Goblin Arena hosted the "Blue & Gold Games for Unified Sports" on Thursday, March 13. The games were hosted for students with special needs. more

The "Blue & Gold Games for Unified Sports" was held at Goblin Arena on Thursday morning, March 13, inside Goblin Arena. The event was held for students with special needs from ages 8 to 18. A great time was had by all of the students, judges, and teachers.  more

RUSSELLVILLE — Arkansas Tech University hosted more than 1,700 high school Future Farmers of America students for career development events and competitions on Thursday, March 13. more

Forty-two Harrison Middle School students toured Northark Technical Center (NTC) on Tuesday, March 11. The 8th graders, members of HMS teacher Maribeth O'Dell's Career Development classes, toured three divisions of the Tech Center including construction, welding, and HVAC. After learning about the Technical Center opportunities, students had lunch (provided by NTC) and then traveled to Northark's south campus to tour the new Robotics Training Center currently under construction. more

The North Arkansas College (Northark) Board of Trustees has approved an initiative to explore a potential affiliation with the University of Arkansas System. Board Chair Luke Feighert and President Rick Massengale have been appointed to lead discussions and examine the specifics of the agreement. more

The 4th Annual Northark Challenge Clay Shooting Competition is set for Friday, April 4, 2025, at Bear Creek Ranch in Tilly, AR. Hosted by Harness Roofing, this popular event will take place atop a beautiful mountaintop and offers a great opportunity to spend time with clients, reward top employees, or enjoy a day of friendly competition—all while supporting North Arkansas College’s students and their educational journeys. more

Are you looking for a new career? A new job opportunity? Join North Arkansas College and many area business at Pioneer Pavilion on the south campus of NorthArk on Thursday, March 13, 2025, 9 a.m. - Noon for the 2025 North Arkansas College Career Fair. This event is open and free to the public. more

North Arkansas College, in partnership with Buffalo National River Partners (BNRP), is pleased to announce an upcoming lecture on the implementation of prescribed fire in Buffalo National River for habitat restoration. The event will feature Fenn Wimberly, Fire Management Officer for the National Park Service at Buffalo National River. more

March 10–15: Take & Make Craft: Shamrock Wreath – grab a kit, unleash your creativity, and craft at your own pace. Limited kits available, so stop by and pick yours up while they last! more

FAYETTEVILLE — Starting in Fall 2025, the University of Arkansas Honors College will offer up to 10 additional fellowships for Arkansas students starting in fall 2025, including the Natural State Fellowship. more

BERGMAN — The Bergman School District is set to destroy certain files. more

St. Patrick’s Day 2025 celebrations will take place across the country on and around Monday, March 17. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) urges drivers to remember that drinking and driving is deadly and never an option.  more

The Ozark Arts Council announced this week that applications for the Mary Bishop Scholarship are now open for area high school seniors. Visit TheLyric.org for the application. more

DEER — Bill Mizaur will stay on as the superintendent of the Deer/Mt. Judea (D/MJ) School District through the 2025-2026 school year. more

Members of Harrison High School’s Thespian Troupe 2715 attended the Arkansas Thespian Festival in Russellville recently. The Arkansas Thespian Festival is a gathering of school theater students from across the state who have been inducted into the Thespian honor society. During the 3-day event, students attend theater workshops as well as present their own works through one-act and full-length productions. more

MOUNTAIN HOME — Arkansas State University-Mountain Home (ASUMH) will present Forever Young on Tuesday, March 11, in the Vada Sheid Community Development Center. The 7:00 PM performance is part of the 13th anniversary season of performing arts at ASUMH and is funded partly through the Haley Cultural Arts Endowment. more

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas turned as cold as the Razorback basketball team shooting from the outside. more

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), a high school organization that helps students prepare for careers and business, annually offers Esports competitions for students across the nation. Electronic sports (Esports) are structured video game tournaments where students play in team competitions. Through Esports, students develop skills including teamwork, communication, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and digital literacy. more

JASPER — A law banning cell phones in public schools during the school day, called the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, was recently passed by the state House and Senate and is expected to be signed by the governor in time for it to go into effect for the 2025-2026 school year. The Jasper School District Board of Education, meeting in regular session Monday night, Feb. 17, took action by appropriating $15,405.75 to purchase phone pouches, hampers and lockboxes. more

The Friends of the Library are seeking book donations, please make sure the books are in good condition before dropping them off at the library. They are also seeking volunteers to assist in the various activities they do. If you are interested, please call the library or ask someone at the front desk. more