“Building a Legacy” LEGO Exhibit in BRTC Mini Museum
POCAHONTAS, AR – “Building A Legacy” a display of LEGO bricks is the latest exhibit in the BRTC student-led mini-museum, Cabinet of Curiosities, on the Paragould campus. Dr.
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February is American Heart Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death for Arkansans. In 2020, there were 8,621 deaths due to heart disease in our state.
Cape Girardeau VA Health Care Center Opening February 28
(Poplar Bluff, MO) – On Monday, February 28, 2022, the new Cape Girardeau VA Health Care Center (HCC) will open at its 711 South Mount Auburn Road location. The existing clinic at 3051 William will close on February 24 and 25 to move equipment and supplies to the new location.
BRTC Nursing Program Applications Now Open
POCAHONTAS, AR Feb. 4 – Applications for BRTC’s Registered Nursing and Practical Nursing programs are now open.
Valentine Parties
In elementary school, we had a lot of parties. Little kids and parties go together like peanut butter and jelly, so each one was eagerly awaited. Although Christmas was considered the best, with a gift exchange and a visit from Santa, Valentines Day came in second.
The Power of Teaching Students to Set Goals
I once had one of my good friends come and speak to my students about his growing career as a real estate agent. He talked about how he started his business, ways he has grown it, and really about the joy he finds in his work. At the end of his talk, he was taking questions from students, and one of my high schoolers asked, “Where did you go to college?”
Century Farm Program accepting applications
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2022 Arkansas Century Farm program. This program recognizes Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years.
CHS Drama Club
This week’s spotlight is on our CHS Drama Club. Led by sponsor Wanda Patterson, the drama club has thirteen members, of which two are seniors. This diverse group of students includes cheerleaders, band, choir, art students, and football players and, due to Covid issues, the November performance included a sixth grader! According to Mrs. Patterson, “the melting pot of personalities and interests keeps the group lively.”
Peach Orchard to mull over ARPA spending on sewer project
Peach Orchard, as well as other small towns in Clay County, must decide how to spend the federal funding coming our way. After receiving the first release of the ARPA funding in July of 2021, we have been studying options for the best use of those funds. Peach Orchard City Council hesitates to make a hurried decision and have been studying our options. In the interim, the rules for spending have changed. The final rule takes effect on April 1, 2022.
Corning Middle School1st Semester Honor Roll 2021-2022
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