Ridgepointe Country Club hosts Pars for Paws charity golf tournament

Ridgepointe Country Club partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society for Pars for Paws and raised $10,000, with 18 teams taking part.

Ridgepointe Country Club and the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society held Pars for Paws, a golf tournament aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Humane Society. The event took place Friday in Jonesboro and met its fundraising target. Eighteen teams played in a two‑man team scramble. The fundraiser began last year as a dinner organized by Jeff and Missy Loggins, who expanded it into a tournament this year. Key details: - The event raised $10,000, meeting the organizers' stated goal. - Eighteen teams signed up for the two-man team scramble format. - Jeff and Missy Loggins started the fundraiser last year as a dinner and added the golf tournament this year. - Organizers and participants spoke about personal ties to animal welfare and the importance of spaying and neutering. - Organizers said the community provided strong support and they hope to grow the event in future years. Summary: The tournament met its fundraising goal and highlighted local support for animal welfare. Organizers reported community backing and expressed plans to expand the event with more teams in the future.