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BRTC enters MOU with Proventus
Black River Technical College (BRTC) recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Proventus to provide leadership development courses designed by members of its team of retired U.S. Navy Seals.
St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center set to receive Rural Emergency Hospital designation
St. Bernards Five Rivers Medical Center will adopt a newly established Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) designation on Sept. 1 to bolster emergency and outpatient services within Randolph County. The designation took effect at the federal level on Jan. 1. It requires that participating hospitals have no more than 50 beds, provide 24/7 emergency services and observation care, keep a clinician oncall and available on-site within 30 minutes and maintain average annual patient stays at 24 hours or fewer, transferring those patients to receive further care if needed.
Annual Inness Family Reunion Sept 2
The annual Inness Family Reunion will be held on Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Church of Christ Fellowship building in Ravenden Springs, Ark.
Craft Fair to be held at the Ravenden Springs Community Library Oct 14
The Supporters of The Ravenden Springs Library are excited to announce our Craft Fair/ Book Sale on Saturday, Oct. 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ravenden Springs Library in Ravenden Springs, Ark. This event will be held outside on a first come first served basis.
Jared Bassham appointed to Governor’s Human Trafficking Task Force
Black River Technical College’s Law Enforcement Training Academy Director Jared Bassham was recently appointed to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Human Trafficking Task Force. He was also appointed to the task force’s education subcommittee.
A note of thanks …
The family of Debra Hudson wishes to express our heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for the strong support and care extended to our beloved mother during her time at the Randolph County Nursing Home. The dedication and compassion displayed by the employees converted them into an integral part of our daily lives. Their commitment went beyond professional duties – they became an extended family that surrounded our mother with love and comfort. As she passed from our lives, their presence will be deeply missed, and their efforts cherished forever.