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Arkansas Tech-Ozark holds pinning ceremony

Arkansas Tech-Ozark holds pinning ceremony

OZARK – Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus held its pinning ceremony Thursday, May 9, for spring 2013 graduates of the practical nursing program.

 

Several students were honored with awards voted on by their classmates, including Jessica Pruitt of Ozark, who was named “Student of the Year.” Others included Michell Henry of Clarksville, “Friendship Award;” Patricia Ihle of Ratcliff, “Best Practical Nursing Assessment Award;” and Ashley Trent of Coal Hill, “Winner Award.”

 

6th Annual National Train Day and Trolley Museum Open House on May 11

6th Annual National Train Day and Trolley Museum Open House on May 11

The Fort Smith Trolley Museum, 100 South 4th , Fort Smith Arkansas will Hold its Open House and celebrate National Train Day Saturday May 11th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with free trolley rides and refreshments. All Equipment will be open for examination with a stairs to the cab of the Frisco 4003.

VIDEO: Mario Andretti Visits Fort Smith

Racing legend Mario Andretti spent Thursday morning in the River Valley.  He was part of Jim Grizzle Tire’s 50th Anniversary celebration in Fort Smith.

Leadership Franklin County Holds First Graduation

Leadership Franklin County Holds First Graduation

A graduation ceremony was held Tuesday, May 7, for the 2013 class of Leadership Franklin County – the organization’s inaugural class.

The ceremony was held at Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, where LFC is housed, and saw 18 graduates receive commemorative plaques for their completion of the program.

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Library2Go: New and Improved!

Did you know that you can download library eBooks, audio books, and videos FREE from Library2Go using your Fort Smith Public Library card?  Find out more on Friday, May 24th from 12 – 2 PM with a presentation demonstrating the recent changes and improvements made to the Library2Go downloadable media service.  Library staff will answer questions and offer hands on help after the presentation. Be sure to bring your E-Reader or portable audio device … if you use a laptop to access Library2Go please bring that along as well.

River Valley Chevy Dealers Provide Free Youth Baseball Instructional Clinic

River Valley Chevy Dealers Provide Free Youth Baseball Instructional Clinic

On May 14-15, the River Valley Chevy Dealers will host a free instructional clinic for youth baseball players. Coached by Ripken Baseball, participants will learn the essentials of throwing, fielding and hitting.

The clinic is one of over 200 Chevrolet is hosting this year as part of the Chevrolet Youth Baseball Program. Chevrolet has sponsored free, public baseball clinics for children across the country since 2006.

Relay For Life Ceremony to Honor Cancer Survivors and Remember Those Lost

Special luminaria – paper lanterns lit to represent those lost to cancer and those who have survived - will be showcased during the 2nd annual American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Lavaca. The event will take place at the Lavaca High School Football Field on May 10th from 7pm to 7am.