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SRACC, ACNA to hold Spring River’s Got Talent show

The Fourth Spring River’s Got Talent show is back and will be held on Sept. 17, at the Hardy Civic Center. Local musical performers will compete for a total of $2000 in prize money. Doors will open at 1 p.m. and performances will begin at 2 p.m. This event was originated by Doug Driesel and first occurred in 2006 and 2007 to benefit the Spring River Performing Arts and was given to…

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Highland students earn AP Scholar distinctions

Three students from Highland High School have earned the distinction of being named AP Scholars in recognition of their exceptional achievement on AP Exams 2022 Highland Graduates Kody Rogers, Shelby Moore and Luke Bruner were honored with the distinction. The College Board’s Advanced Placement Program (AP) provides motivated and academically prepared students with the opportunity to take rigorous college-level courses while still in high school, and to earn college credit, advanced placement,…

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New safety officers welcomed to Highland school campuses

Hunter Taylor will be the new Highland High School Resource Officer. He is a 2013 graduate of Calico Rock High School and was most recently employed at the Sharp County Sheriff’s office. Another new position that is that of a CSSO (Commissioned School Safety Officer). Mark Stephen will be joining our team as a manager of our School Security Department. You will see him on all three campuses. He’s a retired police…

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The heart of a community – Locals benefit from Backpack Extravaganza

Photo/Lindsey HelmHighland Student Council member Bailey Nicholson practices face painting on Annabelle Burton at the 2022 Backpack Extravaganza Sat. Aug. 6 at the Highland Assembly of God Church. Several members of the Highland STUCO volunteered at the community event. By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor To witness the amount of love the Spring River Community shows when they prepare each year for the Backpack Extravaganza is amazing. From the love of area churches…

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