Star City nursing center sets BBQ contest
Gardner Nursing and Rehabilitation in Star City will host Barbecue Wars on June 22. The judging starts at 5 p.m., but participants who are grilling on site can set up anytime, according to a news release.
The center invites the community to participate in the contest. There will be cash prizes for best barbecue ($500) and best side dish ($250).
The deadline for entry is June 8. There’s a $50 entry fee for barbecue and $25 entry fee for side dish. If there’s inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled. Entry forms can be picked up at Gardner, 702 N. Drew St., Star City, AR 71667 or can be emailed upon request. Details: Gardner, (870) 628-4144.
NPC, UAM to announce nursing degree
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National Park College of Hot Springs and the University of Arkansas at Monticello will announce the addition of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree to their partnership. The announcement will be made at 1 p.m. June 4 in the Frederick M. Dierks Center for Nursing and Health Sciences at NPC.
Leaders from UAM and NPC will speak, along with the president of CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs and chief medical officer for the health system, Dr. Doug Ross. The event is free and open to the public, according to a news release.
Conference to include law, ethics of AI
Artificial intelligence has made the leap from science fiction to everyday use, but what are the ethical ramifications of AI in legal applications?
Ellen Murphy, professor of practice at Wake Forest University School of Law, will address this topic at the 11th annual Mid-South Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference.
The event will be held June 6-7 at the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law, according to a news release from University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
During Murphy’s session, “Artificial Intelligence in Law Practice: Navigating the Ethical Landscape,” Murphy will discuss the various ways artificial intelligence can be used in an ethical manner to improve the agricultural law industry and those it affects.
Merriam Webster defines artificial intelligence as “the capability of computer systems or algorithms to imitate intelligent human behavior.” These abilities have the potential to benefit the legal industry.
“AI is, today, already a part of the legal profession and appears to be here to stay,” said Murphy. “To be successful, attorneys will need to be equipped to navigate the new and exciting waters of this technology and the ethical issues that come with it.”
The use of artificial intelligence is here to stay. According to Market Splash, 75 percent of legal professionals believe the technology will have a substantial and positive impact on the industry.
“Artificial intelligence may seem a bit more like a George Jetson cartoon than modern-day law practice, but this technology is rapidly growing in the legal profession, regardless of whether we’re talking about a solo practitioner in a rural area or an attorney in large firm,” NALC Director Harrison Pittman said. “The ethical implications of this technology are as significant as its promise and pitfalls. Ellen is a nationally recognized expert in this area, and we are extraordinarily grateful that she will join us in Memphis for this year’s conference.”
The Mid-South Agricultural and Environmental Law Conference will also be livestreamed. Registration details, the agenda and more information is available at https://nationalaglawcenter.org/midsouth2024/.
The National Agricultural Law Center is a unit of the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
OBU names locals to honors’ lists
Ouachita Baptist University at Arkadelphia named students to its honors’ lists for the Spring 2024 semester, including southeast Arkansas residents.
PRESIDENT’S LIST
To be named to the President’s List, a student must compile a 4.0 grade point average and be classified as a full-time student, with a minimum of 12 academic hours and no incomplete or failing grades for the semester, according to a news release.
Southeast Arkansas honorees include:
Pine Bluff – Alex Browning, Xander Dalton; DeWitt – Jessalyn Ahrens; Fordyce – Madison Gray;
Leola – Emilee Webb; Prattsville – Cole Sullivan; Sheridan – Megan Monk.
DEAN’S LIST
To be named to the Dean’s List, a student must compile a 3.5–3.9 grade point average and be classified as a full-time student, with a minimum of 12 academic hours and no incomplete or failing grades for the semester.
Southeast Arkansas honorees include:
Pine Bluff – Arcrel Lee; Redfield – Riley Gillis;
Grapevine – Hunter Fernandez, Ryli Russ; Humphrey – Erin Williams;
Lake Village – Tamia Haney; Monticello – Reece Gray;
Sheridan – Brady Buchanan, Liberty Crouse, Clark Denney.