The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology–McGehee (UAM-CTM) and the UAM Adult Education Center will launch the UAM Digital Literacy Program in January as part of the “3 Southern States Connected Communities Program,” a regional effort led by Digitunity and AT&T to expand computer access and digital skills training.

The program launch will be held on January 21 at 11 a.m. on the UAM-CTM campus. Several special guests will be in attendance, including representatives from Digitunity, AT&T and Congressman Bruce Westerman’s office, local mayors, Chamber of Commerce directors and other dignitaries. The event is free and open to the public.

Through the program, students who complete WAGE I and WAGE II employability courses will receive a refurbished laptop, and students in the Business Office Technology and Health Information Technology programs at UAM-CTM may check out laptops for use during their studies and keep them after graduation. All participants will complete a digital literacy workshop on basic computer use, online safety and internet skills.

The Desha/Drew County Cattlemen’s Association met on Thursday December, 18 at the UAM Agriculture Building at 6:30 pm. A finger food supper was brought by members and blessed by President Jason Cater. Desserts were also provided by the membership. Following supper, annual officer elections were held. It was decided that all current officers would stay in their positions. Mr. Glynn Gibson made the motion and Mrs. Kay Erwin seconded. The motion passed. After elections a Christmas Hymn sing was held and Led by Mrs. Janine Eubanks. Those who help every month to get meetings set up were thanked and appreciated. And President Cater let members know about a special Christmas Eve, Eve service to be held at Old Troy Church. The meeting was then adjourned by President Cater. The Desha/Drew County Cattlemen’s Association would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.