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The I Saw It In ... Nashville NEWS May 12, 2011 USPS 371-540 • 75 cents • www.nashvillenews.org Thursday Issue 38 1 Section • 16 Pages • In Howard County, Arkansas since 1878 Two Little River County shooting suspects arraigned in Nashville Victim shot in the head ‘still critical’ Terrica Hendrix Tom Cooper. Editor Their bonds are set at $250,000 NASHVILLE – Two suspects each. accused of shooting a Little River Arnold, 25, asked the court to “ap- County man made their fi rst appear- point one [attorney] until I fi nd one ance in Howard County Circuit Court [attorney].” yesterday. Pond and Arnold were arrested Crystal Pond and Jonathon Arnold Monday in the shooting of Kevin separately appeared before Circuit Deshawn Baker, 28. Both defendants Judge Charles A. Yeargan for aggra- were surrounded by six offi cers from vated robbery. Howard and Little River Counties. Pond, 25, entered the courtroom “In the early hours of Monday fi rst. The judge advised both of their morning, the victim, went to a club in constitutional rights and ordered Oklahoma called the Hatchett Club,” them to appear in court next Tuesday Prosecutor Bryan L. Chesshir said in Little River County before Judge See TWO on Page 6 ABOVE: Circuit Judge Charles A. Yeargan reads Crystal Pond her constitutional rights. AT LEFT: Jonathon Arnold makes his way into Howard County Circuit Court Wednesday morning. Pond and Arnold made their first appearance yesterday on one count of aggravated robbery. Their bonds are set at $250,000. Photos by Charles Goodin IN THEIR OWN WORDS High speed School millage chase ends extension in arrest receives Sheriff Butch Morris On Tuesday at approximately overwhelming 9:19 p.m., Deputy Steven Wake- field was patrolling on Mission support Drive near Nashville when he met a white Ford Charles Goodin Managing Editor car driving NASHVILLE - Voters over- across the whelmingly approved a proposal to center line. extend the current school millage Depu- during a special school election ty Wake- Tuesday. field turned According to School Superinten- around on dent Doug Graham, 90.1 percent the vehicle James Applegate of voters who participated in the and attempt- election cast ballots in favor of the ed to stop the Authors of the survival guide...Back row: Kristin Elam, Ashanti Burris, Kayla Coulter, measure. vehicle. The driver of the vehicle Shemar Johnson, Kenshun Witherspoon, Robert Ware, Desmond Smith, Briara Sanders, “It’s just another occasion where would not stop for Deputy Wake- Keshawn Davis, LaGarrett O’Bryant, Tia Miller, Chynna Ware, Symone Walton, Destinee the city of Nashville showed sup- fi eld. A pursuit ensued on State Walton and Angie Barfield. port for the school system,” Gra- Highway 369 and then south on Front row: Adaya Pleasant, Kamryn Forbes, Chasitee Newton, Dasia Esters and See SCHOOL on Page 6 State Highway 27 towards Mineral Rheyshaunna Stewart. Springs. Not pictured: Chase Pearson. Photo by Cecil Harris Mineral Springs officers at- Local physician tempted to stop the vehicle but were MSSD students design middle school ‘survival guide’ unable to do so. Terrica Hendrix vival guide. useful information on absenc- elected district The vehicle continued south on Editor “We made the book and es, tardies, bathroom passes trustee of Arkansas State Highway 355 and continued MINERAL SPRINGS – took questions from the sixth and opinions on teachers. to drive in a reckless and dangerous Several students designed a graders,” Johnson said. “We The first rule states, “Be Medical Society manner with speeds nearing 100 survival guide to prepare fi fth studied and researched top- sure to follow all rules for your LITTLE ROCK - Nashville gen- miles per hour. When the vehicle and sixth graders for middle ics.” school and your classrooms. eral surgeon, John Hearnsberger, being pursued was near the Pope school. “It’s really going to help the Chase Pearson’s opinion of MD, will be working alongside Lane south of Tollette, the driver Three students, along with seventh graders next year,” teachers is listed on page 4 of physicians from across the state as began throwing objects out of the three teachers, presented the Symone Walton said. the guide. an Arkansas Medical Society dis- passenger’s side window. book and the details on the stu- Angie Barfield, Kayla Pearson said “Mrs. Barfi eld trict trustee to protect the interest The vehicle continued to fl ee to- dent project Monday evening Coulter and Kristin Elam is the teacher that does not of patients and improve the health ward Saratoga and into Hempstead at the MSSD board meeting. were the supervising teachers care about whether you like of Arkansans. Dr. Hearnsberger County heading toward Fulton. Shermar Johnson, Destinee for the guide. her or not. She is the nicest will be representing patients and Hempstead County Deputies and Walton and Symone Walton The 29-page, hard-cover teacher that she can be. She physicians in Howard-Pike county an Arkansas State Trooper were explained to the board why guide has classroom rules, does not mind telling you the and surrounding counties. See HIGH on Page 6 they decided to write a sur- school handbook rules and See GUIDE on Page 6 See LOCAL on Page 6 NASHVILLE NEWS • Thursday, May 12, 2011 • Page 3 early files From the pages of the 132-year-old Nashville News Compiled by Cecil Harris James Haugen, 46, beloved son, May 8 James Edward Haugen, 46, of Nashville, brothers, Jerry Haugen, Jr. of Nashville 55 Years Ago slow to Fort Smith. Force in World War II, Dr. went to be with his Lord Sunday, May 8, and Kenny Daniels of Phoenix, Ariz.; and May 29, 1956 The ride is being made Bryant attended south- 2011 at his home. He was born many other family members and in conjunction with the ern College of Optometry, Sept. 2, 1964 in Memphis, Tenn. friends. Nashville - Pat Cupp, Arkansas Oklahoma Rodeo Memphis, where he re- He was a faithful member of He was preceded in death by Maranatha Baptist Church in 18-year-old son of Mr. May 28 to June 2 at Fort ceived his Doctor of Op- his mother, Nancy Carolyn Hau- Nashville. James dearly loved gen, whom he will be buried next and Mrs. Burton Cupp of Smith. Governor Orval tometry degree. He was a his church and his Lord. He loved to in Arizona. Texarkana and formerly of Faubus took place in the member of Omega Delta, walking and meeting people. A memorial service will be Nashville, has been signed two day ride. professional fraternity. James loved to talk, especially held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, to a two-year recording The fi ve Nashville rid- Dr. Bryant is now en- about his church. He also loved at Marantha Baptist Church, with contract with Modern Re- ers were Louis Power, J.C. gaged in the practice of his computer. Bro. Bruce Short offi ciating. cords of Los Angeles, Cali- Dyer, Coy Ponder, H.J. Optometry in Nashville. He is survived and loved dearly by In lieu of fl owers, memorials may be his parents, Jerry and Jean Haugen of made to Marantha Baptist Church. fornia. Payne and Leonard Stew- Nashville; three sisters, Linda Dumdie of You may send an online sympathy mes- The young vocal artist’s art. They left Friday and 65 Years Ago Phoenix, Ariz., Michelle Bayes of Nash- sage at www.nashvillefh.com. fi rst waxing was released plan to return Tuesday. May 14, 1946 ville, and Teresa Haugen of Rogers; two this week on the RPM la- bel and features two of his 60 Years Ago TEXARKANA - NEW George McClarty Jean Whitmore James Johnson own compositions, “Baby May 11, 1951 BLOW BY MANIAC George Edwin McLar- Jean Lavern Whitmore, James Charles Johnson, Come Back” and “Do Me FEARED AT TEXARKA- ty, 76, died Saturday, May 74, of Nashville, died 59, of Hope, died Sunday, No Wrong.” NASHVILLE - The en- NA - RESIDENTS OF THE 7th, 2011. He was born Monday, May 9, 2011. May 8, 2011. He was born Pat’s style is unique in gagement of Miss Dorothy BORDER CITY WAIT Feb. 6, 1935 in Nashville. She was born Nov. 22, Jan. 30, 1952 in Ozan. that he is able to use two Elizabeth Givens to Dr. TENSELY AS OFFICERS He served in the Army 1936 in Nashville. He is survived by his Reserve. She is survived by three mother, Flossie Johnson singing voices ranging James Owen Bryant is DIG FOR CLUES - May He is survived by his sons, Ray Whitmore, Mi- of Hope; his wife, Shirley from deep baritone to high made known by her mother, 11 - Texarkana residents wife, Mary Louise McLar- chael and Tommie Pres- Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz; tenor. Mrs. R.L. Ragar of War- waited tensely tonight, ty; sons, Paul E. McLarty, ley; a daughter, Janis Pre- four daughters, Peggy and His fi rst record release ren. Dr. Bryant is the son fearing the next blow by the Richard M. McLarty and sley; fi ve sisters, Gertrude Kita of Phoenix, Sharade features the currently popu- of Mrs. Lilla V. Bryant of sadist killer who has slain Steven A. McLarty; two Adams, Wadie G. Spencer, of Texarkana, and Chris- lar “rock and roll” style. Nashville. five persons, wounded a brothers, Carroll McLarty Janet Coulter, Ivy Briggs, tene of Detroit, Mch.; a Cupp is accompanied by At present, Miss Givens sixth and brutally assaulted and Tommey McLarty; 10 and Patricia Farmer; three son, James Jr. of Texar- his own instrumental group is Home Demonstration two others in this city. grandchildren; and one brothers, Silas, Paul and kana; sisters, Rosie Da- one great-grandchild. Donald Whitmore; two vis, Verna, Carla, Sandra, aptly named “The Flying Agent of Howard County.