Cyd King

Kids Heart Challenge and American Heart Challenge grants allow school to target whole-body wellness in support of physical and emotional health ROBSTOWN, Texas, Sept. 15, 2021 — The American Heart Association’s school-based youth programs, Kids Heart Challenge™ and American Heart Challenge™, awarded more than $3,000 to St. Anthony Catholic School in Robstown, Texas, for “Let’s Get FIT” physical activity equipment and resources.

Bobby Fussell, a retired U.S. bankruptcy judge who never really recovered from a stroke he suffered 15 years ago, days before his scheduled retirement, died early Tuesday at an assisted-living facility in Little Rock where he had lived for several years. Even in death, the 80-year-old Fussell retained his sense of humor, leaving behind a long list of instructions that included having his longtime friend Henry Hodges gather 70 honorary pallbearers for his funeral this week.

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families went all out for its first gala, and with good reason. This year marks the child advocacy organization's 40th year. About 400 people helped celebrate during the Oct. 12 event at the Statehouse Convention Center. Five of the organization's 10 founding board members attended: retired Judge Olly Neal, Dorothy Nayles, Pat Lile, Mary Sue Hornor Jacobs and Jim Miles.