These Newton County residents received their GED (General Educational Development) diplomas at the annual commencement program held July 22, 2010, at East Central Community College in Decatur. First row, from left, are Natashia Holmes and Kara Massey, both of Newton; Tiffany Rushing, Union; and Angela Cage, Conehatta; (second row, from left) Cathy Oliphant, Newton; Lisa Chaney, Little Rock; and Shalonda Singleton and Dorothy Barfield, both of Decatur;  (third row, from left) Christina Chamblee, Union; Dorothy Ewing, Newton; and Kimberly Gilbert, Little Rock. ECCC President Dr. Phil A. Sutphin presented diplomas to the approximately 70 graduates who received special recognition for their accomplishment. East Central offers free Adult Basic Education/GED – Preparation classes at various locations in the College’s five-county district. For more information, contact Ryan Clarke, director of adult basic education, 601-635-2111 or call toll free, 877-462-3222, ext. 387.