January 2023
Rector Cougars fall to hot-shooting Forrest City Mustangs in tournament play
BY JANE GATEWOOD Times-Democrat Sports Staff Rector Cougars took their undefeated record to the NEA Basketball Tournament on Tuesday, Dec. 27, at the First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro, and ran into a talented Forrest City Mustang team that launched dead-eye three point baskets all night.
RHSSHOF inductees to be recognized
The Rector High School Sports Hall of Fame will recognize the 2022 inductees on Friday, January 13, during the Rector Cougars and Earle Bulldogs game. At halftime the RHSSHOF class will be introduced and the plaque ceremony conducted.
Lady Eagles defeat Trinity Christian 74-69
UNIVERSITY PARK, Ill. - The Williams women’s basketball team defeated the Trinity Christian College Trolls 74-69 in their final game at the GSU Winter Classic.
Harvey, Thurman retire after combined 27 years of service at BRTC
Black River Technical College hosted a retirement reception last week for BRTC Bookstore Manager Janice Harvey to honor 23 years of service as a BRTC employee. Harvey started her career at BRTC in 1998 as Academic Secretary.
Arkansas State University’s 29th annual Agribusiness Conference scheduled
Arkansas State University’s annual Agribusiness Conference, now in its 29th year, continues to provide timely information and agricultural policy education to farmers, agribusiness professionals, students and educators across the Mid-South.
Annual Chocolate Lover’s Festival set in Eureka Springs
The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce Annual Eureka Springs Chocolate Lover’s Festival is one of the most beloved events in the area. This unique festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 , at the Eureka Springs Community Center.
First Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo set
The Arkansas Grown program, administered through the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, will partner with several Arkansas agricultural associations and organizations to host the first Arkansas Grown Conference and Expo on January 25-28, 2023, in Little Rock.
BAT program coordinator and instructor honored
Black River Technical College (BRTC) BAT Program Coordinator Ashley Boles and BRTC BAT Program Instructor Aaron Schenk were presented with certificates of appreciation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) by NHTSA Region 7 Manager Dean Scott on Dec. 13 at the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Highway Safety Task Force meeting.
BRTC CTC students tour Hytrol
BRTC CTC students enrolled in welding, machine tool technology and industrial electricity toured the Hytrol facilities in Jonesboro on Friday, Dec. 2.