BEING this country’s top CPEA performer has been Kuba Francis’ goal ever since she was in Kindergarten. The 11-year-old’s dream was realised this week, after the release of the 2022 results showed that she had placed first for girls and first overall. “I was ecstatic. I wasn’t surprised because I expected to place first. I was (working towards it). When I studied, I kept in my mind that my goal …
Harding University President David Burks met with Harding Academy teachers and staff Friday to announce the hire of James Gurchiek as superintendent and Bradley Francis as high school principal.
“The search committee and I have been very serious in our efforts to select the best people to lead Harding Academy,” said President Burks. “We prayed that God would answer our prayers, and I believe he has done just that. I have no doubt that we have found two people who will bring a Christ-centered approach and attitude to everything that they do.”
James Gurchiek has more than 25 years experience working with Searcy Public Schools. Prior to accepting the role of superintendent, he served as the principal for McRae Elementary. Gurchiek serves on the Arkansas Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators, and as a Cognia State Council Member.
Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - 5:32 pm
BY JIMMY LAWTON
North Country This Week
CANTON The combined efforts of two state troopers, two firefighters, a St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s deputy and several St. Lawrence County Emergency Services Dispatchers helped save the lives of six residents during a Pierrepont fire that killed two others.
On Monday St. Lawrence County legislators held a recognition ceremony at the opening of the full board meeting.
Then January fire claimed the lives of Ricky and Lena Gollinger, but the efforts of first responders allowed six others to escape from the burning home.
Two adults and four residents were aided in an escape without serious injuries.