The Waldron News

10/04/2025

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09/30/2025

✨ This Week in The Waldron News ✨

🏈 Local Pride – Waldron’s own Shane McConnell* will be inducted into the UCA Hall of Fame this Saturday, Oct. 4!

🎶 Senior Center Fundraiser – Sat. Oct 4, 6:30–9 PM, 1508 Clyde Hawkins Dr. Enjoy live country, gospel & bluegrass with Roger & Russell Sparks & Friends. Refreshments served, donations appreciated 💙

🌳 Forester Park Reunion – Sun. Oct 5, 9–10 AM at County Park. Bring a lawn chair & potluck dish for a day of memories, food, and laughter.

⛳ Sports Spotlight – Congrats to WHS golfers Evan Owens & Harlow Dickens for qualifying for State + Mansfield Tigers’ huge 52–6 win over Hackett!

🌟 Wall of Fame Spotlight – Jessica (Otto) Farless, former heptathlon champion, now shines as a trauma nurse, proving hometown roots run strong.

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09/29/2025

City of Waldron City Council Meeting – October 2, 2025
The upcoming meeting will take place at 5:30 p.m. at Waldron City Hall.

📌 Agenda highlights include:
▪️City department reports
▪️Property assessment ordinance
▪️Water rate suspension resolution for the Tyson facility
▪️Continued discussion on a potential new truck route to reduce traffic on 2nd Street

Full details in the agenda below.

09/25/2025

📰 Did you catch this week’s Waldron News?

Here are just a few of the stories inside the Sept. 24 edition:
🍂 Fall Collective on Main Street – Vendors, food, and neighbors filled downtown with small-town charm.
🐐 Scott County Fair Wrap-Up – Recognizing our youth exhibitors and community supporters.
🏆 Coach John Mackey – Mansfield’s legendary coach earns another Hall of Fame honor.
🏐 Sports – Lady Tigers Volleyball score a hard-fought conference win.
📖 Faith & Inspiration – Sandra Bagley’s column on the parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son.
⚖️ New Arkansas Laws – From changes to open meetings to new family benefits for fallen officers, see what’s coming out of the 2025 session.

👉 Don’t miss it — grab your copy and stay connected to your community!
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09/16/2025

🌟🐂 Scott County Pride on Full Display 🐂🌟

This year’s Scott County Fair will be remembered for more than ribbons and trophies — it was about community, perseverance, and heart. A record-breaking $85,000 Premium Sale set the tone, showing just how much Scott County believes in its kids.

Among the many highlights was Ashlynn Free’s signing with the UARM Livestock Judging Team. From homeschool roots to the show ring, her journey is proof that faith, family, and hard work can carry dreams forward.

This week’s Waldron News brings it all together:
✨ Champions crowned and scholarships awarded at the fair
✨ Ashlynn’s story of calling and courage
✨ Waldron School Board’s focus on student success and new opportunities
✨ Bulldogs and Tigers fighting with grit and pride on the field and court

📸 Nearly 900 photos were captured at the fair, and a full gallery is on the way. Bear with us as we upload — there’s a good chance you’ll spot a familiar face.

Scott County continues to prove what makes it strong: people who show up for each other, celebrate each other, and invest in the future. 💙

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09/09/2025

📣📰 This Week in The Waldron News 📰📣
Read it online today — in stores tomorrow!

From Friday night lights to City Hall insights, this week’s issue is stacked with local stories you don’t want to miss:

🏈 Tiger Takeover – Mansfield dominates Waldron 46-6 and outlasts Bismarck in an OT classic.
🏐 Volleyball Vibes – Lady Tigers edge Lavaca in a battle of grit and guts.
🔥 Council Update – Trash ordinance fails, but firefighter retirement plan gets a green light.
🐾 Business Spotlight – Southside Vet Clinic continues its 30+ year legacy of care.
🇺🇸 Wall of Fame – Clara Ellingburg’s journey from track star to decorated Navy vet.
📚 Opinion & Features – Columns, Civil War letters, and reflections on democracy.
🙏 Faith & Fellowship – “The Lost Sheep” and finding your way home.
🍽️ Tasty Reads – Garlic Butter Tenderloin Tips recipe you’ll want to try tonight.

💥 PLUS! ONLINE BONUS CONTENT 💥
📸 Scenes from the Sidelines – Bulldogs vs Tigers matchup photo gallery (9/5/25)

💻 Check it all out now at: www.waldronarnews.com
📍 Printed editions hit stores tomorrow — don’t miss it!

08/28/2025

08/27/2025

🎉📰 The wait is finally over — this is the edition everyone’s been waiting on!

The August 27th The Waldron News is officially out, and it’s packed cover-to-cover with the heartbeat of Scott County:

✨ Fair Week is almost here — check out the full schedule and all the excitement building for our youth exhibitors.
✨ Chamber Chatter — meet new board members, catch up on community updates, and see what’s ahead.
✨ Back to School — WHS kicks off the year with fresh energy, Disney-themed fun, and strong starts for staff and students.
✨ Fall Sports Preview — football, volleyball, cheer, golf, cross country, and even FFA take the spotlight with team goals, athlete highlights, and full schedules.

📖 Grab your copy today and don’t miss a moment of the action — from the fairgrounds to the classrooms to the sidelines, it’s all right here in your hometown paper.

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🐾 GO BULLDOGS & TIGERS!

08/26/2025

The first volleyball battle of Scott County goes to Mansfield.

Good job tonight Lady Bulldogs you put up a good fight!!!

08/20/2025

A huge honor for our religion columnist

Hats off to Sandra Bagley, Cigna Healthcare Senior Agile Coach, on being recognized as the 2025 Outstanding Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Alumni Honoree! 🌟 Your dedication and hard work exemplify the true spirit of Arkansas community college alumni.

Bagley began her college journey at PCCUA at age 48, earning her associate degree in two years while working full-time at AT&T. She went on to complete her bachelor’s and MBA while continuing her career. After 37 years at AT&T, she joined Express Scripts. A dedicated community leader, she serves as President of the Helena-West Helena School Board, the local Kiwanis Club, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She’s also an ordained minister and an award-winning religion columnist. Bagley credits PCCUA for laying the foundation for her academic and professional success. Her story exemplifies lifelong learning and service.

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

08/20/2025

🌟 Hot off the press: Waldron's August 20 issue is packed! 📰
• Free Reins 4H kids shine at the Outlaw J Junior Rodeo 🐎
• Robin Lowe honored on the Mansfield Tiger Wall of Fame 🏀
• Water woes delay Franklin County prison site 💧
• Waldron schools report higher enrollment & facility repair🎓

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