Redfield student attends Girls Nation
Aly Hobson, a White Hall student from Redfield, is one of 102 high school seniors attending the American Legion Auxiliary (ALA) Girls Nation July 19-26 in Washington, D.C.
Hobson is one of two participants who will represent Arkansas as a senator at ALA Girls Nation. The other student is Uijin “Joann” Kim of Jonesboro, according to a news release.
Hobson, a rising senior at White Hall High School, has been active during her week at ALA Arkansas Girls State. She also participates in many activities in her school and community including Education Accelerated by Service and Technology, Future Business Leaders of America, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Honor Society, BETA, Arkansas Food Bank Statewide Ambassador and Girl Scouts.
Kim, a rising senior at Valley View High School, has also been active at ALA. She participates in many activities in her school and community including Student Council, National Honor Society, Science Club, Spanish Club, Environmental Club, cross country and track. She is also president of Arkansas HOSA-FHP, President of Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council and President of Crown Club.
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The weeklong ALA program, founded in 1947, has provided civic education to thousands of students, teaching them about how the federal government works.
Two delegates from each ALA Girls State program are chosen to represent their state after participating in an ALA state-level program held across the country. At ALA Girls Nation, senators will participate in mock Senate sessions complete with caucuses and debating bills that range from personal to political interests.
Other activities include a visit to Arlington National Cemetery where they will place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, a visit to Capitol Hill to meet with U.S. senators from their state and a tour of D.C. monuments.
“Students leave the program with increased confidence and leadership skills for college and in their future career paths,” according to a news release.
Details about ALA Girls Nation can be found on social media or www.ALAforVeterans.org.
TOPPS to give away food
TOPPS, 1000 Townsend Drive, will restart its monthly food giveaway at 10 a.m. Aug. 12. Distribution will be on a first-come, first-served basis, according to a news release.
Food will be handed out in a drive-through manner. Each household is limited to one food box. Identification is required as proof of address. Participants must be present to receive the box.
TOPPS (Targeting Our People’s Priorities with Service) is a non-profit organization. Details: Annette Dove, executive director, at (870) 850-6011.
Southeast School reunion set
Southeast Junior/Senior High School alumni will hold their 66th reunion at the Pine Bluff Convention Center starting with registration July 24 at 5 p.m.
On July 25, the fish fry starts at 11 a.m. and the dance begins at 8 p.m. that day. On July 26, the indoor picnic starts at 11 a.m. and the banquet begins at 7 p.m.
There will also be a PowerPoint presentation on preserving the school’s heritage and a proclamation from Mayor Vivian L. Flowers. All the events take place in Ballrooms 2 and 4 at the convention center. The clear bag policy will be enforced at the convention center, according to a news release. Details: (870) 730-1131.
McGehee School Board to meet
The McGehee School Board will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday at the high school library. The agenda includes board appointment, financial statements, school level improvement plans, district policies manual revisions proposals, administrator reports and executive session, according to a news release.
Old Saint James sets health fair
Old St. James Missionary Baptist Church, 4512 S. Ohio St., will conduct its second health fair and hygiene product drive from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 16. Admission is free and the event is open to the general public, according to StuffinTheBluff.com. Participants are encouraged to donate menstrual supply and hygiene products, which will be given to schools.
Also, the health fair will include free blood pressure, glucose, cholesterol and prostate screenings, among other activities. The OSJ pastor is the Rev. David M. Smith. The pastor’s name was incorrect in a previous article.
USACE lifts river advisory
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is lifting the small craft advisory for the Arkansas River. Small craft advisories are issued when flows reach 70,000 cubic feet per second.
While flows are receding, USACE officials urge boaters to always exercise caution when on the river, according to a news release.
Daily river information can be obtained at www.swl-wc.usace.army.mil or the Little Rock District’s mobile app, which can be found in mobile app stores by searching for USACE Little Rock.