Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2023 spring semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, while the Dean’s List consists of those with at least a 3.5 GPA.
The first annual Victory Lake Home Run Derby was held on Saturday, June 10 at the Victory Lake Ball Complex. Derby organizer Logan Carpenter stated there was a great turnout for the younger age group competitions. There were 20 kids entered into the competition with 15 in the 7-9 boys and 5 in the adult age range. He said there were some good hitters and many quick boys and girls that had a blast helping chase the ball. Carpenter said he appreciated all the vendors and those who helped during the event; particularly 1st Choice Home Care. The awards were created by Logan Lepard. The derby raised $190 for Corning Baseball and Softball Leagues.
POCAHONTAS, AR — Black River Technical College is pleased to announce the Summer Practical Nursing pinning and graduation ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the Randolph County Development Center on the Pocahontas Campus.
MONDAY: BBQ Sandwich, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Banana TUESDAY: Corn Dogs, White Beans, Veggie Sticks, Apple Slices WEDNESDAY: Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans, Salad, Mixed Fruit THURSDAY: Popcorn Chicken, Fried Rice, Green Peas, Carrots, Mandarian Oranges FRIDAY: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich, Chips, Veggie Juice, Veggie Sticks, Fruit
NORTH LITTLE ROCK—The Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment Division of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Victory Lake in Clay County, AR. The public is advised to avoid contact with the lake in the affected area.
The Corning Public Library continues to host their annual Summer Reading Program during the month of June. The theme is “All Together Now” with a focus is on anti-bullying, community, and kindness.
The annual Pollard Picnic will be held Saturday, July 8 at Pollard, Arkansas. Fried chicken dinners, music, baseball games, games for children, and beauty pageants will highlight the picnic.
The Arkansas Extension Homemakers Council (AEHC) held their state meeting June 6-8 in North Little Rock at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel. “New Friends & Old, Together We Grow” was the theme for the event. There were several informative educational classes planned for those in attendance to learn new things, as well as fun craft classes and games. Kat Robinson, Arkansas’s food historian, author, and filmmaker, was the events closing guest speaker.