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ARKADELPHIA – Ouachita Baptist University senior Clark Yarbrough, 21, of Rowlett, Texas, died September 4. A business administration/sport management major and starting defensive lineman for the Tiger football team, Yarbrough was the son of Mattie Yarbrough of Rowlett. He is remembered on campus for the example he set as a leader, a scholar-athlete, a friend and a man of faith.

The Mountaineer Echo has been affected by the economy. The Echo realizes many articles and notices are printed in the newspaper for free. Unfortunately, this practice will change for Obituary Notices beginning October 1, 2022.

Kerri Nettles, Senior Community and Public Relations Coordinator LITTLE ROCK – Forbes magazine releases its 2022 list of America’s Best Employers for Women, ranking Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield 107th among 400 companies across the nation. “Arkansas Blue Cross is devoted to not only providing our members the best service and care but creating a great place to work, promoting diversity and providing opportunities to succeed,” said Arkansas Blue Cross Executive Vice President and Chief Health Management Officer Alicia Berkemeyer.

Queen Elizabeth was born on April 21, 1926, in Bruton Street, London, United Kingdom and has passed away on September 8, 2022, in Balmoral Castle, United Kingdom. She was born as Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor. She married Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (m. 1947– 2021). Queen Elizabeth is survived by children King Charles III, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and grandson: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex.

LITTLE ROCK - The Office of Skills Development (OSD), the Arkansas Center for Data Sciences (ACDS), and Forge Institute are hosting the Cybersecurity Apprenticeship Employer Accelerator on Wednesday, September 14, at 10 a.m. to help Arkansas employers solve their challenge of hiring and retaining a talented cyber workforce. Registration for the virtual event is free.

SEARCY – Harding University’s total enrollment is 4,804, representing a diverse student body from 47 states and more than 50 nations and territories. The University reports a new student enrollment growth of 6.2 percent for Fall 2022 with 920 first time-in-college and transfer students, an increase from 866 in 2021.

LITTLE ROCK – Grants are available to nonprofit organizations seeking to provide mental health support to people who identify as LGBTQ+ the National Alliance on Mental Health – Arkansas announced on Thursday.