Toys for Tots to visit Rison
Pine Bluff-area Toys for Tots, working in Cleveland, Dallas, Jefferson, and Lincoln counties, is scheduled to attend the first Food Truck Friday Program in Rison at the Pioneer Village from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 1. “We will be collecting bikes, musical instruments, school supplies and other donations,” according to a news release. “We will also be handing out a limited number of backpacks and school supplies to those that need them.”
Matthew Yarnell is the area Toys for Tots coordinator. Details: https://pine-bluff-ar.toysfortots.org.
Outreach event set for landowners
An outreach workshop for producers and landowners in Jefferson County will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 12 at the Pine Bluff Public Library, 600 S. Main St. This free event and lunch will be served, according to StuffinTheBluff.com. The interactive workshop is aimed at increasing awareness of and access to U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs and resources.
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“Gain insights into how effective estate planning and resolving heirs’ property issues are critical to protecting your land and ensuring eligibility for NRCS programs,” a spokesman said.
To register, visit here.
DAV sets virtual career fair
DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary will co-host the Transitioning Service Member and Spouse Virtual Career Fair on Aug. 5 from 10 to 2 p.m.
The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active duty military personnel and members of the National Guard and Reserve. More than 40 employers will be on-site representing a range of industries. In addition to employment assistance, the veterans can utilize free career counseling and resume assistance, network with fellow veterans and military personnel, and get support with their Department of Veterans Affairs benefits and claims assistance, according to a news release.
To register for the virtual career fair and access additional free resources, visit jobs.dav.org.
Police plan National Night Out
The Pine Bluff Police Department will present National Night Out from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The community is invited to join the city of Pine Bluff for a free police-community partnership event, according to Stuff in The Bluff.com.
Described as “America’s night out against crime,” this annual family friendly function will include hot dogs, hamburgers, popcorn, Bingo for adults, games for children, bounce houses, Police K-9, fire fighters, a smoke house as well as vehicles and equipment. There will also be opportunities to have conversations with officers and visit community awareness booths. “There will be something for everyone, children and adults alike,” said a spokesman.
Details: PBPD public relations office, (870) 730-2086.
Locals graduate at UA
The University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, honored its most recent graduating class with a series of spring commencement ceremonies at Bud Walton Arena and Barnhill Arena, and the School of Law’s ceremony at the Fayetteville Town Center. Local students joined more than 5,500 graduates earning a degree and their names on Senior Walk, according to a news release.
Area graduates, their hometowns, degrees and majors include:
DEWITT
Logan Moss, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Emma Bullock, Master of Business Admin
Breana Watkins, Bachelor of Arts in Teaching
DERMOTT
Traveon Colbert, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
DUMAS
Angel Gamez, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Patricia Henry, Bachelor of Arts
Kennon Jones, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
LAKE VILLAGE
Clayton Anderson, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Annah Edwards, Bachelor of Science
LEOLA
Eva Berryhill, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences
McGEHEE
Mary Burdan, Bachelor of Arts
Ayden Kaufman, Bachelor of Science
Dorissa Kaufman, Doctor of Education
Madeline Lucky, Bachelor of Science
PINE BLUFF
Rebecca Hargrove, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Jarod King, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Sydney Roulhac, Bachelor of Arts
Sreevatsav Seenivasan, Bachelor of Science
Mary Talbot, Bachelor of Science
PRATTSVILLE
Bay Fleming, Juris Doctor
SHERIDAN
Trevor Golden, Master of Science in Operations Management
William Hearnsberger, Master of Science in Operations Management
Hanna McClendon, Juris Doctor
Amber Morton, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Kathryn Tubbs, Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering
Laura Workman, Master of Arts
STUTTGART
Rhett Bohanan, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Teyaira Bonds, Master of Arts
Conrad Bulloch, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences
John Coker, Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering
Jacob Key, Bachelor of Architecture
Heath Sanders, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences
Alyson Van, Bachelor of Science
TILLAR
William Palsa, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
WARREN
Jaden Kitchens, Bachelor of Science
India Young, Bachelor of Arts
WHITE HALL
Brooklyn Browning, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Yasmean Dehaghani, Bachelor of Arts
Madelyn Hendrix, Bachelor of Science in Human Environmental Sciences
Madeline Jeffries, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Kiri Sibert, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Abbie Walls, Bachelor of Science
Madison Welch, Master of Business Administration
McKenzie Welch, Bachelor of Science.