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30 Apr 2024 501Der Women 2024: St. Joseph Solar Science Super Scouts
Members of Girl Scout Troop 6827 joined the crowds of people viewing the total solar eclipse April 8 at Hendrix College in Conway. However, they were not just there to “ooh” and “aah” at the rare sight, but were serving as citizen science investigators collecting data to help scientists better understand the sun.
30 Apr 2024 Person of the Month: Patty Poulter
Career: I am retiring in June after six years as provost and executive vice president at the University of Central Arkansas. I have worked in education for 42 years, 32 of which have been in higher education. Family: Two daughters, Corey and Annie. Corey is a licensed professional counselor in...
Communications Group Promotes Bailey, Phillips
Kelsey Bailey and Hannah Phillips recently received promotions at The Communications Group (ComGroup). Bailey will serve as the company’s senior digital marketing specialist; Phillips will take on the role of public relations and client services specialist. Bailey, who graduated from Pittsburg State University, joined ComGroup in March 2022 as...
Razorbacks roll UCA in final nonconference game of the season
Robyn Herron is ready for the SEC Tournament. Maybe even the NCAA Tournament. The ace of the No. 10 Arkansas softball team was her on game Tuesday night, throwing a shutout of Central Arkansas, 8-0, in the Razorbacks’ final nonconference game of the season. Herron, who moved to 10-8 on the season, struck out nine Sugar Bears batters and gave up just two hits in the six-inning, shortened game. Her counterpart, Julia Petty, wasn’t nearly as sharp. Arkansas collected its eight runs on nine hits and seven walks. Nia Carter went 3 for 4 with three singles to lead the Razorbacks in knocks. Reagan Johnson and Hannah Camenzind also each had two singles. But Kennedy Miller had the best day. She was 1 for 2 at the plate with two walks, three RBI and two runs. Her sixth-inning two-run home run was the game sealer, finishing things early when UCA couldn’t respond in the bottom of the frame. Arkansas has just one more SEC series in the regular season before the SEC Tournament starts Tuesday at Auburn. The Razorbacks host Ole Miss at Bogle Park on the weekend, starting with a first pitch Friday at 6 p.m.
29 Apr 2024 Toad Suck Festival opens Friday, kids will race toads
Toad Suck Daze will hop into Conway this weekend. The family-friendly festival includes concerts, shopping, carnival rides, children’s activities and the World Championship Toad Races starring our amphibious friends. There is no cost to enter. Concession vendors and the play area for kids open at 11 a.m. Friday, and the market vendors and carnival open at 3 p.m. Visit toadsuck.org for detailed schedules.
Scholarship given in honor of two children who died in Vilonia tornado
Cameron smith was 9 years old and Tyler smith was 7 years old when the 2014 Vilonia tornado took their life. Their family and friends every year since have honored one Vilonia student with a scholarship in their honor.
30 Apr 2024 Greetings Maumelle seniors
The Pulaski County Special School District is committed to providing a quality and equitable education to all students, and this includes finding highly qualified and committed staff. In addition to teachers and substitutes, PCSSD is always hiring for support staff positions, including bus drivers, student nutrition staff, para professionals, office staff and more.
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