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Carroll named to University of Arkansas Chancellor's List
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (166+ words) NEA Town Courier Carroll named to University of Arkansas Chancellor's List The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Spring 2026 Chancellor's List, the university's highest semester academic honor for undergraduates. Parker Carroll of Tyronza joins…...
Youth shine at Mississippi County Spelling Bee
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (176+ words) BLYTHEVILLE" 16 area students competed at the Ritz Civic Center on Saturday night in the Mississippi County Spelling Bee." Contestants competed in four categories" high school, middle school, elementary, and pre-k." Zachariah Furlow, a freshman at Blytheville High, was the lone…...
ASUN announces Chancellor's and Vice Chancellor's lists
5+ hour, 53+ min ago (178+ words) Arkansas State University-Newport recently announced that 300 students were named to the Chancellor's or Vice-Chancellor's lists for academic excellence for the Spring 2026 semester. To be named to the Chancellor's list, students must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours, excluding developmental courses,…...
Local college students honored for academics
6+ hour, 53+ min ago (340+ words) NEA Town Courier Local college students honored for academics Students on the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists for the spring 2026 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The lists recognize undergraduate students who achieved the highest grade-point averages while completing…...
Staten places first in Skills USA competition
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (67+ words) NEA Town Courier Staten places first in Skills USA competition Residents warned to be on lookout for new scam Tracy Shepherd earns Master of Science Sheriff's Office works to keep Poinsett County clean Janet Schmidt Scholar Athletes Scholarship Vaccine clinic…...
Harrisburg schools announce important dates
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (77+ words) NEA Town Courier Harrisburg schools announce important dates The Harrisburg School District recently announced important dates for the upcoming school year. On Aug. 8, Harrisburg Elementary, Weiner Elementary and Harrisburg High schools will hold open houses from 5-7 p. m. Harrisburg High School will…...
Imagination Library serves 1, 100 kids in Mississippi County
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (184+ words) BLYTHEVILLE" Mississippi County Regional Chamber of Commerce Director Liz Smith informed the Blytheville Lions Club of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library during their weekly meeting on Tuesday." According to Smith, the chamber is the Mississippi County affiliate responsible for the program....
Tracy Shepherd earns Master of Science
1+ week, 34+ min ago (58+ words) NEA Town Courier Tracy Shepherd earns Master of Science The University of Central Arkansas held May commencement ceremonies Thursday and Friday, April 30 and May 1 in the Farris Center on campus. Sheriff's Office works to keep Poinsett County clean Janet Schmidt…...
Deadline to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Schola. ..
1+ week, 3+ day ago (233+ words) LITTLE ROCK " The deadline for students to apply for the Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship, funded by the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL), is July 1. "The lottery was founded more than 15 years ago with the mission of raising funds for in-state student…...
Extension agents show how to grow, prepare summer produce
1+ week, 3+ day ago (64+ words) NEA Town Courier Extension agents show how to grow, prepare summer produce UA Extension's free noon "Grow Your Own Groceries" webinars this summer cover growing and cooking sweet corn, Brussels sprouts, peaches, plums and nectarines. Volunteer Fire Departments receive Wildland…...