the-art facilities include a House Next Door suite which offers a homey feel for children learning daily living activities like cooking, feeding therapy, making the bed, getting dressed, and more! Other features of the new facility include a new playground, gross motor gym, high stimulation and low stimulation gyms, and a library! Enroll Now to get a spot in our new location! ♦♦♦ Al-Anon meetings, designed to help family and friends affected by alcohol, are held three days a week in the Arkadelphia area: • Tues. at 7 p.m., Sturgis Building, corner of 9 and Caddo.

• 870-403-2019; Thurs. at 6:30 p.m., Park Hill Baptist Church.

• 870-403-2019; Fri. at noon, Clark County Library, 609 Caddo St., side door. 512-750-2292.

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Bobby Lee Skaggs Jr. 2/22/46 - 10/27/21

Doris Gennell Borden 1/27/49 - 10/23/21

James Ellis Hughes 1/1/27 - 10/17/21

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Obituaries Bobby Lee Skaggs, Jr., age 75, of Arkadelphia, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2021, at home surrounded by family. He was born February 22, 1946, to the late Bobby L. Skaggs, Sr. and Alice Jones Skaggs in Miami, OK. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Teresa M. Perix; grandson, Eric D. Skaggs; and brother-

in-law, Doyle Chambers.

After 30 years of honorable service, Bobby retired from the Air Force.

During his retirement he did upholstery.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Beatrice (Roderick) Skaggs; son, Bobby T. Skaggs (Emily) of Arkadelphia; sister, Bonita J. Chambers of Partridge, KS; two brothers, Henry A Skaggs

(Lynne) of Haysville, KS, Todd Skaggs (Mollie) of Painter, VA; and 7 grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM, November 3, 2021, at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1534 Shiloh Rd, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.

Visitation will be one hour prior to service.

Memorials may be made to Shiloh Baptist Church.

Doris Gennell Borden age 72, of Midway near Mountain Home formerly of Gurdon, passed away Saturday, October 23, 2021, she was born January 27, 1949 to the late Clyde Woodrow and Doris Jacobs Beatty.

Doris was a minister’s wife, supporting her husband in his ministry for over thirty-five years. She enjoyed gardening, crafts, and decorating cakes for special occasions.

She was preceded in

death by her parents, her husband, Henry Charles Borden; her siblings, Sarah Guess, Floy Foster, Woody Beatty, Danny Beatty and Jimmy Beatty, Survivors are her daughter and son-in-law, Melinda and Nathan Fox; her grandsons, Matthew Fox and wife, Magen, and Jonathan Fox all of Midway; and one sister, Judy McBay and husband, Karry of Donaldson.

Visitation was at 10:00 AM Thursday, October 28th at New Life Church

in Arkadelphia. Services followed at 11:00 AM with Martin Jones officiating.

Burial will follow at Rose Hedge Cemetery in Gurdon.

Pallbearers were Matthew Fox, Jonathan Fox, Roy Walls, Gil Guess, Daniel Ramey and Zake Ramey. Honorary pallbearers will be Karry McBay, Danny Borden, Alvin Borden, Ross Borden, Justin Hampton and Hunter Miller.

James Ellis Hughes, Sr., age 94, of Malvern, passed from this life on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at his home. He was born January 1, 1927, in Arkadelphia, the son of the late Joseph H. and Annie M. Brown Hughes.

James was a retired Industrial Electrician.

He was a World War II Army veteran. James was a devoted family man and was of the Baptist faith. He

enjoyed treasure hunting and working on electronics in his free time. James was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Michael D. Hughes and Craig S. Hughes, and one brother, Charles Hughes.

Survivors are his wife of seventy-two years, Betty Sue Hubbard Hughes of Malvern, one daughter, Linda Brown (Steve) of Benton, two sons, James E. "Jim"

Hughes, Jr., (Malinda) of Hot Springs and David A. Hughes of Alexander, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great great grandchild Private interment will be at Richland Cemetery.

Final arrangements are entrusted to The Welch Funeral Home of Arkadelphia. Visit www. welchfh.net to sign the guest book.

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7-4A Football Conference Standings Week 10

1. Robinson 8-1

2. Ashdown 7-2

3. Arkadelphia 6-3

4. Malvern 5-4

5. Fountain Lake 5-4

6. Nashville 3-6

7. Haskell Harmony Grove 2-6

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Badgers and Leopards set to battle in fifth edition of the Ouachita River Rumble Aaron Weatherford Contributing Reporter

The regular season finale of high school football couldn’t get any better than this. Two teams with one goal: Get that belt.

Since 2017, Arkadelphia has battled Malvern in what is called the “Ouachita River Rumble” or ORR. The winner, of course, gets bragging rights to the ever-so beautiful Ouachita River that runs adjacent to both towns. A golden belt is also awarded to the team that wins and will keep it until next year's battle.

Photo courtesy of Malvern Daily Record

The prized belt featured in the yearly Ouachita River Rumble.

The name and belt were created and sponsored by College of the Ouachitas, now known as ASU-Three Rivers, in Malvern. The first three editions of the ORR were not competitive in any way. The Leopards went through three losing seasons, including a winless 0-10 campaign in 2018. During the 17’, 18’, 19’ seasons, Arkadelphia Photo courtesy of Southwest Times Former Badger running back Zion Hatley enjoyed two state title winning runs, breaks away from a defender in the first and a quarterfinal Ouachita River Rumble in 2017. game. The Badgers pounded Malvern Arkadelphia and in those three years by Malvern are two programs a total score of 188-27. that are definitely no Last year saw a different stranger to each other. winner though.

The two, on record by Arkadelphia came Fearless Friday, have i n t o last year's game played one another every undefeated while Malvern year since 2001. Up until was riding a three game 2015, this game was very losing streak.

No one saw competitive. From 2015 to what was coming, as the 2019, Arkadelphia owned Leopards were able to the rivalry. When the pull off a massive 33-25 Ouachita River Rumble name and belt were added upset winning their first in 2017, it just added fuel “Ouachita River Rumble” to a small fire that soon belt, and also taking down Arkadelphia for the first exploded.

time since 2014.

The game this year is set up to be a great showdown. Malvern, fresh off their first victory over Nashville since 2013, comes into Arkadelphia tomorrow night to take on a Badger Squad that is on a four game winning streak.

A win for Arkadelphia

Arkadelphia Badgers 6-3 5-1 25-33 8-2 38-27 2020

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Former Badger QB Braedon Thomas runs from a tackler in last years ORR.

tomorrow night would give them the second seed in the Class 4A playoffs, as well as getting to put that golden belt around their waist. A loss could mean a possible three seed if Ashdown wins.

Either way, this year’s fifth edition of the

vs.

Current record Current conference 2020 game score 2020 record playoff record last playoff appearance

Ouachita River Rumble at All Care Field in Badger Stadium tomorrow night is going to be rocking.

Expect most of Clark County to be in attendance for this huge game. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

Malvern Leopards 5-4 4-2 33-25 6-6 30-27 2020

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Q&A with Hannah Fenocchi, Arkadelphia's youngest female firefighter Joel Phelps The Arkadelphian

At 20 years old, Hannah Fenocchi has made Arkadelphia history as the youngest female firefighter.

Fenocchi started her career in saving lives at 18 as a volunteer firefighter. With two years now under her turnout belt, she still gets a rush of adrenaline every time she responds to a call alongside her fellow firemen at the Arkadelphia Fire Department. The

Arkadelphian sat down with Fenocchi at AFD Station 1 on Caddo Street to find out what it’s like to be the only female in the department.

More about Hannah Fenocchi: Hobbies: hair and makeup Dinner with anyone you could choose: Zendaya Favorite food: Mac and cheese Family: parents, David and Amanda Fenocchi; and younger sister, Olivia Education: studying nursing at Henderson State

University How did you get your start as a firefighter?

It started out as a joke (laughs). During my freshman year at college, Lt. Bo Bishop got me into a PPE (personal protective equipment) class, and then the basics, like how to put turnouts on, what kind of equipment we work with.

I was doing it for giggles, basically, but they were like, ‘You should apply now.’ It was something to add to my nursing transcript. Finally I

realized I do need a job. I’ve absolutely loved it since.

Her father, David Fenocchi, is a longtime volunteer AFD fireman.

Hannah says her father was instrumental in her decision to become a firefighter: I would go to hose testing or hydrant testing during the summer, along with some other stuff. He wouldn’t usually take me on the interstate for wrecks because of how dangerous it is. But if there was a house fire, I’d be like ‘Dad, can I go?’ My

senior year of high school I just asked him to come wake me up because I just wanted to go watch.

What is the most unusual call you’ve ever responded to?

My first couple of weeks the department had its worst week in a very long time.

There were five fatalities that week. There was a controlled burn downtown, and after that it was crazy..just had calls all the time.

But, honestly, it didn’t affect me as bad as I thought

it would. I think what got me the most was if they had been two minutes or a minute later leaving the house, or left a minute sooner, it wouldn’t have happened. It’s kind of a humbling thing, because that’s how quickly something can happen. What if they would have just slowed down a little bit? It puts it into perspective how quickly things can change and how important it is to just wear Visit arkadelphian. com to read more.

Ouachita expands part-time campus police force Mandy Halbert and Felley Lawson OBU News Bureau

Ouachita Baptist University’s Office of Campus Safety & Emergency Management has expanded its parttime police force to include members of the Ouachita community committed to building positive relationships with students and serving in a manner consistent with the Christ-centered principles of the university.

The new officers are

graduates of Ouachita’s law enforcement training course, developed by Jeff Crow, director of Safety & Emergency Management at Ouachita, and certified by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training. They are Ouachita graduates Cori Gooseberry, Devin Price and Quantel Williams; current student Hayden Reedy, a senior communications & media/communications studies major from Plano, Texas; and Tim Wooten, whose wife, father and

brother are Ouachita alums. Gooseberry and Williams are also resident directors at Ouachita.

Retired police officer David Howerton completed the training course, as well. After moving with his family to Arkadelphia from Rockwall, Texas, Howerton wanted to find a way to serve his new community.

He took the training course as a step toward satisfying requirements for certification that would allow him to join the Ouachita campus

police force. Howerton’s son Chase is a junior kinesiology/exercise science major at Ouachita.

“We believe these Ouachita connections will facilitate greater acceptance and approachability by students,” Crow said, adding that with this first cohort of officers, “We were able to achieve a higher level of diversity that was lacking, and now we have a staff that is more representative of our entire university community.”

Crow has decades of law

enforcement experience, having previously served as director of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, as a trooper and sergeant with the Arkansas State Police and as a law enforcement management instructor with the University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute. He also is a former corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps and a retired sergeant major with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. Crow is certified as a professional law enforcement instructor and law enforcement

firearms instructor, and may expand Ouachita’s training program to be available to officers who serve off campus, as well.

A graduate of John Brown University in Siloam Springs, where he received a bachelor’s degree in organizational management, Crow earned a Master of Public Administration... from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.

He currently is teaching an undergraduate course, Crime & Deviance, on Visit arkadelphian. com to read more.