After eight long years of college, Brooke Robbins hard work finally paid off as she walked across the stage at Harding University College of Pharmacy on May 6 to accept her Doctor of Pharmacy Degree. Robbins is a 2015 Salem High School graduate who is married to Austin Robbins. The couple live in Salem. Robbins is the daughter of Ted and Rhonda York and Lanny and Janet Ward.“ I am thankful for…
A total of ten community partners have contributed a total of $100,000 toward the newly conceptualized “Gateway Center” expansion which includes the acquisition of a 52-acre and 100,000 square foot building close to the current campus. The partners’ joint support effort was led by UACCB partner First Community Bank. Contributors were First Community Bank, White River Distributors, Atlas Asphalt, Frank A. Rogers Company (FARCO), Future Fuel, White River Now, Bad Boy Mowers,…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor Anyone who knows Shalynn Lane knows one thing... she loves children and her community. Lane, who is a Sharp County native and owner of Mrs. Sha’s Daycare was a little bit surprised when a group showed up at her Ash Flat Preschool on April24. She thought it might be to talk about grants, but really wasn’t expecting what came next. The visit was actually a surprise visit…
Former member of The Arkansas House of Representatives and 41 year state educator, Stu Smith, will address Ozarka College graduates during the2023 Commencement Ceremony. Ozarka’s Commencement will take place on Thurs-day, May 11 at 6:30p.m. in the auditorium of the John E. Miller Education Complex in Melbourne, Arkansas.“ We are very fortunate to have Representative Smith deliver our commencement address this year, ”said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College president. “Stu has been…
Lance Burris of Highland from Highland High School was nominated to represent his community and school at Arkansas Boys State 2023, an immersive leadership and civic engagement experience sponsored by the American Legion. Burris will join more than 500 young men at-tending the program’s82nd session at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway from May 28 to June 2.“Arkansas Boys State is a legacy program that has produced remarkable local, state, national…
