Paintball battles set for the 16th

It was over a decade ago that Allan DeVries started hosting a paintball event in Phillips County through Malta Community Church. Now, 11 years later, his son, Aaron, and Aaron's wife, Angel, keep the paintballs flying and will host their next event this Friday.

"We really encourage adults to come out and play with their kids," Angel said. "The kids love to shoot the adults."

Malta Community Church is hosting the event for kids (children ages sixth grade and up) and adults alike on Friday, October 16 starting at 2 p.m. Though the event starts at 2 p.m., Aaron said there is no timetable for...