STATE OF ARKANSAS
Nationwide, just half of all high schools offer computer science courses. That’s not the case here in Arkansas.
December 2022
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Letter to the Editor
It is that time of year where a trend I have seen over the years ramps up. I am not sure how it started or by whom, but it is a plague that seems to mostly hit boys of all ages and even a few adults.
Frances Hall
05-12-1924 – 12-08-2022 Funeral services for Frances Marie Hall, 98, West Plains, MO, were held at 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022 at Enterprise Baptist Church, Viola, Arkansas, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Tammy Jean Owens
09-15-1971 – 12-06-2022 Tammy Jean Owens, 51, of Salem, AR passed from this walk of life to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, in Salem.
DEATH NOTICES
Tammy Owens, 51, of Salem, AR, died on Dec. 6, 2022, in Salem, AR.
Highland school to hold Teddy Bear Toss
A unique partnership was formed between the Highland High School student council and the Hardy Sweet Shop. On Monday, Dec. 19 when the Highland Rebels take on the Forrest City Mustangs in basketball, there will be a Teddy Bear Toss, for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Additionally, all bears or stuffed animals purchased for the toss will be donated to local children for Christmas. According to HHS student council, bears purchased from Spring River Bear Factory inside the Hardy Sweet Shop, will get 10% the purchase. Then during the basketball games, the bears and animals will be tossed to the gym floor and whoever gets closest to the “X” on the floor, will receive the gift card. The game will be held in Highland at the A.L. Hutson Arena with the first game starting at 5 p.m.
Rockhound of the Year awarded at SRGMC Christmas Party
The Spring River Gem & Mineral Club Christmas party was held on Dec. 2 at the North Golf Course Conference Center in Cherokee Village.
Add layers of protection to financial strategy
To achieve your financial security, and that of your family, you will need to create a comprehensive strategy. But for this strategy to succeed, you’ll need to guard it from various challenges – and that means you’ll need to build in different layers of protection.
Cherokee Elementary School achieves Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools
Bloomington, Ind.—Cherokee Elementary School announced the achievement of Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools. Level 1 certification means Cherokee Elementary School has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.
Highland School District to make another attempt at mill increase
When the general election concluded on Nov. 8, amongst the voting was an attempt at a mill increase for the Highland School District, that is seeking to build a new high school facility. That attempt was voted down 2,361 to 1,636.