Tennessee man’s trek to Arizona brings him to town

By: Sharayah Sherrod - Texarkana Gazette

Bennie Waggner rides with John McComsey in a mule-drawn wagon Wednesday on U.S. Highway 82 in Texarkana, Ark. McComsey is trekking from his home in Henry, Tenn., to Phoenix, Ariz., with his mules, Mack and Jack, and a blue heeler named Britt. Staff photo by Tanner Spendley

With Britt the Blue Heeler riding shotgun and his cell phone at his side, a Tennessee man is taking the scenic route as he treks from his home in Henry, Tenn., to Phoenix, Ariz.—by mule-drawn wagon.

On Wednesday, he and his animals, with a local man along for the day, traveled down U.S. H...

Published: 04/30/2009