Lion Invitational

2026 Lion Invitational Boys 123 Pound Name School Squat Bench Dead Bernal, Cole Stroud 114.0 215 160 Hudson Bennitt Chandler 123.0 225 125 157 pounds Name School Squat Bench Dead Enochs, Gunnar Meeker 154.5 385 195 168 pounds Name School Squat Bench Dead Garrett Anderson McLoud 160.

Fire Dept. named Citizen of the Year

Carney couple charged with child neglect

A Carney couple was charged with two counts of child neglect. The man was also charged with one count of child sexual abuse and oen count possession of a firearm after a former felony conviction.In court documents filed on Feb.

Lincoln County students make U of A lists for Fall semester

Two students from Lincoln County have made the Chancellor’s List and Dean’s List at the University ofArkansas in Fayetteville, Ark., for the Fall 2025 semester.Austin Anderson of Prague was named to the Chancellor’s List.

Stroud board approves PTO

The Stroud School Board approved the sanction of the Parkview Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at its regular meeting on Feb. 9.

NRC bond issue passes, Meeker bond fails

North Rock Creek Public School District’s bond issue to build a new elementary and middle school barely passed on Feb. 10, while the one for Meeker Public Schools to build a new football field and track failed.NRC saw the proposition pass with 61.11 percent for and 38.89 percent against.

Davenport Homecoming Queen

Davenport Homecoming Queen Halle Elmore stands in between her escorts at the basketball homecoming event on Feb. 7 at the school’s game against Oilton. It was a double event, with senior night also taking place.