<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3o0bsO_1Gqs597k00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3o0bsO_1Gqs597k00" width="1200" height="630" >Governor makes appointmentsGov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced state appointments Nov. 6, including several from the area:The Rev. Jesse Turner of Pine Bluff was appointed to the 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee. His term will expire Sept. 30, 2030. This is a new position. Terence Fulce of Texarkana was appointed to the 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee. His term will expire Sept. 30, 2030. This is a new position. Inez Barnes of Hamburg was appointed to the Medical Ionizing Radiation Licensure Committee. The term expires July 14, 2029. Barnes replaces Jacovis Davis. Alyssa Frisby of Lonoke was named to the Governor’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition until Dec. 31, 2026. This is a new position. Nathan Caldwell of McNeil was named to the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Board until Jan. 14, 2029. He replaces William Remy. UAPB alumni reschedules town hallThe UAPB/AM&amp;N National Alumni Association changes the date for its town hall. Originally scheduled for Nov. 10, the town hall will be rescheduled to 7 p.m. Dec. 8. Since the association has received additional questions and requests for clarification, they decided to adjust the date of the town hall to allow adequate time to review the questions, gather the necessary information, and ensure they can provide thoughtful and comprehensive responses, Tanesha Thompson, alumni association president, said in a news release.“We welcome your participation and look forward to your engagement during the Town Hall,” she said.If you have already registered for the event, no further action is needed. If you have not yet registered, you are encouraged to do so at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/55rqBXb3TM2-3qzBNgtMYAPBPD substation to host grand openingThe Pine Bluff Police Department will host the grand opening of Substation One at 13th Avenue and Linden Street (Suite 22) at 10 a.m. Nov. 10. A reception will follow in Suite 3. This event marks the launching of the police department’s new community policing initiative.New Community pantry opens Nov. 21New Community Church, 321 N. Birch St., will open its food pantry Nov. 21. Food boxes will be given away from 8-9:30 a.m. The community is invited to participate.GOP committees to meetRepublican county committees have scheduled meetings, according to a news release. Meetings include:Cleveland County GOP — Nov. 10, noon, 404 Sycamore St., Rison; Details: Chairman Patrick Berry, kn7b.ar@gmail.com.Desha County GOP — Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m., 6207 US-65, McGehee; Details: Chairman Jamie Sims, jamiesims9598@gmail.com.Drew County GOP — Nov. 10, 6 p.m., 134 Golf Course Drive, Monticello; Chairman Mike Akin, miken@akinfurniture.com.Thanksgiving concert setThe Summit Soundz Celebration Band will present a Thanksgiving Concert at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Summit Baptist Church, 901 Ridgway. The concert is free and open to the public. “This program is unique to the American holiday we call Thanksgiving,” said Lewis Hinkle, Summit Soundz director. “We all have much to be thankful (for), and this music program will stimulate an attitude of gratitude!” The selections will include swing and jazz arrangements of popular hymns such as “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” and “When The Saints Go Marching In.” Vocals will be performed by Trisha Small, Aaron Grice and Lewis Hinkle, according to a news release. The band is made up of high school students and adults from central and Southeast Arkansas. Much thanks is extended to the supporting band directors: Samuel Turner (Watson Chapel), Brian York (Drew Central), Garry Henson (retired), Kameron Willis (White Hall), Krista Haynes (White Hall), and Kelsey Hicks (White Hall). UAM to host Percussion NightThe University of Arkansas at Monticello Division of Music will present UAM Percussion Night at 7 p.m. Nov. 19 at the fine arts center at UAM. The event will feature guest artist Taylor Burks of Itawamba Community College of Fulton, Miss. The concert will also showcase solo and chamber percussion works, the UAM Percussion Ensemble and the debut performance of the UAM Steel Pan Ensemble. The event is free and open to the public, according to a news release.Burks, a percussionist and educator at Itawamba Community College, will perform solo and chamber works.“His appearance will provide UAM students and community members with an opportunity to experience high-level percussion performance and explore the diverse possibilities of contemporary percussion music,” according to the release.The UAM Steel Pan Ensemble will introduce students to the steel pan tradition and expand the percussion program’s musical offerings through the study and performance of world percussion music.The UAM Percussion Ensemble will present selections showcasing the musicianship and development of the university’s percussion students.The UAM Steel Pan Ensemble and UAM Percussion Ensemble are under the direction of Kylan Bigby, assistant professor of percussion at UAM. Details: UAM the Division of Music at 870-460-1060.Stores plan Christmas food driveBrookshire Grocery Co. will host its 45th annual Spirit of Christmas Food Drive at its stores including Super 1 Foods, Spring Market, FRESH by Brookshire’s and FRESH by Reasor’s. Now through Dec. 24, customers can make monetary donations through the keypad prompt at checkout. Donations will benefit local nonprofit organizations and food pantries in the communities the company serves, according to a news release.Brookshire’s is continuing a longtime holiday tradition with its food drive, inviting customers to join the company in helping families and individuals facing food insecurity this holiday season. UAPB Student-Alumni Fellowship setThe UAPB AM&amp;N National Alumni Association Inc. will present the Can We Talk? Student and Alumni Fellowship on Nov. 18 from 6-9 p.m. at the L.A. Davis Sr. Student Union. The association will be hosting another painting class. The cost is $15 per person. Greg Newsom with Newson’s Art will be the art instructor. Spaces are limited so attendees are urged to secure their spot soon. To sponsor a student, visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/can-we-talk-student-and-alumni-fellowship-november-18–2026 . Details: Board of Director Joy Matthews, 501-891-2226. USACE waives day use fees on Veterans DayThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day on Nov. 11.The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swim beaches only. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services or fees for specialized facilities and events, according to a news release.Visitors should contact USACE projects prior to visiting to ensure recreation areas are open. The status of USACE-managed campgrounds, boat ramps, swim beaches and other sites are available at https://corpslakes.erdc.dren.mil/visitors/status.cfm?state=AR. 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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced state appointments Nov. 6, including several from the area:. The Rev. Jesse Turner of Pine Bluff was appointed to the 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee. His term will expire Sept. 30, 2030. This is a new position. Terence Fulce of Texarkana was appointed to the...

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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced state appointments Nov. 6, including several from the area:. The Rev. Jesse Turner of Pine Bluff was appointed to the

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