The Williams Baptist University theatre program will present the play “Glorious” Nov. 1-2 as part of the 2019 WBU Homecoming celebration. “I was in love with this play from the first reading. It has a great energy and wonderful message,” said Melinda Williams, assistant professor of communication arts and director of the production. The play…
by Bekah Kopp Williams Baptist University alumni, friends and family will gather on Saturday, November 2, to celebrate the school’s 78th annual homecoming celebration. A host of activities, from basketball to a theatre production, are lined up for this year’s homecoming. Dr. Doug Walker, vice president for advancement and operations, said this semester has been…
by Bekah Kopp Artist and Williams Baptist University graduate Stephen Watson is returning to his alma mater to open an exhibit of his work, titled “Nearly Nothing,” on Monday, Oct. 21. Watson will be giving artist talks at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on Monday. The exhibition runs through Nov. 15. Watson has come to…
Panera – Well, Sort Of Did you know that there is a Panera Bread right here in Walnut Ridge? No? You didn’t know that? That’s because I’m lying. There is no Panera Bread in Walnut Ridge, but Uprooted Cafe is pretty similar. Uprooted Cafe is a small, family-owned cafe that serves breakfast and lunch. It’s…
by Bekah Kopp Dr. Christopher Polachic believes in finding meaning within scientific discovery. He and his co-author argue in their new book that if a discovery has no real meaning behind it, then why should it matter? “But how far can we press the cleverness of math in the pursuit of knowledge of a world…
This year’s recipients have been named for the Reggie Smith Foundation Minority Scholarship at Williams Baptist University. The Smith Foundation selected WBU students Rebecca Brown and Renan Paiva (pictured above with WBU President Dr. Stan Norman) to receive the scholarship award for the 2019-20 school year. Brown is sophomore from Jacksonville, Ark., majoring in social…
The Williams Baptist University theatre program will start the 2019-20 season with a student-directed production. WBU senior Melanie McKuin is directing two short plays that will be staged Oct. 15 in Startup Chapel. “We have done student-directed productions in the past, but haven’t lately. I finally got a student brave enough,” said Melinda Williams, assistant…
A Major Problem This week, I do not bring you a review or a suggestion, but rather a personal experience that you may be able to relate to. Hopefully, you will find this to be helpful in some shape or form, or at least enjoyable to some extent. As you all know, once you begin…
Williams Baptist University biology students will discuss creation care and recount this summer’s environmental research trip to Florida on Monday, Oct. 14. The students and faculty who took part in the marine conservation program will make their presentation at 6:00 p.m. in WBU’s Mabee Student Center. Three Williams students were selected for the pilot research…
by Bekah Kopp Eagle Farms, a large component of the new Williams Works initiative at Williams Baptist University, has found its leader: Brad Flippo. Flippo, a Lawrence County native with extensive experience in local business and agriculture, began work as WBU’s farm manager in September. Flippo was a member of the group that helped Williams…
