Downtown festival turns up the heat
Despite the horrendous summer heat, this year’s Summer on the Square was a huge success. The event took place on Saturday, June 24.
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Dr. Karla Baltz, DDS Scholarship awarded to Autumn Covert
Autumn Covert of Piggott has accepted the Dr. Karla Baltz, DDS Scholarship, made possible by funding from Dr.
Baltz graduates from U of A’s Fulbright College
Brenna Baltz of Pocahontas recently graduated from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Baltz joined more than 900 additional undergraduate Fulbright College students who graduated in spring 2023 and whose academic achievement was celebrated during the commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 12, in Bud Walton Arena.
Stillwell named to Gov Quality Award Examiners
Black River Technical College (BRTC) Executive Director of Paragould Operations Priscilla Stillwell has been named to the Governor’s Quality Award Examiners. “There are so many companies in Arkansas that make a great quality product, but we sometimes overlook the idea that customer service, production processes, and daily practices are the internal mechanisms that produce the great product. The Governor’s Quality Award application seeks to highlight the internal passion that produces the great product,” said Stillwell. “As an examiner for this award, I have found that companies look within for success, find great strengths, and eliminate potential pitfalls through accessing their processes.”
48th Annual RS School Reunion
On Saturday, June 17, the annual Ravenden Springs school reunion was held at the old schoolhouse. About 122 people from eight states enjoyed a potluck lunch with old friends and Members of the class of 1973 were present to mark the 50th anniversary of their graduation.
VFW Auxiliary #4556 art contest winner
Lillie Bell, a student at Walnut Ridge High School, won first place in the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest held by the VFW Auxiliary #4556 in March. Her entry won third place in the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest held by the VFW Auxiliary Department of Arkansas.
The Declaration of Independence: A brief overview
The Declaration of Independence holds a significant place in the history of the United States of America, serving as a testament to the nation’s founding principles. This document, issued by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, declared the separation of the 13 British colonies in North America from the United Kingdom.
Blast from the past…1966
The Pocahontas High School 11th Grade gathered for this photo for the 1939 high school yearbook. Members of the class were, front row, from left, LucyBelle Bledsoe, Geraldine Young, Elizabeth Johnson, Dawn James, Vivian Smith, Rhudyne Hames, Dora Fern Ellis, Roberta Stubblefield, Maxine Dawson, Thelma Wiley, Aldean Spikes, Jonoliver Handley and Josephine Gregory.
From the Humane Society….
In the world of canines, myths and misconceptions abound. From their visual perception to their dietary habits, dogs have been the subject of numerous beliefs that have been perpetuated over time. However, it’s important for dog owners and enthusiasts to separate fact from fiction when it comes to these beloved fourlegged companions. Myth 1: Dogs are colorblind.
Here and There
I’m back after a few weeks off–recuperating after a fall resulting in brain bleed and over two weeks in St. Bernards in Jonesboro. Half of that time was in the new, state of the art Intensive Care Tower. It got me thinking how this great facility could have been located here but for trains, bigotry, and disease fevers.