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BACC holds ribbon-cutting for state Martin Luther King Jr. Commission

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission on Tuesday. The commission was created by Act 1216 of 1993 and is a division of the Arkansas Department of Education. 

The commission exists to preserve the legacy of Dr. King, promote the principles of non-violence, and advocate for equality among all citizens. The ribbon-cutting, hosted at First Community Bank, was held to celebrate new partnerships formed in the community.

DuShun L. Scarbrough, executive director of the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, said joining the Batesville community was a “humbling moment.”

“As a state agency, this is a public demonstration of the commission’s commitment to work with the City of Batesville, Independence County, and the great citizens of Batesville,” said Scarbrough. “Today’s ceremony serves as a tangible reminder of our joint commitment to inspire a lifelong passion for service and education.”

Scarborough (above, left) presented Batesville Mayor Rick Elumbaugh (right) with a gift recognizing the City of Batesville with the Beloved Community Partner Award.

Speakers included: Crystal Johnson (Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce), DuShun Scarbrough (Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission), State Representative Stu Smith, Mayor Rick Elumbaugh (City of Batesville), Dr. Melissa Taverner (Lyon College), Judge Robert Griffin (Independence County), and Jonelle Fulmer (Chair of the Republican Party of Arkansas).

To learn more about The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr., Commission visit arkingdream.org.

Ambassadors in attendance included: Mandi Babbini (Centennial Bank), Amanda Dickey (Block Insurance), Ashley Engles (Citizens Bank), Amy Finster (White River Medical Center), Rachael Fisher (First Community Bank), Genafer Foree (Goodwill Industries), Tammy Foster (First Community Bank), Brittney Harris (Independence County Off Road ATV), Aaron Herndon (Citizens Bank), John High (Roller-Crouch), Lindy Hopper (First Community Bank), Dana Millikin (White River Now), Courteney Muse (Southern Bank), Justin Russell (Bank of Cave City), Madelyn Smith (David’s Home and Sleep Center), Becky Warren (UACCB), and Kim Whitten (UACCB).


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