BRTC announces students named to President’s and Dean’s List
FAYETTE, MO - The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List.
FAYETTE, MO - The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students included on the Spring 2025 Dean’s List.
Evanell Turner, 85, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away June 16, 2025, at Piggott Assisted Living in Piggott.
1985 Ivan (Pop) Meade was honored Friday with a catfish dinner in appreciation of his service to the Municipal Light, Water and Sewer Department. He… Login to continue reading Login…
Designating the Arkansas Farm Family of the Year began in 1947 and soon Clay County joined to honor one local family. The program was initiated to recognize the importance of the farm family and agriculture within the state of Arkansas. It is the longest- running farm family recognition program in the country.
“Hallie understands the food chain,” commented mom Jade Simpson in response to a question about naming animals and considering them pets. Hallie Clair Simpson has always participated in her parents’ family farm and its routines. Currently, she’s responsible for checking on the chickens, gathering the eggs, and grooming her show pigs. Even though Hallie names her animals, works with them daily, her goal does not include keeping them as pets. She understands farming and showing animals, the best part for her, she says, “is winning.”
Casey Simpson’s daily walk cultivates positive relationships. His students respect him, admire him, saying, “He talks a lot, but it’s interesting and everybody listens.” Other former students who are in the natural resources conservation business said, “He’s a go-getter, always doing something productive, always active. It’s a good thing Jade is an active type person, too.”