The Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (LPASD), in partnership with Living Well Foundation, announces the launch of a Street Outreach and Resource Navigation Program. The tremendous community service effort dedicated to building a healthier, safer, and stronger Jackson Parish is part of the JPASD CARE360 endeavor that began on June 9, 2026.

Community members experiencing housing insecurity face challenges that go far beyond having a place to sleep. Many also struggle to access hygiene items, healthcare, transportation, identification documents, mental health services, food assistance, veterans’ resources, employment opportunities, and other essential community supports.

Offering meaningful support and opportunities to everyone in Jackson Parish, the new addition to JPASD CARE360 joins the Autism & Awareness Program, Street Survival & Homelessness Program, Maternal and Infant Program, Senior Fall Prevention Program, and Youth Outreach Safe at Home & Safe Sitter Program that have already been implemented.

If you know of anyone who is in need fo this service please call JPASD at (318) 259-2877.

About Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District

Established by the Jackson Parish Police Jury on May 4, 1998, the Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District (JPASD), located at 115 Watts Street in Jonesboro, LA, is the primary 911 emergency medical and ambulance service provider for the residents and visitors of Jackson Parish, Louisiana. JPASD also operates an on-site education and training facility that offers certified courses, including Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and Advanced EMT (AEMT).

About Living Well Foundation

The Living Well Foundation is a nonprofit public charity established in 2006. Its goals are to enhance the quality of life and health of citizens in northeast Louisiana and to support collaborative and innovative networking within the region through projects that aim to improve the medical, dental, and behavioral health of the population, especially kids. Specific initiatives include dental hygiene clinics, suicide prevention/intervention, dementia and Alzheimer ‘s-related cognitive deficits, and school-based health centers with local school boards and medical providers, including federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and others.

Dolly Parton, who rose from humble beginnings to the greatest heights of American music and became one of the country’s most philanthropic, unifying, and beloved stars, died Tuesday in Nashville after a brief battle with cancer, according to a family statement. She was 80.

In a career that spanned over half a century, Parton captured the American experience, penning more than 3,000 songs. Those included “Coat of Many Colors,” a quiet ode to her mother, who stitched together garments in the family’s rural Tennessee home. She wrote and performed songs of love and heartbreak, like “Jolene” and “I Will Always Love You.” “9 to 5,” the title track from the movie of the same name, in which Parton also starred, became an anthem for American women and workers.

Parton went on to release 49 albums and win 11 Grammys, and became one of the most successful country crossover artists of all time, scoring regular hits on the pop charts, including “Islands in the Stream,” a duet with Kenny Rogers.

Later in life, she funneled her massive success into philanthropy, founding a library program, The Imagination Library, that has gifted more than 300 million books to children around the world, including making a big mark in Jackson Parish and surrounding areas.

Long before she was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame or celebrated globally as a cultural icon, Dolly Parton made an indelible mark on the brick streets and riverbanks of Natchitoches, LA. When filming began in the summer of 1988 for Steel Magnolias, the film adaptation of Natchitoches native Robert Harling’s beloved play, Parton brought larger-than-life warmth to the role of Truvy Jones. Behind the styling chair of Truvy’s beauty salon, Parton captured the sharp humor, resilient spirit, and deep community bonds that define small-town Louisiana life.

For local residents who watched the production take over the historic district, Parton was more than a visiting Hollywood star. Between takes at the historic home on Jefferson Street and scenes shot across town, her trademark hospitality and down-to-earth charm left a lasting imprint on the community that remains vibrant decades later.

Nearly half of the motor vehicle crash fatalities during the Labor Day holiday over the last five years were the result of someone drinking and driving, the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission announced.

To combat impaired driving, LHSC is sponsoring Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, a campaign through Labor Day to identify, stop and arrest drivers who are under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Law enforcement agencies around Louisiana will have extra patrols on the road that are dedicated to stopping impaired drivers and taking them off the road.

“We owe it to the families of the victims of impaired driving crashes to work harder to prevent more fatalities,” LHSC Executive Director Lisa Freeman said. 

During the Labor Day holiday over the five-year period of 2020–2024, there were 18 fatalities and 271 injuries in motor vehicle crashes that involved a driver who had been drinking, according to data from the Center for Analytics and Research in Transportation Safety at LSU.

Labor Day is the holiday that traditionally marks the end of the summer season, and it is usually one of the busiest traffic holidays of the year. During such high-traffic holidays, LHSC makes federal safety funds available to local law enforcement agencies to fund the extra patrols, Freeman said.

“The mission of law enforcement, in this campaign, is to protect the public, not to write tickets or arrest people,” Freeman said. “But taking impaired drivers off the street is a tactic that law enforcement uses to protect the public. Every arrest is potentially one less impaired driver who could seriously injure or kill innocent people.”

Freeman also reminded drivers that any substance – even legally prescribed drugs – that changes a person’s coordination, vision, reactions or judgment is considered an impairing substance.

“When you see that warning on the pill bottle about not operating heavy machinery, that means you shouldn’t be driving a vehicle,” Freeman said. “Having a prescription to an impairing substance does not make you immune from impaired driving laws.”

Louisiana law says anyone who operates a motor vehicle and has a blood-alcohol content of .08 or above is considered intoxicated. Freeman said the standard for safe driving is not to drink any alcohol.

“People often ask, ‘How many drinks can I safely consume before being legally drunk?’” she said. “The answer is always the same: zero. Once alcohol enters your system, you react slower, your vision is less sharp, and your judgment is compromised. Your best option is not to drink or find a sober driver.”

Jonesboro-Hodge High School will play Beekman Charter at 11:00 am on August 29th in the annual Bayou Jamb at Malone Stadium on the campus of the University of Louisiana – Monroe (ULM), the first of five scheduled for the second day of the state’s largest pre-season jamboree that features 16 teams in eight games over two days.

Purchase Tickets at JHHS! When purchased at the school prior to the contest, tickets to the game are only $12.00, compared to $15.00 at the gate on game day. Children 5 years and under get in for free. Another added advantage to getting your tickets at the school is that all proceeds from early ticket sales goes directly to JHHS.

It’s a Win-Win! Not only will you receive a discount on ticket prices, but you will also help provide financial support for the JHHS football team, as all proceeds from early ticket sales go directly to Jonesboro-Hodge High School.

Bayou Jamb Game Schedule

JHHS Booster Club and Team Give Appreciation To Those Who Assisted wth “Brown Bag” Fundraiser

The time for the 4th annual Friends of 4-H Banquet is almost here, with the always-entertaining fundraising event, where all proceeds stay in Jackson Parish to support the local youth, scheduled for August 29th at the Charles H. Garrett Community Center in Jonesboro, LA. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the meal beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by live and silent auctions, bucket raffles, games, and prizes.

Tickets must be purchased prior to the event. To purchase tickets, go to the Jackson Parish 4-H Office at 182 Industrial Drive during the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, or contact Kristi Bourgeois at (318) 259-5690, Amy Magee at (318) 235-0002, or Karie Potts at (318) 663-4242. The cost for general admission tickets is $60.00 per individual and $100.00 per couple. Table sponsorships are also available for $600.00, which includes 8 admission tickets and 150 bucket tickets.

CLOVER sponsors at different levels, based on their monetary commitment, are also being sought; their names and logos will be displayed and announced at the event. Clover Sponsorships available are:
Platinum: $1,000.00
Diamond: $500.00
Gold: $300.00
Silver: Up to $100.00

Quitman Junior High (QJH) will host their annual basketball tournament on Thursday and Friday (August 27-28), with the girls and boys teams from host Quitman, fellow Jackson Parish school Weston, and area schools Dodson, Choudrant, and Claiborne Christian of West Monroe scheduled to compete in both divisions.

The tournament begins with the QJH girls playing Dodson at 4:00 pm on Thursday, followed by the Weston girls taking on Claiborne Christian. At 6:00 pm, Choudrant plays Claiborne Christian in a boys contest, with the QJH boys playing Dodson in the nightcap.

Games of Tuesday, August 25

Quitman 33 Choudrant 22 (Girls): After spotting Choudrant a 9-7 lead early in the second quarter, Elliot Savage scored five of her team-high 13 points to help push Quitman to an 18-10 halftime lead, and the Lady Wolverines never looked back in securing their first win of the 2026 season. Lily Tolar chipped in with six points, and Brelaina Hall finished with five, while Aaliyah Mixon tallied three and Chloe Maxwell made a basket.

Weston 48 Calvin 4 (Girls): Kate Keiffer scored 10 of her game-high 17 points in the first quarter, which saw Weston score 20 points and hold Calvin scoreless. The victory extended the Lady Wolves season-opening winning streak to six straight. Hannah Aldy also had a good game, finishing with a season-best 12 points, and Saniyah Salsberry chipped in with 8 points. River Waggoner tallied three points, and Ashlyn Petre, Bailey McCurdy, Cadie Conn, and Carrington Bond all made two points each.

Calvin 48 Weston 26 (Boys): The home-standing Cougars raced out to an 18-4 lead in the pivotal first quarter to send Weston to a third loss in four games this season, all on the road. No individual stats were available.

Mark your calendar now to attend the annual “Crafty Cafe.” Always one of the most anticipated events of the year by Jackson Parish and surrounding area residents, where crafts, creations, and some of the best-tasting dishes and sweets are available for purchase. The event will take place from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm on September 12th at the Family Life Center of First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, located at 500 South Cooper Avenue. Sponsored by the Women’s Missionary Union (WMU), all proceeds go to helping pay for mission projects.

Create! Inspire! Shop! Support Missions!

Jonesboro-Hodge High School will play Ringgold High School on October 9th for the annual Homecoming contest and is now taking tailgate spot reservations and pre-sale wristband tickets. You can either scan the QR codes below or visit the JHHS Hudl Fan page to make your purchases.

By reserving your spot and purchasing your wristband tickets early, you will save on costs, as the price of a tailgate spot and wristbands will increase during homecoming week. Come and enjoy the best weekend of the 2026 football season.

As the day turned to night and the scorching heat that had been blistering the field of anglers competing in the Majestic Big Bass Fishing Tournament at Lake Claiborne this past weekend finally started to recede, that was when Quitman resident Shepherd Norris got hot!

After a long day of fishing and with time running out, sometime between 8:30 and 10:00 pm on the final day, the young angler, who represents Quitman High School on the Northeast Louisiana High School Anglers tour, landed a 5.30-pound bass, tremendously reversing his fortunes.

The fifth and final catch of the tournament, which also ended up being the third-biggest bass caught during the time period and the 8th-largest overall, earned Shepard, who recently competed in the Bass Federation Junior World Championship, a time period payout of $150.00 but, more importantly, propelled him to the Youth 13-17 Division championship and the $500.00 first prize that came with it.

The youth division victory marked the second time this summer that the son of Jacob and Gillian (Hough) Norred has come away from a Majestic Bass Tournament with a great payday. On June 6th, Norred took first place in the 13- 17-year-old division in the tournament that was held on Lake D’Arbonne in Farmerville.

Xavier Atkins, the former Jonesboro-Hodge High School two-time All-Stater and now a starting linebacker at Auburn University, is quickly becoming one of the most recognized defensive players in college football heading into the 2026 season!

After a MONSTER breakout year in his first season at Auburn in 2025, where he started 12 games and became one of the most disruptive linebackers in the SEC, compiling 84 tackles, 60 solo tackles, 17 tackles for a loss (#1 in the SEC), 9 sacks, and 1 interception to earn All-SEC honors, Atkins continues to pile up NCAA preseason recognition.

🏆 2026 PRESEASON HONORS
⭐ Walter Camp Player of the Year Preseason Watch List
⭐ Dick Butkus Award Preseason Watch List
⭐ Bronko Nagurski Trophy Watch List
⭐ AP First-Team Preseason All-American
⭐ Walter Camp First-Team Preseason All-American
⭐ Sporting News First-Team Preseason All-American
⭐ First-Team Preseason All-SEC

While first-year Auburn head coach Alex Golesh and Defensive Coordinator D.J. Durkin are pleased that Atkins, who is expected to be the centerpiece of the Auburn defense in 2026, has received the well-deserved national recognition, the best thing that they have witnessed to date is his mindset.

“Despite all the preseason awards and national recognition, he’s keeping his focus where it belongs, reminding everyone that awards aren’t won in the preseason,” said Golesh. “Now it’s about taking all that preseason hype and proving it when the lights come on!”

Auburn opens the 2026 season against Baylor in the Aflac Kickoff Game in Atlanta on September 5.

The Jackson Parish Recreation Department (JPRD) announces that registration is now open for the 2026-27 Youth Basketball League. Eligible Girls and boys ages 5-14 can sign up for $53.00 per player until September 20th, with a $20.00 late fee added after the registration deadline.

A change to this season’s schedule, which runs from December 3rd to January 30th, is that all games will be played at the Jonesboro-Hodge Junior High Gymnasium on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

COACHES NEEDED! If you are interested in coaching a team, contact the JPRD by emailing www.jprec.org, or to sign up a player(s) or coach a team, use the QR code shown below.

Strabo was a Greek geographer born in 64 BC in what is now Amasya, Turkey.  Strabo was from an affluent family which afforded him a good education.  When he was about 21 years old, Strabo continued his education in Rome where he studied grammar, writing, history, rhetoric, and philosophy.  At some point, Strabo began writing a geography based on his extensive travels throughout the known world.  He described the people, places, animals, and collected stories from the places he visited.  He published his first edition of Geographica in 7 BC which included the story of a hetaira called Doricha.  A hetaira was a highly educated female companion who often served a variety of roles including artist, entertainer, conversationalist, and some say, prostitute.  Strabo wrote that Doricha “was bathing, an eagle snatched one of her sandals from her maid and carried it to Memphis; and while the king was administering justice in the open air, the eagle, when it arrived above his head, flung the sandal into his lap; and the king, stirred both by the beautiful shape of the sandal and by the strangeness of the occurrence, sent men in all directions into the country in quest of the woman who wore the sandal; and when she was found in the city of Naucratis, she was brought up to Memphis, and became the wife of the king.”  In his story, Doricha became the queen of Egypt.  I must stress that there is no evidence that there ever was a queen of Egypt named Doricha.

Strabo’s tale has been told and retold through the centuries.  In 1634, Italian Giambattista Basile published a notable version called La Gatta Cenerentola in his book entitled Il Penatamerone.  Cenerentola derived from the Italian word “cenere” which meant ash or cinder because the clothes of servants at the time were usually soiled by ash or cinder because of their cleaning duties.  In his version, the first to be published in the Western world, Basile changed Doricha’s name to Zezolla.  In 1697, Frenchman Charles Perrault published an even more embellished version of the tale in his book which translates to Histoires ou contes du temps passé (Histories, or Tales of Past Time).  Perrault changed her name from Doricha to another name which was a reference to her clothes being dirty.  It is Perrault’s embellished version of Strabo’s 2,000-year-old tale that we all know because he added a magic pumpkin, a fairy godmother, and a glass slipper.  Perrault called her Cendrillon, but we all know Doricha as Cinderella.  

To have Public/Legal Notices, Business Services, Job Opportunities, Items for Sale, and Wanted-to-Buy items published, send an email to jpjjacksonla@gmail.com  or call 318-480-1206. Possible costs are dependent on the content.

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

NEWREZ, LLC, ET AL
#38199
STEVEN J. MORRIS, STEVE MORRIS, SUSAN MORRIS

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 2ND day of September, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

LOT 38 OF GLENDALE ADDITION TO THE TOWN OF JONESBORO, LOUISIANA, AS PER THE PLAT OF SAME ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE OFFICE OF THE JACKSON PARISH CLERK OF COURT TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON, APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING AND COMPONENT PARTS (PROPERTY).

Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all costs, sale to be made for cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisal.

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

July 22, 2026
August 26, 2026

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

GITSIT SOLUTIONS LLL
#38213
CLARENCE RAY JACKSON

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE, Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 16TH day of September 2026 between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

BEGINNING AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE NW 1/4 OF NE 1/4 OF SECTION 19, T15N, RANGE 3 WEST, AND RUN SOUTH 90 FEET, THENCE EAST 157-1/2 FEET, THENCE NORTH 90 FEET, THENCE WEST 157-1/2 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, TOGETHER WITH ALL OF THE IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, AS MORE FULLY SHOWN ON SURVEY OF JAMES WOOTEN DATED OCTOBER 12, 2007 (“PROPERTY”)

Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITHOUT benefit of appraisal.

Brent Barnett, Sheriff
Ex-Officio, Auctioneer

August 5, 2026
September 9, 2026

SHERIFF’S SALE

PARISH OF JACKSON
STATE OF LOUISIANA

VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND FINANCE, INC
#38157
MARLON M. JARRELL, JR., MARLON JARRELL, JR., MARLON JARRELL

By virtue of a Writ of Seizure and Sale issued out of the Honorable Second Judicial District Court, Parish of Jackson, State of Louisiana, and to me directed, I have seized and taken into my possession and will offer for sale for cash at JACKSON PARISH SHERIFF’S OFFICE,
Jonesboro, Louisiana, on Wednesday, the 23 day of September, 2026, between the hours governing judicial sales, the following property to wit:

2006 CMH LOCEL MOBILE HOME BEARING SEARING NUMBER CS2008343TNAB, IMMOBILIZED ONTO AND INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PROPERTY: LOT 2, 3, 4, & 5 OF BLOCK 1 OF EROS, LOUISIANA, AS SHOWN BY ORIGINAL PLAT AND SURVEY OF SAID TOWN OF EROS, NOW ON FILE AND OF RECORD IN THE RECORDER’S OFFICE OF JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA, TOGETHER WITH ALL IMPROVEMENTS THEREON AND APPURTENANCES THEREUNTO BELONGING, SITUATED IN EROS, JACKSON PARISH, LOUISIANA.

Seized as the property of the above-named defendant and will be sold to satisfy said Writ and all cost, sale to be made for cash WITH benefit of appraisal.

BRENT BARNETT, SHERIFF
EX-OFFICIO, AUCTIONEER

August 12, 2026
September 16, 2026

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is hiring for the following open position. Please submit all applications to: Jackson Parish Police Jury Administrative Building, 160 Industrial Drive, Jonesboro, LA 71251. Applications are being accepted until filled. To request a detailed job description, please contact our office at (318) 259-2361 or by email: nevans@jppj.org.

POSITION: Operator 1
DEPARTMENT: Jackson Parish Solid Waste Department

Description:

Under close supervision, the Solid Waste Department Operator I is a semi-skilled to skilled position consisting of equipment operation, manual labor, and maintenance repair of various pieces of light and heavy motorized equipment and trucks used in solid waste management, maintenance, inclement weather, and other generalized work. Incumbent may be used as a relief operator on equipment of a higher class if qualified and trained.

Minimum Qualifications:

• In good standing as an employee in current position
• Class B CDL Driver’s License required; progression towards Class A CDL a must

Basic Responsibilities:

• Primarily operates trackhoe/packer located at the Solid Waste Landfill.
• Directs compact trucks and the public to the proper dumping areas in the landfill.
• Packs and tarps the garbage in the trailers and prepares the trailers to be transported to the Union Parish Landfill.
• Keeps the wall area washed and clean.
• Cleans out drains and bins, when necessary.
• Monitors the water transport and hauls and empties, when necessary.
• Picks up general litter and debris around the landfill, keeping it clean and organized.
• Cross-trained on all Operator II positions; prepared and able to operate any and all equipment used at the landfill.
• Serves as a backup for the Specialty Equipment Operator (Compact Truck), if qualified, trained, and licensed and Operator I and II positions, if necessary (at the appropriate set-up rate).
• Physically present to perform the duties of the position.
• Performs walkaround safety checks at the beginning of every day noting any deficiencies found on equipment and report to Supervisor.
• Complete daily paperwork noting equipment and materials used each day and daily equipment forms.
• Must have good working knowledge of equipment and safety habits.
• Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and cleanup of the solid waste landfill and off-site bin sites in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.

Detailed Job Description available upon request.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Jackson Parish Ambulance Service District

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

PART TIME JOB OFFERING

PART TIME JOB OFFERING

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

BUSINESS SERVICES

Pardue Builders Supply
705 South Hudson Avenue
Jonesboro, LA
(318) 259 – 2529

ATTENTION HUNTERS! Pardue Builders Supply in Jonesboro is now offering Camo Paint in Olive, Green, Black, and Tan for $21.99 per gallon. Also available are Tactacam 3.0 Field Cameras at $119.00 each.

Betty Jean Crawley Hall
April 17, 1937 – August 24, 2026

Betty Jean Crawley Hall died peacefully on August 24, 2026. She entered Heaven held in the arms of her children and grandchildren and had been surrounded by dear friends for many days.

Born on April 17, 1937, Betty was one of eight children born to Henry Claude and Mary Bert Crawley. Betty had two sisters, Claudine Kennedy and Hazel Martin, and four brothers, Bobbie, Bert, Buddy, Alton, and Ben. Betty spent a lifetime caring for her siblings, especially in their later years, and was the last surviving child.

Betty leaves behind a family who owe the best parts of themselves to her compassion, kindness, and selflessness. She is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-six years, Emmett Hall, who never left her side. She is also survived by two children, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Betty had one son, Eric, and his wife, Bonita, and one daughter, Abby, and her husband, Rob Whitten. She had two granddaughters, Melissa Hall and her husband, Colby Hough, and Hannah Whitten and her husband, Joshua Robinson. She also had two grandsons, Ryan Hall and his wife, Adrea, and Leon Whitten and his wife, Rebecca. Betty had three great-granddaughters: Jaylee Hough, Lyla Hall, and Mattie Hough. She also had three great-grandsons: Maddox Hough, Reed Hall, and Oliver Robinson. Betty had a host of beloved nephews, nieces, and great nephews and nieces too.

And all of them, from the children to the great-grandchildren, cherished her.

Betty spent almost nine decades serving others. Even in her waning years, despite a long struggle with illness, she never stopped asking, “What can I do to help?” Born in Jonesboro, Louisiana, Betty lived there throughout her life, helping her community.

At First Baptist Church, Betty led the Women’s Missionary Union for more than fifty years and spread God’s love with countless acts of service. She had a particular passion for cooking and preparing meals for the elderly, sick, and sad. Betty was a saint. But forever humble and unassuming, she would never have used that word to describe herself.

A complete caregiver, “Mrs. Hall” spent her working days teaching and loving Jonesboro’s youth. She taught American History, Civics, and English at Jonesboro Hodge High School. When she wasn’t teaching in the classroom, she was teaching at her kitchen table. “Grandmother” edited paper after paper, corrected mistake after mistake, and taught her family how to learn. (Grandmother, if you see this in Heaven, we’re sorry for any mistakes. You always were the best of us.)

In her free time, “Mommie” found joy in cooking, gardening, reading, and building puzzles. She often baked a carrot cake for her son and made bread pudding for her daughter. Betty did what others couldn’t, because when her family tried to recreate that cake for a birthday, it turned into a carrot crumble. She also had a special touch for gardening. Her roses seemed more vibrant, and she even had periwinkle that grew from the cracks of her driveway. Much of her family gardens today because she showed them how to find peace in what grows from the earth. When her hands were not pruning a bush, her family remembers them holding a library book or piecing together a puzzle. But more than anything, her family remembers those small hands holding their own, guiding them through life, and giving them all of their strength.

Services for Betty Jean Crawley Hall will be held in the chapel of First Baptist Church, Jonesboro, on Friday, August 28. Visitation will take place from 9:30 am to 11:00 am. The funeral service will begin immediately following visitation at 11:00 am. A graveside service at Gayla Traina Cemetery will follow the funeral service. Serving as pallbearers will be Ryan Hall, Leon Whitten, Joshua Robinson, Colby Hough, Scott Martin, and Randy Layfield. Honorary pallbearers will be Maddox Hough, Reed Hall, and Oliver Robinson.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the WMU of First Baptist Church, Jonesboro.

Connie Lee Ashley
Nov 11, 1958 — Aug 21, 2026

Connie Lee Ashley passed away on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the age of 67. Connie was a devoted and caring woman whose life was marked by her love for family, friends, flowers, and her community. With a natural talent for working with flowers, she spent many years as a florist in both Winnfield and Jonesboro. She also faithfully served her community as a poll commissioner during elections in Jackson Parish.

For many years, Connie was actively involved with the Louisiana Forest Festival, serving as co-director of its beauty pageant and as a member of the festival board. Her love of pageantry extended far beyond the festival, as she traveled throughout Louisiana judging pageants and sharing her experience and enthusiasm with countless participants.

Connie was an avid Winnfield Senior High School football fan and rarely missed an opportunity to cheer on her team. She also loved talking on the telephone with her friends and relatives and treasured the close relationships she maintained throughout her life. Above all, Connie was deeply devoted to her family and held a special place in her heart for her nieces and nephews. She faced her illness with remarkable strength and determination, never complaining and continuing to show the fighting spirit that characterized her life.

She is survived by her brothers, Alvin Ashley, George Ashley (Jerry), Woody Ashley (Lynn), Pat Ashley (Brittany), and Chris Ashley, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Connie was preceded in death by her father, James B. Ashley; mother, Gladys (Franks) Ashley; sister-in-law, Susie Ashley; and great-niece, Claira Ashley.

Friends may visit with the family on Thursday, August 27, 2026, from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home Chapel in Jonesboro. Bro. Darren Fitzgerald will officiate the funeral service, which will begin at 11:00 AM in the chapel. Burial will follow in Sanders Chapel Cemetery near Calvin on LA Hwy 156 under the direction of Southern-Edmonds Funeral Home.

Serving as pallbearers will be Gary Ashley, Kevin Ashley, Payton Ashley, Bryce Ashley, Zach James, and Billy Logan.

To send flowers or plant a m

An incredible high-speed chase involving five separate law enforcement agencies that reached speeds of 120 miles per hour (MPH) and traversed three parishes was finally brought to an end in Hodge, LA, by Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputies on August 21st.

The details of the incident, as filed by the JPSO, are shown below.

(JPSO) – On August 21, 2026, at approximately 11:09 AM, the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office notified Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) Dispatch of an active high-speed pursuit involving a gray Honda CR-V traveling northbound on Hwy 167 toward Jackson Parish. Speeds in Winn Parish exceeded 105 MPH.

At approximately 11:12 AM, JPSO deputies joined the pursuit south of the Jonesboro city limits. The vehicle traveled through Jonesboro, turning onto Hudson Avenue, 7th Street, and Cooper Avenue before reentering onto Hwy 167 North. The pursuit continued into Lincoln Parish, with speeds exceeding 120 MPH.

At approximately 11:27 AM, JPSO deputies withdrew from the pursuit as Winn Parish deputies and Jonesboro Police Department officers continued following the vehicle.

At approximately 11:33 AM, JPSO Dispatch was notified that the vehicle had entered Hwy 146 and was traveling back toward Jackson Parish, with Lincoln Parish units now involved in the pursuit. JPSO deputies rejoined the pursuit on Hwy 146 near Hwy 155 at approximately 11:39 AM.

The pursuit continued toward Hwy 4 and into Chatham, where the fleeing vehicle collided with a Winn Parish patrol unit. The vehicle continued onto side streets before reentering Hwy 4 and traveling westbound.

The vehicle continued at a high rate of speed onto Nine Pine Road and then Louvera Lane. JPSO deputies deployed spike strips on Louvera Lane near Beech Springs Road; however, the vehicle narrowly avoided the spike strips and continued onto Beech Springs Road. The vehicle eventually turned onto Old Quitman Hwy. and then Hwy 167 South toward North Hodge, reaching speeds exceeding 120 MPH.

Near the intersection of Hwy 167 and Hwy 147, the driver suddenly slammed on the brakes, causing a pursuing JPSO deputy to collide with the rear of the vehicle. The fleeing vehicle then left the roadway and entered a grassy area near the Smurfit WestRock paper mill in Hodge, LA. A JPSO deputy maneuvered in front of the vehicle and made contact with it, bringing the pursuit to an end.

The driver, 55-year-old Heather Urena from Alexandria, LA, and sole occupant of the vehicle, was taken into custody by JPSO deputies. She was transported to Jackson Parish Hospital for treatment and was subsequently released.

She was booked into the Jackson Parish Jail on the following charges:

• Aggravated Flight from an Officer
• Aggravated Assault with a Motor Vehicle upon a Peace Officer
• Criminal Damage to Property

The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to thank the Winn Parish Sheriff’s Office, Lincoln Parish law enforcement agencies, the Jonesboro Police Department, the Hodge Police Department, and the North Hodge Police Department for their assistance and coordination throughout this incident.

This incident remains under investigation. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

(JPSO) – An investigation initiated by a CyberTip from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has resulted in the arrest of a registered sex offender on multiple charges involving child sexual abuse material (CSAM), sexual abuse of animals, and unlawful access to social networking websites.

On August 10, 2026, investigators with the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office assigned to the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force began investigating a CyberTip originating from NCMEC. During the investigation, authorities identified the suspect as Waylon John Breaux (9338 Hwy 34, Eros, La) and obtained an arrest warrant, along with a search warrant for Breaux’s residence.

The search warrant was executed that same day. Breaux was taken into custody and initially charged with three counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM). As the investigation continued, investigators uncovered additional suspected CSAM. The material included disturbing content involving the sexual abuse of children and animals.

On August 18, 2026, Breaux was charged with:

26 counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material
3 counts of Possession of Sexual Abuse of Animals
8 counts of Unlawful Access to Social Networking Website

The arrest is the result of a collaborative investigation involving the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office – Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

The Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office remains committed to working with AG Murrill and the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, along with other law enforcement partners, to identify individuals who exploit children, investigate internet crimes against children, and protect the most vulnerable members of our communities.

All persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

NOTE: This is the first in a series recognizing Joey Pender (JHHS), Steve Treadway (JHHS), Cynthia Loyd (JHHS), Lowell Mize (JHHS), and Shelby Green (QHS), who were selected to be inducted in the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame as the Class of 2026, along with Bill DeCou (Rundell Jr. High), who will receive the prestigious Meritorious Service Award. The induction banquet is scheduled for October 3rd in the Family Life Center at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. This week: Joey Pender

This is how you do it!

That is what the young assistant coach at Jonesboro-Hodge conveyed to his wards during the fall practice in 1984. He had seen enough and knew the only way he would get his message across was to give an example.

Lining up to get ready for the next snap, the defensive squad suddenly took a step back. What the….?
Bewildered, they all looked at each other, wide-eyed and disbelieving of what they were seeing. What is this guy doing?

The coach was not doing what every coach they had ever seen had done. He wasn’t stepping up to the line to talk to them. No! He had pushed aside the defensive tackle and, without a single pad or helmet on, dropped down into a three-point stance and instructed the offense to snap the ball. You could almost hear the offensive lineman across from him saying, “You have got to be kidding me.”

When the ball was put into play, the majority of the defense just stood there watching in amazement. The young coach, ripped virtually from head to toe with muscles, burst off the line, executed a picture-perfect “swim move,” and drew down on the quarterback, pulling up just before he was fixing to plant him into the turf.

This is how you do it!

“Let’s go again!” he shouted to the team. Now, not only was the defense staring at what was happening, but everybody on the practice field was intently watching. Never before had any of them seen a coach physically demonstrate a technique like that in live action, especially with his body completely unprotected from the hits that he was subjecting himself to.

Again, the ball was snapped. Determined not to let the coach get through so easily this time, the offensive lineman went on the attack, only to find himself grasping air as the coach performed a “swim” move and once again burst into the offensive backfield.

This is how you do it!

“Let’s go again!”, shouted the coach, who was demonstrating the techniques he had learned over the past four years as a two time All-Conference and All-Louisiana defensive lineman at Louisiana Tech. Again, the ball was snapped. As the players on the defensive side were now “whoofing” it up at the offensive line for being handled so easily by this man, who didn’t even have any pads or a helmet on, the offensive line was determined to keep the young coach at bay this time. Not a chance! Displaying his uncommon strength, the coach “bullrushed” his way through the line.

Once again, the coach stepped to the forefront, but this time he slowly began to demonstrate to the defensive line the technique for performing the moves he had executed. They were rapt at attention. Not only the beefy boys up front, but the whole team. All eyes and ears were keenly attentive. Through his “hands-on” exhibition, the coach had quickly gained their respect and admiration. Obviously, this man knew what he was talking about.

This is how you do it!

The next day, the team went to the weight room. The coach watched as the players began “pumping iron.” He wasn’t impressed! It seemed that there was no enthusiasm among the players. They just seemed to be going through the motions and weren’t pushing themselves like he wanted to see.

Calling out, he gathered the team around the bench and told a couple of players to start loading the weights up. MORE! He implored until the bar was sagging at the ends. Like on the practice field, the team members gaped wide-eyed. They had never seen anyone even attempt to press that much weight, much less a coach. He must be crazy, they were commenting to each other, and some were wondering if he was going to hurt himself.

The coach positioned himself on the bench, grabbed the bar, and, to his team’s disbelief, started “repping” the tremendous amount of weight with seemingly ease. Amazed by what they were seeing, the guys got excited and started cheering the coach on, who, after several impressive presses, put the bar back on the rack and stood up.

“To be the best, you have to work harder than everyone else,” he shouted to the players. After watching the demonstration, the message was eagerly received, loud and clear, and they started hitting the weights once again, only this time with a newfound enthusiasm.

This is how you do it!

The young assistant knew that the best way to teach his team was to set an example of what they could do with the right frame of mind. He knew that his team had several really talented players, and all they needed was a little extra motivation, as they had the potential to do great things.

Not only was the first-year coach a defensive assistant for the varsity team, but he was also the head coach of the Freshman team. Under his tutelage, the young group went undefeated that year, and once they got their opportunity as juniors and seniors, they started one of the best five-year periods in the history of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA), reaching the Class 2A semifinals in 1986 and then winning the Class 2A state title in 1987, the first championship at JHHS in 42 years.

The Tigers would win state the next two years as well (1988-89) and finish as the Class 2A runner-up in 1990. The last state title and the state runner-up came with the man who was their freshman coach, now at the helm of the varsity

In 1994, the coach left Jonesboro-Hodge with more total wins than any who had come before to take over as head coach at West Ouachita High School, where he turned a fledgling, unproductive Class 4A program into a playoff contender. His “classification climb” continued in 1996, when he became head coach at Class 5A Ruston High School for two years, leading to an eight-year run at Winnfield High School, where he also became the school’s all-time winningest coach. After basically circling Jackson Parish, where he had continued to live, the coach “closed the loop” by returning to Jonesboro-Hodge for four years, then moving back to West Ouachita for six more, before retiring in 2017 after a 33-year career, including 27 as a head coach, winning 165 games in total, 8 district titles, one state championship, and one state runner-up finish.

This is how you do it!

As a head coach, he also groomed many who followed his lead to have tremendously successful careers as head football coaches in their own right, including three former players who were part of the “glory days” at JHHS: Shannon Brown (Cedar Creek / JHHS), Jay Watson (Winnfield), and current JHHS head football coach Terrance Blankenship. Also in the “coaching tree” is Jerrod Baugh, head coach of Ruston High School, now one of the state’s best football programs, and Benji Lewis, who in 2025 led Ouachita High School to the Division I state championship.

The day after the legendary coach retired, he got a call from the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA). Having earned the respect of the state’s athletic governing body for his accomplishments as a coach and for doing it the “right way,” the now “former” coach was asked to serve as Compliance Officer and Investigator, a position he still holds today.

So how do you honor a person who, for over four decades, has perfectly demonstrated the right way to not only build a winner on the football field, educate young men on how to become productive adults, show future coaches how to lead a team and also instruct former peers and colleagues on how to correctly run an athletic program as well as how to be a great husband and father?

The selection committee of the Sports Hall of Fame did it in a perfect way. By a unanimous decision, they chose to immortalize him by giving him his rightful and deserved place alongside the greatest sports figures in Jackson Parish’s history.

This is how you do it!

JACKSON PARISH, La. – The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development advises motorists that beginning on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at approximately 9:00 a.m., a portion of LA 810 between LA 34 and LA 505 in Jackson Parish will be closed.

This road closure is scheduled to remain in place until approximately 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30th, and is necessary to allow DOTD crews to replace a cross-drain pipe located under the roadway. This important work ensures adequate and proper drainage through the area.

This pipe is located approx. 3.2 miles west of the intersection with LA 34 and 5.1 miles east of the intersection with LA 505. GPS Coordinates: 32.216957,-92.534387 (see included map)

Restrictions/Permits: Total road closure at the specified location. All vehicles will need to utilize an alternate route.

Alternate Route: Appropriate detour signage will be in place.

This work will be performed WEATHER PERMITTING.

Safety reminder:

DOTD appreciates your patience and reminds you to please drive with caution through the construction site and be on the lookout for work crews and their equipment. Remember to leave plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you.

Area residents should exercise caution when driving, walking, or biking near an active construction zone.

Additional information:

Call 511, visit www.511la.org, or download the Louisiana 511 mobile app for additional travel information. Out-of-state travelers may call 1-888-ROAD-511 (1-888-762-3511). Motorists may also monitor the LA DOTD website at www.dotd.la.gov, by selecting MyDOTD, or by visiting the DOTD Facebook and X (Twitter) pages.

Jonesboro-Hodge High School took to the field for the first time this past Friday against an opponent, as the varsity, junior varsity, and 7th/8th-grade football teams welcomed Delhi High School for a pre-season scrimmage at Caldwell-Peacock Stadium on the JHHS campus.

The contests were competed in different styles, with the varsity playing two 12-minute running-clock quarters, the junior varsity playing two 8-minute running-clock quarters, and the 7th/8th grade teams running 8 plays on offense and 8 plays on defense

With both varsity teams playing it “close to the vest” prior to the season-opening jamborees slated for this coming weekend, neither team managed to score, while the J-H junior varsity gave up a sole touchdown and there was no score in the 7th/8th grade session.

The effort from the Tigers pleased the JHHS coaching staff, as evidenced by a statement from JHHS head football coach Terrance Blankenship.

“I am pleased with what took place,” said Blankenship, now entering his school-record 14th season. “As always, there were several things that we saw that we need to work on, but overall the effort given by the guys was good, and I thought our guys showed potential for a good season.”

Next Week!

JHHS will open the season by playing Beekman Charter at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 29th at Malone Stadium on the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) campus as part of the annual Bayou Jamb. Tiger fans planning on attending are encouraged to purchase their tickets at Jonesboro-Hodge High School prior to the contest.

“We are asking our fans to purchase tickets to the Bayou Jamb at the school, as all proceeds from ticket sales made at the school go directly to our football program,” said Blankenship. “It is also an advantage for our fans to buy their tickets prior to the game, as they will be discounted from the price they will have to pay at the gate.”

Lately, the temperatures have kept many people indoors, soaking up the cool air, but once the race cars hit the clay oval at Super Bee, race fans tend to forget how hot the air actually is. Saturday, August 15th was a 100-degree day, with temps dropping to the mid-to-low 80s around 10 pm. That did not stop the racers or the race fans from enjoying an awesome night of side-by-side racing action.

The USRA Limited Modifieds class was first on the track, with Mickey Steele (Ball, LA) taking the win in the Heat race as well as the Feature event. Ronny Freeland and Chris Freeland (both of Bastrop, LA) finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively, while Kyle Stassen (Jonesboro) came in 4th and Kyler Henderson (Quitman) rounded out the Top 5.

The ASCS Gulfsouth Hurricane Region Series brought 13 amazingly fast Sprint racers to Chatham for a night of edge-of-your-seat excitement. Heat race winners in the Sprints were: Cody Gardner and Caleb Ingle. During the 25-lap Feature event, it was Gardner leading the way to the checkered flag and taking the trophy home to Benton, Arkansas. Hayden Branch (Olive Grove, MS) finished 2nd, followed by Lee Moore (Moundville, Ala) in 3rd, Caleb Ingle (Little Rock, AR) in 4th, and Josh McCord (Bossier City, LA) in 5th. McCord moved up 7 positions from a 12th-place starting spot for the night.

CRUSA Crate Late Models were next on the track for the night. Heat race winners were Rob Litton and Seth Traweek. Litton was also the #1 Qualifier for the night with a 15.222-second lap time during the qualifying session. The 20-lap Feature race ended with Rob Litton (Alexandria, LA) in 1st place, Darin Patrick (West Monroe) in 2nd, Seth Traweek (West Monroe) in 3rd, Bubba Mullins (West Monroe) in 4th, and Robbie Stuart (DeRidder, LA) rounding out the Top 5.

The ProMod class held an 11-car field Saturday night, with Taylor Free and Wayne Patton taking Heat wins. The Feature event saw Taylor Free (Glenmora) 1st to the checkers, Wayne Patton (Ruston) in 2nd, Adam Tarver (Ball) in 3rd, Willie Neal (Winnfield) in 4th, and Michael Rawls (Winnsboro) in 5th.

The Sportster class was next in the running order and saw Kobe Kulp and Brandon Malone capturing Heat race wins. In the 20-lap Feature event, Kobe Kulp (Eros) took 1st place, followed by Robby Jones (Bastrop) in 2nd, Cody Womack (Jonesboro) in 3rd, Remington Budd (Haughton) in 4th, and the 5th-place car was Shane Walker and Squeak (Choudrant). Walker started in the 13th seat in the Starting order and advanced 8 positions through the field, giving him and Squeak “Hard Charger” bragging rights!

The final class for the night brought the 17-car field of USRA Factory Stocks to the track. 1st place finishers in the two Heat races were Rodney Howell and Nathan Wiley. Though both showed great potential to capture the Feature win, neither finished the 20-lap Feature. The Top 5 Feature finishers were: Matthew Driskill (Ruston) taking the win, Shane Walker (Choudrant) in 2nd place, Cecil Ross (West Monroe) in 3rd, Austin Trichell (Bastrop) in 4th, and Richard Roberts (Rocky Branch) taking the 5th place position.

The next race at Super Bee Speedway is scheduled for Saturday, September 5th, and will present all of the regular classes plus a “Mechanics Race,” where the ones behind the scenes that help keep these cars running and race-ready each week will have an opportunity to strap into the driver’s seat and show off their driving abilities. Are the Mechanics better drivers than the normal racers??? You’ve got to be there to find out for yourself!!

The time for the 4th annual Friends of 4-H Banquet is almost here, with the always-entertaining fundraising event, where all proceeds stay in Jackson Parish to support the local youth, scheduled for August 29th at the Charles H. Garrett Community Center in Jonesboro, LA. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the meal beginning at 6:00 p.m., followed by live and silent auctions, bucket raffles, games, and prizes.

Tickets must be purchased prior to the event. To purchase tickets, go to the Jackson Parish 4-H Office at 182 Industrial Drive during the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday, or contact Kristi Bourgeois at (318) 259-5690, Amy Magee at (318) 235-0002, or Karie Potts at (318) 663-4242. The cost for general admission tickets is $60.00 per individual and $100.00 per couple. Table sponsorships are also available for $600.00, which includes 8 admission tickets and 150 bucket tickets.

CLOVER sponsors at different levels, based on their monetary commitment, are also being sought; their names and logos will be displayed and announced at the event. Clover Sponsorships available are:
Platinum: $1,000.00
Diamond: $500.00
Gold: $300.00
Silver: Up to $100.00

The Weston girls and Quitman boys won the Dodson Tournament, played on August 20-21, staking early claims as the best junior high basketball teams in the area. With the victories, the Lady Wolves improved to 5-0 on the year, while the Quitman boys remained undefeated at 3-0. The QJH girls and WJH boys also competed, but were eliminated in their first game.

Dodson Junior High Tournament Recap

Weston 34, Saline 13 (Girls First Round): Kate Keiffer set a new season high with 20 points to lead the Lady Wolves to the first-round victory. Hannah Aldy chipped in with 6 points, Saniyah Salsberry scored four, and both Brooklyn Keiffer and Raylie Hall added a basket.

Saline 37 Weston 25 (Boys First Round): For the second time in less than a week, Saline topped Weston, dropping the Wolves to 1-2 on the year. Mason Greer led WJH in scoring with 7 points, followed by Ashton Paggett with 6 and Eli Jones with 5. Grant Griffin finished with four points, Waylon Fair made a basket, and Remi Davis sank a free throw for WJH.

Weston 47, Quitman 17 (Girls Second Round): A 22-0 run to open the game decided the outcome early as thirteen players tallied points for Weston in the one-sided All-Jackson Parish affair that propelled the Lady Wolves into the championship game. Kate Keiffer led the way with 12 points, with Saniyah Salsberry and Raylie Hall adding six points apiece. Bailey McCurday chipped in with five points, and Carrington Bond scored four. Brookly Keiffer, Hannah Aldy, Miriam Shuler, Kylee Allen, Cadie Conn, and Myla-Ruth Jones all tallied two points each, and Isabel Morris and River Waggoner sank a free throw for WJH. Elliot Savage paced Quitman with 8 points; Brelaina Hall scored five, and both Jaicee Hall and Lily Tolar made a basket for QJH.

Quitman 58 Saline 18 (Boys Second Round): The Wolverines burst out to a 12-2 lead and never looked back to advance to the championship game. Aiden Reed led QJH with 14 points, with Jaxen Culpepper chipping in with 12 and Jamikal Hall adding 10 as Quitman placed three players in double-figure scoring in the new season’s best offensive effort. Clay Burton scored six, Khyree Boston finished with five, Koplen Taylor added four, and Bentley Ponder tallied three points. Two points each by Jase Reed and Kutter Blalock rounded out the scoring for the Wolverines.

Weston 37, Castor 12 (Girls Championship Game): Once again, the WJH defense held their opponent scoreless in the first quarter, leading the way to the championship game victory. Offensively, the Lady Wolves had a balanced attack, with Kate Keiffer scoring 10 points, Saniyah Salsberry adding nine, and Hannah Aldy checking in with a season-best eight. Shelby Johns finished with four, and Brooklyn Keiffer, Ashlyn Petre, and Miriam Shuler all chipped in with a basket each.

Quitman 56, Calvin 23 (Boys Championship Game): A 19-7 first-quarter lead exploded into a 33-9 advantage at the break, propelling the Wolverines to the easy victory in the championship game. Adien Reed led a balanced scoring attack with 10 points. Kyree Boston netted nine and Jase Reed finished with five points. Koplen Taylor, Luke Davis, Kutter Blalock, Bentley Ponder, Jamikal Hall and Jaxen Culpepper all chipped in with four points apiece, and Clay Burton added a basket.