More than 400 students received diplomas and were recognized as Harding University graduates for fall 2022. Local students earned the following degrees: more

Last week we discussed the importance of books and how vital it is to know where to find information. I had a teacher that used to say, “You don’t need to know everything … just where to find it!” And I promise that was way before computers and search engines. She was speaking of dictionaries, thesources, encyclopedias and smart people! But the important part of that is still true. Do you know where to find information? more

Forest Heights 2nd nine weeks honor roll more

Arts Across Arkansas is a mentorship program that encourages, enhances and expands high-school students’ original thoughts, processes, personal experiences and artistic abilities. Educators and/or administrators nominate students who demonstrate talent, skill or dedication to a creative field. The statewide program’s goal is to give students the opportunity to be rewarded for their original creative works. Students who participate in the program must participate in the state final event. more

A Feb. 14 deadline is fast approaching for high school students to apply for one of four American Fisheries Society’s Hutton Scholar paid internships that will be available through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission this summer. The AFS’ Junior Fisheries Biology Program internship and mentoring program is a summer long, hands-on education experience designed primarily for minority and female high school students. more

January is Healthy Weight Month so becoming physically active has proven to help with achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. We live in Arkansas, so the weather is always changing from cold to warm. We may want to act like bears that lounge, sleep, and over-eat, but one look in the mirror or that out-of-breath feeling brings us back to the realization that healthy eating and physical activity are important. People of all ages who are generally inactive can improve their health and well-being by becoming active with moderate intensity on a regular basis. Benefits of Health Weight Control through physical activities: Physical activity and diet are two important components in controlling your weight. more

Yellville-Summit honor roll more

Books are great friends more

Welcome back to class and the month of January. I don’t necessarily love the cold, but snow can be beautiful and a good excuse to put a puzzle together or read a good book. more

A Feb. 14 deadline is fast approaching for high school students to apply for one of four American Fisheries Society’s Hutton Scholar paid internships that will be available through the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission this summer. The AFS’ Junior Fisheries Biology Program internship and mentoring program is a summer long, hands-on education experience designed primarily for minority and female high school students. more

WESTERN GROVE — The Ozark Mountain School District held its regularly scheduled board meeting on Thursday, Dec. 15, at the Western Grove campus. All board members were present. more

Boone County Special Services Day more

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Sharing and giving is our character thought for the day. I know that deep down, we all like to receive gifts. But if we are honest, it’s also fun to give a gift. more

Bill of Rights Day is Thursday, Dec. 15, to celebrate the day that the Constitution's first ten Amendments were ratified in 1791. Courts around the country celebrate this important milestone throughout the month of December. more

Alpena held a school Spelling Bee Wednesday, Dec. 7. Winners will go on to compete in the County Bee that will be held Jan. 26. more

North Arkansas will host a Fall Commencement Ceremony at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9 at the south campus for 80 students. The college is offering two ceremonies to accomodate students who complete all … more

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Yea. It’s December. I know kids always think the last month of the year will never get here. But it is here now! I know you are excited. What gifts are you hoping to receive? more

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