Cougars lose to Bigelow Panthers
Game 3 Rector vs Bigelow Rector Cougars advanced to the Final Four of the 2A State Basketball Tournament played Feb. 28 – March 4 at Cougar Arena on the campus of Rector High School.
March 2023
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Lady Cougars tournament bout ends with loss to Lady Redbugs
The Lady Cougars state tournament run ended Tuesday, Feb. 28, in a furious rally that fell just short against a larger, taller Fordyce Lady Redbug (Lady Bugs) team. The Lady Bugs size and speed had the Lady Cougars stymied in quarter one as the Lady Cougars scored no baskets, every shot closely contested. Mattie McClung, Carly Rodden, and Madison Wolfenbarger struggled to find their shots but posted numbers for the Lady Cougars while Kayeleigh Steward drew the task of guarding Lady Bug #42 Jadie Hines, a formidable post player. The Lady Cougars managed ten points in the half, the Lady Bugs doubling that score.
Game 2 Rector vs Lavaca
2A State Basketball Tournament games played at CougarArena on the campus of Rector High School filled the gym with cheering fans from across Arkansas. How can it be more exciting for the Rector Cougars than to play a second round game before a home crowd. The electric atmosphere was sparked with Cougar victory over reigning state champion and number one seed Lavaca Golden Arrows from the Ft. Smith area of western Arkansas.
BRTC CTC hosts AGVC guest speaker
Black River Technical College Career and Technical Center recently hosted Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) employee Carissa Dougherty, who works specifically at the Forrest L. Woods Nature Center in Jonesboro.
Powhatan Historic State Park to host Archaeology Open House
Powhatan Historic State Park will host an Archaeology Open House from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday March 24. Visitors are encouraged to join park staff and archaeologists from the Jamie C. Brandon Center to explore an archaeological excavation and visit the historic town of Powhatan to see how archaeology comes to life. Visitors will also have an opportunity to explore historical documents in the nearby archives at NEARA and participate in living history to bring the town to life. This event is free to the public. For more information, contact Zachary Elledge at zachary.elledge@arkansas.gov or 870-878-6765.
BRTC employees speak at Jonesboro Rotary Club
Black River Technical College Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. Brad Baine and Director of Career, Technical, and Concurrent Education Darenda Kersey recently gave presentations at the Jonesboro Rotary Club.
UCA hosts Day of Giving Thursday
The University of Central Arkansas will host its ninth annual Day of Giving on Thursday, March 9. Day of Giving is a 24-hour fundraising drive allowing alumni, parents, faculty, staff, students, friends and family to make a gift of any amount to support the campus.
VA to host virtual town hall meeting for women Veterans
VA St. Louis Health Care System, in partnership with other VA regional medical centers, will host a town hall meeting for women Veterans at 6 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2023. Among the topics of discussion will be the new PACT Act that expands VA health care and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.
BRTC Board of Trustees to hold meeting
The Black River Technical College Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16 in the Richard Gaines Technology Building conference room at the BRTC Pocahontas location.