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…
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…
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.
