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… “Bloom where you’re planted. College will be the best years of your life.” If you’re getting ready to leave for school, you might’ve heard these phrases more than once. … This time last year, I was asked to share advice for soon-to-be college freshmen. I admitted then that I had spent the summer before my freshman year miserable and anxious, dreading the changes that were to come. I had heard these cliches one too many times. Still, more than most, I did not feel ready to leave Texarkana or start college.

Posted on August 27, 2024 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

A Wonderful Welcome Back

It may still be 137 degrees outside, but 'tis the season for all things back to school. Pencils are sharpened, new backpacks are being unzipped, and good friends are reuniting after summer break. I felt the need to create a back-to-school story from a different perspective, but who could give me that? Students and teachers would be the obvious choice, but I needed a twist. Then, one day, Mary Johnson crossed my mind. Mary, or "Ms. Mary," as she's been known to thousands of students who have roamed the halls of Atlanta Elementary, is the head custodian. She is everywhere all at once.

Posted on August 27, 2024 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Bougie Grubs Mississippi Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

… • 1 lb frozen or fresh meatballs (beef, pork, or a mix) • 1 packet Au Jus Gravy Mix … • 1 packet Dry Ranch Dressing Mix … • ½ cup beef broth … • ¼ cup peperoncini juice (from jarred peperoncini) • 6-8 peperoncini peppers …

INSTRUCTIONS

… • Prepare the Sauce—In a mixing bowl, combine the Au Jus Gravy Mix, Dry Ranch Dressing Mix, beef broth, and pepperoncini juice. Whisk until the ingredients are fully dissolved and well combined. • Add the Meatballs—Place the meatballs in the bottom of your Crock Pot.

Posted on August 20, 2024 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

PGMS Pole Vaulter Wins Junior Olympics All-American Honors

A Pleasant Grove Middle School student received top honors at the Junior Olympics in July. Elle Dunlap competed at the United States of America Track and Field Junior Olympics for pole vault and earned fifth place, which got the teen All-American honors. … Dunlap’s father and coach, Rich Dunlap, said the family found an old pole vault pit when Elle was completing third grade. “Pole vault is a progressive sport, so each year she progresses and she gets a little bit better. It’s been fun to watch her grow,” Rich said.

Posted on August 13, 2024 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Generations of Care

As I pondered my choice of college, my thoughts inevitably drifted to the University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (UAHT). It wasn't just the college's reputation or the fact that it was close to home and affordable that drew me in, but a deeply personal connection that spanned generations. … My grandmother, Janie Craven, walked the halls of what was then known as Red River Vocational Technical School in 1980. She graduated from its Practical Nursing program armed with knowledge and a heart full of compassion.

Posted on August 13, 2024 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Easing the Back-to-School Jitters

Memories of the beginning of a new school year flood my mind each August as I see school supplies on display in stores and try to remember when each different school district begins. There is an excitement and a nervousness in my soul about the new year even though I graduated a long time ago. A new box of 64-count crayons in elementary school, brand new shoes, and even two-a-day football practices all hold special places in my memory, reminding me of the excitement and anxiety that came with a new school year.

Posted on August 6, 2024 in Talk Tuesday READ MORE

Talk Tuesday

A Wonderful Welcome Back

Bougie Grubs Mississippi Meatballs

PGMS Pole Vaulter Wins Junior Olympics All-American Honors

Generations of Care

Easing the Back-to-School Jitters

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