James “Jim” Mason was honored with a fish fry with all the trimmings and birthday cake hosted by Eric and Shannon Powers at their lake house in Cherokee Village on Saturday, April 16, 2022. The family get-together was to celebrate Jim’s 80th birthday.
The Rearview Mirror by JANET FRITTS As a teacher for over twenty years, I received quite a few gifts from my students. This included candy, store bought and homemade; personalized Christmas tree ornaments crocheted by a mother or grandmother; handmade potholders; you get the idea.
Growing Corning Together is hosting its annual spring festival celebrating Corning’s beloved landmark, Hop Alley on Saturday, May 21 from 9 AM – 6 PM. Why celebrate? Hop Alley is an important part of the history of Corning and dates back to when it was a busy shortcut from Second to First street when people used to come to town on Saturday to shop and visit with friends and neighbors walking downtown.
One of the best ways for students to develop communication skills, build confidence, as well as learn and retain content is through thoughtful class discussion. From simple turn-and-talk to Socratic Circles, there are many great discussion formats you can use in the classroom to get students to share ideas and learn from each other. One of my favorite discussion strategies is the 4 Chair Fishbowl.
JONESBORO – The most outstanding 2021-22 graduates of the Neil Griffin College of Business at Arkansas State University were recognized during Convocation of Scholars, according to Dr. Jim Washam, interim dean of the college.
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This Sunday is, of course, Easter. April 17 is considered late, because the latest possible date is April 25.
Grab your forks! The community of Cherokee Village is hosting Arkansas’s statewide Pie Festival next Saturday, April 16 from 10 AM – 4 PM. Two years ago, the Arkansas Pie Festival committee made the difficult decision to cancel due to the rising threat of the Covid-19 pandemic for the safety of our friends and neighbors.
Little Rock, Ark. – As Arkansans plan to enjoy the outdoors during the coming summer months, the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) stresses the importance of taking precautions against ticks and mosquitoes and the diseases they can carry.
The following students were named the March Students of the Month at Park Elementary. Front row: Kylie Moore, Kimber Owens, Kollyn Martin, Zaiyden Woods and Beau Alexander.