Six students have been inducted into the Sigma Beta Delta Business Fraternity at Williams Baptist University. The 2021-22 inductees were: Danielle Barstead of Springfield, Mo.; Dylan Creech of Jonesboro, Ark.; Calista Christian of Conway, Ark.; Kara Harris of Searcy, Ark.; Ronnie Peas of Maumelle, Ark.
In celebration and recognition of the National Day of Prayer, the UnlessWePray initiative will be holding a public prayer event on the plaza by the Baxter County Courthouse on May 5 from 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Several local pastors will be leading prayers on the half hour. The event is free-flowing, allowing visitors to come and go as they wish. A prayer guide focused on prayer needed for our nation will be provided. For anyone desiring a snack there will be free hot dogs and bottled water in the parking area west of the courthouse.
The Cherokee Village (CV) City Council held a special public meeting to discuss the proposed sales tax increase that is to be voted on by CV property owners in the upcoming special election in May. The meeting was held on Tuesday, April 26 at 6 p.m. at city hall with most members of council present. Mayor Russell Stokes brought the meeting to order.
Arkansas Blue Cross Launches New Blueprint Portal The evolution of technology has enabled medical providers to perform procedures and provide treatments never available before. Now, technology is also allowing patients to better manage their health, not just their care.
Ozarka College has been ranked among the Best Community Colleges in America for 2022 by SmartAsset. Based on their methodology, Ozarka ranked number 13 of 801 community colleges that met the selection criteria.
More than 80 graduates will receive diplomas from Williams Baptist University during its 2022 commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 7. The event begins at 10 a.m. in the Southerland-Mabee Center on campus.
The Fulton County Fair Association is accepting reservations for commercial booth space for the 2022 Fulton County Fair to be held July 20-23. Local businesses, clubs, and individuals are encouraged to reserve commercial booth space now as space is limited.
Arts Center of North Arkansas, a non-profit organization, is hosting Thursday night “Music at Center Stage” at 5:30 p.m. in Cherokee Village Town Center. The music begins on May 5 and every Thursday night in May.
On April 25, MHS students Bailey Smith, Payton Webb and Ethan Seay attended the Save AR Students Kick Off Rally at the Arkansas state capitol. Save AR Students first launched in March 2019 in response to the opioid epidemic and the lack of collegiate substance prevention resources at institutions of higher education across the state of Arkansas. Recent reports have shown nationwide that over 25% of college students have suffered academically due to alcohol and over 1,500 students die due to alcohol related injuries. Save AR Students hopes to decrease substance abuse by enhancing social awareness, public support and morale on college campuses in Arkansas.
Two Arkansas State Geologists came to visit Salem High School on Thursday, April 28. They brought rocks and minerals and shared Arkansas rocks with our students.