School administrator thought of teaching as ‘mission’ work
After working for 25 years in her family’s heating and air-conditioning business, Marye Jane Brockinton of Cabot was looking for something more.
After working for 25 years in her family’s heating and air-conditioning business, Marye Jane Brockinton of Cabot was looking for something more.
When JoyLynn Edwards retired from Unity Health a few years ago, she said she wanted to stay busy, and that was a benefit for the White County Regional Library …
For the 23rd time, Unity Health will sponsor its annual A Day of Caring, set for July 27.
For Barbara Hubach, the Searcy Parks and Recreation Department holds a special place in her heart.
For the first time in many years, Lonoke schools will have three new principals in place when the 2019-20 school year starts in August.
Softball coach Chris Cope had two state championships before joining the Cabot Lady Panthers in 2012. He came close to winning a third title three times. The L…
For the second time, the I.F. Anderson family of Lonoke is being honored as Lonoke County’s top farm family.
After graduating from Midland High School in Pleasant Plains, Jeremy Loggins signed up for two jobs that he still has after 28 years.
Cabot Panthers baseball coach Ronnie Goodwin said junior Houston King carried his team at times during the 2019 season.
Ouida Cossey loves cows. Just ask her.
Tena Hauk of Carlisle knew she wanted to make a difference in the lives of people who were in trouble with the legal system.
Mike Cleveland recently decided that a half century of work was enough.
The Batesville Area Arts Council’s largest fundraiser, Summer Celebration, will have a masquerade theme this year.
Being a dance dad was something new to Duane Peckat of Lonoke when his daughter Madison starting taking dance as a young girl.
BATESVILLE — The Batesville chapter of the United States Bowling Congress will honor 37 members of its hall of fame during a banquet Saturday at Colton’s Steak…
DeeDee Jeffery has been bowling since she was 5 years old. She basically had no choice.
Habitat for Humanity of White County will show off its new ReStore during a ribbon cutting and grand reopening Thursday.
For Maranda Cole, the Cabot Junior Auxiliary of Cabot’s annual cereal drive is a special project.
Randy Byrd said being a superintendent for 17 years was long enough.
The Southern Food Festival, sponsored by Main Street Batesville, is adding new activities this year.
Milton Williams said he was ready for a new challenge in his life when he decided to help start a track program at Lyon College in Batesville.
A fundraising campaign to make Pioneer Village a destination for visitors was kicked off last month during an unveiling of a sign asking for donations.
Jake Short started at the Jacksonville Water Works as a temporary worker in the billing office. Less than five years later, he was in charge of the whole depar…
Lonoke Middle School sixth-grade math teacher Gale Boyd is appreciative of the fact that he has made a difference during his 28 years teaching at Lonoke.
Batesville High School FFA member Kyler Stolarik does not have a typical agricultural background, but that hasn’t stopped him from working his way up the FFA c…
Tina Reaper got the idea for honoring mothers with a tea after attending one at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock.
Batesville West Elementary School Principal Sonya Gaither saw a need to improve the playground at her school. After several fundraising efforts, an idea for a …
Jay Cook had no intention of leaving Paragould High School as girls basketball coach unless a select few jobs came open.
To say that the 2018-19 basketball season was a roller-coaster ride for Batesville Lady Pioneers coach Stan Fowler would be accurate.
For Warren Green, basketball is a way of life.
Michael Florence is not a native to Lonoke, but he’s been there long enough to develop a love for his new hometown.
Clint Williams grew up in a family of educators; however, he wanted to cut his own path, which eventually took a detour into teaching.
After losing her father a year ago, Mary Banks started a new job as a social worker at Caring Hands Hospice. She quickly realized there was not a support group…
More games for kids to play will be a big highlight of the 17th annual Cabot Junior Auxiliary Strawberry Festival.
Tony Reaves has a love of music and being a firefighter.
Lee Glover Langdon started his venture in Scouting when he was in the first grade. At that time, he said, he knew he wanted to be a Boy Scout.
The 57th annual Arkansas Folk Festival will kick off spring for the town of Mountain View.
When Randy Johnston stepped down as the Bald Knob High School football coach, school administrators turned to the school’s athletic director, Lynn Garner.
Jerry Cole has seen the city of Cabot grow during his more than 50 years of serving the community through his service station and the breeding of Quarter horse…
The Lonoke Area Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a milestone as the chamber prepares for its annual appreciation banquet.
Becky Perkins wanted to retire as a Bison from the Carlisle School District, but plans changed after she left Carlisle to become the librarian at Lonoke Primar…
Through her friendship with a Hispanic family, Ruth Simpson wanted to find a way to give back to the Spanish-speaking community in Searcy.
Bill Hartle is using his 40 years of service in the grocery business in his new position as program director for the White County Aging Program.
When the Boys & Girls Club of Jacksonville was tasked with picking someone as Youth of the Year to represent the club in the state competition, it was a no-bra…
The annual fundraising luncheon to raise money for area charities, as well as to highlight women’s health in the Batesville area, will feature the reigning Mis…
Cody Larque said that growing up, he always wanted to be a firefighter, and 2018 was a special year for him.
The former chief executive officer of the White River Health System will be one of three roastees during an annual dinner.
After 36 years of being in charge of “the boom” for the Jacksonville High School football team, John Dillard is retiring.
John Reed, a welding instructor at the Arkansas State University-Beebe Searcy campus, said Garrett Holloway is one of the best students he’s ever taught. So it…
The Cabot Lady Panthers bowling team continued its dominance in the state’s largest classification.