The Arkansas Department of Agriculture recently awarded $20,000 in scholarships to eight students attending Arkansas universities with agricultural programs. The universities include Arkansas State University, Southern Arkansas University, the University of Arkansas, and Arkansas Tech University.
Williams Baptist University has been named a National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Champions of Character Five-Star institution, as announced by the national office. The award covers the 2021-22 school year.
Join Echo Bluff State Parks team members for some toetapping good times as their summer concert series continues into September. All concerts are free and open to the public.
The North Arkansas Dance Theatre, a non-profit organization, will soon be presenting its 18th annual “Nutcracker.” There will be an open casting call for children and adult roles on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the NADT Dance Academy, 157 West Main, in Batesville, for ages five-infinity. No formal dance training is required for these children and adult parts. You do not have to be affiliated with NADT or the NADT Dance Academy to participate, and no one is turned away.
The Thayer Fire Department along with Thayer Rural Fire Department conducted their annual Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fill the Boot fundraising campaign this past Saturday in Thayer. We are pleased to announce that through the generosity of those that contributed to this worthy cause, we raised so far, $2530 this year. There are still additional monies that are in the process so this total will go up. We thank all those that donated to this cause, and a thanks also for those that dropped water and drinks off to those collecting money. All of this was greatly appreciated. A special thanks to the firefighters for taking time from their families and busy schedules. There are two boots out in the area, one is at the Thayer Police Station and the other is at Thayer City Hall. These boots are there for those who wish to make a contribution and was unable to be here for the collection on Saturday. Any amount no matter how small is appreciated.
It seems Main Street Hardy is a magnet for the browsers, the shoppers, the munchers and sidewalk hoppers when rolling rhythms seem to carry folks along from one antique shop to a novelty candy shop. Let the melodies and beats of Dennis Horton, Chuck Young and their band Overtime put air under your step once again this Saturday, August 13, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The group will be gracing the beautiful gardens of Dr. Thompson’s Park nestled right in the middle of downtown Hardy. Don’t hesitate to bring along a dance partner as their tunes and cadences are destined to bring back a sweet memory or reveal a hidden spark you forgot you still had. The park offers shade and comforting peace to sit in respite as lilting lyrics may carry you away. Bring an ice cream cone or soda, or just your ears and your heart to enjoy a wonderful Saturday afternoon in Hardy.
Arkansas State University will conduct its 2022 Summer Commencement at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug.
Fidelity Communications recently announced it will award $1,500 each to four K-12 teachers making a difference in their schools and communities as part of the internet service provider’s “A Stronger Connection” social media campaign.
Small non-farm businesses in the following counties are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration. These loans offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought that occurred in the following primary counties in Missouri, announced Director Tanya N. Garfield of SBA’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West.
Final Authority will be the featured group in concert on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Grand Gulf Shiloh Church, 426 County Road 378, Thayer. Located up the hill from the Grand Gulf State Park entrance off Highway W west of Thayer.