Baxter Health recently received re-designation by the National Infant Safe Sleep Certification Program as a Gold-Level National Safe Sleep Certified Hospital. Baxter Health was first recognized as a Gold-Level Certified Hospital in 2018. This recognition is awarded for Baxter Health’s commitment to best practices and education on infant safe sleep in the Women & Newborn Care Center.
Circuit Judge Kevin King was a graduate of Highland High School in 1972, the University of Arkansas in 1976, and the University of Arkansas School of Law in 1978. He served the counties of Sharp, Lawrence, Randolph, and Jackson counties as Circuit Judge of the Third Judicial District. Judge King was always concerned about the welfare of students. The Kevin King Memorial Scholarship was established to advance students through education.
BATESVILLE, AR – Just six months after being approved by the Higher Learning Commission to offer graduate and online programs, Lyon College has officially launched its first graduate program in its 150year history.
Better Business Bureau (BBB) would like to encourage older adults and their loved ones to take extra safeguards against scams and fraud this Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Older adults, especially those living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, can be more susceptible to scams.
MELBOURNE, AR – Steven Walker, Arkansas State Representative, has been named Alumni of the Year at Ozarka College. Walker is serving his first term in the Arkansas House of Representatives.
Leadership theories explore the dynamics between leaders, followers, and the broader organizational or societal context. By studying leadership theories, we gain insights into different leadership styles, behaviors, traits, and their impact on individuals, teams, and organizations. Continuing into Part III, we explore the transformational leadership theory and how leaders who convene can effectively implement the principles of this theory when collaborating with stakeholders.
Fulton County Fair officials remind exhibitors that entry deadlines for creative arts exhibits and pageants and youth talent is July 1. The deadline for livestock entries, including poultry, rabbits and horses is July 10. Any livestock entries received after July 10 will be assessed a $10 additional entry fee. Livestock exhibitors who are not entered by July 17 will be assessed double entry fees. This applies to junior and open exhibitors. The ShoWorks program does not save passwords from previous years and exhibitors will need to select a new password for 2023. The fair website has links to online entries.
Local McDonald’s restaurants will again celebrate area nurses in a big way this summer with the launch of the second-annual McDonald’s Nurse Excellence Awards. Starting Monday, June 5, community members can nominate excellent nurses in participating communities.
Cherokee Village Recycling will be moving to the City Municipal Garage at 2 Tekakwitha starting in July. It will still be on Wednesdays from 8 to 11 a.m.
The Sharp County Regional Airport Authority (SCRAA) met on Wednesday, June 7 at 3 p.m. at the airport terminal in Cherokee Village. Airport Manager Al Damazio called the meeting to order. The minutes from the last meeting in May were approved.