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Black River Technical College’s (BRTC) Law Enforcement Training Academy (LETA)held its Spring 2023graduation ceremony on Thursday, Apr. 13 for the 45 officers who completed the Basic Police Training Course. The Spring 2023-Aclass finished with a100 percent pass rate. The Jonesboro Firefighters Pipes and Drums, Brett Bassham and Ty Damron, played as the LETA graduates entered the auditorium. BRTC President Marin Eggensperger said, these cadets have“ integrity, honor and a deep understanding of…

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Ozarka College will be hosting Open House Night at each campus location on April 25 from 4-6 p.m. Students can receive assistance with applying for admission, financial aid, scheduling placement testing, and registering for courses. For questions regarding the Open House Night, please call 870.368.2300 or visit the Ozarka College location nearest you.

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Highland High School Student Council Treasurer Connor Galbreath recently accepted an invitation to be a part of the University of Arkansas Marching Band.

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The Ozarka College Foundation will host their annual Spring Gala on Thurs. April6, at 6 p.m. Themed “Empowering Futures,” the event will take place in the Student Services Center at Ozarka College, located at 218 College Drive in Melbourne, Arkansas. FNBC Community Bankers will be the presenting sponsor for this year’s Gala which will feature a gourmet dinner catered by Ozarka College Culinary Arts department. To add to the already enjoyable event,…

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The  Lyon College Kresge Gallery will showcase the work of ceramic artist Brandy Green-Russell, who uses clay to trap, release and process memories, from Monday, March 20, through Friday, April 7, in the historic Alphin Humanities Building on the Lyon College campus, 2300Highland Rd., Batesville. There will be a reception and artist talk on Thursday, April 6, from 5-6:30 p.m. in the gallery. The event is free and open to the public.…

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