Sheriff's office donates to Foundation
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday presented a $400 donation to the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation.
The funds were raised during the Sheriff's Office "No Shave November" and "Don't Shave December" Campaigns held in 2023. Sheriff's Office employees were allowed to not shave during these months provided a monetary donation of twenty dollars was made for each month of participation. The funds were presented to Chris Collier, executive director of the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation by Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. at Woods' office.
Collier shared with Woods not only his gratitude for the funds being received but also the foundation's mission to promote awareness, encourage timely detection and support improved treatment of prostate cancer in Arkansas through their #SCREENTODAYDONTWAIT campaign. Collier added that prostate cancer is the most diagnosed in the state of Arkansas and the second-leading cause of death.
"The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office believes wholeheartedly in this campaign as we believe it's important to raise awareness of this form of cancer in men," Woods said. "We feel the Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation is the best place for these funds to go. This foundation not only seeks to eradicate this silent killer, but also provide support for those who have been diagnosed. Their offer of various free services, including screenings, provides the opportunity for men to get checked and be made aware of their risks. Through their Patient Navigation and Peer Network they aid in not only navigating the healthcare system for treatment but also a support group of those who have overcome the disease so that they may empower and reassure survivors. We could not think of any better organization to partner with during our campaign and look forward to even more support in the future."
$500 scholarship available at UAM
MONTICELLO -- The University of Arkansas at Monticello will host a priority registration event for fall 2024 on April 15 and April 16 for new first-time freshmen and new transfer students.
New first-time freshmen and new transfer students will receive a $500 scholarship if they register for fall 2024 classes between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. April 15 or 16 and attend UAM during the fall 2024 semester. Terms and conditions may apply.
In-person registration is recommended, but over-the-phone and email registration are also available.
Students must reserve a time to register for classes to be eligible for the scholarship. They are asked to RSVP on the UAM Admissions webpage: uamont.edu/admissions.
"No program will take place during registration. Students will be able to register for classes and have the option to visit any office related to attending school in the fall. Parents and legal guardians are welcome," according to a news release.
Details: UAM Admissions Office at (870) 460-1026 or [email protected].
Optimum internet now in Jefferson County
Optimum, the local provider of internet, mobile, phone, and TV services, has announced that due to a significant upgrade made to the company's network and infrastructure, local residents and businesses can now access up to 500 Mbps internet speeds in Pine Bluff, White Hall, Hardin, Redfield and Arsenal.
With this launch, customers can access speeds that are 10 times faster than the previous fastest speed offered by the company in these areas.
"Optimum is committed to providing the best possible service for our customers, and we are thrilled to now introduce faster internet speeds to these communities," said Jesse Garcia, vice president and general manager of Optimum Mid-Central. "This investment cements Optimum's commitment to provide a superior connectivity experience for all local residents and businesses and become the local connectivity provider of choice in these areas."
Optimum Internet comes with whole home WiFi coverage with Smart WiFi for seamless streaming, working, gaming and more, built-in security, as well as 24/7 tech support. The company's Optimum Mobile service is delivered over America's most awarded 5G network.
Details: (866) 9-OPTIMUM (967-8468); or optimum.com/internet.