Archives for January 2013

White County Medical Center Announces Associate of the Quarter

White County Medical Center associates have selected Nellie Evans, Communications Representative, as the Associate of the Quarter for the first quarter of 2013. WCMC administrative representatives recently surprised Evans with the announcement.  WCMC President/CEO Ray Montgomery said Evans serves … [Read more...]

Jarred Corley named Project Advisor for UACCB

Jarred Corley is the new Project Advisor for TRiO/Student Support Services (SSS) at the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville. A recent graduate of Lee University Graduate School in Counseling in Cleveland, Tennessee, Corley holds a master’s degree in college student … [Read more...]

The Clark Family Trio will be in concert at Center On The Square Searcy Jan 26

The Clark Family Trio will be in concert at Center On The Square at 219 West Arch on Saturday January 26 at 7pm.   The Clark Family Trio, accompanied by guitarist Bill Nesbitt, perform modern bluegrass, country and Gospel favorites, featuring tight three-part "family" harmonies and fingerstyle and … [Read more...]

State Capitol Week in Review

In a unanimous vote for each bill, the Arkansas Senate approved three pieces of legislation to help military families and veterans who need nursing home care. Senate Bill 15 adopts the Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children. It would direct school administrators to … [Read more...]

University of Central Arkansas’s Department of Writing annual Arkatext Literary Festival Begins Feb 11

The University of Central Arkansas’s Department of Writing will host the annual Arkatext literary festival, a week-long celebration, beginning Monday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. in Thompson Hall.  All Arkatext events are free and open to the public.  “Arkatext is a celebration of Arkansas writers in … [Read more...]

The 2013 Batesville Area Arts Council National Juried Exhibition is open to all artists

The 2013 Batesville Area Arts Council National Juried Exhibition is open to all artists 18 and older working in 2D media. Entries must be original works created within the last 5 years. No Giclee prints are allowed. Works previously exhibited at the BAAC Art Gallery on Main are ineligible. Artists … [Read more...]

UCA Forensics to Host Bear Claw Invitational

Up to 200 high school students are expected to compete in the Bear Claw Invitational, a debate/communications skills competition, Feb. 8-9 on the University of Central Arkansas campus. Officials expect a wide range of schools mainly from Central Arkansas and the Arkansas River Valley. UCA has … [Read more...]

A+ Arkansas Education Rally and Summit in Little Rock Jan 29

An education reform rally and summit featuring Jeb Bush, governor of Florida from 1999-2007, as the keynote speaker will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2012, in Little Rock, A+ Arkansas announced today. A+ Arkansas will be hosting the event in conjunction with National School Choice … [Read more...]

UCA Distinguished Lecture To Feature Herm Edwards Feb 12

UCA Public Appearances will continue its Distinguished Lecture Series with an appearance by Herman Edwards, NFL analyst and former coach, Tuesday, Feb. 12, at 7:30 p.m. in the Donald W. Reynolds Performance Hall.  Jerry Biebesheimer, director of Public Appearances, said he was excited to have a … [Read more...]

Ozarka College Receives Renewal of NATEF Master Accreditation

The National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) found that Ozarka College's Automotive Service Technology program continues to meet the requirements for NATEF Master Accreditation. Master Accreditation is the highest level of achievement recognized by NATEF.  “We are very proud … [Read more...]