Groups seek scholarship applicants
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Delta Omega Omega Chapter and First Sisters Outreach Inc. are accepting scholarship applications from graduating female high school seniors who will be attending the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. March 22, according to a news release.
Applications and eligibility requirements are available online at www.akadeltaomegaomega.com/scholarship.html or by emailing Ka’Lisa Stanfield at akadooscholar@gmail.com.
Century Farm applications due May 31
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the 2021 Arkansas Century Farm program. This program recognizes Arkansas families who have owned and farmed the same land for at least 100 years.
Independent reporting for Pine Bluff & Jefferson County since 1879.
To apply, the same family must have owned the farm for 100 years by Dec. 31, 2021. The line of ownership from the original settler or buyer may be through children, grandchildren, siblings, nephews or nieces, including through marriage and adoption. The farm must be at least 10 acres of the original land acquisition and make a financial contribution to the overall farm income.
There is no cost to apply. Online applications are available at: www.agriculture.arkansas.gov/arkansas-department-of-agriculture-services/arkansas-century-farm-program/. Details: Beth Moore, (501) 539-4027 or beth.moore@agriculture.arkansas.gov.
PBHS students need volunteer gigs
Officials with Pine Bluff High School are looking for volunteer opportunities for students in grades 9-12, according to a newsletter from the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce.
Students who complete 75 community service hours will receive one credit on their transcript. Also, seniors who complete the hours will receive a special cord for community service to wear during their commencement ceremony. The hours are required for students participating in Boys and Girls State, Beta Club and National Honor Society.
Those who have after-school or weekend opportunities for students should contact Reginald Wilson at Pine Bluff High School, (870) 543-4300.
Chamber opens Business Expo survey
The Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce is asking members and business owners for their thoughts on having the annual Business Expo, which was canceled last year due to the covid-19 pandemic.
“While we are putting on our thinking caps to figure out a new way of serving you, we have one question: If the Pine Bluff Chamber were to host a business expo event this summer, would you, as a Chamber member or business owner, feel safe and commit to participate?”
To complete the one question survey, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/VLSHYWQ.