09.08.22

Tony TD

Accompanied by blocker Dakota James, HHS senior Anthony Carroll runs for a 41-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Participants at a cornhole tournament compete Saturday in an event to benefit Houston Education Foundation, which supports financial needs at the Houston School District. Fourteen, two-person teams were registered in the event at Piney River Brewing Co. at Bucyrus. Music and food also were available for those attending. (Submitted photo)

Dr. Tom Dunn, a member of the Houston Education Foundation board, operates a grill during an event Saturday at Piney River Brewing Co. to raise funds for the organization. There were 192 brats and 64 hotdogs grilled. (Submitted photo)

Tony runs

HHS senior Anthony Carroll runs for yardage during the first quarter of the Tigers’ win Friday at Fayette. For the second straight week, Carroll was one of three HHS ball carriers to rush for at leat 100 yards.

Wyatt runs

HHS junior quarterback Wyatt Hughes looks for space while running the ball in the second quarter. Hughes ran for a career-high 121 yards in the contest.

coach talk

HHS head coach Eric Sloan talks to his players at halftime.

4Q

HHS head coach Eric Sloan and Tigers players signal the beginning of the fourth quarter Friday night at Fayette.

Walmart associate Sheila Walker of Houston is recognized at a retirement reception last week. She joined the company more than 45 years ago. She is holding a picture of herself with Walmart founder Sam Walton, who opened his 166th store in Houston. Friends, family and co-workers honored her.. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Simmons Bank donates toward STARS Foundation production

Simmons Bank-Cabool recently presented the STARS Foundation a $500 donation to assist with expenses associated with their upcoming October Production: Disney’s The Lion King. Six performances will take place during the month at Melba Performing Arts Center in Houston. Founded in 2010, The STARS Foundation encompasses six counties and fosters individual growth by offering music, dance, theater, art and languages to its students. Simmons Bank Financial Center Manager Amanda Wilson, left, is shown presenting the donation to STARS Foundation Executive Director Rachel Peterson.

Asters are suggested for fall gardens.

From left: Shelly Rust, RN, BSN, medical surgical director; Lizi Dillon, RN; and Jeff Gettys, TCMH Healthcare Foundation director. (Submitted photo)

The families of fallen Tprs. Kelly L. Poynter and Donald K. “Kevin” Floyd were present at the unveiling of a monument Tuesday dedicated to them and Sgt. Dwayne Graham, Jr., all of whom died in the line of duty. The monument stands at Troop G headquarters in Willow Springs. From left: Poynter’s family members, mother Kathy Moore and widow Alison Reed, holding Poynter’s grandson Jase Poynter, son of Kaleb and Olivia Poynter; Floyd’s mother Darlena Young, son-in-law Tpr. Jacob Sellars, widow Cheryl Floyd, daughter Telena Sellars and stepfather Don Young. WEST PLAINS DAILY QUILL

Chrysanthemums in a flower bed.

Pansies are suitable in fall containers and flower beds.

Wendy Williams of Willow Springs won in the $1,000 cash shoot out provided by the Noirfalise Family Saturday, Aug. 27, at Wedgewood Country Club.