Local students among 100 chosen for Boozman’s Congressional Youth Cabinet

LITTLE ROCK — U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) launched the seventh year of his Congressional Youth Cabinet on Friday at the Statehouse Museum in Little Rock.. The meeting brought together 100 high school juniors who were selected from public, private, charter and homeschool students across the state for their involvement and leadership in their communities.

“I am pleased to welcome these young leaders who are interested in getting involved and making a difference in their schools and communities,” Boozman said.

“It’s great to see the enthusiasm for the program and the passion students have for learning about public service and crafting policies to shape the future of Arkansas and our country.”

The Congressional Youth Cabinet is a non-partisan program that gives students insight and experience in the legislative process. The students will attend meetings throughout the year and work in teams to research national issues they select and propose policy solutions. In April, the students will present their recommendations to the senator.

The following students were selected to participate in the Congressional Youth Cabinet for the 2023-2024 school year.

Angela Abbott – Austin.

Anna Caroline Wehrum – Marion.

Avery Hill – Cabot.

Brayden A. Derrick – Tyronza.

Brooke Wattingney – Monette.

Cache Tucker – Cabot.

Cali Davis – Tyronza.

Carli Chester – Pocahontas.

Charleigh Patterson – Des Arc.

Chasity Lotfield – Marion.

Conrad Punzalan – Jacksonville. Ebony Jade Robertson – Cabot.

Elizabeth Esteban – Cabot.

Gabriel Taylor – West Memphis. Giovanni Echavarria – Leachville.

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Gloria Edings – Joiner.

Hayden Mittlestat – Cabot.

Isaac Henry – Jonesboro.

Jackson Haught – Blytheville.

John Bray – Harrison.

Kaitlyn Spencer – Cabot.

Kaydence Tanner – Austin.

Lauren Duke – Cabot.

Madison Porter – West Memphis.

Madison Rivera – Cabot.

Mariska Haddock – Cabot.

Mary Rose Youngblood – Cabot.

Matthew Littell – Cabot.

Payton Flynn – Cabot.

Riley Parker – Monette.

Taniyah Bailey – Marion.

Vincent Rodriguez – Lonoke.

Whitley Jadynn Hawkins – Monette.

Addison Glaze – Benton.

Alicia Guisbiers – Benton.

Caitlin Cooper – Romance.

Christian McGill – Mayflower.

David Ortiz – Maumelle.

Elli Eaton – North Little Rock.

Emily Mays – Hot Springs.

Evelyn Marie – Ellis – Little Rock. Gabrielle Poole – Sherwood.

Jenna Page – Redfield.

John Mackey Weber – Benton.

Kartik Joshi – Little Rock.

Landon Queen – Little Rock.

Max Bergeron – Hensley.

Ryan Belote – Little Rock.

Sydney Bergeron – Hensley.

3rd Congressional District Alexander Byars – Barling.

Caden Andrew McDonald – Lavaca.

Cadence Wewers – Bentonville.

Clancey Wood – Rogers.

Dean Deckinger – Springdale.

Drew Newton – Rogers.

Isaac Pohlmeier – Fayetteville.

James Tanski – Springdale.

Josephine Patitz – Fayetteville.

Jude Sabatini – Springdale.

Julia Owen – Lavaca.

Kamaria Flake – Fayetteville.

Lauren Powell – Lowell.

Lauryn Thomas – Rogers.

Leah Katherine Drummonds – Rogers. Lillian Samuels – Huntsville.

Madison Bussell – Fayetteville.

Micaiah Gurel – Bentonville.

Nivriti Deshpande – Bentonville.

Omar Ghalayini – Springdale.

Peyton Engelman – Rogers.

Phillip Mills – Rogers.

Prathami Panabakam – Rogers.

Prerana Kodakandla – Bentonville.

Samuel Baxton Myers – Springdale.

Srikar Chittemsetty – Centerton.

Tyler James Stevens – Fort Smith.

Vivi Garton – Fayetteville.

Warren Li – Bentonville.

William Perry Bollinger – Benonville. Zeke Surface – Gravette.

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Addison Thomas – Mena.

Allison Frazier – Russellville.

Alyndria Stinson – White Hall.

Drayton Makepeace – Clarksville. Elle James Hodges – Russellville.

Ester Carranza – De Queen.

Jack Krauss – Hot Springs.

Jonathan Sykes – Dardanelle.

Kaitlin Guthrie – Hot Springs.

Karabeth Wade – Russellville.

Kiley Moss – Russellville.

Layton Cordell – Hot Springs.

Makenzie Funderburk – White Hall. Marlevion Winston – Pine Bluff.

Mianna Wood – Russellville.

Nelson Orellana – Pearcy.

Rylie Bentley – Mena.

Saad Alam – Ozark.

Samantha Duran – Dardanelle.

Sherlyn Alcocer – Danville.

Tessa Freeman – Russellville.

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ASP investigates Sunday morning shooting death in rural south Arkansas community

DERMOTT — On Sunday, Oct. 29, at 2 a.m., Dermott Police Department (DPD) responded to a 911 call reporting a disturbance at 302 North Shepherd Street.

When officers arrived at the scene, there were several people outside a building where a Halloween party had taken place. Officers discovered Joshua Thompson, 27, lying on the ground beside his vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to McGehee Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries at approximately 3 a.m.

DPD asked Arkansas State Police (ASP) to investigate, and the Criminal Investigation Division reported to the scene.

The deceased will be transported to the Arkansas State Crime Lab, where manner and cause of death will be determined.

The investigation is still underway.

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