Editor’s note: All candidates have been contacted for updates to their campaigns. We will report on their responses as they respond.

By Martin Couch

Sam O'Bryant has been campaigning in Ward 4 for alderman.

Editor’s note: All candidates have been contacted for updates to their campaigns. We will report on their responses as they respond.

By Martin Couch

There are notably contested races for City Council seats in Ward 1 and Ward 4 in Bryant this year. As time ticks to election day next Tuesday, last minute plans and strategies are being carried out to finish out a long campaign.

BENTONVILLE — The home-standing Bentonville Lady Tigers, who tied for the 7A-West Conference championship, brought an end to the landmark season of the Bryant Lady Hornets, 25-15, 25-11, 25-15, at the Class 7A State Tournament on Wednesday.

The 7A-West completed a sweep of the quarterfinals of the tournament. Fort Smith Southside defeated Mount St. Mary Academy of Little Rock, 25-23, 13-25, 25-23, 25-16; Fayetteville ousted North Little Rock, 25-16, 25-9, 25-18; and fourth-seeded Springdale Har-Ber stunned 7A-Central champion Conway, 25-18, 25-22, 25-22.

Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.

NAME: Dylan Pritchett

PARENTS: Steve and Virginia Pritchett

SIBLINGS: Three brothers and one sister. Drew King, Chance King, Brett King and Sarah Pritchett. Drew’s 20, Chance is 27, Brett’s 27 and my sister’s 24.

FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: Math

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Watch TV.

FAVORITE FOOD: Chinese

FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: Jason Moore

A four-hour driver safety class has been scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Arkansas Best Insurance office, 2900 Horizon Street, Suite 4 in Bryant from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

New patients of Lifeline Chiropractic, Inc. at 5290 Highway 5 North, Suite 7 in Bryant will receive a complimentary consultation and chiropractic examination through Dec. 3 with donation of a brand new toy.

By Martin Couch

Derek Phillips is beginning to build up the leagues at the new Bryant Community Center at Bishop Park.

Editor’s note: This is a regular feature profiling senior athletes at Bryant High School.

NAME: Kody Perlson

PARENTS: Roger and Faith Perlson

SIBLINGS: I have two little brothers, Clay’s 14 and Kirkland’s 13.

FAVORITE SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: Math

WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Go out, hang out with friends, go to church and work.

FAVORITE FOOD: Steak

FAVORITE MUSIC ARTIST OR GROUP: Li’l Wayne

FAVORITE MOVIE: The Hangover

FAVORITE TV SHOW: NFL Network

In an effort to raise funds to support over 400 kids who attend the Boys and Girls Club of Bryant, Board members are planning the second annual Fish Fry on Friday, Oct.29 from 5 – 7 p.m. at the Bryant Middle School Cafeteria.

“If you’re already planning to come to the Bryant vs. North Little Rock football game on Friday, come a little early and join us for some delicious food and support a wonderful organization that is truly making a difference in the lives of children in our community,” said Christina Long, Board President.

The Bryant High School varsity cheerleaders will be hosting the second annual Cow Chip Bingo on Senior Night Friday, Oct. 29 when the Bryant Hornets football team hosts the North Little Rock Charging Wildcats.

All proceeds will go to help the squad go to nationals in Orlando, Fla. Last year, they brought back the trophy for fourth place in the nation.