Update: Robbery Suspects Arrested

Cameron Bowden of McCurtain, OK, a suspect in approximately twenty burglaries, was a- rrested Thursday along with Jessica Conley.  Bowden and Conley, both 26, were spotted at Sunset Corner in Spiro yesterday around noon by Kendall Morgan, LeFlore County Under- sheriff and Tyler Ragan, Deputy.

Conley was putting gas in a gold Pontiac Grand AM, when she saw the patrol car pull in.  She, at that time, stopped pumping gas and got into the Grand AM with Bowden, who was driv- ing.  Morgan rammed the vehicle when he saw Bowden was not going to stop.  Ragan pro- ceeded to get out of the car, at which time he sprayed Bowden with pepper spray, causing him to stop the car.

Both suspects were placed into custody.  According to the LeFlore County Sheriff's Office, a loaded gun, along with methamphetamine, were discovered in the suspects' vehicle.  Bowden and Conley are in the LeFlore County Detention Center, awaiting a bond hearing today.  

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Students Injured In Waldron School Bus Accident

According to Arkansas State Police, a Waldron school bus was involved in an accident with another vehicle.  It happened around 3:40 p.m. Friday when the bus driver, Mark Dye, attempted to make a u-turn at the intersection of U. S. 71B & State Hwy 250 and was hit by a vehicle driven by Mollie Helton of Waldron.  Several students are recovering from injuries.

Superintendent Gary Wayman said, for now, the driver is not transporting any children.  However, Dye has not been suspended or fired.  He had been involved in prior accidents.

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Steel Horse Motorcycle Rally A Success

Dennis Snow, the director of the first-ever Steel Horse Motorcycle Rally, is calling the rally a success.  He said it exceeded their expectations.  According to Snow, the event which ran from Friday May 1 to Sunday May 3, was attended by an estimated 25,000 people and 10,000 motorcycles.

The only incident they had was that on Sunday, someone stole a banner that was hanging almost 10 feet above Garrison Ave.  Charge will not be filed if whoever took it, will bring it back Snow said.  They will get video footage from the bank camera and see who it was.  The cost of the banner was approximately $50.

One business owner said in a couple of days, they did around two weeks-worth of business.  Snow said he hopes the rally raised at least $50,000 which will be donated to four local chari- ties.  He is already planning ahead to next year's rally.

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UAFS Paralegal Studies Director Passes Away

Lynn Lisk, paralegal studies director at the University of Arkansas-Ft. Smith, died on Saturday May 2.  According to a news release, Lisk was an associate professor at the university and had served since 2004 as director of the college's paralegal studies program.  Before that, he was an attorney in the Little Rock area, practicing mostly criminal defense, tort and insurance law.

Former student Jennifer Dunn said "He's going to be missed by so many people even people that probably met him for five minutes.  I'm sure he inspired them in some way."  Lisk was 54 years-old and is survived by his wife and two sons.

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Van Buren Fire Dept. Buys New Hazmat Truck

A new $67,000 hazmat truck was purchased by the Van Buren Fire Department Monday.  Funds from a federal Homeland Security grant were used to buy the 2015 Dodge Ram 5500.  It will replace the department's old hazardous materials vehicle.  According to Jerry McAdoo, Fire Chief, the new truck is better designed to haul their hazmat trailer and will give them more storage space.

After being re-outfitted, the truck used previously will function as a brush truck.  It will be used as an off-road vehicle to fight smaller fires, going to places where larger firefighting equipment are not able to access.  The balance of the $142,000 grant funded the purchasing of boots, detection devices, suits, as well as other equipment related to hazardous materials.

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Cedarville Mayor Resigning

Monday night at a special city council meeting, Cedarville Mayor Glenanna O'Mara announced she will be resigning May 19.  According to a post on her Facebook, the reason for the resig- nation is her worsening health.  O'Mara also wrote that she requested a special election be held by the city council in order for a new mayor to be chosen by Cedarville residents.

The Facebook post also stated that Larry Merrill, Cedarville Police Chief, also submitted his resignation, effective May 6.  The Crawford County Sheriff''s Office will be responding to calls made from Cedarville until Merrill's position is filled.

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Jeep Hits Truck While Trying To Avoid Car

Monday afternoon, a truck belonging to Ray's Fort Smith Exterminator, collided with a Jeep Wrangler.  According to authorities, the accident took place on Towson Ave near Boston Street when the Jeep moved into the opposing land to avoid a white Ford Taurus, crashing into the truck.

Two men were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

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