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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 BRANDON J. HARRISON, CHIEF JUDGE: CV-21-628. Rebecca Dayberry, Individually and as Next Friend of Minor Child v. Rhonda Michelle Payne, from Washington County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Thyer, J., agrees. Virden, J., concurs.

RAYMOND R. ABRAMSON, JUDGE: CR-22-359. Toney Demetrius Kinnard v. State of Arkansas, from Bradley County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Gladwin and Brown, JJ., agree.

ROBERT J. GLADWIN, JUDGE: CV-20-509. The AGRED Foundation v. Friends of Lake Erling Association, from Lafayette County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Abramson and Brown, JJ., agree.

N. MARK KLAPPENBACH, JUDGE: CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Barrett and Murphy, JJ., agree.

STEPHANIE POTTER BARRETT, JUDGE: CV-22-389. Taylor Harrison v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Children, from Sebastian County Circuit Court, Fort Smith District. Affirmed. Klappenbach and Murphy, JJ., agree.

CINDY GRACE THYER, JUDGE: E-22-7. Erin Daniels v. Director, Department of Workforce Services; and Producers Rice Mill, Inc., from the Arkansas Board of Review. Reversed and remanded. Harrison, C.J., and Virden, J., agree.

WENDY SCHOLTENS WOOD, JUDGE: CV-22-403. Moesha Lawson v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Child, from St. Francis County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Gruber and Hixson, JJ., agree.

ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 KENNETH S. HIXSON, JUDGE: CR-22-258. Christopher Burns v. State of Arkansas, from Hot Spring County Circuit Court. Rebriefing ordered. Gruber and Wood, JJ., agree.

MIKE MURPHY, JUDGE: CV-21-534. Craig Olsen and David Mohr v. Jeff Roper; Scott Roper; and Debbie Barnes, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Klappenbach and Barrett, JJ., agree.

WAYMOND M. BROWN, JUDGE: CV-22-431. Lauren Taylor v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Child, from Conway County Circuit Court. Affirmed. Abramson and Gladwin, JJ., agree.

PER CURIAM DECISIONS The following cases appealed from the Arkansas Board of Review are affirmed without written opinion pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 5-2(f).

E-22-5. Tiffany Ray v. Director et al. E-22-6. Clifton Mabry v. Director et al. E-22-8. Jennifer Kelly v. Director et al. E-22-9. Priya Bhushan v. Director et al. E-22-10. Priya Bhushan v. Director et al. E-22-11. Patricia Edgerson v. Director et al. E-22-12. Kelly Harrison v. Director et al. E-22-13. Kelly Harrison v. Director et al. E-22-14. Mary Swift v. Director et al. E-22-15. Michael Goodwin v. Director et al.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 E-22-16. Koddie Taylor v. Director et al.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 PER CURIAM ORDERS CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion asking court to proceed with regard to “stolen items” and for leave to file briefs that do not conform to procedural rule is denied.

CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion asking court “still stolen retaliations” and “violations” and for leave to file briefs that do not conform to procedural rule is denied.

CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion asking court for injunctions against ADC commissary staff and for leave to file briefs that do not conform to procedural rule is denied.

CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion asking to file nonconforming brief titled “brief supplemental Rule 33.2.b” is denied.

CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion asking to file nonconforming brief titled “brief objection” is denied.

CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion asking court for help is denied.

CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se objection Rule 37.5, objection to Assistant Attorney General Formal Order January 11, 2023, and for leave to file briefs that do not conform to procedural rule is denied.

CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion Rule 33.2.b. and for leave to file briefs that do not conform to procedural rule is denied.

CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion Rule 33.2.b., Brief 33 and for leave to file briefs that do not conform to procedural rule is denied.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 PER CURIAM ORDERS CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion Rule 33.2.b., Brief 6.A and for leave to file briefs that do not conform to procedural rule is denied.

CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion Rule 33.2.b., Brief 6.B and for leave to file briefs that do not conform to procedural rule is denied.

CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion Rule 33.2.b., Brief 1 and for leave to file briefs that do not conform to procedural rule is denied.

CR-22-226. Thelma Williams, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Appellant’s pro se motion Rule 33.2.b., brief stolen and for leave to file briefs that do not conform to procedural rule is denied.

CR-22-268. Mikato Fulks v. State of Arkansas, from Washington County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for writ of certiorari to complete the record is granted.

CR-22-291. James Ricks, Jr. v. State of Arkansas, from Arkansas County Circuit Court, Northern District. Appellant’s pro se motion for extension of brief time. Granted thirty days (March 3, 2023). Final extension.

CR-22-377. Michael Davis v. State of Arkansas, from Lonoke County Circuit Court. Appellee’s motion to dismiss is denied.

CR-22-424. Douglas Eugene Causey v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Seventh Division. Motion of Craig Lambert for entry of appearance is noted.

CR-22-716. Lamiesha Toney v. State of Arkansas, from Jefferson County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion to file belated brief is granted.

CR-22-791. Daniel McGuire v. State of Arkansas, from Yell County Circuit Court, Northern District. Appellant’s petition for writ of certiorari to complete the record is granted.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 PER CURIAM ORDERS CR-23-28. Cleotis Milton v. State of Arkansas, from Benton County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for rule on the clerk or motion for belated appeal is granted.

CR-23-28. Cleotis Milton v. State of Arkansas, from Benton County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion to be relieved and for substitution of counsel is granted.

CR-23-35. Michael Whiting v. State of Arkansas, from Arkansas County Circuit Court, Southern District. Appellant’s petition for writ of certiorari to complete the record, or, in the alternative, motion to remand to settle the record is granted.

CR-23-37. Gyeon Porter v. State of Arkansas, from Craighead County Circuit Court, Western District. Appellant’s motion for a rule on the clerk is granted. Thyer, J., not participating.

CV-22-261. Preston Grumbles v. Conway Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Continental Casualty Company; Nabholz Construction Corporation; and John Does 1–5, from Faulkner County Circuit Court. Motion of Jordan Broyles to withdraw as counsel is granted. Gladwin, J., not participating.

CV-22-570. Kymira Gant v. First Step, Inc.; and Risk Management Resources, Inc., from the Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission. Appellant’s motion to file amended brief is granted.

CV-22-683. Jeffery C. Frazier v. Jana L. Bland and Paige E. Bland, from White County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion to supplement the record and to stay briefing schedule is denied.

CV-22-683. Jeffery C. Frazier v. Jana L. Bland and Paige E. Bland, from White County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for extension of time to file appellant’s brief. Granted fifteen days (February 16, 2023).

CV-22-733. Grant Mayner v. Mark McCormack; Leslie McCormack; and John Doe Occupants of 114 Fifth Street, Charleston, Arkansas, from Franklin County Circuit Court, Southern District. Motion of separate appellee Mark McCormack to dismiss appeal is denied.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 PER CURIAM ORDERS CV-22-788. Jeanette Macias v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Child, from Logan County Circuit Court, Northern District. Agreed motion to stay briefing schedule, motion for extension of time, and motion for writ of certiorari to complete record is granted.

E-21-582. James Tanksley v. Director, Department of Workforce Services, from the Arkansas Board of Review. Appellee’s motion to dismiss or in the alternative to remand is granted. Appeal dismissed.

E-21-583. James Tanksley v. Director, Department of Workforce Services, from the Arkansas Board of Review. Appellee’s motion to dismiss or in the alternative to remand is granted. Appeal dismissed.

E-21-587. James Tanksley v. Director, Department of Workforce Services, from the Arkansas Board of Review. Appellee’s motion to dismiss or in the alternative to remand is granted. Appeal dismissed.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 MOTIONS SUBMITTED CR-22-130. Kaylen Burks v. State of Arkansas, from Garland County Circuit Court. Motion of Gregg A. Knutson for attorney’s fees.

CR-22-245. Jamar Conic v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Eleventh Division. Motion to relieve attorney of record.

CR-22-545. Leonard C. Stephenson v. State of Arkansas, from Garland County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion for belated brief.

CR-22-785. Correy Crawford v. State of Arkansas, from Mississippi County Circuit Court, Chickasawba District. Appellant’s pro se motion to add an addendum to the appellant’s brief.

CR-23-44. Anthony L. Isom v. State of Arkansas, from Drew County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion to relieve appellate counsel and dismiss appeal.

CV-23-46. David Brad House v. Karmen House, from Ouachita County Circuit Court. Appellant’s motion to consolidate records.

CV-23-53. Gary Yarbrough, Jr., and Angela Yarbrough v. Mark Mackie, Amber Mackie, and Heritage Title and Closing Company, from Johnson County Circuit Court. Pro se petition of separate appellant Gary Yarbrough, Jr., to expedite.

CV-23-53. Gary Yarbrough, Jr., and Angela Yarbrough v. Mark Mackie, Amber Mackie, and Heritage Title and Closing Company, from Johnson County Circuit Court. Pro se petition of separate appellant Angela Yarbrough to expedite.

CV-23-53. Gary Yarbrough, Jr., and Angela Yarbrough v. Mark Mackie, Amber Mackie, and Heritage Title and Closing Company, from Johnson County Circuit Court. Pro se petition of separate appellant Gary Yarbrough, Jr., to proceed in forma pauperis.

CV-23-53. Gary Yarbrough, Jr., and Angela Yarbrough v. Mark Mackie, Amber Mackie, and Heritage Title and Closing Company, from Johnson County Circuit Court. Pro se petition of separate appellant Angela Yarbrough to proceed in forma pauperis.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 MOTIONS SUBMITTED CV-23-53. Gary Yarbrough, Jr., and Angela Yarbrough v. Mark Mackie, Amber Mackie, and Heritage Title and Closing Company, from Johnson County Circuit Court. Pro se petition of separate appellant Gary Yarbrough, Jr., for writ of certiorari.

CV-23-53. Gary Yarbrough, Jr., and Angela Yarbrough v. Mark Mackie, Amber Mackie, and Heritage Title and Closing Company, from Johnson County Circuit Court. Pro se petition of separate appellant Angela Yarbrough for writ of certiorari.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 CASES SUBMITTED CR-22-184. Clate Alan Leonard v. State of Arkansas, from Sebastian County Circuit Court, Fort Smith District.

CR-22-207. Terrell Levan Howard v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, First Division.

CR-22-233. Donyel Porter v. State of Arkansas, from Pope County Circuit Court. CR-22-308. Christopher Dougan v. State of Arkansas, from Howard County Circuit Court. CR-22-322. Brandon Goldsmith v. State of Arkansas, from Drew County Circuit Court. CR-22-329. Seth Smith v. State of Arkansas, from Craighead County Circuit Court, Western District.

CR-22-376. David McEuen v. State of Arkansas, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, First Division.

CR-22-391. Dottie Trudo v. State of Arkansas, from Crawford County Circuit Court. CR-22-392. Charles Greeno v. State of Arkansas, from Hot Spring County Circuit Court. CR-22-494. Jeffery Rogers v. State of Arkansas, from Searcy County Circuit Court. CR-22-501. Tyra McKellar v. State of Arkansas, from Poinsett County Circuit Court. CV-21-31. Altice USA, Inc., d/b/a Suddenlink Communications v. Tina Johnson, from Clark County Circuit Court.

CV-21-32. Altice USA, Inc., d/b/a Suddenlink Communications v. Sandra Peterson, from Clark County Circuit Court.

CV-21-33. Altice USA, Inc., d/b/a Suddenlink Communications v. Ronnie Francis, from Clark County Circuit Court.

CV-21-537. City of Sherwood v. Becky McPherson and Dwight McPherson, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Fifth Division.

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ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS PROCEEDINGS OF FEBRUARY 1, 2023 CASES SUBMITTED CV-21-608. David A. Smith v. Bobbie J. Smith, from Craighead County Circuit Court, Western District.

CV-22-49. Vincent Mitchell v. Theresa Mitchell, from Pulaski County Circuit Court, Second Division.

CV-22-234. Altice USA, Inc., d/b/a Suddenlink Communications v. William Campbell, from Clark County Circuit Court.

CV-22-236. Altice USA, Inc., d/b/a Suddenlink Communications v. Pam Runyan and Jesse Runyan, Parents and Guardians of Minor Child (an Incapacitated Person), from Clark County Circuit Court.

CV-22-417. Jamie Lyall a/k/a Jamie Olsen v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Children, from Sebastian County Circuit Court, Fort Smith District.

CV-22-530. Nicholas Burks, Sr. v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Child, from Greene County Circuit Court.

CV-22-550. Kimberly Gonzales v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Children, from Saline County Circuit Court.

CV-22-584. Miranda Dye v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Child, from Washington County Circuit Court.

CV-22-591. Julie Nault v. Arkansas Department of Human Services and Minor Child, from Washington County Circuit Court.

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