Williams Baptist University will confer diplomas to 135 graduates during the 2023 commencement ceremony, Saturday, May 6. The event begins at 10 a.m. in the Southerland-Mabee Center on campus. Graduates from 10 departments including Business, Christian Ministries, Criminal Justice, Education, English, History, Liberal Arts, Music, Natural Science, Psychology and Sports Management will receive master’s, bachelor’s and associate’s degrees.
Have you ever attended an event or a meeting where it was clear that the organizer had not adequately prepared for it? This article will explore the practical aspects of organization and how it leads to successful strategic outcomes for stakeholders. Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of America, once said, 'For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned.' Similarly, AA Milne, the author of Winnie-the-Pooh, likened organization to setting things in order before undertaking a task so that everything is not all mixed up. An anonymous quote also emphasizes the importance of hard work in achieving success. These universally recognized truths underscore the significance of organization.
Ready, Set, Eclipse! Workshops will be held on how to host tourists and keep your sanity during the celestial event of the decade. With more than 1.5 million visitors expected on April 8, 2024, there will be a massive opportunity to attract new tourists, retirees and families.
Heart Desire from Jonesboro, Arkansas, will be in concert Saturday night, May 6, at 6 p.m. at the Ash Flat Church of God, 124 Arnhart Ash Flat, Arkansas, street behind the courthouse. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a evening of singing praises to God. A time of fellowship will follow after the singing. For more information call 501-5748294. Thank you and God bless you.
ebrown@cherryroad.com At a banquet held on Friday, April 21 at the Fulton County Fairgrounds, the Angels Among Us search, an unprecedented project spearheaded by CherryRoad Media and the local newspapers of north central Arkansas and southern Missouri, came to its fruition in 2023. Angels from Fulton and Izard counties (The News), Sharp County (Villager Journal) and Oregon County (South Missourian News) were each recognized and awarded with a plaque and a rose and a huge round of applause of appreciation from family, friends and the community.
A single-engine airplane crashed into the “quarry,” in Fulton County along Hwy 63 just north of Gut Creek between Hardy and Mammoth Spring around 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 13.
The Viola Longhorns' baseball is going strong, currently sitting 2nd in Conference with a 6-1 record and an Overall record of 12-5. The Longhorns couldn't be stopped on the road against the Shirley Blue Devils on April 11th with a 23-2 victory.
The Ozark Acres Day of Prayer will be held April 22 beginning at 8 a.m. in conjunction with the Keep Arkansas Beautiful Campaign and Earth Day Acres Clean-Up.
Highland Rebels senior Carly Parish has received an offer from Arkansas State University—Mountain Home Trailblazers to be a part of its softball team next season. Carly has put the work in for so many years. She’s played competitively since she was just a little girl. She’s no stranger to hard work, both on and off the softball field. Carly excels in the classroom, too. She’s been such an asset to this program and to many others throughout her time as a Rebel, and she’s going to be greatly missed in the upcoming year. Congratulations, Carly. Rebel Nation is so proud of you! Photo/Courtesy
Ozarka College will be hosting Open House Night at each campus location on April 25 from 4 to 6 p.m. Students can receive assistance with applying for admission, financial aid, scheduling placement testing, and registering for courses. For questions regarding the Open House Night, please call 870-368-2300 or visit the Ozarka College location nearest you.