Highland School District’s millage increase failed in 2023 special election
ebrown@cherryroad.com The special election was held on Tuesday, Feb. 14.
February 2023
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Ozarka now accepting LPN applications
Ozarka College is currently accepting applications for the fall 2023 Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) programs. LPN applications will be accepted through April 1.
Mammoth Spring FFA
FFA Week is observed Feb. 20-24. The Mammoth Spring FFA Chapter will talk to younger students about how FFA raises leaders. They will also dress up every day with the following themes for each day: Monday, Feb. 20 - Camo Day; Tuesday, Feb. 21 Tractor Day; Wednesday, Feb. – Western Wednesday; Thursday, Feb. 23 – Career Day and Friday, Feb. 24 – Blue and Gold Day.
Lyon College mourns passing of legendary basketball coach Terry Garner
BATESVILLE, AR — Lyon College's legendary former head basketball coach and athletic director Terry Garner passed away in the early morning of Feb. 15.
Cave City FFA participates in many different events
The Cave City FFA group is headed by two dedicated leaders, Charles Kunkel and Randy Jones. Their FFA students stay active with different activities and competitions throughout the year. In 2022 and 2023, they have been involved in several projects as described below.
Highland squads reach regional tournament
No. 1 Ashlynn Taylor, senior No. 2 Harlee Deloach, senior No. 5 Carly Parish, senior No. 10 Emma Hyslip, senior No. 11 Shea Riley, junior No. 13 Emily Trivitt, junior No. 23 Karli Burch, sophomore No. 24 Sadie Meyer, freshman No. 33 Annabelle Burton, junior Highland Rebels Boys Basketball Senior High Roster 2022-23 No. 11 Dylan Lambert, senior No. 44 Dylan Munroe, senior No. 0 Sean Parkerson, senior No. 3 Dakota Rose, senior Bryce Bettis, junior No. 15 Lance Burris, junior No. 14 Isaac Gooch, junior No. 45 Josh Nelson, junior No. 10 Noah Powell, junior No. 25 Gabe Pratt, junior No. 12 Cash Arnhart, sophomore Braden Bettis, sophomore No. 31 Damaion Hightower, sophomore No. 4 Cole Irvin, sophomore No. 13 Wyatt Jason, sophomore No. 2 Edmond Jones, sophomore No. 23 Carson Mahan, sophomore No. 32 Beau Ragan, sophomore No. 5 Kendall Rhodes, sophomore No. 24 Kemper Seymore, sophomore No. 44 Hayden Smith, sophomore
“Homesteading with Independence” conference coming to Batesville
BATESVILLE, Ark. — Homesteading appeals to those who seek self-reliance and self-sufficiency, so what better place to host a homesteading conference than in Independence County? The Independence County Extension Office will host the first “Homesteading with Independence” conference on March 1, with experts from the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture sharing their expertise in bees, backyard poultry, small ruminants, gardening, food preservation and more.