Maddi Mach of La Grange has been named to the University of Arkansas Dean’s List for the 2026 spring semester. Mach joins a distinguished group of students recognized for outstanding academic achievement by earning a grade-point average of 3.753.99 during the semester while completing at least 12 credit hours required for graduation.

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The Landa Family Education Foundation congratulates the Clark Scholarship recipient from the class of 2026, Jamison Bennett. The Landa Family Education Foundation is pleased to partner with the Stanzel Family Foundation in administering the Clark Scholarship.

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God’s Embrace Ministries joyfully celebrates the completion of Year One of its Spiritual Directors Institute, a three-year formation program designed to prepare faithful Catholics to accompany others in the spiritual life through the ministry of spiritual direction.

Juneteenth celebrations got started early with an event on the Courthouse Square in La Grange on Saturday, June 13. Rev. Leo Vaughns Jr. (pictured above) performed some rousing gospel music as local folks gathered for fellowship and food on the courthouse lawn. Juneteenth celebrations this weekend include more gospel music on the Square Friday evening, a parade on Saturday, and a community worship service Sunday.

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