High Profile

HIGH PROFILE: Whether at home, working in government or starting her own business, Ruth Whitney’s care for and attention to people has been unwavering Ruth Whitney wasn't positive she could be a successful business owner, but she was willing to risk it. by Kimberly Dishongh - October 20, 2019

Komen race going beyond the pink Yearly mammograms can help in the early detection of breast cancer. Yet, 26 counties in Arkansas do not have a mammography facility, according to Susan G. Komen... by Cary Jenkins - October 20, 2019

Fashion school awarded accreditation after 6 years It's official: Arkansas Fashion School, which turns its students into fashion designers at its campus at 3625 Kavanaugh Blvd., is now properly accredited. by Helaine R. Williams Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - October 20, 2019

Helping children First lady Susan Hutchinson, Antwan Phillips and Kathy Webb were honored Oct. 8 at the Friends of Children Annual Luncheon at the DoubleTree Hotel. The three we... by Cary Jenkins - October 20, 2019

Love of the Cardinals hits a home run for couple Kyle Bridges set a matrimonial chain reaction in motion when he invited a woman to a party in 2009. by Kimberly Dishongh - October 20, 2019

Is it valid to avoid dressing better than your superiors? Q I read in The Wall Street Journal about not being dressier than your boss and especially not your interviewer. They were talking about watches specifically bu... October 20, 2019

WOWed by it all Heather Baker, publisher of multimedia firm Vowell Inc., was honored as 2019 W.O.W. Woman of the year Oct. 11 at the sixth annual WOWapalooza. The dinner and fu... by Helaine Williams - October 20, 2019

Fribourgh Awards laud Arkansas' 'Hidden Figure' Family and friends, fellow Alpha Kappa Alpha members, fellow Links Inc. members and representatives of the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame were among those who gath... by Helaine Williams - October 20, 2019

Weddings Kumpuris-Osborne October 20, 2019

Anniversaries Shirley and James Farmer of Sherwood have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. The couple were married Sept. 19, 1969. She is the former Shirley Toombs an... October 20, 2019

Runners appearing in wedding photos When Danielle and James Ellerby show off photos from their 2018 wedding, they have a bit of explaining to do. It's not because the couple, who live in Halifax, ... by Jen A. Miller The New York Times - October 20, 2019

Remembering Walton at the Old State House Sam Walton's favorite dessert, blackberry cobbler, completed the meal at the Old State House Museum Associates Annual Supper on Oct. 10. The event at the museum... by Cary Jenkins - October 20, 2019

Virginia Heath Osborne - Andrew Makris Kumpuris Wedding vows were exchanged by Virginia Heath Osborne and Andrew Makris Kumpuris at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, on the lawn at Heifer International. Retired Arkan... October 20, 2019

McKenzie Grace Gosser - Matthew Robert Savage McKenzie Grace Gosser and Matthew Robert Savage were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, on the lawn of Grandeur House. Chris Ochterbeck of New Life C... October 20, 2019

Betty Grace Roberts - Dillon Gayle Goins The Barn at Lost Creek in Bonnerdale was the setting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, for the marriage of Betty Grace Roberts and Dillon Gayle Goins. Officiating we... October 20, 2019

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