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WBU holds greenhouse dedication ceremony

Nov 24, 2021

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Sep 29, 2021

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Pack — Helms

Jul 14, 2021

Meridith Helms and Taylor Pack were united in marriage on Sunday, June 13, at 3 p.m. at The Gardens at Harmony in Jonesboro.

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Child Development Center hosts Family Fun Night

Jul 13, 2021

The Walnut Ridge Child Development Center held a Family Fun Night recently at Stewart Park with several children and family members attending.

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Mar 17, 2021

Emma Howard (from left), Kylie Geurin and Tal Smith, members of the Hillcrest senior high archery team, prepare to shoot during the National Archery in the Schools Program regional tournament.

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This Valentine’s Day started out at 10 degrees on our thermometer at 7 a.m., and now shortly after noon it has not gotten but a degree or two higher. That is expected to keep going down and snow is predicted before the day is done.

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Pesticide applicator training meetings set

Jan 13, 2021

Private pesticide applicator training meetings have been set for the following dates and places:

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Kelsie Cagle speaks at Ralph Joseph Youth Leadership Program ceremony

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Dec 9, 2020

Kelsie Cagle, nursing instructor at Black River Technical College, was the guest speaker at the Ralph Joseph Youth Leadership Program graduation ceremony on November 15, 2020.

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Santa letters due Friday

Dec 2, 2020

The Times Dispatch will print letters from children to Santa in the Dec. 23 edition. To ensure publication in the pre-Christmas edition, children should send their letters by Friday.

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Center for No-Boundary Thinking names affiliate faculty

Nov 23, 2020

JONESBORO — The affiliate faculty for the Center for No-Boundary Thinking at Arkansas State University has been announced by Dr. Alan Utter, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs and research.

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NEA co-op installs Little Free Libraries

Nov 18, 2020

In an effort to foster a love for reading and make books more accessible to rural areas, the Northeast Arkansas Education Cooperative is installing Little Free Libraries.

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First National Bank supports WBU

Oct 14, 2020

A gift from First National Bank of Lawrence County will benefit the Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University. Chief Financial Officer Amy Fitzgerald of First National presented the $7,500 donation to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman on Thursday.

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Manning completes doctorate at ASU

Sep 2, 2020

Veronica Campbell Manning recently earned a Doctorate of Education (Ed.D) degree in Educational Leadership from Arkansas State University.

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Births

Apr 29, 2020

Remington Pierce Gann

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WBU business students win state awards

Apr 22, 2020

Business students from Williams Baptist University earned five awards at the 2020 State Leadership Conference of Phi Beta Lambda. The annual event was scheduled to be held on April 3 and 4 in North Little Rock, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, the competitions were held via the internet.

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WBU releases fall semester honor lists

Jan 29, 2020

Williams Baptist University has released the names of students on the President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2019 fall semester. The President’s List includes those full-time students who achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average, while the Dean’s List is comprised of those with at least a 3.5 GPA.