‘Rockstar Farmer’ to Speak Dec. 8 at ASU Mid-South

Jean-Martin Fortier, known internationally as the “Rockstar Farmer” for his efforts in organic and biologically intensive cropping practices, will headline a full-day seminar at Arkansas State University Mid-South on December 8.

Presented by Small Farms for Big Change in collaboration with sponsoring organizations in Arkansas and Tennessee, the event will include morning and afternoon presentations, three organic/farm-to-table meals, and a farmer mixer.

Local organic farmer Brandon Pugh of Delta Sol Farm in Proctor and Ray Tyler of Rose Creek Farm in Selmer, Tennessee, teamed up to bring the event to the region. Fortier will present a half-day workshop in Selmer on Dec. 7.

Lady Greyhounds to Host Four-Team Weekend Classic

North Arkansas College, St. Louis Community College, the Lady Tigers club team, and Arkansas State University Mid-South will battle in the Lady Greyhound Classic Friday and Saturday.

Games will be played in the Glen F. Fenter Athletic Complex on the ASU Mid-South campus, and admission is $5 for adults and $3 for school-age children. ASU Mid-South students and staff will be admitted free with their college ID cards. The Classic is sponsored by the West Memphis Advertising & Promotion Commission.

Action begins Friday afternoon with the Lady Pioneers of Harrison squaring off against the Lady Tigers at 5 p.m. At the conclusion of the opener, the host team will take on St. Louis in the nightcap. On Saturday, NorthArk and St. Louis will take the court at 1 p.m., and ASU Mid-South and the Lady Tigers will follow at 3.