Melba Shewmaker News Today

Jack and Melba Shewmaker established the Shewmaker Scholarship Trust over twenty-five years ago for the purpose of providing scholarships for higher lerning at the college or university level. In order to specifically benefit local students, the scholarships are only available to deserving graduating seniors at the Buffalo High School. Each year, the net income of the trust is paid out in scholarships.

The O Night Divine Charity Ball was again divine for Mercy Health Foundation Northwest Arkansas. The foundations 1,300 guests brought in $1.4 million at the 29th annual gala fundraiser Dec. 3 at the Rogers Convention Center.