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Lipham Steps Down After 23 Seasons Leading Waldron Cheer

February 25, 2026

WALDRON — For more than two decades, Crystal Lipham has been a constant on the sidelines of Waldron High School athletics — leading the Waldron Bulldog cheerleaders through...

Mac Davis (left) and Athletic Director Chris Lipham (right) were both recognized during the February 9 Waldron School Board meeting. Davis was honored for his service on the board and presented with a lifetime pass to district events, while Lipham was recognized for being named the 4A-4 Conference Athletic Director of the Year.

Waldron School Board Approves Calendar Shift, Facilities Plan;...

February 25, 2026

The Waldron School Board met February 9 at the Central Office Building, where members approved a revised 2026–27 academic calendar tied to state...

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Waldron Council Addresses Water Rates, Infrastructure Projects, and...

The Waldron City Council on February 5 approved two resolutions suspending water rate increases for Tyson and Sodie Davidson Park, unanimously passed a zoning change...

Pictured left to right: Shea Lewis – Cabinet Secretary, Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism - Bryan Huff, WAMF Treasurer - Kaity Gould, Discover Fort Smith - Pasha Watson, WAMF President - Dalaney Thomas, Arkansas Tourism Division Director

A Strong Showing for Western Arkansas at the State Level

The Tourism Organization of the Year award recognizes excellence over the course of the previous year among Convention & Visitors Bureaus,...

Scott County Health & Education Coalition Serves Community Through...

The Scott County Health & Education Coalition (SCHEC) continues its mission of supporting parents and children across the county — not only...

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Rosemary Jan (Richmond)

Rosemary Jan (Richmond)

Rosemary Jan (Richmond) James, 85, peacefully entered the presence of her Heavenly Father on Thursday, February 19, 2026.She was born on March 14,...

December 26, 1968 — February 25, 2026Paul Gambrill, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed from this life on...

Crystal Bieler-Haynes

Crystal Bieler-Haynes Obituary

February 25, 2026

Crystal Lee Bieler-Haynes, age 41, of Mansfield, Arkansas, passed away on Wednesday, February 11th, in Mansfield, Arkansas.Crystal was born on...

This year’s election secret: Social Security’s troubles

Here’s an issue not being discussed much in this year’s campaign: The winners of U.S. Senate races across the country likely will face a Social Security financial crisis...

FIXIN’ TO: THE BUSIEST THING I DID ALL DAY

I woke up the other morning with a full head of ambition and absolutely no intention of usin’ it. I was fixin’ to clean out the truck. Fixin’ to...

Arkansas’ part in America’s 250th birthday party

The United States is celebrating its America250 semi quincentennial, and Arkansas is doing its part to plan the party.The semi quincentennial (“simee-quin-centennial”)...

Lady Bulldogs Clamp Down in Mena, Bulldogs Fall in Overtime Thriller

February 25, 2026

MENA — A 4A-4 conference “throwback” night inside Jim Rackley Gymnasium delivered a full slate of drama Friday as the Waldron Lady Bulldogs and Bulldogs squared off against...

Waldron Seniors Honored in Final Game at WAC as Ozark Claims 4-4A...

February 25, 2026

WALDRON — Friday night inside the Waldron Activity Center had the feel of something bigger than a conference game. Before the opening tip, the Bulldogs honored six seniors...

Lady Bulldogs Celebrate Senior Night with 48-43 Conference Win Over...

February 25, 2026

WALDRON — Senior Night at the Waldron Activity Center brought the emotion, the energy, and the kind of finish that felt fitting for the final home game of the season.In a...

4. Mansfield sophomore Abby Smith sinks a driving layup in a 72-52 win against the Lincoln Wolves.

Lady Tigers Bounce Back After Regional Semifinals

Mansfield senior girls basketball team bounced back on Saturday afternoon after a bitter loss in Friday’s 3A-1 Regional Semifinals. The noon day...

1. Mansfield's Kaylee Ward power plays a shot over Lincoln in the opening round of the 3A-1 Regional Tournament.

Tigers Overtake Lincoln Advance to State Round

Mansfield needed one win in the 3A-1 Regional Basketball Tournament to qualify for this week’s 3A State Tournament in Osceola. That mission was...

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