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The Curtis Humes Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Bryson Johnson of Jonesboro. Each fall, the scholarship will be awarded to a student enrolled in a computer technology course. Students may apply for the scholarship at https://blackrivertech.org/financial-aid/scholarship-opportunties.The Curtis Humes Memorial Scholarship was created in memory of Curtis by his family. Curtis was a graduate of Sloan Hendrix High School and began attending BRTC in Fall 2016. During his tenure at BRTC, he completed…

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Ozarka College was selected as a recipient of the State’s Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP) grant, a regional grant program through the Delta Regional Authority (DRA). Ozarka was awarded $183,000 toward a two-year workforce development initiative to expand and upgrade its nursing programs.“The DRA grant will provide crucial funding to expand nursing education opportunities for our region,” said Dr. Richard Dawe, Ozarka College president. “Ozarka is proud to continue to be a…

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Winners of the Academic All-Star Scholarships were announced this week in Hot Springs at the annual conference of Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC).Governor Asa Hutchinson presented the keynote address at a brunch honoring the 22 student scholarship winners. The students were awarded a full-tuition transfer scholarship to any A-kansas public, four-year university to complete their bachelor’s degree. The combined total for the scholarships is estimated to be more than $500,000.“These scholarships will enable…

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The students of the Culinary Arts program recently hosted Chef’s Table. Held on Ozarka’s Melbourne campus, the event showcased cuisine that was enjoyed by a steady flow of groups including community members, Ozarka staff, and students.The event included entrees prepared by the Ozarka College students including Filet Mignon with mushroom sauce and Parmesan Pecan-Crusted Salmon served over rice pilaf and sautéed vegetables. Proceeds from Chef’s Table will help fund a student field…

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The Highland Marching Ban brought home Firsts in Division Percussion, Color Guard, Drum Major and First Division Band from the Bulldog Marching Invitational on Oct. 8 in Walcott. Evan Brunern also brought home Outstanding Soloist of the Day. The Highland Band excelled over all other bands in the competition with the highest score of the day. By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor To say the Highland High School Band had a phenomenal year…

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