Two high school football players named to the Arkansas Preps All Star Teams
Arkansas Preps announced their 2024-25 All Star Teams on Friday. The Natural State Sports Network selected 75 players that are comprised of a first, second, and underclassman team along with a player, coach, and underclassman of the year for each of the classifications. The teams are chosen by members of network staff who closely monitor games each week. The awards are selected, not only from their observations, sometimes in person, but also…
New confidential helpline supports Arkansas teachers facing burnout and stress
Arkansas teachers facing burnout and stress now have a new resource. AFMC has launched the Arkansas Teacher Support Helpline, a confidential service designed to provide teachers and school staff with a safe space to share their struggles, explore practical solutions, or vent. The teacher support line is a free resource for educators across the state. It is staffed by experienced teachers trained in mental health first aid, trauma-informed resilience, adverse childhood experiences…
Stephens honored at Southfork River Therapy and Living
Last week was National Activity Professionals Week. It is a week long celebration of the work of Activity Professionals in care settings. Southfork River Therapy and Living in Salem honored their Activity Director, Terry Stephens. “Each day, Ms Terry does an exceptional job at creating fun and engaging activities providing entertainment, exercise, and relaxation, hence improving the quality of life of our residents. We are elated to have such an outstanding, compassionate…
Baxter Health Cline Emergency Center awarded Gold for pediatric readiness
Submitted Baxter Health is proud to announce that Cline Emergency Center has been awarded the “Gold Tier” designation for Pediatric Readiness by the Arkansas Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) State Partnership Program. This recognition highlights Baxter Health’s unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care for children in emergency situations. Gold recognition is given to healthcare facilities that demonstrate exceptional capabilities in delivering safe and effective emergency medical care to pediatric…
DEATH NOTICES-Jan. 14-25, 2025
Jamie Jo (Nelson) Pollard, 48, of Salem, Ark. passed away Jan. 25, 2025. Freddie Joe Rees, 82, of Hardy, Ark. passed away on Jan. 24 at his home in Hardy. Florence Louise Troop, 87, of Poughkeepsie, Ark. passed away on Jan. 23, 2025 in Poughkeepsie. Wanda Olene Davis, 81, of Salem, Ark. passed away on, Jan. 20, 2025, at Salem, Ark. George Walden, 72, of Highland, Ark. passed away on Jan. 19,…
