Lawrence County dumpsters available
Lawrence County will have Class IV dumpsters available June 23-June 28. The dumpsters are for non-household waste, such as appliances and furniture. No tires, shingles or building materials will be accepted.
June 2025
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BRTC Electricity Instructor retires after 11 years of service
Electricity Instructor Jack De-Loach has retired from Black River Technical College (BRTC) after 11 years of service.
Area churches announce upcoming Vacation Bible School events
First Free Will Baptist Church June 22-26
BRTC Law Enforcement Training Academy Instructor retires after 16 years of service
Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA) Instructor Darren Plaster has retired from Black River Technical College (BRTC) after 16 years of service. Plaster also served the citizens of the State of Arkansas for over 32 years.
Arkansas State University Spring 2025 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List students are announced
Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the spring 2025 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing a minimum of 12 credit hours of study.
James named to spring 2025 Dean’s List at University of Central Arkansas
Karson James, of Pocahontas, AR, was named to the spring
UCA announces the President’s List for the Spring 2025 semester
The University of Central Arkansas congratulates more than 1,200 students who were named as Presidential Scholars.
BRTC 2025 summer hours announced
Black River Technical College (BRTC) began following summer hours the week of May 19. All locations will be open Monday – Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The college is closed on Fridays. Regular hours will resume the week of August 4. For more information about BRTC visit https://blackrivertech. edu/.
BRTC Automotive Collision Instructor retires after 38 years of service
Automotive Collision Instructor Larry “Butch” Dail has retired from Black River Technical College (BRTC) after 38 years of service.
The Maynard Gang
Maynard School memories are this column’s subject matter. They are drawn from my thirty years, 1969-1999, as well as my parents’ Brakebill School memories.